Earnings preview: Wall Street expects flat March quarter, awaiting new products in late 2014 With no major new products launched in the just-concluded March quarter, analysts on Wall Street don't expect big things from Apple when the company reports its earnings on Wednesday, generally projecting for revenue to be about flat with the same period from a year ago. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 67
Traffic from Apple's unannounced iOS 8, OS X 10.10 remains steady ahead of WWDC 2014 Testing of Apple's anticipated next-generation operating systems — iOS 8 and OS X 10.10 — continues along at a steady clip, new traffic data shows, ahead of the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, where both products are expected to be unveiled. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 64
Early upgrade programs at US carriers forecast to help grow sales of Apple's iPhone Apple is likely to see modest gains in iPhone sales in the medium term thanks to early smartphone upgrade programs from major U.S. wireless carriers, one analyst has projected. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 16
RunKeeper's new Breeze app goes beyond workouts to count daily steps via Apple's M7 chip in iPhone 5s RunKeeper on Thursday launched Breeze, its new step tracking app that harnesses the abilities of the M7 chip found in Apple's iPhone 5s. AppleInsider was given an early hands-on with Breeze, and found it's a great way to track activity from the rest of the day, when you're not out for a run. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 14
'Now is the time to invest' in Apple ahead of new product launches, Morgan Stanley says A strong recommendation for Apple stock was pushed by investment firm Morgan Stanley on Thursday, which said now is the right time to invest due to low institutional ownership, resilient iPhone sales, and anticipated upcoming product launches. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 36
Closer look at alleged 'iPhone 6' front panel suggests 5.1" screen with 16:9 ratio Whether it's legitimate or not, a newly revealed front panel claimed to be for Apple's next-generation iPhone appears to show a part for a 5.1-inch display with a screen ratio of 16 to 9. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 135
Hands on with MakerBot's iOS-connected 5th generation of 3D printers & Digitizer desktop 3D scanner As the technology behind 3D printing improves, market leader MakerBot continues to expand its lineup of devices, and is working to enhance its connectivity with Apple's iOS ecosystem. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 4
Wells Fargo defends 'market perform' rating on Apple stock, says company is in midst of transition Having downgraded its rating on Apple stock in January, Wells Fargo on Friday defended their neutral outlook for the company's near future, characterizing it as a long-term opportunity for investors that faces near-term hurdles while the industry transitions. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 39
Apple opts out of latest patent acquisition fund from Intellectual Ventures Prominent patent buyer Intellectual Ventures won't be able to count Apple among the participants in its latest IP purchase, as the iPhone maker has apparently opted out of its latest investment. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 50
Consumer interest in Apple's 'iPhone 6' at record levels, as new sketches show rumored big-screen design With leaks and alleged information about Apple's next-generation iPhone picking up steam, a new report shows that consumer interest for the so-called "iPhone 6" expected to debut later this year is already at record levels. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 127
New Apple TV box with motion controls to play 'key role' for Apple this year, but 'iTV' still a pipe dream Apple apparently has big plans for the Apple TV set-top box in 2014, with an entirely new model that will reportedly feature motion controls for easier user input. But customers holding out hope for a full-fledged television set from Apple are likely to be disappointed. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 47
Apple 'likely' to launch low-cost iMac soon, Retina MacBook Air still on track for 2014 debut Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch a new low-cost iMac as soon as this quarter, while a completely redesigned thinner and lighter 12-inch MacBook Air with Retina display is expected to launch before the end of the year. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 123
Apple considering 'dramatic' overhaul of iTunes Music Store to boost sales - report Facing significant declines in digital music sales, Apple is reportedly plotting a potential overhaul of its iTunes Music Store, in addition to considering new revenue opportunities through on-demand streaming and even allegedly an iTunes for Android. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 60
Apple 'considered' buying mobile payment firm Square, but Google deal seen as more likely Both Apple and Google have reportedly had internal discussions about making respective offers to buy mobile payment company Square, though Google is seen as the more likely of the two to actually go through with a purchase. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 128
JP Morgan sees Apple further eating away at Windows PC market with sub-$1000 iOS notebook Apple is excluding itself from a $63 billion market opportunity, investment firm J.P. Morgan believes, by only partially competing in the sub-$1,000 portable computing market, which is why one analyst argues Apple should introduce a new notebook powered by a more full-featured version of iOS. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 134
Apple, Google & others could pay 'blindingly high' $9B in anti-poaching class-action suit A class-action lawsuit from tech sector employees against employers including Apple and Google seeks some $9 billion in lost wages — an astronomical sum that the complainants could ultimately receive, some believe, thanks to a mountain of evidence appearing to implicate Silicon Valley employers in an alleged no-hire cartel. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 89
Supply chain data suggests Apple's March quarter could be stronger than Wall Street expects Sales data from some of Apple's biggest suppliers shows stronger than expected returns for the just-concluded month of March, potentially hinting that Apple itself could also surprise to the upside when it reports earnings later this month. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 8
Pixar president recalls a 'transformation' undergone by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs While Steve Jobs is famous for helping to turn Pixar into a legendary award winning animation studio, the experience of running Pixar also helped to change Jobs himself for the better, the studio's president reveals in a new book excerpt. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 29
Carriers suggest a big-screen 'iPhone 6' could be a 'very special' success in China Chinese branded smartphones are performing well in their home country, affecting sales of worldwide leaders Apple and Samsung, but buzz is said to be growing in China among customers who are holding out hope for an iPhone with a larger display. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 126
Obama administration upset over alleged Samsung 'selfie' publicity stunt The White House is reportedly unhappy with South Korean electronics maker Samsung, over allegations that the company sponsored a "selfie" to which President Barack Obama was inadvertently a party. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 46
Investors increasingly banking on profitable new product categories coming from Apple this year Though Apple had pledged to introduce new products "throughout 2014," it has yet to have a major launch this year. That's helped set the stage for expectations among bullish investors that the company is working on something big that could truly move the needle on Apple's stock price in the coming months. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 24
Amazon fireTV launch 'aggressively' highlights need for Apple TV revamp, Piper Jaffray says Analyst Gene Munster, who has long held out hope for a more fully functional Apple TV and even a full television set from the company, believes that Wednesday's launch of the Amazon fireTV should serve as further motivation for Apple to make major moves in the television space. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 58
Amazon takes on Apple TV with new $99 fireTV streaming & gaming set-top box Already a content creator and seller, Amazon will now enter the set-top box business with the new $99 fireTV, launching today with video streaming and gaming capabilities, taking on the likes of the Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 193
Apple predicted to announce 'modest' increases to share buyback & dividend in next earnings call The highlight of Apple's next quarterly earnings call later this month could be moderate increases to the company's share buyback program and dividend payouts to shareholders, many investors reportedly expect. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 15
