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Google Play Infested With Porn Apps, One-Click Fraud

Security experts say that the number of one-click fraud apps on the Google Play app stores is expanding, with fake apps that push costly porn sites on users.

The Potential Dark Cloud on Apple’s Horizon: Security

A major breach could cripple Apple's services and devices while halting digital media sales, and would do instant, irreparable harm to Apple’s reputation.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Next 2 iPhone Designs Date to Jobs

Work on the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 was begun under Steve Jobs; CEO Tim Cook apologies to Chinese customers; and a study finds that phablets have few users.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple’s iRadio to Launch This Summer

Apple to launch online music service this summer; Apple loses bid to trademark iPad Mini name; and China demands two-year product warranties.

Friday Apple Rumors: Facebook to Launch iPhone Rival

Facebook will unveil its own smartphone next week; a Chinese regulator wants more oversight of Apple warranties; and Apple faces a second Chinese lawsuit.

Big Tech Weighs on Nasdaq’s Q1 Gains

Sometimes, bigger isn't necessarily better -- just ask the mega-cap components of the Nasdaq Composite, which held back the tech index in the first quarter.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Trims Q2 iPad Mini Shipments

Apple reportedly cuts second-quarter iPad Mini shipments by 20%; Apple is being sued over Siri in China; and Apple's Nevada data center is about to go online.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple to Launch 4K Ultra HD TV

Apple is developing an Ultra HD iTV; Chinese Apple fans respond to state-run media attacks; and U.K. teen who racked up in-game charges reported for fraud.

Walmart Lockers: Not As Dumb As They Seem

Walmart has taken a page out of Amazon's playbook by debuting pick-up lockers. While it might seem an odd move for a retailer with so many physical locations, the strategy has merit.

Ericsson in Talks to Buy Microsoft’s Internet TV Unit

Microsoft could announce a deal to sell its IPTV software business to wireless equipment maker Ericsson within a few weeks.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: T-Mobile to Sell iPhone 5 for $99

T-Mobile to sell iPhone 5 for $99 and monthly payments; Apple to increase its India retail presence; and Gene Munster says Apple's profit will dip this spring.

Teen Strikes it Rich in Yahoo App Deal

A 17-year-old Briton has sold a mobile app to Yahoo for a reported $30 million in cash and stock.

BlackBerry’s U.S. Z10 Launch a Yawner

The BlackBerry turnaround story hits another speed bump after its Z10 makes a lackluster American debut.

Monday Apple Rumors: Google, LG Join Apple in Wrist Race

Reports say that LG and Google are developing watches; Apple purchases map app maker WiFiSlam; and China's main newspaper attacks Apple.

Friday Apple Rumors: Cheap Non-Retina iPhone Due This Summer

Apple will launch a cheap, low resolution iPhone this summer; new apps must work with all screen sizes; and European regulators looking at iPhone subsidies.

Microsoft Still Struggling With App Shortage

A lack of apps continues to weigh down sales of Microsoft's Windows 8 devices -- something it's trying to fix by offering $100 for new apps submitted by summer.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iCloud Tops Amazon, Google Clouds

Apple's iCloud usage tops clouds from Amazon and Google; the iPhone gets top satisfaction ranking, again; and Apple's data centers now use green power.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPhone Forecast to Gain Market Share

Apple expected to increase smartphone market share this year; Adobe's CTO is leaving to join Apple; and a judge says Apple failed to disclose documents.

Amazon Scores $600M Cloud Deal With CIA

A report says that Amazon will provide cloud computing services to the Central Intelligence Agency for ten years under a $600 million contract.