Apple's iPad now definitively replacing PC sales in education Market data in the June quarter showed with certainty for the first time ever that Apple's iPad is replacing sales of traditional PCs to schools and students, according to one analysis. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 39
Apple believed to be subsidizing wage increases at Foxconn After gross margins rebounded at Foxconn parent company Hon Hai Precision, one analyst has said he believes Apple "stepped up" and helped to pay for wage increases at its manufacturing partner. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 36
'iPad mini' will be challengingly thin thanks to 'GF2' technology Apple's new, smaller iPad will reportedly be so thin and light that production of the device has posed a particular challenge to the company. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 121
'iPhone 5,' 'iPad mini' among 8 new Apple products coming before end of 2012 Apple is gearing up for a monster holiday season with a total of 8 new products reportedly set to go on sale, including a new iPhone, a smaller iPad, new iPods and updated Macs. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 97
Review: Google's Nexus 7 tablet with Android 4.1 Google's first Nexus-branded tablet is a compelling device offered at an aggressive price point — a combination that could make the Nexus 7 a fierce competitor to Amazon's Kindle lineup, though it won't likely have much of an effect on Apple's current, larger iPad. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 116
New 'iPhone 5' shots show side-by-side comparison with iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS Pictures claiming to show Apple's next iPhone continue to surface ahead of an expected Sept. 12 announcement, with a new series of shots showing side-by-side comparisons with the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 65
Apple's patent win could lead to profitable royalty stream from Android Apple's patent victory over Samsung could set the stage for a lucrative source of profit for the world's largest company. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 60
Apple predicted to offer $200 unsubsidized iPhone in 2013 Apple is predicted to drop the price of an existing iPhone to $200 unsubsidized in 2013, accelerating share gains for its smartphone platform in emerging markets. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 75
Alleged Apple 'iPad mini' cases show rear camera, mystery hole A handful of third-party cases from overseas allegedly designed to fit Apple's rumored "iPad mini" feature space on the back for a rear-facing camera, as well as a mysterious tiny hole at the center. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 50
47% of US consumers feel they don't need 4G LTE Though Apple's next iPhone is widely expected to have high-speed 4G long-term evolution connectivity, a new survey has found that nearly half of American consumers feel they don't need 4G LTE. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 87
Apple could be key for big media to monetize the small screen If traditional media outlets want to begin making more money from "small screen" viewing via devices like iPads, smartphones and notebooks, their best bet may be to align with Apple, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 55
After blowing past $500B market cap, Apple seen headed for $1 trillion After surpassing Microsoft's record and becoming the most valuable company ever on Monday, Apple has passed a "key sentiment barrier" on its way to a $1 trillion market valuation, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 55
Microsoft still taking Apple on head-to-head in continued retail expansion Microsoft continues to aggressively expand its retail presence, building new stores in close proximity to Apple's existing retail locations. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 134
Apple investigating iPad Smart Cover with secondary display Apple has shown interest in creating an iPad Smart Cover that would act as a secondary touchscreen display for the device, showing simple status messages or even acting as a full-fledged touch keyboard. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 78
Wintek sales spike 61% ahead of Apple's anticipated 'iPad mini' Apple supplier Wintek saw its sales grow 61 percent month over month in July — an increase that has been interpreted as a sign that the company has received orders for Apple's anticipated 'iPad mini.' Neil Hughes 13 years ago 20
Apple's growing expenses signal blockbuster $56B+ holiday quarter Increases in capital expenditures historically have a direct correlation to revenue at Apple, and a recent spike in spending suggests the company is set to deliver a record quarter of at least $56.4 billion in revenue this holiday season. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 20
Apple component prepayments grow by $1.15B as new products loom With persistent rumors of a new iPhone, smaller iPad and new iPods set to launch soon, Apple saw its prepayment for inventory components increase by $1.15 billion sequentially in the June quarter. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 13
Blizzard joins Valve in panning Microsoft's Windows 8 An executive at Blizzard, the developer of hit games like "World of Warcraft" and "Diablo III," has joined in to deride Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 8 operating system. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 56
Apple's AuthenTec deal may signal iPhone e-wallet fingerprint security Apple's reasons for purchasing AuthenTec for $356 million remain unknown, but the company's products may lead to secure fingerprint sensing technology for a future iPhone that could be tied in to a mobile e-wallet service, industry watchers believe. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 9
Valve's Gabe Newell predicts Windows 8 will be a 'catastrophe' The co-founder of hit game maker Valve believes that Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 8 operating system will spell disaster PC makers, some of which he believes will exit the market altogether. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 160
Apple wants to create iPhone-based automated homes A new, extensive patent application details how a new iPhone model with a near-field communications chip could serve as the connected centerpiece of an automated digitally connected home. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 58
Apple's iPad grows to 68% of global tablet shipments in Q2 2012 A total of 25 million tablets were shipped worldwide in the second quarter of 2012 as Apple's iPad increased its market share, accounting for 68 percent of all shipments. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 28
Wall Street anticipating huge holiday quarter after Apple disappoints Though Apple fell short of market expectations with its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, analysts on Wall Street still have great expectations for the company during the 2012 holiday shopping season. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 45
Tim Cook downplays carrier concerns over high iPhone subsidy costs Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said Tuesday he believes that if his company continues to strive to make the best smartphone in the world, carriers will remain motivated to provide the iPhone to their customers. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 38
