The stock of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has witnessed an upward surge in recent days, following favorable Q2 2014 earnings and a generally upbeat summary of the Cupertino company's prospects from Tim Cook. The prospect of an upcoming 7 for 1 stock split in a few weeks' time has also … [Read more...]
Architect working for Apple Inc. (AAPL) receives permit to renovate new Madison Avenue store site
According to permits issued ten days ago to David Murray of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, 940 Madison Avenue in New York City has been approved for renovation as a new store for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). Issued by the NYC Department of Buildings, the permit notes that the property involved … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) now accepts iPads in four European countries for Reuse and Recycle program
Today, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) launched its month-old Reuse & Recycle program for iPads in no less than four important European countries – Great Britain, France, Spain, and Germany. The iPad 2, 3, and 4, plus the Mini, are the tablets specifically included in this discount … [Read more...]
Flappy Bird game slated to make August return to Apple Inc. (AAPL) app store
The lure of easy riches have clearly proven to be too much for the creator of the highly successful "Flappy Bird" game, Dong Nyugen, to resist, as it is reported the Vietnamese programmer means to return his creation to the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) app store in August. After earning … [Read more...]
Posh carmaker Bentley films and edits complete ad on Apple Inc. (AAPL) iOS devices
In a triumph of advertising for both the luxury car company and the Cupertino electronics firm, Bentley filmed its most recent ad completely on iOS devices manufactured by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). This achievement, Apple Insider reports, is calculated to build enthusiasm for one of … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) also invests in graphene patents, but more slowly
Nathan Bedford Forrest, the gaunt, fierce, bearded cavalry general known as "Devil Forrest" during the American Civil War, is said to have summed up his successful cavalry tactics as, "I got there first with most men," often rendered more colorfully as "I got there firstest with the … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) seeks patent for emotion-reading electronics
Among other patent applications published today by the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), one attributed to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) describes methods for creating an electronic device capable of analyzing the user's emotions and modifying its own functions accordingly. … [Read more...]
Apple (AAPL) ally GT Advanced Technologies’ VP sells off stock
Despite sanguine predictions by several major analytical firms that the shares of GT Advanced Technologies (NASDAQ:GTAT), Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) sapphire-manufacturing ally, have an anticipated price target of $22 to $29 per share, the Vice President of GTAT's Asia division sold … [Read more...]
Needham & Company analysis: Apple (AAPL) iPhone 4S still 6 times more
If further proof were needed that the iPhone 5C – Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) colorful plastic 'budget' smartphone – is not an outstanding marketing success for the Cupertino firm, a new market analysis by Needham & Company shows that the aging iPhone 4S sells six times better in the … [Read more...]
Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) sapphire, Samsung’s graphene in tech arms race
Samsung no doubt hopes that it has the key to putting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) permanently into the shade in its latest developments with new wonder substance graphene, a material with futuristic capabilities that is still mostly in the research stage. Graphene's potential is immense, … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) granted patent for unusual sidewall displays
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) publishes newly granted patents every Tuesday morning, and today, among other patents granted to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) was one for an intriguing arrangements of sidewall displays. This patent envisions a wraparound, flexible … [Read more...]
Street artist James de la Vega sends Apple Inc. (AAPL) cease-and-desist letter
According to New York City street artist James de la Vega, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) ripped off his trademarked slogan "You're more powerful than you think" for their recent "Gigantic" advertisement. The fedora wearing, bearded pavement painter claims he has been using the phrase for … [Read more...]
HYPER kickstarter funds dual purpose USB and Apple (AAPL) Lightning flash drive ‘iStick’
Today, HYPER by Sanho Corporation launched a crowdfunding project on Kickstarter for a sleek, silvery flash drive dubbed the iStick, which would feature connectors both for USB and Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) proprietary Lightning connector. The two connectors are mounted at opposite … [Read more...]
USPTO publishes Apple Inc. (AAPL) patent application for novel method of video editing
Among a total of 32 new patent applications by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) published on Thursday, May 8th, 2014 by the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), one relates to a novel method of video editing using pixels in the actual video itself as the "handles" for accessing … [Read more...]
After 7 years at Nokia, leading engineer Partinen leaves for Apple (AAPL) job
Ari Partinen, an engineer at Nokia for the past seven years who achieved leadership of the Scandinavian electronics firm's Lumia Photography division, announced today that he was leaving the company and starting a fresh career at Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). One of the finest feathers in … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) ally GT Advanced Technologies expects sapphire to account for 80% of 2014 revenue
According to this morning's earnings call transcript from GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT), the firm recently catapulted into the spotlight by its alliance with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), over 80% of 2014's revenue is expected to derive from sapphire orders placed by the … [Read more...]
Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone must include kill switch by mid-2015 in California
In an effort to increase the safety of people's personal data, the California legislature has decreed that all smartphones, include the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone, must include a kill switch by July 2015, slightly more than a year from today. A kill switch is a feature permitting the … [Read more...]
Zane Rowe, Apple Inc. (AAPL) sales chief, leaves for undeclared reasons
Every major hiring and departure at Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) creates a stir in the news, simply because the Cupertino electronics firm is so closely watched and monitored. Today, Zane Rowe, the leader of Apple's North American sales division, departed the company abruptly, making him … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) iBeacons used at Duane Reade pharmacies in the Big Apple
Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iBeacons continue their slow but steady advance with their pilot introduced to 10 Duane Reade pharmacies in New York City today, according to reports. Since Duane Reade is a fancy brand name from Walgreens, the rollout at these important locations might … [Read more...]
Apple (AAPL) iPhones once thought too big by changeable consumers
Today, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has a competitive disadvantage because many consumers thirst for bigger smartphone screens, which are currently provided mainly by the Korean company Samsung. At times, Apple even comes under criticism for continuing to produce "small" iPhones. Yet, in … [Read more...]
