Here are the latest Apple-related rumors from the blog-o-sphere:

“Image files hidden in the iPad’s iOS 6.1 firmware add support to the longstanding rumors that Apple may soon launch a Pandora-like “iRadio” service. The images show a radio tower icon, a plus button, the word “buy” in the filename, and may apply to an online internet service or even a future FM tuner in Apple’s tablet.” — “The MacObserver” (www.macobserver.com)

“The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple a patent for an invention that integrates a touch sensor array with a solar panel, allowing for portable device to be both power-efficient and compact.” — “AppleInsider” (www.appleinsider.com)

“Apple appears to be inching closer to opening an online store in Russia to manage direct sales to customers, adding one more store to its growing portfolio of localized operations: the company has posted a job ad for a Russian Chat Team Manager, specifically for an Apple Online Store in Russia.” — “TechCrunch” (www.techcrunch.com)