Here are the latest Apple rumors from the blogosphere:

“Amazon.com Inc. is developing a smartphone that would vie with Apple’s iPhone and handheld devices that run Google’s Android operating system, two people with knowledge of the matter said.” — Bloomberg (http://macte.ch/gAABs)

“One of the main criticisms of the new Thunderbolt connectivity standard embraced by Apple has been its cost, which adds a considerable premium to the prices of compatible peripherals. Even Thunderbolt cables are expensive, with Apple’s 2-meter cable priced at $49, a price on par with offerings from the few other companies selling Thunderbolt cables so far.” — “MacRumors” (http://www.macrumors.com)

“AT&T, the second largest carrier in the U.S., is reportedly set to launch a new service next week that will let owners of stolen devices block them from accessing its network.” — “AppleInsider” (http://www.appleinsider.com)