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Xerox CFO Luca Maestri to join Apple as corporate controller
Xerox today announced that the company’s executive vice president and CFO Luca Maestri will be leaving the company for a position as Apple’s corporate controller. “Luca is a stellar finance executive whose contributions have brought great value to the transformation of Xerox into a services enterprise,” Xerox CEO Ursula Burns said in a press release. […]
Continue reading...Reuters retracts report regarding Phil Schiller’s comments on cheaper iPhone
11. January 2013
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Well this is somewhat strange. Reuters today retracted its article which detailed Phil Schiller’s comments dismissing the notion of a cheaper iPhone. Reuters has withdrawn the story headlined “Apple exec dismisses cheaper phone as a market share grab-report” which was based on a Shanghai Evening News report that was subsequently updated with substantial changes to […]
Continue reading...Jimmy Iovine discusses his attempts to sway Steve Jobs on a subscription music service
11. January 2013
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Steve Jobs was never a fan of music subscriptions, often saying that consumers want to own their music, not rent it and have it disappear once they stop paying periodic fees. Nevertheless, Beats founder and famed music producer Jimmy Iovine recently discussed his efforts to sway Jobs to hop on board the music subscription bandwagon. […]
Continue reading...Phil Schiller dismisses cheap iPhone rumors
10. January 2013
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Over the past few days, there have been a number of reports pointing to Apple possibly releasing a lower-cost iPhone sometime in 2013. To that end, Phil Schiller recently sat down for an interview with the Shanghai Evening News where he effectively dispelled the notion that Apple would produce a cheaply made iPhone. “At first, […]
Continue reading...When Steve Jobs tried to save Mark Hurd’s job as HP CEO
10. January 2013
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A recent story from Bloomberg shines some light on Steve Jobs’ efforts to save the job of Mark Hurd, the former Hewlett Packard CEO who resigned following reports of inappropriate conduct with respect to a sexual harassment claim. A company probe uncovered no sexual harassment claim but found that Hurd’s actions were not in line with […]
Continue reading...Tim Cook loves Chinese culture, has Chinese sister-in-law, and is working to hasten the rollout of new Apple products in mainland China
10. January 2013
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Well Tim Cook sure does love China. Not only is he optimistic about Apple’s business prospects in the country, he also happens to be a big fan of the country and the culture, having visited there over 20 times over the years. In a wide-ranging interview with Sina Technology, Cook opened up about all things […]
Continue reading...Tim Cook meets with China Mobile chairman Xi Gouhua, says cellular iPad Mini coming to China later this month
10. January 2013
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Yesterday we reported that Apple CEO Tim Cook travelled to China this week, marking his second visit to the country in just 10 months. With Cook’s trip presumably still underway, we’re starting to hear just what dear ole’ Cook has been up to over the past few days. First off, Cook revealed in an interview […]
Continue reading...Apple now locking app screenshots upon approval to thwart scamware
10. January 2013
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In a welcome move designed to thwart the efforts of scamware on the iTunes App Store, Apple announced yesterday via its Developer Portal that app screenshots uploaded and approved by the app review team will remain locked. Apple notes: Beginning January 9, app screenshots will be locked in iTunes Connect once your app has been approved. […]
Continue reading...Verizon announces best quarter ever with 9.8 million smartphone activations; iPhone sales strong
9. January 2013
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It’s earnings season, ya’ll. Yesterday AT&T reported their earnings amidst record quarterly smartphone and iPhone sales, and now we have Verizon jumping into the fray with impressive smartphone sales as well. For the fourth quarter of 2012, Verizon announced via its 8-K regulatory filing with the SEC that it activated 9.8 million smartphones, stressing that […]
Continue reading...WSJ and Bloomberg echo reports of lower-priced iPhone in 2013
9. January 2013
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Hot on the heels of a report from Digitimes regarding a low-cost iPhone in the works for 2013 comes word from the Wall Street Journal echoing that sentiment. While Apple has explored such a device for years, the plan has been progressing and a less expensive version of the flagship device could launch as soon […]
Continue reading...Tim Cook travels to China for second time in 10 months
8. January 2013
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With all tech eyes on CES this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook though it was high time to make his second trip to China in just 10 months. China, of course, remains a lynch-pin in Apple’s continued growth and it’s no coincidence that Cook has repeatedly mentioned during earnings conference calls that Apple has only […]
Continue reading...Apple exploring lower-cost iPhone with larger display for emerging markets – Report
8. January 2013
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A new report claims that Apple in 2013 will release a larger, albeit cheaper, iPhone device in an attempt to make inroads in developing markets. The report, originally sourced from Digitimes, notes that this alleged larger iPhone will sport a completely new exterior design. Growing sales of the iPad mini, particularly in China and other […]
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11. January 2013
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