Apple adds BlackRock founder Sue Wagner to board of directors upping financial clout July 18, 2014 Sue Wagner, a founder of asset management firm BlackRock, has been appointed to Apple’s board as a replacement for the tech giant’s longest serving board member, Bill Campbell, who is retiring. Wagner’s appointment adds some heavyweight financial clout to the board with significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, hinting at the direction Apple might be [...]
Apple’s iPhone 6 to begin production next week ahead of possible September UK release date July 18, 2014 Apple's new iPhone looks set to begin production next month, with Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd manufacturing the majority of the new handsets. The widely anticipated iPhone 6 is expected to come in two sizes, one with a 4.7-inch screen and another at 5.5 inches. According to Taiwan's Economic Daily News, which did not cite sources, [...]
Cloud and big data boost IBM as it announces Apple partnership July 17, 2014 IBM reported higher-than-expected quarterly revenue and profits last night, as it pressed ahead with its shift to higher-end businesses such as big data, cloud computing, and security and mobile services. The business technology giant’s total revenue fell two per cent to $24.4bn (£14.3bn) in the second quarter, above analysts’ average estimate of $24.1bn. Profit rose [...]
Google Play downloads soar as Apple holds on to app revenues July 16, 2014 Apple continued to dominate app store revenues during the second quarter with its iOS iPhone and iPad app store providing around 80 per cent more revenue than Google’s Play app store, according to research from app analytics firm App Annie. Google remained the most widely used platform, accounting for 60 per cent of downloads, up [...]
Apple and IBM team up to create new business apps July 16, 2014 Apple and IBM are partnering up to co-develop business-centric apps for iPhones and iPads, which they intend to make available later this year. The new class of “made-for-business apps” will target specific industry issues and opportunities for clients in sectors such as retail, healthcare, banking, travel and insurance. The two companies intend to [...]
We know nothing about it, but revenues from Apple’s iWatch tipped to double Rolex sales in a year July 15, 2014 It doesn't even have a release date yet, but revenues from Apple's smartwatch could be twice as high as sales at watch making giant Rolex in its first year. That is what watchers of the Cupertino-based tech stalwart at investment bank Morgan Stanley believe, as they appear to have full confidence that Apple's attempt to [...]
Apple preparing for iWatch launch with another high profile hire July 5, 2014 Apple appears to be gearing up for the impending launch of its iWatch with another high profile hire, poaching a senior executive from Swiss luxury watch brand Tag Heuer. Tag Heuer, part of luxury goods group LVMH, announced that vice president for sales Patrick Pruniaux will be leaving the company on Monday 7 July to join [...]
Apple iCup technician wanted, no computer skills required July 3, 2014 For anyone who has harboured a dream of working for Apple but doesn’t know their front-end from their back-end, the perfect job has just come up. The potential employee won't even need to know how to switch a computer on if they become Apple’s iCup technician. That’s because it gets about as technical as a coffee [...]
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 fails to dethrone Apple after flagship launch June 30, 2014 Samsung’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5, has taken third billing behind both Apple’s iPhone 5S and its cheaper 5C in May’s sales, according to research by Kantar Worldpanel. Samsung fared better in the US, however, where the S5 was the second-highest selling smartphone in May behind the 5S. “May was the first full month of [...]
Apple’s Beats Electronics deal to face EU antitrust regulator ruling by 30 July June 25, 2014 Apple’s $3bn (£1.8bn) takeover of Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine’s Beats Electronics will be scrutinised by European Union antitrust regulators who will decide by 30 July whether to OK the deal. The European Commission said it had been notified of the deal on Tuesday and that it would take 25 days to consider whether it [...]