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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.

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.

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.

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.

Samsung: We’re Not Ending Shipments to Apple

Samsung is denying a report in yesterday's Korea Times that said the company would cancel its contract with Apple to supply LCDs.

Monday Apple Rumors: Samsung Cancels Apple LCD Contract

Samsung will stop providing LCD panels to Apple next year; each iPad Mini costs $195 to make; and Apple resists court order to turn over more financial data.

Nokia Shares Drop on Wider Q3 Loss

Nokia reported a wider third-quarter loss on falling sales and projected that the current quarter would be "challenging."

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Special Media Event on Oct. 23

Apple announces a media event on October 23, likely to debut the iPad Mini; Microsoft prices its Surface tablet below the iPad; and Apple pays for a clock face.

Monday Apple Rumors: 13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro Coming

Apple will launch a 13-inch MacBook Pro alongside the iPad Mini next week; Apple will soon debut thinner iMacs; TSMC will supply 20nm chips to Apple in 2014.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPad Mini Coming Oct. 23

Apple to debut iPad Mini on October 23; Chinese e-commerce vendors already selling iPad Mini cases online; and Apple poaches a top Samsung chip designer.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Will Apple Make a TV Remote Control?

A Barclays analyst says Apple could make a TV remote control; Apple gets a sales ban delayed in South Korea; and Macs increase their PC market share.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPad Mini to Be Wi-Fi Only

Apple's iPad Mini will only have Wi-Fi connectivity; Microsoft Office to hit iOS and Android devices in early 2013; and an Apple-1 failed to sell at auction.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: 10M iPad Minis for the Holidays

Apple has ordered 10 million iPad Minis for the fourth quarter; a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro will debut soon; and iPads and iPhones make inroads in medicine.

Friday Apple Rumors: Low iPhone 5 Supply Hurting Sales

Analysts say short supplies of Apple's iPhone 5 are denting sales; Samsung may debut smaller-screen smartphone; and Apple asks stores to help with maps app.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPad Mini Production Under Way

Production of Apple's iPad Mini began in Asia last month; Google's Motorola Mobility drops a patent suit against Apple; and Samsung wants a new patent trial.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Production Problems Hit iPad Mini

Apple is facing production problems with its upcoming iPad Mini; Samsung gets ban on Galaxy Tab sales lifted; and output of touchscreens for iPhone 5 improves.