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New Scorecard Fills Gap Left By Traditional Product Reviews and Calculates Danger in Everyday Situations SAN FRANCISCO, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SquareTrade(®), the top-rated protection plan trusted by millions of happy customers, today announced its Breakability Score(TM) for the new Samsung Galaxy S®4. The SquareTrade Breakability Score ranks today's top devices based on how prone they are to break due to accidents. Evaluating key elements such as front and back panel...

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As America prepares for Super Bowl XLVII, new research from SquareTrade(®), the top-rated protection plan trusted by millions of happy customers, reveals 23 million Americans have damaged their cell phone or tablet while caught up in the passion of a sporting event. With the action expected to be fast and furious this Sunday, SquareTrade is urging all fans to take extra care with their devices to avoid some of the most common spectator...

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SquareTrade®, the top-rated protection plan trusted by millions of happy customers, today announced it grew by 90% in 2012, driven by the widespread use of consumer electronics and the increasing need to protect them. The company's reputation for world-class customer service and comprehensive coverage fueled thousands of 5-star customer reviews, unrivaled word of mouth publicity, and the attention of five of the top ten largest retailers...

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SquareTrade(®), the top-rated protection plan trusted by millions of happy customers, released new research today showing that iPhone users with certain lifestyles and habits suffer damage to their iPhones more frequently. Americans who have sex more than once a week, have tattoos, ride motorcycles and trade stocks, for example, have more commonly had accidents with their iPhones, according to the new research. (Photo:...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A California jury has awarded TechForward $22 million in damages for the improper use of TechForward's trade secrets by Best Buy Co., Inc. and two of its subsidiaries relating to TechForward's Guaranteed Buyback Program. The jury determined that Best Buy's conduct was willful and malicious. The court also awarded TechForward an additional $5 million in punitive damages. Reacting to the jury award, TechForward's co-founders Jade Van Doren and...

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yodle, a leader in local online marketing, today announced that Michael Adler has been named to its board of directors and has also been appointed as chairperson of the audit committee. Mr. Adler recently joined SquareTrade®, the top-rated protection plan company, as CFO and previously held executive level positions at other companies such as Expedia, Inc., IAC/InterActiveCorp, and Styleclick. "The expertise and experience that Mike brings...

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SquareTrade®, the top-rated protection plan trusted by millions of happy customers, today announced that Michael Adler has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Dina Furash has joined as SVP of Strategic Partnerships. As CFO, Adler will be responsible for SquareTrade's global finance functions including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, and treasury. As SVP of Strategic Partnerships, Furash will be...

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SquareTrade(®), the top-rated protection plan trusted by millions of happy customers, today released its Apple(®) versus Google(®) Drop Test. Designed to help holiday shoppers choose between leading mobile phones, 7-inch and 10-inch tablets, SquareTrade's signature Drop Test reveals which devices fare better when dropped. To see who won, go to http://youtu.be/T4kBn-GRw1M In SquareTrade's Apple versus Google Drop Test, each of the...

SAN FRANCICSO, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SquareTrade®, the top-rated protection plan trusted by millions of happy customers, today unveiled its new brand identity. Beginning today with the launch of a redesigned website at www.squaretrade.com, SquareTrade's new brand identity communicates its focus on simplicity and innovation. The new brand will also appear this week in leading retail stores nationwide that offer SquareTrade to protect shoppers' smartphones, tablets,...

LONDON, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SquareTrade, the top rated warranty service provider, today announces it has partnered with Tesco, the UK's largest retailer, to offer enhanced warranty protection on consumer electronics purchases. Just in time for the Christmas shopping season, Tesco will be the first high street retailer to offer SquareTrade warranties and is selling the warranties in 358 of its stores throughout the UK. "We are always looking for ways to give our customers...