Remember how earlier this month a series of rumors about order cuts on Apple products caused AAPL to drop into a tailspin? During yesterday's quarterly earnings call, Tim Cook took the time to address those rumors. Macworld has put together an excellent transcription of all of his comments, but I'll … [Read more...]
Report: Sharp Cuts iPad Screen Orders as Attention Shifts to iPad mini
January 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We're still reeling from the damage dealt to Apple stock from a rumor about a cut in supplies, and this morning has seen another publication say something similar, this time in regards to iPad screens. According to Reuters, Sharp has massively cut back iPad 9.7-inch screen production, slowing nearly … [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...]
Rumor: Apple working on iPad mini 2, Apple Television
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ready for some rumors that are so vague as to be unprovable? How about some more discussion about a new iPad mini, and the long rumored Apple Television? Let's go! … [Read more...]
Foursquare To Hit Apple Maps Soon?
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the nicer things about Apple's Map is that it integrates Yelp reviews natively — and now it looks like another prominent service might be joining the fold in the near future. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple and Foursquare are in talks to integrate data from the latter … [Read more...]
Rumor Roundup: Scott Forstall Ousted Due To Maps Apology
October 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday saw the sudden announcement of Scott Forstall leaving Apple, and it's looking like he didn't jump, but was pushed. What was the reason for the ousting? Rumor has it because he refused to sign the Maps apology letter that went out a month ago. … [Read more...]
Samsung To Stop Selling Screens To Apple?
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Samsung Apple relationship has always been a weird one. While fierce competitors on the smartphone front, Apple has remained chummy with the component manufacturing side of the Korean megacorp, using them for all sorts of parts and internals. However, as the relationship between the companies … [Read more...]
Evidence Mounts For November 2 iPad Mini Launch Date
October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Earlier this week, we first heard a number of rumors pointing to the iPad Mini as launching on November 2 — and now more and more weight is being added to that time frame. … [Read more...]
iPad Mini Screen Leaks, As Rumors Swirl Around November 2 Launch Date
October 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We're now less than a week from the iPad Mini launch event, which will hit on October 23rd. Understandably, rumors have hit full swing, and this morning is seeing rumors pop up about the device. … [Read more...]
