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Streaming radio may be the next frontier for Apple's music efforts

by Yoni Heisler (Apr 1st, 2013)

In a rather interesting article last week detailing music service Pandora's ongoing struggle with record labels' streaming fees, The Verge says that "iRadio," Apple's rumored Pandora competitor, is being primed for a launch this Summer. "Much has been written about Apple's plan to launch a ...

Rumors hint Facebook is working on Android phone competitor (Updated)

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 29th, 2013)

Facebook is sending out press invitations to an April 4th event that'll involve Android. The company behind the world's largest social network is inviting journalists to "Come See Our New Home On Android." Details on the invitation are sparse, but sources for TechCrunch and others hint this ...

Rumor Roundup: Attack of the copycats

by Chris Rawson (Mar 25th, 2013)

Apple's competitors have almost devolved to the point of self-parody. Samsung and Google are perfect examples; they're now both gearing up to push products to market simply because Apple has been rumored to be working on a wearable computer or "iWatch." Some blatantly anti-Apple pundits will of ...

Rumor Roundup: 'Free donuts tomorrow'

by Chris Rawson (Mar 18th, 2013)

A few weeks ago, I compared the world of Apple "analysis" and rumors to the worst possible game of Wheel of Fortune. Upon further reflection, it feels a lot more like the combination of a drunken game of darts and hanging an intentionally misleading "Free donuts tomorrow" sign in front of a ...

Rumor Roundup: 'A mixed record with Apple rumors'

by Chris Rawson (Mar 11th, 2013)

The "iWatch" isn't even remotely confirmed to exist yet, but if you think that's stopped analysts from predicting it'll be either Apple's salvation or the harbinger of its demise (depending on which way the chicken bones fall), then you must be new to the world of Apple rumors. Meanwhile, this ...

Rumor Roundup: Play that funky Misek

by Chris Rawson (Mar 4th, 2013)

A modest proposal: Apple should award a unibody aluminum dunce cap to the analyst whose record of predictions turns out to be the worst in any given year. We're only into March, but one analyst is already standing above the rest. Purported 'iPad 5' cases again hint Apple will adopt mini-like ...

Rumor Roundup: Buy a vowel

by Chris Rawson (Feb 25th, 2013)

Picture three contestants on Wheel of Fortune who are all Wall Street analysts. They play all the dumb letters first -- Z, X, Q, and so forth -- and land on "Bankrupt" on almost every spin. Now picture the puzzle they're trying to solve is, "What will Apple do next?" Welcome to the world of ...

Rumor Roundup: Analyst overload

by Chris Rawson (Feb 18th, 2013)

There's a marked split in rumors related to Apple. There's "almost kind of real news" that's sourced from "people familiar with the matter" or "sources who have been reliable in the past" or perhaps even spyshots of parts, products, or entire production lines. This type of article probably (*) ...

Tim Cook's speech at Goldman Sachs Conference moved to open market slot

by Mike Schramm (Feb 11th, 2013)

This is an interesting note that might not turn out to mean much, but who knows? Apple CEO Tim Cook is scheduled to speak at the upcoming Goldman Sachs Tech Conference this week, as he's done before. The talk was originally set to take place on Tuesday at 4:15pm ET, which would have placed it ...

Rumor Roundup: Watch this

by Chris Rawson (Feb 11th, 2013)

A light week for rumors brought out the usual dross with an unexpected late-week bonus: a truly ridiculous story about the long-rumored "iWatch." OS X 10.9 Activity Ramping Up as Speculation on Developer Preview Release Increases (MacRumors) The next version of OS X, version 10.9, keeps ...

Rumor Roundup: Bigger is better

by Chris Rawson (Feb 4th, 2013)

Not much happened in Apple rumors this week. In fact, probably the most interesting "rumor" this week wasn't really a rumor at all, but rather some decently level-headed analysis from Marco Arment on the possible form factor for the long-rumored "big iPhone." But first... New Details On ...

Rumor Roundup: Having it both ways

by Chris Rawson (Jan 28th, 2013)

The big "news" this week was, of course, how Apple's record-breaking revenues and profits are proof positive that the company teeters at a precipice, poised to fall to its doom with the slightest puff of breeze. Meanwhile, the rumor machine chundered churned out its usual mix of half-truths, ...

Rumor Roundup: Bad at math

by Chris Rawson (Jan 21st, 2013)

This past week was light on rumors but still managed to pack in plenty worth picking apart. A last-minute entry, the supposed "iPhone math" is a particularly good knee-slapper rumor. It's got everything: sketchy Asian source, potential mistranslation, and every last ounce of logic checked at the ...

Rumor Roundup: The incredible shrinking iPhone

by Chris Rawson (Jan 16th, 2013)

This week was a particularly ridiculous one as far as Apple rumors go. The big "news" this week? Apple is launching a cheaper iPhone! Except that it maybe/probably isn't. Also, Apple's manufacturing orders for the iPhone are shrinking! DOOM! Except that maybe/probably isn't what happened at ...

Rumor Roundup: Light on evidence

by Chris Rawson (Jan 7th, 2013)

This past week was relatively light on rumors, and as usual those rumors were light on evidence... but when has that ever stopped anyone from pontificating about Apple? No HDTV from Apple in 2013, according to new report (BGR) Some analyst is now saying the Apple HDTV won't launch in 2013. ...