Apple’s latest major acquisition: Apple
Analysts and pundits regularly state that Apple “needs” to use some of its growing cash pile on major acquisitions. Yahoo recently spent $1.1 billion to …
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MacBook shipments expected to decline in Q3
MacBook sales traditionally surge in the third quarter thanks to back-to-school sales, however a new report suggests that Q3 shipments of Apple’s laptops this year …
Apple reportedly afraid Retina iPad mini will devour iPad sales
It’s looking more and more like Apple will not launch a new iPad mini with a Retina display this year. Several earlier rumors point to …
Apple’s Q4 guidance may imply September device launches
Apple CEO Tim Cook and his supporting cast of executives have said on several occasions that the company has several exciting new products in the …
SSR sees signs that Apple’s business model is ‘beginning to come apart’
Apple scored a small but much-needed victory on Tuesday when it posted fiscal third-quarter results that beat analysts’ consensus, sending the stock soaring as much …
Video: Leaked plastic iPhone shell compared to older plastic iPhone 3GS and iPhone 5
Colorful plastics shells said to be destined for Apple’s upcoming new entry-level iPhone have leaked more than a dozen times now, but the latest leak …
Apple’s ‘fall’ is its rebirth
Apple’s earnings on Tuesday night weren’t as bad as many were expecting, and neither was its fiscal fourth-quarter guidance. With expectations having come down drastically …
Apple may crawl back to Samsung for iPad mini 2 components
A good component supplier is hard to find. Korean website ETNews reports that Apple has decided to ditch AU Optronics as a component supplier for its …
China Mobile really has Apple over the barrel
Apple reported revenue and earnings numbers that were solid and its iPhone sales volume that was actually 4 million to 5 million units above Wall Street …
Apple is still the most profitable consumer electronics company in the world [updated]
In the second calendar quarter this year, Apple retained its long-standing title of most profitable consumer electronics company in the world. Earlier this month, Samsung posted …
Apple posts Q3 results: Earnings beat estimates at $7.47 per share on $35B in sales
Apple shares closed above $600 on July 23rd last year and then fell sharply on the 24th when Apple posted a huge earnings miss for …
Samsung smartphone sales are now absolutely crushing Apple
Apple doesn’t report its most recent iPhone sales numbers until Tuesday afternoon but according to newly released estimates, Samsung smartphone sales absolutely crushed Apple’s iPhone in …
iPhone 5S will reportedly be in short supply at launch; no new iPad mini this year
As anticipation builds for Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S, a new report suggests Apple will once again have trouble meeting early demand for the new phone. …
Microsoft’s Windows Phone Store now has one less app – and it’s Apple’s fault
Windows Phone has had difficulty drawing the same level of attention that app developers lavish on Android and iOS and now Apple has ensured that …
Another reason for Apple’s declining margins: iPhone 4 and 4S are still hugely popular
One of the big financial stories in the tech world this year has been the decline of Apple’s historically high margins that were originally propelled to …
WSJ: Apple testing redesigned iPhone with larger display and 13-inch iPad
Apple is reportedly testing a redesigned iPhone with a larger display as well as a new iPad model with a 13-inch screen, according to a …
Apple reports major security breach; researcher says he issued warning
Apple on Sunday said in an email to developers that a recent days-long developer portal outage was the result of a security breach in which …
Major crackdown planned for tech’s biggest alleged tax dodgers
Many governments are getting fed up with major tech companies dodging taxes and now it seems that the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) …
Apple reportedly buys Canadian mapping startup in latest bid to salvage iOS Maps
A new report claims that Apple has acquired a local data startup as part of its latest effort to improve its Maps application on the …
Apple issues fix for MacBook Air Wi-Fi bug and screen flickering problems
Apple on Thursday issued a software update for its latest 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air computers to fix issues with the screen and improve Wi-Fi …
WSJ: Apple, Samsung still trying to hash out patent differences outside of court
Like a lot of us, Apple and Samsung are tired of their never-ending patent war, but apparently not tired enough to come to an out-of-court …
Fully assembled budget iPhone appears in leaked picture
A new report claims Apple’s low-cost iPhone will launch in two different versions for different markets. Both versions of the so-called “iPhone Lite” are said to …
Retina iPad mini sequel may launch this year after all
It’s been a bit of a roller coaster lately for anyone who’s been waiting for news on the Retina-equipped iPad mini sequel, as some reports …
Apple chip orders ramp as iPhone 5S enters mass production
Foxconn is on a hiring spree, rumors are kicking into high gear, and now a new report states that Apple is ramping up chip orders. …
Apple’s TV plans likely won’t disrupt the big cable companies
While Google and Intel look dead-set on disrupting the cable industry, Apple appears to be taking a more accommodating approach. The New York Times reports …
iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner may be embedded in the display
A recently published Apple patent may reveal the technology behind the fingerprint scanner the company is rumored to include in the upcoming iPhone 5S. The …
Smartphone shipments could reach 1.5 billion by 2017
A new report claims that shipments of smartphones could grow substantially over the next few years. According to IHS, per CNET, worldwide smartphone shipments are …
Patent filing suggests Apple is close to bringing LiquidMetal to the iPhone
While we still don’t know for certain whether the next iPhone will feature an indestructible LiquidMetal case, a new patent filing flagged by MacRumors suggests …
After iPhone 5S and iOS 7 debut, Apple customers may be nearly impossible to steal
Apple users are already notoriously faithful to their consumer electronics brand of choice, but one industry watcher thinks Apple customers will soon be almost impossible …
The Boy Genius Report: iPhone 5S to feature indestructible LiquidMetal case
Apple’s iPhone 5S is most certainly being mass manufactured at this exact second, which is normal lead time of two to three months before launch. …
