Apple's iPhone gross margins estimated near 60 percent
A new report suggests Apple turns nearly a 60 percent gross profit on the sale of each iPhone, and the device allows the company to lower prices on other products without impacting its bottom line.
Apple's iPhone gross margins estimated near 60 percent
Apple's iPhone gross margins estimated near 60 percent
MacRumors has heard that Apple has begun requesting that developers add keywords to their App Store application submissions in order to facilitate improved searching. As detailed in a report from AppleInsider, developers are permitted to enter up to...
Apple Asking Developers to Submit Keywords to Facilitiate App Store Searching
Apple Asking Developers to Submit Keywords to Facilitiate App Store Searching
Microsoft plans to compete directly against an already-established Apple Store in Mission Viejo, Calif., as the Windows maker announced this week its first two planned retail store locations, scheduled to open this fall.
First Apple, Microsoft retail stores to face off in California
First Apple, Microsoft retail stores to face off in California
Soon after Apple admitted that improvements were needed in helping users locate App Store software, developers have been asked to add a list of keywords for their submitted applications to improve discovery.
Apple adds keywords to App Store additions for easier search
Apple adds keywords to App Store additions for easier search
With the growing evidence that Apple will be releasing some sort of Apple Tablet in the next 3-6 months, analysts and writers have started speculating about the potential success or failure of such a device.
What Will be the Killer Feature of an Apple Tablet
What Will be the Killer Feature of an Apple Tablet
The newly announced, Android-powered Creative Zii Egg aims to be to the G1 smartphone what the iPod touch is to the iPhone -- a powerful mobile computing platform without the monthly cell phone contract.
Creative looks to take on iPod touch in handheld computing realm
Creative looks to take on iPod touch in handheld computing realm
Apple and the four major recording labels are working on launching in the fall a music offering code-named Cocktail that aims to add value to digital albums sold on the online iTunes Store, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions. The new package will include liner notes, artwork and potentially cellphone ringtones and music videos in a unified software package.
Will iTunes 'Cocktail' Juice Up Album Sales
Will iTunes 'Cocktail' Juice Up Album Sales
Fortune summarizes recent fast-moving developments in reports of Apple and China Unicom's negotiations to bring the iPhone to China. While an initial story out of China claimed that the two companies had reached a three-year deal, subsequent reports...
Apple iPhone Deal With China Unicom Imminent
Apple iPhone Deal With China Unicom Imminent
A Chinese newspaper has reported that Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. will assemble tablet computers for Apple that may appear for sale as early as September.
Report: Hon Hai to build Apple tablets as soon as September
Report: Hon Hai to build Apple tablets as soon as September
Ed Zitron's laptop caught on fire in 2006; his apartment could have easily burned if he hadn't been at home. Infuriated, the account rep for RLM Public Relations called customer service -- and his fury quickly turned into unmitigated outrage. The customer service rep could not have been more uninterested or blasΓ
about the whole thing. I practically had to force her to give me an apology, he told MacNewsWorld.
The Bright Spots and Sore Spots of Apple Customer Service

The Bright Spots and Sore Spots of Apple Customer Service
Apple is systematically pulling iPhone apps that use Google Voice to simplify and reduce the costs of making phone calls, though it's suspected Apple isn't the one making the actual judgment call.
Apple pulling Google Voice-enabled iPhone apps
Apple pulling Google Voice-enabled iPhone apps
Apple's demand for flash memory is proving insatiable in the run-up to new iPods, according to one report. Also, Samsung has developed technology that could increase the processor speed of future Apple handhelds.
Apple hogging Toshiba memory; future 1GHz iPhone chip
Apple hogging Toshiba memory; future 1GHz iPhone chip
In a companion piece to its report on Apple and record labels planning to launch interactive album booklets for iTunes Store music, The Financial Times provides additional details regarding Apple's planned launch of a tablet computer. Concurring wit...
Apple Tablet Launch to Coincide With iTunes Digital Album Enhancements in September
Apple Tablet Launch to Coincide With iTunes Digital Album Enhancements in September
Apple today seeded iPhone developers with iPhone OS 3.1 Beta 3, termed Build 7C116a. Apple also released a new version of the iPhone SDK 3.1, Beta 3 (Build 9M2808). Both downloads are available to registered developers through Apple's iPhone Dev Ce...
Apple Seeds iPhone OS 3.1 Beta 3 to Developers
Apple Seeds iPhone OS 3.1 Beta 3 to Developers
Apple provided iPhone developers Monday afternoon with a third beta of iPhone 3.1, the first planned update to its third-generation mobile operating system.
Apple seeds iPhone 3.1 Beta 3 to developers
Apple seeds iPhone 3.1 Beta 3 to developers
DigiTimes reports that Toshiba is planning to ramp up its NAND flash memory production in August, with claims that the production is tied to contracted orders leading to speculation that Apple has begun preparations for launching new iPods soon after...
Toshiba Ramping Up Flash Production Ahead of iPod Refresh
Toshiba Ramping Up Flash Production Ahead of iPod Refresh
A database update from AVG over the weekend made the Windows antivirus software attack users' iTunes installations, mistakenly viewing the application's library files as a Trojan virus and placing them in quarantine.
AVG antivirus update attacks Apple's iTunes
AVG antivirus update attacks Apple's iTunes
TUAW reports that has Apple has begun allowing developers of App Store applications carrying mature (age 17+) ratings to issue promo codes for the applications. The move apparently comes about a week after Apple's restriction preventing issuance of ...
Apple Enables Promo Codes for iPhone Applications Rated 17+
Apple Enables Promo Codes for iPhone Applications Rated 17+
BBC News reports that Swedish music subscription service Spotify has submitted its iPhone application to Apple for App Store approval. The free application would allow users of Spotify's premium service, which currently costs Β£9.99 per month in the ...
Music Subscription Service Spotify Submits iPhone Application to Apple
Music Subscription Service Spotify Submits iPhone Application to Apple
In a move that is sure to please many developers, Apple has decided to again grant promotional codes to mature App Store software rated for ages 17 and up -- a distinction that still includes all browser-embedded apps.
Apple again allows promo codes for mature-rated apps
Apple again allows promo codes for mature-rated apps