Apple Store is down to get its iPhone makeover

Christmas is here ... or the next-best thing to it if you're an Apple aficionado. With the release of the newest iPhone, a slate of refreshed iPods, the expected release date of iOS 6 and other announcements, it's truly a good day to be an Apple fan. While you're waiting for our liveblog of today's event, check out our slate of rumor roundups to catch up on the speculation -- both silly and serious. We'll see you later today for the event!