World of Apple
World of Apple ran from June 2005 to July 2015, covering Apple news, rumours, launches and retail. This is a complete static archive of all 4,000 posts — nothing is live, but every article, image and gallery that survived the backup is here. More about this archive.
Apple Sets New Third Quarter Record with $49.6 billion in Revenue
Apple today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter of 2015 which ran from the end of March until June end.For the quarter Apple posted revenue of $49.6 billion and net quarterly profit of $10.7 billion, or $1.85 per diluted share. These results compare…
Will the iPad Continue to Slide?
On Tuesday Apple will announce the results of its third fiscal quarter of 2015. Apple's third quarter is traditionally the weakest throughout the year as the back to school period looms and so do the iOS device lineup refreshes. As with any results out of…
Apple Sets New Second Quarter Record with $58 billion in Revenue
Apple today announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter of 2015 which ran from the end of December, 2014 until March end.For the quarter Apple posted revenue of $58 billion and net quarterly profit of $13.6 billion, or $2.33 per diluted share. These results…
Apple Announces Record Revenue of $74.6 billion for Q115
Apple today announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter of 2015 which ran from the end of September, 2014 until December end. Notably the quarter is the first to feature complete coverage of iPhone 6 sales. For the quarter Apple posted revenue of $74.6…
Apple Set to Break Records, But All Eyes on March
On Tuesday January 27th, Apple will announce it’s fiscal first quarter of 2015. Way back in October Apple told investors to expect total sales somewhere in the range of $63.5 to $66.5 billion—representing, at the midpoint, 15% growth from fiscal Q1 2014.
My Apps of 2014
Inspired by M.G. Siegler, here’s an end of 2014 summary of the apps I’ve been using during the year. At the end of 2015 I’ll do another, and so on. Unlike a lot of individuals who follow Apple and therefore are very interested in new…
Apple Announces Q414 Revenue of $42.1bn, FY14 Revenue Tops $182bn
Apple today announced financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2014 which ran from July 1, 2014 until September 27. The quarter also marks the end of Apple's financial year. For the quarter Apple posted revenue of $42.1 billion and net quarterly profit of…
A Look Ahead at Apple's Q4 2014 Results, Is the iPad a Fad?
On Monday Apple will report its Q4 2014 fiscal results, the quarter that ended on September 30 marks an important one as it takes in the majority of Apple's back to school season. Notably the quarter only includes about a week and half of iPhone…
Ahead of Apple's iPad Event
Unlike Apple's September it sure feels like the October 16 event that Apple has planned has snuck up on us all. This has nothing to do with the fact that Tuesday this week has sailed past and the event is in fact being held on…
Think 2021
It was a day steeped in history, on the very stage where Steve Jobs originally announced the Macintosh in 1984, and the iMac in 1998, Tim Cook mentioned Steve on stage for the first time since his death two years ago. There were also glimpses…
Watch Out!
As the age old saying goes, there is no smoke without fire—and my eyes sting because it's really, really smoky round these parts. The last couple of months have reminded me of the lead up to January 2007, and maybe even more early 2010. The…
iPhone 6 - A Complete-ish Guide
September has arrived and in the world of Apple that can only mean one thing, the new iPhone is due to turn up. Not to mention a plethora of other devices and software updates; as we lead up to the holiday season September is undoubtedly…
An Open Letter to Tim Cook - Human Rights in UAE
An open letter to Tim Cook ahead of Apple's move into the United Arab Emirates, this letter covers some of the abhorrent human rights abuses that occur in the UAE and encourages Apple and Mr. Cook to continue its excellent work around equality and diversity.
MacBook Pro Receives Minor Update, New Product Rumours Begin to Dominate, Dell and Blackberry Act Like Nothing Is Wrong, Are MacIntel's Days Numbered?
Weekly summary of stories from across the World of Apple during the week commencing 28th July, 2014. An attempt to summarise the more interesting stories from the week and lace them in observation and comment.
Week Summary: Apple Shows Off Latest Green Initiative, Yosemite Beta Goes Public, Earnings Hold Steady. R&D Spend Soars, Newest Ad Continues to Show New Colours
Weekly summary of stories from across the World of Apple during the week commencing 21st July, 2014. An attempt to summarise the more interesting stories from the week and lace them in observation and comment. Apple Shows Off Solar Array Towards the end of the…
Apple Announces Q314 Profit of $7.7 billion on Revenue of $37.4 billion
Apple today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter of 2014 which ran from March 30, 2014 until June 30. Apple posted revenue of $37.4 billion and net quarterly profit of $7.7 billion, or $1.28 per diluted share (adjusted for stock split). These results…
What to expect at WWDC 2014 - In Conversation
Things may have been quiet around these parts (the pressures of life) but two things seemingly never change. The first is that I never stop loving the Apple rumour game (and the associated news cycle), and the second is that those that know me, both…
Apple Announces Q214 Profit of $10.2 billion, Revenue of $45.6 billion
Apple today announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter of 2014 which ran from January 1, 2014 until March 29. Apple posted revenue of $45.6 billion and net quarterly profit of $10.2 billion, or $11.62 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of…
A Tale of Two Giants
Today Apple announced the results of its fiscal first quarter of 2014, the period of time running from October to the end of December. This is historically Apple's largest quarter, obviously because it incorporates the massive holiday shopping season, and this one didn't disappoint. Apple…
Apple Posts Q114 Revenue of $57.6bn, Profit $13.1bn
Apple today announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter of 2014 which ran from October 1, 2013 until December 31. Apple posted revenue of $57.6 billion and net quarterly profit of $13.1 billion, or $14.50 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of…