We're coming up on Chinese New Year! Woohoo, the Year of the Snake starts February 10! And there is set to be an Apple Store sale to mark the start of the Lunar New Year — but only for shoppers in select countries in Asia. … [Read more...]
Apple Sets Up Installment Plans for Chinese Buyers
January 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Apple gadgets aren't exactly known for being cheap — and while they do tend to last, and have a good resale value, the initial outlay can be daunting. To help the people of China deal with the rather prohibitively high cost of Apple goods, the company has started offering two-year payment plans … [Read more...]
Apple and Amazon Forced Into Settlement Talks Over “App Store”
January 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Apple and Amazon have been locked in a legal battle over the title App Store since March of 2011, and now a judge is forcing them to attempt a reconciliation before coming back to the courtroom. According to AllThingsD, the two companies have been ordered to discuss settlements by U.S. Magistrate … [Read more...]
No, Apple Isn’t Making a Transparent Plastic iPhone
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Every now and then, a rumor pops up that is so bizarre and stupid that we have to cover it. Ok, so a lot of people are talking about Apple maybe making a low-cost international phone, possibly using plastic to cut costs. Unlikely, but vaguely within the bounds of possibility. Then, along comes … [Read more...]
Analysts Hit Back at iPhone 5 Order Cut Rumor
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Earlier this week, two reports indicated that Apple was massively cutting parts orders for the iPhone 5 — which lead to both some dissent about the analysis, but also a quick drop in Apple stocks. Today, AAPL opened below $500, even as tech commenters and analysts blast the original report as … [Read more...]
Apple Shares Drop on Parts Orders Rumor
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The big rumor this morning is that Apple is slashing component orders for the iPhone 5 due to decreased demands — at least that's according to the WSJ and Nikkei (paywalled). These widely cited rumors have caused AAPL stocks to drop even further, hitting an 11-month low of just $504.25. The … [Read more...]
Apple Settles Dispute With Photographer Over Use Of ‘Retina’ Image
January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sabine Liewald, a Swiss photographer has reached a settlement with Apple. The two parties had been in litigation over the use of Liewald's eyeball image, which had been used during an Apple keynote in June. … [Read more...]
Ashton Kutcher’s Steve Jobs Portrayal Debuts In April
January 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Steve Jobs biopic titled jOBS starring Ashton Kutcher hits screens in April according to Open Road Films and Five Star Feature Films. Those attending the Sundance Film Festival this month can catch an early preview. … [Read more...]
Apple To Announce First Quarter Earnings on January 23
January 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This has been a crazy quarter for Apple. Despite heavy sales, AAPL has fallen substantially since its high in late October. Which means that this quarter's earnings call will be watched like a hawk for some firm numbers about how well sales have actually been. … [Read more...]
Apple Rumored To Be Interested to Acquire Waze
January 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When Apple first released Maps and there was a large backlash against the app, many people flocked to Waze, a free alternative turn-by-turn navigation system. Now, according to TechCrunch, rumors are swirling that Apple might be looking to acquire Waze for their own. … [Read more...]
