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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…
Apple Reports Q413 Revenue of $37.5 billion, Profit $7.5bn
Apple today announced financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2013 which ran from July 1, 2013 until September 30. Apple posted revenue of $37.5 billion and net quarterly profit of $7.5 billion, or $8.26 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of…
The Future: Apple in China
The quiet season is behind us, it was the most prolonged period of quiet from Apple in terms of product releases that I’ve ever known. There’s nothing nefarious to read into; Apple is a company that absolutely loves patterns and consistency and there is no…
Apple Holds Strong with Q313 Revenue of $35.3 billion
Apple today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter of 2013 which ran from January April 1, 2013 until June 30. Apple posted revenue of $35.3 billion and net quarterly profit of $6.9 billion, or $7.47 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue…
Thoughts on iOS 7. The Most Significant Update Since iPhone
It’s been the talk of the town for some months now. With the departure of Scott Forstall last year the rumours pointed towards a major new direction for iOS—led by none other than industrial design God and revered designer of the Jobs era, Jony Ive…
Meandering Thoughts on Dub Dub
It's the eve of WWDC 2013 and San Francisco is alive with developers, designers, and journalists pulling into the city in taxies and heading to the nearest bar to see friends. Friends that they probably only see once a year in person. It's a scene…
Apple Announces Q213 Revenue of $43.6bn
Apple today announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter of 2013 which ran from January 1 2013 until March 31. Apple posted revenue of $43.6 billion and net quarterly profit of $9.5 billion, or $10.09 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of…
128GB iPad Release Contains a Message
Today Apple did something somewhat out of the norm for the company, despite being rumoured ahead of time Apple released a new model of the iPad today. But it didn't change anything apart from the storage capacity, offering a whopping 128GB of storage for a…
Apple Announces Record Breaking Quarterly Revenue of $54.5bn
Apple today announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter of 2013 which ran from October 1 until December 31. The Company posted revenue of $54.5 billion and net quarterly profit of $13.1 billion, or $13.81 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of…