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Apple will reportedly release a new Apple TV device alongside its next-generation iPad, presumably called the iPad 3. With Bluetooth Smart, the devices will be interconnected to create one tightly integrated and enjoyable HD experience.

Apple is expected to release its newest tablet, the iPad 3, in the next few weeks. Rumors about the iPad 3's release date, features, specs, price and more are floating around the internet as tech sites are abuzz with anticipation for the newest Apple tablet. While most of the rumors remain unconfirmed by Apple, we took a look at the most popular (and conflicting) reports to present you with a guide for managing the overwhelming speculations about the Apple iPad 3. What do you need to know.

Micron (Nasdaq: MU), the sole U.S. maker of memory chips, and Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), the No. I chipmaker, upgraded their six-year-old partnership for advanced products.

Facebook said it could team up with mobile operators on payments, in an offer that would give them back part of the revenue and influence they have lost in recent years to Apple (AAPL.O) and Google (GOOG.O).

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Several unverified rumors have appeared on the Chinese microblogging site Sina Weibo that Apple may increase the cost of the iPad 3. It is believed that there can be a hike of up to $80 in iPad 3 when it is compared to the iPad 2.

Microsoft and several other firms have complained to EU antitrust regulators about Google's social networking tool, two people familiar with the matter said, in a move that may prompt the EU to broaden its ongoing investigation into Google.

With the purported release date of iPad 3 barely weeks away, rumor mills have begun buzzing louder than ever and the latest rumors suggest that iPad 3 will be pricier than iPad 2 and Apple might also offer two different processor options.

Proview has stated that it has amended its California lawsuit to include accusations that Apple has committed fraud and unfair competition.

Yahoo has demanded licensing fees from Facebook for use of its technology, the companies said on Monday, potentially engulfing social media in the patent battles and lawsuits raging across much of the tech sector.

Dell Inc launched a new line of servers for enterprise customers, boosting its corporate business unit and shifting its focus further away from consumers, who are increasingly choosing such devices as Apple Inc's iPad.

Mercedes Benz unveiled plans on Monday to use Siri, Apple's virtual personal assistant exclusive to the iPhone 4S, to power its electronics system called Drive Kit Plus, which will essentially let drivers access their iPhone apps while driving using voice commands.

Apple's next-generation tablet, presumably called the iPad 3, could cost about $70 to $80 more than the current price of an iPad 2, if the newest report from MacRumors proves true.

Best Buy dropped the iPad 2 price by $50 for all models, and big-box department store Meijer reduced the 16 gigabyte Wi-Fi version by $70 in advance of the iPad 3 release date set for March 7, 2012. While Apple could announce the iPad on March 7, it might be another week after that the new tablet goes on sale in the U.S. Whether or not it debuts at $500 for the 16 gigabyte Wi-Fi version isn't yet known, but it could debut at an even higher price than ever before because of its new features li...

Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia unveiled a cheaper smartphone using Microsoft's Windows Phone software on Monday, aiming to win back market share by targeting a wider audience.

Tech nerds and electronic fanatics are gearing up for the release of Apple’s latest revelation: the iPad 3. Rumors have circulated that the tablet is already on its way to the U.S. from China, heightening excitement among potential buyers. But with iPhones, iPods, MacBooks, and iPads, one can be a little confused about choosing the gadget that best suits their needs.

The iPad 2's price has gone on sale at Best Buy in advance of the iPad 3 release date by Apple, which could be as early as March 7.

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi Technology is looking to raise more funds within the next year or two to boost production and sees revenue in the future coming from software applications rather than handset sales, the firm's president told Reuters on Monday.

Apple released a new 30-second TV commercial for its iCloud platform, which wirelessly pushes information such as contacts, calendars, photos, and documents to every iOS device that a user owns.

Sprint Nextel Corp (S.N) plans to raise $2 billion in debt in a private transaction, the company said on Monday.

The iPad 3 is reportedly being shipped from Foxconn, Apple's major product manufacturer in China - to U.S. and it could have prompted Best Buy to slash the price of iPad 2 (all models) by $50.

Samsung has unveiled Galaxy Note 10.1 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, which started Sunday.

Apple again refrained from paying dividends, despite a huge amount of cash on its balance sheet and clamor from some stockholders.

Yang Long-san, Apple's nemesis in a battle over the iPad trademark in China, once strutted the expo halls with dreams of market dominance. His company, Proview, may now be in ruins and his most valuable asset a disputed trademark, but those dreams remain intact.

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi Technology is looking to raise more funds within the next year or two to boost production and sees revenue in the future coming from software applications rather than handset sales, the firm's president told Reuters on Monday.

The Apple-made tablet has made rounds on the internet over the months with a host of rumored specifications.

Japan's Elpida Memory Inc plans to file for bankruptcy protection on Monday, a senior executive said, potentially lowering the curtain on Japan in a PC memory chip business it once dominated as talks stalled on a possible rescue by domestic lenders and would-be overseas equity partners.

Samsung Electronics' mobile chief said it aimed to nearly double its smartphone sales in 2012 from last year, stepping up its battle with arch rival Apple Inc.

Hedge funds' love affair with technology industry darling Apple Inc has rewarded some managers so far this year but half the industry, having been less savvy with its bets, is limping behind with subpar returns, new research from Goldman Sachs shows.