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Thursday Apple Rumors: iOS 6 Maps App Draws Complaints

Critics pan Apple's new Maps app; Samsung plans to add the iPhone 5 to a lawsuit against Apple; and Apple is seeking patents for facial recognition technology.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple to Request $3B From Samsung

Apple to ask for $3 billion in patent violations damages from Samsung; Apple wants to settle European ebook claims; and Time Warner Cable in talks with Apple.

Virgin Mobile Users Vulnerable to Hackers

A security flaw in Virgin Mobile's login process may leave user accounts vulnerable to hacking, according to a computer expert.

BioWare Founders Leaving

The founders of game publisher BioWare -- responsible for series like Mass Effect and Dragon's Age -- have stepped down.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple to Sell 46.5M iPhone 5’s in Q1

Apple could sell 46.5 million iPhone 5's this holiday season; Apple tops annual consumer satisfaction survey; and the ITC will investigate Apple products.

Yahoo Says Yes to Mobile, No to RIMM

Marissa Mayer's move away from Research In Motion's BlackBerry phones shows were she thinks the mobile future is -- and isn't -- heading.

Monday Apple Rumors: 2 Million iPhone 5’s Sold in 24 Hours

Apple sold 2 million iPhone 5's on the first day of online pre-orders; the iPhone 5 has 1GB of RAM; the new Lightning dock connector spells end of docks.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5 Sells Out in an Hour

The first wave of iPhone 5's sold out in an hour; the iPhone 5's components cost $167.50; and iPad owners rate their devices highest in a tablet survey.

Apple’s iPhone Event: Why Siri Got No Spotlight

Is the intelligent voice assistant in the doghouse? Nope. In fact, Siri has a very bright future. Apple simply didn't need to hype it for three primary reasons.

Gadgets Galore: Rounding Up the Reveals

There have been so many gadget reveals this past month, it's been easy to lose track. Here's a quick roundup of the hottest -- and most promising -- so far.

Wal-Mart Asks Computer Makers for Quicker PC Sleep

Wal-Mart is asking computer manufacturers to change the default settings on PCs to increase the speed with which idle machines shut down to save electricity.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Analysts, Consumers Like iPhone 5

Consumers and stock analysts appear to like iPhone 5; there will be three 4G version of iPhone 5; and Apple wins preliminary ban on Motorola sales in Germany.

Amazon Shrugs Off False Downgrade Rumor

Amazon was hit with a false downgrade rumor as its Kindle Fire tablets vie with Apple's iPad and a widely-expected iPad Mini that could arrive next month.

Why This Was the Biggest Apple Event EVER

The stakes on Apple's iPhone launch are sky-high, while the expectations going into this event are practically in orbit.

Apple’s iPhone 5 Reveal: Bigger! Faster! Available Sept. 21!

Does Apple's newest iPhone have what it takes to be the monster hit we're all expecting? Here's a look.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: More than 400M iOS Devices Sold

Apple has sold 400 million iOS devices through June 2012; American Airlines adopts iPads in all phases of flights; and Siri co-founder leaves Apple.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: 10M iPhone 5’s to Sell in First 3 Days

Apple could sell as many as 10 million iPhone 5's in the first three days; new iPod Touch will have better screen; and Apple IDs were not stolen from FBI.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5 to Have Worldwide 4G LTE

The iPhone 5 to have worldwide 4G LTE capability; new 13-inch MacBook Pros and iMacs to have Retina displays; flash memory prices fall, but devices stay costly.

Buck Up, RIMM, and Get Yourself Seen

Research In Motion isn't lacking for press, but little of it is good. While it wouldn't be a cure-all, RIMM could help itself with some more savvy PR.