Apple rumors never die, they seem to continually make the rounds. The latest Apple rumor claims that the iPhone 5S will go into preliminary production in March with launch set for June or July of this year.

A company called ChangeWave Research has published its latest survey of buying intentions for smartphone users. According to the company, intentions to purchase an iPhone have declined while intentions to purchase a device from Samsung continue to increase. A grain of salt as needed.

Word has surfaced today that Apple VP of retail Jerry McDougal has resigned from his position. Exactly why McDougal resigned is unknown, he was reportedly in the running to be promoted to senior vice president of retail.