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Apple’s share of the global smartphone market is likely to grow as high as 40% by 2013, a seismic shift that would unseat Nokia as the world’s No. 1 handset manufacturer, according to a report from Generator Research, a U.K. market-analysis firm. The study compared Apple’s model for its iPhone to its successful music-platform strategy for the iPod and iTunes Music Store and said Apple was well-positioned to develop its smartphone into a long-term high-growth business. cellular-news (U.K.) (1/12) , Digital Trends (1/12)

Apple will buy organic light emitting diode displays from South Korea’s LG Display that the iPhone maker will install on its handsets, iPods and computers, LG announced. LG added in a government filing that Apple would send the world’s second-largest maker of LCD screens a $500 million advance under the five-year deal. OLEDs are next-generation flat panels that not only will improve current LCD performance and use less power but also enable companies to build thinner devices with longer battery life. International Herald Tribune/Reuters (1/12) , Softpedia (Romania) (1/12)

CBS is expanding its retransmission and carriage agreement with Verizon to include VOD and mobile rights for full episodes of several CBS prime time, daytime and news shows on the FiOS TV platform and Verizon Wireless’ VCast mobile video service. Features shows include including the CSI franchises and 60 Minutes. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Cynopsis 1/13)