AmTech downgrades Apple shares to Neutral on valuation Investment firm American Technology Research on Tuesday cut its long-standing Buy rating on shares of Apple Inc. to Neutral, citing near-term concerns with the stock's valuation, high expectations on the part of investors, and a potential product vacuum ahead of the third calendar quarter. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 27
Apple files for universal iPhone instant messaging patent Apple has set the groundwork for instant messaging on the iPhone and other touchscreen devices with an application for a patent on a universal interface for real-time text chat services. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 48
Apple said to have signed landmark 3G iPhone deal for Italy Apple Inc.'s next-generation iPhone will arrive in Italy in a matter of weeks under a landmark deal that will see handset sold through Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM) without a contract and carrier lock, according to Repubblica. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 121
PayPal may block Safari users As part of a multi-tiered approach to guarding against online fraud on its site, PayPal says it will block the use of any web browser that doesn't provided added validation measures, potentially restricting the current version of Safari from the e-commerce site. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 45
France's Orange may be next to cut iPhone price, eat losses - reports Apple is in talks with its exclusive French wireless carrier, Orange, to lower the price of the iPhone in France following disappointing sales, Les Echos is reporting. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 304
Blank MBP displays; Maine Apple store; new iPhone retail prep Some MacBook Pro users applying Apple's most recent firmware are finding themselves with blank LCD screens. Also, the Mac maker is readying its first Maine retail store; Vodafone may carry the iPhone for India; and AT&T may be planning for a new emphasis on the iPhone in June. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 30
NBC's iTunes return may hinge on offline piracy filtering NBC made it clear this week that it would like to resume selling its television programming through the iTunes Store, but only if Apple makes changes to its client software that would allow it to serve as the gatekeeper for all forms of potentially pirated media. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 100
Apple orders aluminum 13-inch MacBook shells, 3G iPhone chips Separate reports have revealed that Apple's next wave of products for 2008 is soon to enter various stages of production, with orders placed for aluminum shells for the company's next-generation 13-inch MacBooks and a manufacturer chosen for the iPhone's 3G chipset. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 149
Apple snags 6.6% share of US PC market in first quarter Mac maker Apple Inc. enjoyed strong retail sales during the first calendar quarter of 2008, boosting its share of the US personal computer market above 6 percent, according to a report released Wednesday by market research firm Gartner. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 13
UK iPhone price cut boosts confidence in June 3G launch A 100 pound price cut on Apple's 8GB iPhone in the UK, confirmed by wireless carrier O2 on Wednesday, is the latest bit of anecdotal evidence to hint towards near-term release of a redesigned 3G model, according to one Wall Street analyst. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 24
8800 GT for 1st Mac Pros; iTunes/Starbucks giveaway; Wall St. store? Apple has released a GeForce 8800 GT card compatible with first-generation Mac Pro workstations. Also, Apple and Starbucks are giving away free songs, voice-over-Internet calling has come to iPhone through a third-party app, and Apple is reportedly setting up shop on Wall Street. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 26
Amazon expanding digital music sales without eating at iTunes Much of Amazon's early success in digital music sales has come by way of customers who have never tried Apple Inc.'s iTunes Store, a sign of broader growth potential within the music download business. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 39
iTunes Russia; no iPhone China talks; battery suit; Apple TV 2.0.2 Websites suggest Apple will introduce its iTunes Store to Russia. However, China Mobile is dampening hopes in its own country that isn't discussing the iPhone. Also, reports have Apple stores coming to New Orleans in the US and Bristol in England, while Apple has issued a fix for the iTunes . Katie Marsal 18 years ago 28
Apple acknowledges graphics glitch with latest notebooks Apple is investigating problems with its new Penryn-based Intel notebooks that cause flickering and graphics corruption during media playback and web browsing. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 51
IBM's 'racetrack' technology could increase iPhone storage tenfold A new form of digital storage technology under development at IBM could deliver more than tenfold increases in both the storage capacity and battery life of handheld gadgets like Apple's iPod and iPhone, according to the company's claims. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 46
Nike+ on its way to iPhone and iPod touch The Nike+ Sport Kit released two years ago for use exclusively with Apple's iPod nano digital music player is finally getting an upgrade that will see support extended to iPhone and iPod touch. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 23
JPMorgan: MacBook escaping industry-wide downturn A new investment note from JPMorgan reveals confidence that Apple's MacBook line is strong enough overcome dropping notebook sales at its rivals, but cautions that the post-holiday lull may eat into the company's iPhone and iPod numbers. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 19
Apple proposes acoustic separation for iPhone conference calls Apple in the second of two interesting patent filings revealed this week discusses techniques for improving the iPhone's ability to serve as a multi-party communication environment, in which participants on conference calls can be assigned to virtual position in order to improve clarity. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 68
Analyst warns of iPhone 2.0's effect on BlackBerry, Palm share The introduction of both native third-party applications and enterprise support to the iPhone is likely to sap further marketshare away from Palm and Research in Motion, says an investor note from Needham & Co. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 33
Latest iPhone 2.0 beta reveals 3G chipset Hidden away in the latest test firmware for iPhone developers is the mention of the chipset that will likely power third-generation cellular Internet access in Apple's next generation of the device. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 88
Teen iPhone share seen doubling as iPod, iTunes flatten In the latest round of its semi-annual teen surveys, analyst group Piper Jaffray finds that ownership of Apple's iPhone has doubled in six months and is set to double again, though cooling iPod and iTunes use suggests a changing of the guard. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 22
Apple posts Mac, keyboard firmware updates, new iPhone SDK Apple on Tuesday released several fixes to improve the reliability of its Macs based on Intel's mobile platform as well as its newer aluminum keyboard. Also, beta 3 has surfaced for the iPhone developer SDK along with a new firmware beta. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 26
Apple shares slip, regroup following Morgan Keegan downgrade Shares of Apple Inc. briefly surrendered most of Monday's gains but then battled back in early afternoon trading after Morgan Keegan downgraded its rating on the company from Market Perform to Underperform, citing weakness in consumer technology spending both stateside and abroad. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 66
Analyst triggers stock surge; flash sales may tumble 66 percent An investor note by Thomas Weisel Partners has triggered a rush on Apple stock after suggesting that the iPhone and Mac would drive Apple sales for years. Also, iSuppli sees a lack of flash orders from Apple; Microsoft and Yahoo have traded shots over a takeover bid; and Apple may take the matter of an 8800 GT upgrade card into its own hands. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 29
