Here are the latest Apple-related rumors from the blog-o-sphere:
“Apple is willing to pay Waze up to $500 million, but the social-navigation specialist is reportedly looking to net $750 million in the deal.” — “CNET” (http://tinyurl.com/aovccwq)
“Rob Cihra of Evercore Partners updated his projections for Apple’s December quarter on Thursday in anticipation of the company’s quarterly earnings report, scheduled for Jan. 23. Cihra expects Apple to report sales of 50 million iPhones, a 35 percent year over year increase and 86 percent growth from the previous quarter.” — “AppleInsider” (www.appleinsider.com)
“Late last year, it was reported that Microsoft, Apple and Google were all speaking to id8 Group R2 Studios Inc. about a potential acquisition of the startup, and now the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Microsoft has indeed sealed the deal. R2 is a home automation and entertainment media startup, founded by Blake Krikorian, former founder of Sling Media. Microsoft hopes to use the startup’s resources, tech and personnel to enhance its Xbox division.” — “TechCrunch” (http://tinyurl.com/b83e636)
“A new report out of China claims that Apple is considering a new display technology, dubbed ‘touch-on,’ for use in its next iPhone model to address issues with the current ‘in-cell’ display found in the iPhone 5.” — “AppleInsider” (www.appleinsider.com)