Morgan Stanley: Apple on track to build multiple new iPhone models in June-July On a recent trip to visit with tech suppliers in Asia, Morgan Stanley's Katy Huberty received word that multiple new iPhone models will begin production the June-July timeframe. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 35
Apple's $100B capital reinvestment prompts Greenlight hedge fund to increase stake Greenlight Capital Chairman David Einhorn, who made waves earlier this year when he attempted to force Apple to offer preferred stock shares, has increased his stake in the company in response to its $100 billion capital reinvestment program. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 8
Smartphone companies, including Apple, have little to show for patent litigation An all-out patent litigation war between the biggest players in the smartphone industry, including Apple, Samsung, Motorola and Microsoft, has yielded very little for all parties involved. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 29
As its shares rebound, Apple seen as ready to 'change the narrative' Shares of Apple have continued to rise since mid-April, setting the stage for the company to "change the narrative" beginning with WWDC in June, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 62
Nintendo hopes developers will port smartphone games to its struggling Wii U console Faced with a slow start for the Wii U, Nintendo has reportedly begun offering software to make it easy for developers to port their mobile applications from platforms like Apple's iOS to its new home gaming console. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 43
Apple takes 57% of handset profits, Samsung accounts for remaining 43% Apple and Samsung have once again accounted for all of the profits in the smartphone business, with the iPhone taking 57 percent of the market's value. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 76
Apple's strict conditions keep it from offering iPhone to 2.8 billion customers Prohibitive carrier requirements made by Apple have prevented some 2.8 billion customers from having access to the iPhone, according to a new analysis. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 53
Apple's iPad mini seen as 'winning template' for launching low-cost iPhone Apple surprised many last year when it priced the iPad mini at $329 — more than $100 higher than the Amazon Kindle Fire and Google Nexus 7. But the same premium approach will probably be used to successfully introduce a more affordable iPhone, a new analysis concludes. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 30
Apple's bond offering will allow it to avoid $9.2B in US taxes By issuing bonds to finance its stock buyback, Apple will avoid paying $9.2 billion in taxes to the U.S. government, making its decision to take on debt a "no-brainer." Neil Hughes 13 years ago 105
Despite Apple's internal delays, iOS 7 'will ship on time' - report Though Apple is allegedly reassigning personnel to expedite development of iOS 7, the next-generation mobile operating system for iPhone and iPad will still meet the company's internal deadlines, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 55
American Airlines sees Apple's iPad preventing pilot back injuries By switching from heavy 40-pound flight bags to Apple's iPad, American Airlines expects to address a relatively common issue among commercial airline pilots: back injuries. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 50
'Dramatic changes' to Apple's iOS 7 said to include Calendar, Mail app overhauls Under the control of lead designer Jony Ive, iOS 7 will reportedly see a significant overhaul that is expected to bring about new looks for the native Calendar and Mail applications for iPhone and iPad. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 139
Apple's $17B six-part bond offering is largest in history [u] Apple will sell $17 billion in debt in its first bond offering since 1996, as the company borrows funds to fuel its $100 billion capital rewards program. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 62
Apple's 'flypaper-like' ecosystem viewed as an undervalued asset The ecosystem supporting Apple's products can be deceptively sticky, akin to flypaper, which is why one analyst believes its value has been underestimated by the investment community. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 72
Yield issues to keep Apple from building Retina iPad mini until October - report Apparent screen yield issues will prevent Apple from producing a second-generation iPad mini with Retina display before October, according to one well-connected analyst. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 81
Glitch in Apple's iMessage deletes words 'Obama,' 'surprise' A strange issue with Apple's iMessage service deletes certain words when they are used at the end of specific sentences, with two cases already found pertaining to the words "Obama" and "surprise". Neil Hughes 13 years ago 38
Loyalty to Apple driving iPhone market share gains vs. Android - survey A new poll of smartphone users reveals that loyalty to the iPhone is chipping away at Android's market share lead, and could lead to the iPhone overtaking Android in the U.S. in just a few years. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 63
Apple's R&D expenses surge 33%, on pace to top $4 billion this year Apple's research and development related expenses have grown by 33 percent this year and are on pace to top $4 billion in fiscal 2013, as the company toils away on new "surprises" in its top-secret labs. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 74
Wall Street disappointed by indications that Apple won't launch new products until fall While Apple posted better-than-expected quarterly results and increased its quarterly dividend this week, market watchers are still concerned a lull in new product introductions is likely to continue until this fall. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 156
Apple promises to show off new versions of both iOS and OS X at WWDC 2013 The latest versions of both OS X and iOS will be available to developers at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, suggesting the event might showcase the next major version of Apple's Mac operating system in addition to iOS 7. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 108
Tim Cook admits he wishes Apple had held launch of new iMac until 2013 In a rare public admission of hindsight, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said on Tuesday that he wishes his company had waited until 2013 to launch its redesigned iMac, which remained in short supply through the end of 2012. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 70
Apple CEO hints bigger iPhone screen may come when 'trade-offs' can be avoided When asked about the popularity of smartphones with particularly large displays, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook admitted that some customers may prefer larger screens, but said his company would not ship such a product until the technology for jumbo-sized phone displays improves. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 166
Fiscal 2013 predicted to become 'a year to forget' for Apple, higher hopes seen for 2014 Investors will likely look back on Apple's fiscal year 2013 as "a year to forget," though it will set the stage for a strong 2014, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 70
Earnings preview: Apple expected to report record iPad sales, first shrinking profit in a decade Expectations are low for Apple's recently concluded March quarter, in which some market watchers believe the company likely saw its first year-over-year profit decline in a decade, despite booming sales of its iPad lineup. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 51
