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Apple’s Biggest Risk Could Be Its Suppliers

A quick glance at Apple’s supply chain reveals the many challenges that come with it and the value of having Tim Cook as CEO in today's era.

Monday Apple Rumors: 3M iPads Sold After iPad Mini Release

Apple sold 3 million new iPads in first weekend after iPad Mini release; Google Maps may not come to iOS; and price of unlocked iPhone 5 mistakenly revealed.

Turning Loss Leaders Into Profits in Smartphones and Tablets

The big battle is between the different models -- primarily Apple's way versus Google's way -- for doing so. And Microsoft could have a problem.

Report: Google Is Going Plastic

Google reportedly is working on a physical Google Wallet Card for merchants that don't use NFC technology.

The Fastest Selling Smartphone That Isn’t an iPhone

The Galaxy S III by Samsung has moved more than 30 million copies in less than 5 months making it one of the fastest selling smartphones ever.

Is Microsoft Secretly Testing a Smartphone?

Rumors are swirling around the tech sector that Microsoft is testing components in Asia for a smartphone of its own.

Microsoft Surface and Windows 8 Change the Game

The tech juggernaut's latest two-pronged salvo is a bold move in a crowded space -- can Microsoft pull off a win?

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Spent 40% More on R&D Last Year

Apple increased R&D spending by $1 billion; Apple is ordered to post a new apology to Samsung by British judges; and iTunes takes Red Cross donations.

Hotmail No Longer World’s Most Popular Email Service

For the first time ever, Microsoft's Hotmail is not the most-used email system in the world, according to a new ComScore report.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Google Puts Siri Rival on iOS

Google debuts a Siri-like voice service in a iOS app; Apple delays iTunes upgrade to "get it right;" and the iPhone 5 wins state approval ahead of China launch.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Two Senior Apple Executives Ousted

Two senior Apple executives have stepped down; an analyst says Apple will sell 102 million iPads next year; and fourth-generation iPad pre-orders sell out.

Monday Apple Rumors: Black iPad Mini Sold Out on Saturday

It took 35 hours for the initial batch of the black iPad Mini to sell out; Apple Stores will sell smart lightbulbs; Steve Jobs' super-yacht launches.

Friday Apple Rumors: White iPad Mini Pre-Orders Sell Out

The black-and-slate version is still available for delivery next week; Apple posts online Samsung statement; and Phil Schiller says Macs don't need optical drives.

Tumblr Comes Tumbling Down: Outage for Millions of Blogs

The massive blogging platform, Tumblr, experienced a major outage on Friday, which was attributed to a problem with one of its uplink providers.

Thursday Apple Rumors: High LCD Costs Forced iPad Mini Price

The iPad Mini's price was driven by LCD production costs; Apple completes transfer of Beatles' Apple Corp logo; and LG Displays makes most Apple screens.

What Happens if Windows 8 Sucks?

Microsoft isn't the only company hanging on every Windows 8 review. The rest of the PC world desperately needs it to succeed.

Russia’s Yandex: Taking on the Google Giant

Search engine Yandex, based in Russia, is taking the fight to global giant Google in other emerging markets.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Another iPad Update Early Next Year?

Apple may release another updated iPad early next year; consumers are selling their old Apple devices as new ones hit stores; and iPhones see big sales at AT&T.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Developing iPad MS Office Rival

Apple teams with VMware to create MS Office alternative for iPads; Apple's internal security has increased under Tim Cook; and Lightning connector gets copied.