Google Acquires Web Fraud Prevention Start-Up ReCAPTCHA (Computer Business Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Apple and Google's collision course in the mobile phone and operating system markets trumped the friendship between Schmidt and Apple CEO Steve Jobs. It is a familiar script for Silicon Valley, where companies expand into new areas and challenge former allies in the constant scramble for increased revenue. >> full story

Google says Apple rejected voice app for iPhone (Brisbane Times)

Google said Apple rejected its Google Voice application for the popular iPhone, contradicting Apple's statement to regulators last month. >> full story

Around the Web: Google's City Tours (Denver Post)

WHAT: Google's City Tours (http://citytours.googlelabs.com) suggests multiday travel itineraries using Google maps. HITS: City Tours lets you customize your itinerary by adding or removing popular places to visit from its list. >> full story

Google Acquires Web Fraud Prevention Start-Up ReCAPTCHA (Computer Business Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Google has acquired web fraud prevention start-up ReCAPTCHA. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. >> full story