It was a very good week for Apple fans, DirecTV stockholders, and Mac users. Not so much for Samsung, iOS devices users, or folks waiting for an "iWatch" or next-generation Apple TV.

Apple's next set of EarPods may integrate with heart rate and blood pressure sensors.

Philip Stanger, the founder and former CEO of Wifarer, now works for Apple.

A new report says Apple's iOS 8 won't feature many changes.

Here are just a few of the stories we covered this week.

These latest "iPhone 6" renderings offer more of the same.

Touch ID should be moving to iPads later this year.

Apple is spending a lot on research and development this year.

Apple's digital voice assistant could be coming to the company's "hobby" product.

Here's an "iWatch" design worth checking out.

It looks like Apple is in fast pursuit of the "iWatch" trademark in numerous countries.

A new report says Apple is planning to release two new iPhones this year.

Apple is firming up its own trademark to include jewelry, clocks, and watches.

Here are just a few of the stories we covered during the week that was.

New images suggest the iPad Air is getting thinner.

Apple might have once been toying with bringing a gesture-based unlocking system to iOS.

More images of an "iPhone 6" case have leaked.

Consumers are buying mobile devices like never before.

What will Apple's iOS 8 include? We have some ideas.

Here is more confirmation that the "iPhone 6" could come with a higher price tag.

Did you hear the latest Apple rumor?

Here are just a few of the stories we covered during the week that was.

These images seem to confirm a previous rumor.