Google restructuring splits up Maps and commerce teams Google's mapping and commerce unit was split up this week as part of a series of organizational changes undertaken at the search company. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 17
Apple's iPad is heart of Idaho elementary 'iSchool' pilot program A company that specializes in implementing Apple products in the classroom has deployed the iPad to elementary school students in an Idaho pilot program. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 19
Apple encouraged to borrow against its $94B in overseas cash for greater flexibility Apple should borrow money at low costs against its significant overseas cash position to avoid a tax hit when repatriating that cash, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 51
Bipartisan US Senate bill would allow customers to legally unlock their smartphones U.S. Sen. Al Franken and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow users to legally unlock their smartphone once their contract subsidy has concluded. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 46
Citing supply chain checks, Jefferies cuts Apple price target to $420 Investment firm Jefferies believes there is a 25 percent chance Apple will miss its quarterly guidance, and has accordingly cut its price target for AAPL from $500 to $420. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 159
A year after Apple announced its dividend, 'timing could be right' for another cash deployment It's been almost a year since Apple announced its quarterly dividend and stock buyback plan, and with the company's annual shareholder meeting just concluded, one analyst believes Apple may soon reveal more uses for its $137 billion in cash. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 47
Newly revealed early Apple iPhone prototype had massive 5x7-inch display A newly revealed iPhone prototype from early 2005 shows a device very different from the final shipping product, with a 5-by-7-inch display nearly 2 inches thick frame much closer to the size of an iPad. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 40
Marvel Unlimited launches on iOS with subscription-based access to 13K comics Marvel Comics' digital subscription service landed on the iPad and iPhone on Thursday in the form of a new, highly anticipated application: Marvel Unlimited. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 25
Apple remains 'very optimistic' about upcoming products as analysts cut targets A number of analysts reduced their price targets for Apple on Wednesday, though one who just met with the company's executives said those officials are "very optimistic" about the product pipeline and market position. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 89
Android fragmentation predicted to squeeze out independent developers The plethora of distinct mobile device models on the market, driven largely by the popularity of Google's Android platform, is making it more difficult for independent software developers to reach a wide audience, new research confirms. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 74
Walt Disney World pilot test replaces turnstiles with Apple's iPod touch Family vacation mecca Walt Disney World is in the midst of a trial program that has replaced old-fashioned turnstiles with employees toting Apple's iPod touch for a more personal, friendly ticketing system. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 25
Obama administration endorses legalizing the unlocking of cell phones & tablets U.S. President Barack Obama's administration made a statement on Monday publicly supporting the ability of users to legally unlock their cell phones and other devices for use with the carrier of their choosing. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 33
2013 'iWatch' debut could rake in more profit than an Apple television set The current wristwatch market has much higher gross margins than HDTV sales, which could set the stage for Apple to sell its own hugely profitable wearable hardware as soon as this year. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 65
After 'astonishingly' poor quarter, Mac sales predicted to rebound Mac sales outgrew the overall PC market for 26 consecutive quarters until December, but Apple is expected to see sales improve in the current quarter. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 119
Thunderbolt Display stock-outs continue as Apple's iMac inventory improves While Apple has begun to catch up with demand for its redesigned iMacs, the company's Thunderbolt Display remains in limited supply at resellers, potentially hinting that an update could be around the corner. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 36
Apple's versatile magnetic stand concept could securely hold an iPad upside down Apple has shown interest in building a magnetic iPad stand that would allow the device to be securely mounted in any fashion, including upside down in a moving car. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 14
CEO admits Apple is 'looking at new categories' for potential products While some investors are worried about recent stock losses, Apple remains focused on the long term, and is exploring new potential product categories, CEO Tim Cook revealed on Wednesday. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 78
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Android growth: 'Success is not making the most' Apple could easily make the most products in a category, but that wouldn't be good for the company, Chief Executive Tim Cook told shareholders on Wednesday. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 201
Apple shareholders reelect board, reject outside proposals on stock retention & human rights committee The voting portion of Apple's shareholder meeting went as expected on Wednesday, with investors opting to reelect the company's board of directors, while also rejecting outside proposals related to executive stock retention and the forming of a human rights committee. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 17
Samsung's new Wallet app has numerous similarities to Apple's Passbook Samsung on Wednesday introduced a new smartphone application called "Wallet," which bears a striking resemblance to Apple's own Passbook feature. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 127
Domestic Mac sales grow 31% as Apple catches up with iMac demand The latest data from the NPD Group shows U.S. Mac sales in the month of January were up 31 percent year over year, suggesting Apple began to catch up with demand for its new all-in-one iMac. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 42
Morgan Stanley expects 6% dividend, cheaper 'iPhone mini' after meeting with Apple CFO Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty recently met with Apple Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer, and came away with the impression that Apple will likely increase cash return to shareholders, and potentially release a lower priced iPhone to maintain growth. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 73
Greenlight pushes Apple to offer 'iPref' preferred shares Ahead of Apple's annual shareholder meeting, Greenlight Capital presented its sales pitch to investors for Apple to offer preferred stock shares — or, as hedge fund manager David Einhorn referred to them, "iPrefs." Neil Hughes 13 years ago 50
Preferred stock seen as Apple's chance to 'seize the opportunity' and reverse losses Apple now has a chance to reverse recent losses and boost its share price by providing even more of its cash reserves to investors, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 81
