WhatsApp confirms Google isn’t buying it — but you can bet someone will soon

You can write off the latest rumor about a potential suitor for the popular messaging app WhatsApp.

As Google acquisition rumors grow, is WhatsApp really worth a billion dollars?

WhatsApp is fifth in the app store for monthly revenue. Fifth on Google Play for downloads, and seventh on Google Play for revenue. And it's the second-most-downloaded app on Google Play.

Microsoft reportedly planning Xbox (720) event for May

While previous rumors pointed to Microsoft unveiling its next Xbox this month, the company may now be aiming for a May event.

WSJ: Apple to start building the next iPhone in Q2; cheap iPhone may land late 2013

Apple's next iPhone could land as soon as this summer, judging from a Wall Street Journal report today.

New Galaxy S IV leaked pics and videos spoil Samsung’s fun — show off floating touch, eye-tracking features

Whatever surprises Samsung had in store for the launch of the Galaxy S IV later today have likely been spoiled by this latest round of leaked pictures and videos.

‘Orbis’ vs. ‘Durango’: The altercation over rumored specifications for the next PlayStation and Xbox

We compile the rumors and compare the punching power of the two next-gen contenders from Microsoft and Sony.

‘iPhone 5S:’ new photos of Apple’s alleged new phone surface

According to the rumor, Apple's new iPhone 5S is already in production.

Pinterest’s next funding round could be valued as high $2.5 billion

Investors are seeing some major potential in Pinterest, which could raise a funding round valued as high as $2.5 billion.

Apple’s CEO defends the iPhone 5′s screen size, takes on supply chain rumors

Apple chief Tim Cook's eagerness to respond to the rumors could be a sign that the initial analysis from the Wall Street Journal (and others) was completely off.

YACIR (yet another cheap iPhone rumor)

Paradoxically, the new, cheaper iPhones are supposed to come with a bigger 5" screen and a brand-new form factor. And, a new CPU: Qualcomm's Snapdragon.

Analysts on iPhone 5: Sales could reach 12M in September, but expect no surprises

We're two days away from Apple's iPhone 5 unveiling in San Francisco, and not surprisingly, analysts are sharpening their sales estimates.

Signaling iPhone 5 release, FedEx plans for ‘surge volume’ event Sept. 21-24

FedEx joins AT&T and Verizon in warning their employees of a not-so-mysterious iPhone 5 release later this month.

Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 Lumias may hit AT&T Nov. 2, Europe to follow

You may not have to wait much longer to get your hands on Nokia's Windows Phone 8 smartphones.

Instapaper might have found iPad Mini proof in app stats

It seems the proof of the iPad Mini pudding might be found in read it later application Instapaper's device stats. Founder Marco Arment says while checking his logs, two unfamiliar devices tried to access the app.

The iPhone 5 is coming! Here are all the rumors to date

Since Apple established the annual release cycle of its iconic smartphone, it seems like rumors about the next iPhone pop up only months after the latest launch. The mystique keeps us guessing, and the public sure is happy to keep the momentum alive.

IPad Mini now expected for October (plus, that name seems more legit)

Just yesterday we reported on a compelling argument for why Apple would separate its iPhone 5 and iPad Mini events, and now a new report claims that Apple will indeed debut its long-rumored smaller iPad in October.

Apple may hold separate iPhone 5, iPad Mini events

So far we've been hearing that Apple could debut both the iPhone 5 and smaller iPad at a September 12 media event, but with cold hard logic, No. 1 Apple fan John Gruber argues that it makes more sense for Apple to host two separate events.

Video compares iPhone 5 parts to iPhone 4S, will make you believe the rumors

The plethora of leaked iPhone 5 parts has makes it easy to visualize what Apple's new phone could look like, now a new video compares some of those parts to the iPhone 4S.

Another sign the iPhone 5 is coming Sept. 21: Verizon blacks out vacation days

Here's yet another reason to gear up for the launch of the iPhone 5 on September 21: It looks like Verizon is blacking out vacation time from that date until September 30.