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Wednesday Apple Rumors: New iPad Coming in March

Apple to launch new iPad in March; thefts of Apple products boost New York City crime; and Steve Jobs' yacht released by Dutch authorities.

Google Music Service Cleans Up Dirty Lyrics

Google Music's new scan-and-match service is apparently replacing songs with explicit language with clean versions and vice versa, some users say.

Google — Not Consumers — Is Winner in Tablet ‘Giveaways’

A few newspapers are offering free tablets to digital subscribers. We break down the deal from every direction and tell you why Google comes out as the winner.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone Increases U.S. Smartphone Lead

Apple now holds a record share of the U.S. smartphone market; Apple appeals a judge's refusal to ban Samsung phones; and Apple needs a TV to keep growing.

Instagram Reverts to Old Ad Policy Amid Outcry

Instagram is retracting a new terms-of-service agreement that allowed it to share user data and photos with advertisers without permission or compensation.

Windows Phone 8: Already Time to Worry?

A painfully slow start is raising doubts about the new mobile operating system. Suddenly, a jump into the No. 3 spot in market share is looking a lot tougher.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Second Key Apple Patent Rejected

The patent office rejects a second key Apple patent; Apple's App Store's average daily sales soar in November; and an Aussie school distributes 11,000 iPads.

Will Apple TV Be Steve Jobs’ ‘Salmon of Doubt’?

The parallels between Jobs' would-be final tech triumph and Douglas Adams' unfinished final novel are many. Could being a letdown be yet another one?

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Foxconn Testing 46 to 55-Inch iTVs

Foxconn is testing Apple TV prototypes with up to 55-inch screens; Apple talks with Foursquare about maps data; and states vie for plant to make Apple chips.

Help! I’m Upgrading a Smartphone

My current phone is 3 years old, and it's time for it to go. But I'm overwhelmed by the choices for a possible replacement -- and the prices.

Kodak Sells Off Patents for $525M

A group of companies, including Google, Apple, Microsoft and Research in Motion, will pay $525 million to purchase a portfolio of patents from bankrupt Kodak.

How Google Music Might Step Out of iTunes’ Shadow

Its new cloud-based matching system is free -- unlike a similar offering from iTunes.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Amazon to Take on iPhone Next Year

Amazon will launch an iPhone rival next year; Samsung is dropping sales European injunctions against Apple; and Apple could release a discount iPhone.

SpongeBob App Pulled After Complaints

The makers of "SpongeBob Diner Dash" are the subject of a Federal Trade Commission complaint about the gathering of children's personal information.

What If Apple Kicked Out Microsoft’s Most Profitable Crutch?

One Mac expert's theory that Apple could drive a stake in Microsoft by killing Office -- via its iWork suite -- isn't that farfetched.

13 Top Tech Stories to Watch in 2013

After a tumultuous 2012, investors should keep a close eye on these 5 companies and these 8 trends. Next year is shaping up to be another must-see.

Monday Apple Rumors: 2M iPhone 5s Sold in China in 72 Hours

Apple sells 2 million iPhones in China debut; ITC clears Apple, HP and Intel of patent infringment; and survey finds iPad Mini attracting new iPad customers.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPad Mini Sales Exceed Expectations

Sales of the iPad Mini could surpass the standard iPad; 64% of mobile Internet traffic comes from Apple devices; the iPhone 5 goes on sale in China today.

Juniper: Top 10 Mobile Trends for 2013

Juniper Research has released a white paper with its top 10 mobile device trends for 2013, including wearable computers and a resurgent Microsoft.