Apple's Focus on Content and Possible eBook Pricing
Last night Derek Powazek of Fray published an opinion piece called What I Hope Apple Unleashes Tomorrow. As both a print and online publisher, Powazek provides some excellent insight into the promise of a mainstream Apple tablet with regard to co...
Apple's Focus on Content and Possible eBook Pricing
Apple's Focus on Content and Possible eBook Pricing
Book publishers are said to be in 11th hour negotiations with Apple to provide books for its forthcoming tablet, with new hardcover bestsellers priced at $12.99 and $14.99.
Apple wants to price tablet hardcover bestsellers $13-$15 - WSJ
Apple wants to price tablet hardcover bestsellers $13-$15 - WSJ
Apple has signaled a clear intent to muscle its way into the mobile ad market using its recent acquisition of Quattro, a direct challenge to Google's Android-related ventures.
Apple targets Google's mobile ads market with Quattro acquisition
Apple targets Google's mobile ads market with Quattro acquisition
Appearing on financial network CNBC Tuesday afternoon, the CEO of publisher McGraw-Hill confirmed that Apple will announce its tablet Wednesday, and that the device will run the iPhone mobile operating system.
McGraw-Hill CEO spills details on iPhone OS-based Apple tablet
McGraw-Hill CEO spills details on iPhone OS-based Apple tablet
Despite a record quarter for the largest mobile application store on the market and Apple taking a 30 percent cut of all sales, the App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch is still not a big revenue generator for the handset maker.
App Store wildly successful, but not hugely profitable for Apple
App Store wildly successful, but not hugely profitable for Apple
In what has been viewed as an early win for Nokia, the U.S. International Trade Commission has begun to probe Apple in response to a complaint from the Finnish handset maker over alleged patent violations.
ITC formally investigates Apple over Nokia patent complaints
ITC formally investigates Apple over Nokia patent complaints
Over the years, there have always been those rumored Apple products and announcements that seem to take on a life of their own. Products that have been rumored for so long that you never actually think they will ever arrive. We can remember three ...
The Apple Tablet Rumor Roundup
The Apple Tablet Rumor Roundup
With Apple's major media event scheduled for tomorrow, the company's plans for wireless carrier arrangements in the U.S. for the iPhone and tablet device remain unclear, with reports coming down on all sides of the issue.
Apple's U.S. Carrier Arrangements for iPhone and Tablet Remain Muddled
Apple's U.S. Carrier Arrangements for iPhone and Tablet Remain Muddled
Apple registered a 50 percent jump in profit in Q1 2010, compared with the same period a year ago. The company posted revenue of $15.68 billion and a net quarterly profit of $3.38 billion, or $3.67 per diluted share, compared with revenue of $11.88 billion and net quarterly profit of $2.26 billion, or $2.50 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.
It's Tablet Day Minus One, and Apple's on a Roll
It's Tablet Day Minus One, and Apple's on a Roll
While initial iPhone sales have not had a blockbuster start in China, Apple executives said this week they don't mind -- for them, it's all about building the Apple brand for the long haul.
Apple focuses more on brand quality, less on sales in China
Apple focuses more on brand quality, less on sales in China
Financial Times reports that Apple has been pressuring TV networks to lower their prices for iTunes content, hoping to pass along the savings to customers in order to spur sales. According to the report, Apple has been unhappy with the sales of tele...
Apple Pressuring TV Networks to Halve iTunes Episode Pricing
Apple Pressuring TV Networks to Halve iTunes Episode Pricing
Apple beat most Wall Street analysts' expectations Monday when it reported its most profitable quarter ever, but the impending product announcement scheduled for Wednesday is what everyone is really waiting for.
Apple's earnings impress, but analysts hold breath for 'latest creation'
Apple's earnings impress, but analysts hold breath for 'latest creation'
Adding fuel to the already blazing bonfire of excited anticipation surrounding the tablet-sized product Apple is expected to announce on Wednesday, CEO Steve Jobs has being quoted as saying, “This will be the most important thing I’ve ever done.”
Steve Jobs: Apple tablet "the most important thing I've ever done"
Steve Jobs: Apple tablet "the most important thing I've ever done"
I find it amazing and crazy that a company that hasn't even acknowledged that it has a tablet-like computing device in development is getting more news coverage and attention than products that are already here or have been actually announced. How many e-readers and tablet devices were publicly announced at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month?
Apple's Tablet Is Coming - Get Ready for Disappointment
Apple's Tablet Is Coming - Get Ready for Disappointment
As Apple's media event quickly approaches, the flurry of rumors continue to pour in. First off, both Steve Jobs and Tim Cook of Apple have been building the hype for their product announcement on Wednesday. In Apple's PR release, Steve Jobs descri...
Tablet Hype and Rumors: Jobs and Cook, Carriers, and iPhone Apps
Tablet Hype and Rumors: Jobs and Cook, Carriers, and iPhone Apps
Apple's diverse lineup of popular products delivered a record quarter for the company, with officials revealing Monday that iPod touch and Mac sales are stronger than ever.
iPod touch sales spike 55%; Mac strong in education, overseas
iPod touch sales spike 55%; Mac strong in education, overseas
Despite a howl of complaints and even lawsuits filed by some disgruntled iPhone users, Apple reiterated that it supports AT&T as a great mobile partner, despite rumored moves to expand its iPhone partnerships in the U.S.
Apple defends AT&T, downplays talk of multi-carrier inevitability
Apple defends AT&T, downplays talk of multi-carrier inevitability
Apple's chief executive Steve Jobs announced that the company's annual earnings are now beyond $50 billion, but indicated that even more is in the pipeline to get excited about.
Steve Jobs: Apple a $50B company, excited over 'major new product'
Steve Jobs: Apple a $50B company, excited over 'major new product'
The first quarter of Apple's 2010 fiscal year was another record breaking three-month frame for the company, which sold more Macs and iPhones than ever before. Monday, the company conducted a financial conference call with analysts and the press, and notes of interest follow.
Notes of interest from Apple's Q1 2010 conference call
Notes of interest from Apple's Q1 2010 conference call
Despite a howl of complaints and even lawsuits filed by some disgruntled iPhone users, Apple reiterated that it supports AT&T as a great mobile partner, despite rumored moves to expand its iPhone partnerships in the US.
Apple stands by AT&T as an iPhone partner
Apple stands by AT&T as an iPhone partner