HomePod mini now available in new colors for $99

The HomePod mini's three new colors are now available in stores, and for online ordering.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Microsoft dethrones Apple, becomes world's most valuable company

Microsoft on Friday overtook Apple as the world's most valuable company by market capitalization, with about a $100 billion gap between the two companies when markets closed.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 56

Examining Apple's record-breaking and supply constrained Q4 2021 earnings

Apple broke records during the September quarter, even though it missed Wall Street expectations. Here's how Apple's Q4 2021 stacks up versus the company's previous quarters and years.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 4

Apple won't make a touch-screen MacBook Pro, but will improve third-party repairs

Apple executives explain how the new MacBook Pro designs came about because of pro user feedback — and how the company needs to do more work as it pertains to improving third-party repair access.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 89

Apple broke its quarterly financial record, but fell short of expectations - what analysts thought

Apple broke its own quarterly record for revenue in the September quarter, but it fell short of what Wall Street was predicting largely because of supply chain constraints affecting the entire industry. Here's what analysts had to say about the results.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 6

Apple iPhone sales up 15% in declining smartphone industry

Global component shortages meant that smartphone industry growth declined in Q3 2021, but demand for the iPhone 13 meant Apple's sales rose 15%.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

How to hide the notch on the new MacBook Pro

There are solutions to everything, even to when it's just that you find the notch on the new MacBook Pro distracting. Here's how to hide the notch, or at least, make it less obvious.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Privacy and security are Apple's top App Store priorities, Tim Cook says

Amid regulatory scrutiny of the App Store, Apple CEO Tim Cook says that the company's primary focus is to maintain the privacy and security of the app marketplace.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 15

Apple says supply constraints will have a bigger impact on Q1 2022

As expected, Apple is not providing revenue guidance for the December quarter, but the company is warning that the effect of supply constraints could be larger during the busy holiday shopping season.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Supply issues cost Apple $6 billion in Q4 2021, CEO Tim Cook says

Apple CEO Tim Cook says that ongoing supply problems cost Apple $6 billion in the September quarter, leading to the company missing Wall Street revenue expectations.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Meta's Zuckerberg takes shots at Apple App Store fees, maintains its own

Mark Zuckerberg continues to claim that Apple App Store costs stifle innovation while at the same time saying that he is maintaining developer fees on augmented and virtual reality.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 26

iFixit takes a closer look at Apple's $19 polishing cloth

The repair specialists at iFixit have completed a tongue-in-cheek "teardown" of Apple's thinnest product: its now sold-out $19 polishing cloth.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 6

Microsoft earnings reveal new Surface is no match for iPad

Despite overall increased earnings, Microsoft's latest financial report shows that Surface sales have dropped by 17% — though the quarter ended before new models intended to compete with Apple's iPad were shipped to customers.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 19

How to use Tab Groups in Safari on macOS Monterey

Apple may have changed its plans for tabs in Safari on macOS Monterey, but Tab Groups are something different — and they're staying.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

What to expect from Apple's September quarter earnings call on Thursday

Apple will announce quarterly fiscal results for its fourth quarter of 2021 on Oct. 28 and it will likely be a quarterly record. Here's what to expect from the earnings call with investors.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 6

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