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Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5S, iWatch Get Fingerprint Tech

Apple will bring fingerprint scanners to iPhone 5S and iWatch; Apple's iMessage frustrates law enforcement; and no anti-poaching class action lawsuit, for now.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Upcoming iOS Refresh Behind Schedule

Work on iOS 7 is behind schedule; Apple's new Cupertino campus will cost $2 billion more than first estimated; and a Chinese app is pulled over banned books.

New Electronic Arts App Has Nothing to Do With Gaming

Video game-maker Electronic Arts has released an iOS photo and music sharing network app in Canada and Australia.

Disney Stops Making Star Wars Games

Disney announced Wednesday that it was shutting down video game studio LucasArts and ending production of two Star Wars games.

Smartphone Commodification: Good for Consumers, Bad for Investors

Have you noticed a distinct lack of breathless anticipation around smartphone releases recently? You're not alone.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iRing to Command Apple iTV This Year

Apple will release a ring-controlled iTV this year; Apple will begin iPhone 5S production this quarter; and a court says digital download re-sales are illegal.

Baidu Confirms Google Glass-Like Project

Reports that Baidu was testing a product like Google Glass were an April Fool's joke, but the search engine now says that it is working on a similar technology.

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.