Archive: 2011
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Ten Years of the iPod
Ten years ago today the late Steve Jobs took to the small stage in Apple’s auditorium. Dressed in his trademark black turtleneck and blue jeans and addressing a room of only 200 journalists and Apple staff he said, “We have something really stunning for you…
Apple's Fourth Quarter and an End to Fiscal Year 2011
On Tuesday Apple announced the results of its fourth fiscal quarter of 2011, the results of which came as a bit of a shock to many analysts who expected Apple to continue its strong streak but weakened iPhone sales dented the outcome of the quarter.
Apple Reports $28.3 Billion in Revenue During Q411
Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2011 fourth quarter which ended in September 2011. The Company posted revenue of $28.3 billion and net quarterly profit of $6.62 billion, or $7.05 per diluted share.
Apple Looks Set to Report Another Record Breaking Quarter
Later today Apple will announces its fiscal results for the quarter ending in late September. The fourth quarter of Apple’s 2011 financial year are those to be watched carefully, most notable this year for the back to school Mac sales and how iPhone 4 sales…
Steve Jobs: February 24, 1955 - October 5, 2011
Steve Jobs was one of the greatest inventors and visionaries to ever grace this planet. His work and his passion are in the hands of hundreds of millions of people and the effects of such innovation enter every corner of our lives.
Steve Jobs Passes Away at 56
Apple has today said that Apple co-founder and former chief executive Steve Jobs has passed away at the age of 56 . In a statement Apple said that the company "has lost a visionary and creative genius" and that the world "has lost an amazing…
iPod touch and nano Receive Minor Updates, Price Drops
Apple today updated the iPod touch and iPod nano with the iPod touch now available in black and white. The new iPod nano is available today starting at just $129 and features a redesigned user interface, 16 new digital clock faces and improved built-in fitness…
iOS 5 and iCloud Available October 12
Ahead of the iPhone 4S release on October 14 Apple will release iOS 5 to the public. On the same day, October 12, Apple will unleash iCloud to users of iOS 5 and OS X Lion. “iCloud is the easiest way to manage your content…
Apple Announces iPhone 4S Available October 14
Apple has today announced the much anticipated fifth-generation iPhone called 'iPhone 4S'. The iPhone 4S features Apple's A5 dual-core processor, an amazing new camera and Siri an intelligent voice assistant . “iPhone 4S plus iOS 5 plus iCloud is a breakthrough combination that makes the…
Looking Ahead to Today's "Let's Talk iPhone" Event
Despite Apple's own use of iPhone in the event invite I view the term 'iPhone event" with hesitation, I firmly believe that today's event being held at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino at 10am Pacific (6pm London) is an iOS device event not just focused on…
That Pesky iPhone 5
We have a date for the event, we even have reasonably solid date of October 14 for when the device will hit the market but unlike any previous year or any previous product the picture remains muddied. After much deliberation and debate it seems that…
Two Europe and One Canada Store to Open This Weekend
Continuing towards a self-set goal of opening 30 new retail stores before the end of September, Apple will this weekend open another three. So far Apple has opened 14 new stores in four weeks with another four to go. The following stores will open this…
Latest iPad 2 Ad Focuses on Learning
In the newest iPad 2 advert that begun airing on TV this week, Apple has shone a light on learning with the iPad. The advert features eight adverts including the company's own iBooks and Garageband apps. Are you curious about new ideas? Do you want…
Tim Cook: I Love Apple
Steve Jobs served as Apple’s CEO for 14 years. This week sees the biggest shuffle in Apple’s executive structure since 1997, the changes are reflected in the updated executive bio page on Apple’s website.
Steve Jobs
That day has come. Deep down inside we all knew that this day would come, ever since that moment in 2006 when we read that Steve Jobs, our beloved leader, was suffering from a very rare and very serious form of pancreatic cancer, we expected…
Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO
Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple with Tim Cook being named his successor. Steve Jobs will remain as chairman of the board and Tim Cook joins the board.
Store Opening Marathon Continues this Weekend, Grand Central Work Begins
In line with Apple's self-imposed target of opening 30 new stores by September 30th, the company will this weekend open three new stores around the world. Last weekend Apple opened five new stores spanning from Australia to Alaska, with large crowds in attendance. This coming…
First Update to OS X Lion Available
Apple has made the first update to OS X Lion available for download via Software Update. 10.7.1 marks the first release for OS X Lion which was released last month, notably the update is also delivered in delta form making the download significantly smaller than…
Apple Plans Five Store Openings, Reveals Fifth Avenue Changes
Apple this coming weekend plans to open five retail stores across the world in the aim of reaching 30 new stores before September 30th, as outlined by Apple Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer during the company's last fiscal results conference call. Opening five retail stores…
October - The Month of Macs
This week the Apple web is alight with speculation that the iPhone 5 is even further away from release than we originally thought, all thanks to a rumour from John Paczkowski over at All Things D. The current iPhone 4 has already been on the…