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Wednesday Apple Rumors: Malware Targets Android Devices

Mobile malware is almost entirely targeting Android; a bidder pays $600,000 for coffee with Tim Cook; and Apple is ringmaster of e-book price-fixing scheme. More 

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5 Gets Sapphire Crystal Sensor

The iPhone 5S to get a sapphire crystal home button; BlackBerry to launch BBM iOS app; and New York's AG asks tech companies to help stop smartphone thefts. More 

BlackBerry CEO Introduces Lower-Priced Phone

BlackBerry had unveiled the Q5 a lower-cost smartphone with a physical keyboard that comes in five colors aimed at emerging markets. More 

Facebook Blocks App That Lets Users Play Social Suicide

Facebook has blocked a new app that's designed to completely eliminate the posts and other information of one in six users. More 

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Plans AppleCare, Repair Changes

Apple is planning to change its device repair and AppleCare terms; iOS devices to get Pentagon clearance; and Facebook's HTC First phone to be discontinued. More 

Why the Windows 8 Failure Isn’t a Bad Thing

Microsoft’s admission that it made a mistake with Windows 8 isn't a sign that the company is struggling -- it's a sign that it's trying. More 

Kindle Fire Owners Getting Free Amazon Coins

Amazon is offering all Kindle Fire owners 500 of its new Amazon Coin virtual currency to use in the Amazon Appstore. More