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Thursday Apple Rumors: Pegatron Hiring Hints at Cheap iPhone

Pegatron hires 40,000 workers in China, possibly for a cheaper iPhone; Pegatron CEO challenges low iPad Mini demand report; Apple wins New York trademark suit.

Spotify Fixes Flaw That Allowed DRM-Free Song Downloads

After a Chrome add-on appeared this week permitting users to download music from Spotify without DRM encryption, the music service has corrected the problem.

Can’t-Miss Trends: Tech Investing Special Report, Part I

The wide world of tech has a lot of moving parts. In this special series, we'll look at tech investing from all angles -- and tell you what you need to know.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Multiple iPhones to Start Production

Production of more than one iPhone model is set to begin this summer; David Einhorn buys more Apple shares; and Apple's New York flagship has a leaky roof.

Dots: New iPhone Game Hits 1M Users in One Week

The new Apple iPhone game "Dots" has been downloaded more than 1 million times in less than a week.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPhone Nearly 40% of U.S. Smartphones

Apple now holds 39% of the U.S. smartphone market; a German court strikes down Apple's privacy policy; and iPad Mini Retina screen production starts next month.

Microsoft Plans Fix for Windows 8 Misstep

Microsoft will release a major update for Windows 8 later this year to make the operating system easier for consumers to use.

The 25 Most Downloaded PAID Apple Apps

Apple is about to pass the 50 billionth download from the App Store and to celebrate has published a list of the 25 most downloaded paid apps.

Monday Apple Rumors: Two Retina iPad Mini Models Coming

Apple will release two Retina iPad Minis by next year; Apple is missing out on 2.8 billion potential customers; accessory-makers are looking beyond Apple.

Another Price War Is Breaking Out in TVs

Sony was counting on new, 4K Ultra-HD TVs to bring in high-margin profits, but competitors are already hocking competitive models at a discount.

Friday Apple Rumors: App Store Nears 50 Billionth Download

The App Store will soon see its 50 billionth app download; U.S. Cellular says it will carry the iPhone this year; and an Apple-1 auction could fetch $392,000.

Thursday Apple Rumors: No Delay for iOS 7

Apple will debut its redesigned iOS 7 at next month's WWDC; the New York Times blames Apple for smartphone thefts; and a voice-app texting study may be flawed.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iOS 7 Interface Gets ‘Flat’ Redesign

Apple is completely overhauling iOS 7's interface; the iPad Mini is cutting into iPad sales; and Samsung's Galaxy S4 is more breakable than the iPhone 5.

Heins’ Call for Tablet Obscurity Is Pretty Nuts

Most of the theoretical endgames for tablets are unlikely to occur, and those that are more feasible won't take hold in five years.

Can Streaming Cure Your Cable Habit?

The success of Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime might make you rethink your old cable habits. Here's a look at some of the options out there.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: No Retina iPad Mini Until October

An iPad Mini with a Retina screen won't launch until October; a Russian billionaire takes $100 million stake in Apple; Tim Cook charity auction hit with fraud.

Is Google Now the Best iPhone App?

Google Now is another shot at replacing one of Apple’s default installed apps with Google’s own. And this one might work, too.

Volkswagen, Apple Roll Out the iBeetle

The Volkswagen iBeetle -- a car that's fully integrated with the iPhone -- debuted this week at the Shanghai Auto Show.

Just How Strong Is Samsung Right Now?

Samsung's profit growth, while still robust, slowed down significantly in Q1 2013, and the company continues to show a heavy reliance on its smartphone unit.