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Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple TV Set in Early Testing

Apple is testing TV set prototypes in Asia; tablets like the iPad are crushing e-book reader sales; and Samsung marketing takes aim at Apple maps app problems.

Top Google Searches for 2012

Google's 2012 list of top-searched terms includes a couple of late entertainers, a natural disaster and a pop phenomenon.

Coming Soon: 40 New Apps for Xbox Live

Microsoft, in the company's ongoing attempt to remake the Xbox 360 into more than a game console, announced more than 40 new apps.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Multi-Touch Patent Ruled Invalid

A critical Apple patent is declared invalid; Apple fixes Australia maps error; and Apple and Microsoft spar over the App Store's cut of subscription fees.

Twitter Debuts New Instagram-Like Filters

A new photo-filtering function was announced by Twitter yesterday that will allow the service to compete directly with Instagram.

T-Mobile’s New Plan: Bad News for Apple?

T-Mobile's new value plan has unsubsidized phones and transparent pricing. That's good news for consumers, but could spell trouble for Apple.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5S Coming in Summer 2013

Apple will release the iPhone 5S next summer and a TV in the fall; a former Apple exec says no TV set next year; and Apple TV gets Bluetooth connectivity.

Apple Maps Strand Motorists, Called ‘Life-Threatening’

Police in the Mildura, Australia, are warning drivers not to use Apple's maps to find the city, due to a location error in the app that is stranding drivers.

Friday Apple Rumors: T-Mobile Could Sell 4.8M iPhones

T-Mobile could sell 4.8 million iPhones in one year; T-Mobile won't subsidize mobile devices any more; reservation system cuts crowds at iPad Mini China launch.

Will Apple Get a ‘Made in the USA’ Boost?

It's official: Apple is indeed moving the manufacturing of one of its Mac lines back to the U.S. The question, of course, is what that will mean for the stock.

BYOD: 3 Companies Betting on Dual-Identity

The dual-identity BYOD space is going to be hot in 2013. Check out this early report card to get the scoop on three of the biggest players.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Products Coming to T-Mobile

T-Mobile will begin carrying Apple products next year; the iPhone won't come to China Mobile until issues are resolved; and Tim Cook hints about a TV set.

Facebook’s 25 Top-Rated Games of 2012

What are the most popular games on Facebook's website and it's mobile systems? A new release let's you know.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPad’s Share of Tablet Market Falls

The iPad's share of the tablet market slips; Eric Schmidt says it's 'curious' Apple didn't sue Google; and a trader is charged over a huge Apple share trade.

Handicapping the Horses in the Streaming Video Race

The line to take Netflix down is winding out the door -- on their own, each doesn't come close to matching NFLX, but collectively, they represent a huge threat.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: 50% Cannibalization Rate for iPad Mini

An analyst says the iPad Mini will cannibalize larger iPad sales at a big rate; Apple notebook sales flat on Black Friday; and Re/Max uses Passbook.

In China, Qihoo’s Gains Are Baidu’s Pain

Qihoo 360, recently surging as it continues pouring out search offerings, is quickly becoming the Chinese Internet David to Baidu's Goliath.

Google Is Under Attack — And at the Worst Possible Time

Google is in a tough spot right now as it tries to figure out mobile search advertising and must fend off competitors for every direction.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Second in U.S. Cell Phone Sales

Apple now ranks second in U.S. cell phone sales due to the iPhone 5; some iMacs are assembed in the U.S.; and iTunes would be a media heavyweight on its own.