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

"Streaming music service Spotify is reportedly in negotiations to make its free subscription tier available on smartphones and tablets." -- "The Verge" (http://tinyurl.com/bkakopd)

"Apple manufacturing Partner Foxconn has halted recruitment of new hires until the end of March, but the decision was not made related to production of the iPhone 5." -- "Financial Times" (http://tinyurl.com/a8ccv6c)

"A report out of the Far East claims that iPad mini display supplier AU Optronics has started development of screen technology to be used in the next-generation of Apple's mid-sized tablet." -- "AppleInsider" (www.appleinsider.com)

"Rolls-Royce Director of External Corporate Communications Josh Rosenstock is rumored to have left the auto maker to take on a new position at Apple, which will reportedly task the executive with handling corporate relations in the Europe, Middle East, India and Africa region." -- "AppleInsider" (www.appleinsider.com)