Archive | January, 2013
iPhone 5S to begin preliminary production in March ahead of June/July launch
Echoing reports from a few other analysts, Jefferies analyst Peter Misek recently issued a research note to investors claiming that Apple’s preliminary builds of the iPhone 5S will commence in March ahead of an anticipated launch date in either June or July. Notably, this would mark Apple’s return to a Spring/Summer launch schedule. If you […]
Continue reading...Facebook Search and the challenges ahead
17. January 2013
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Check out this great synopsis on what the new Facebook Search is all about and the challenges and opportunities it presents from the always insightful Danny Sullivan from Search Engine Land. Need a good plumber? An electrician? Someone to do your taxes? A doctor? A dentist? These are all typically questions that are great to […]
Continue reading...Henry Blodget shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss theory of Apple stock manipulation
17. January 2013
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Earlier this week, a somewhat suspect story leaked claiming that Apple was reducing its iPhone 5 display orders by a factor of 50%. Since then, some folks are shouting that Apple’s best days are behind it while others are suspecting that there may be a bit of stock manipulation at work ahead of Apple’s earnings […]
Continue reading...Apple’s screen orders down on account of improving yields?
17. January 2013
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The Apple bears are singing songs of victory these days, with recent reports that Apple recently reduced the number of iPhone 5 displays it wants delivered. The presumable take-away is that iPhone 5 demand is on the decline, Apple’s days are numbered, and let’s all greet our new Samsung overlords with open arms. But […]
Continue reading...Apple and Amazon ordered to engage in settlement talks regarding “app store” trademark
16. January 2013
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A few weeks ago, a court threw out Apple’s claim of “false advertising” it had levied against Amazon over its use of the phrase “app store” in its Amazon Appstore. Still, Apple’s claim for trademark infringement remained as the case remains in the discovery stage of litigation with trial anticipated for later this Summer. Bloomberg […]
Continue reading...Details on Apple’s 2013 product roadmap – new iPhone 5s and a whole lot more
16. January 2013
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Let’s take a break from all the hullabaloo surrounding Apple’s share price and alleged weak demand for the iPhone 5 to take a look at some of Apple’s upcoming products. Of course, Apple keeps its product roadmap a tightly guarded secret, but KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has proven rather adept at predicting future Apple […]
Continue reading...Apple retail executive Jerry McDougal departs the company
16. January 2013
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Key retail executive Jerry McDougal, Apple’s VP of Retail, turned in his papers last Friday according to a report from ifoAppleStore. As opposed to Ron Johnson who wanted to go pursue other opportunities, McDougal’s departure is reportedly nothing more than him wanting to spend more time with his family. The report notes that Apple, not […]
Continue reading...Wi-Fi and Cellular models of the iPad Mini and 4th Gen iPad coming to China this Friday
15. January 2013
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As projected by Apple CEO Tim Cook on his recent visit to China, Apple on Monda announced that both the WiFi and cellular models of the iPad Mini and the fourth-gen iPad will launch in China this Friday. Apple today announced the Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of iPad mini and the new fourth generation iPad […]
Continue reading...The motivation to keep Apple shares down until January 19
15. January 2013
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With all of the controversy and speculation surrounding Apple’s cutback in iPhone 5 display orders, some skeptics are alleging that this is simply nothing more than a classic “lets manipulate Apple’s share price before earnings” type of game. To that end, John Gruber directs us to this interesting piece from Joe Springer back in November. […]
Continue reading...AppleCare comes under fire again, this time in Belgium
15. January 2013
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Not too long ago, Apple ran afoul of the law in Italy on account of its warranty’s for AppleCare. Specifically, Apple was chastised for selling such warranty’s to consumers because the law in Italy – and the entire EU for that matter – dictates that a two year warranty should come standard anyhow. Now Apple […]
Continue reading...More economical iPhone model may utilize joint plastic/metal design
15. January 2013
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Digitimes adds new details to its previous reports concerning Apple’s plans to release an entry level and more economical iPhone model. A few weeks ago the publication relayed that Apple will release a larger, and yet cheaper, iPhone device that will be targeted for emerging markets. This report was soon corroborated by the WSJ which […]
Continue reading...Apple’s iPhone cut is old news
15. January 2013
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Is the story regarding Apple cutting its iPhone 5 display orders bad news? Could this be an attempt to manipulate the stock ahead of a blockbuster earnings release? BusinessInsider thinks as much, and points out the following stories going as far back as December 5 which reference a cut in Apple’s March quarter iPhone orders. […]
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17. January 2013
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