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Apple and their supply chain responsibility: Are they showing enough?
Over recent weeks there has been a lot of talk about Apple and their supply chain, especially when it comes to “sweatshop” conditions with suppliers/manufacturers in the far east. For a company that set record profits for a quarter recently and with a cash reserve close to $100 billion, are they showing enough social responsibility?
Apple post record quarter in more ways than one
Apple posted many records in the recent quarter, including 37 million iPhones, 15 million iPads, and a record $46 billion in earnings, resulting in profits that were higher than what Google had in earnings in the last quarter. Talk about kicking off 2012 with a bang! See more record figures here.
Arise Sir iPod! Jonathan Ive gets knighthood
The designer behind many of the Apple products we known and love, including the iPod and iPhone, Jonathan Ive, received a knighthood from the Queen on New Years and can now officially call himself Sir Jonathan Ive, or in the Apple spirit – iSir Jonathan Ive.
Apple unleashes Black Friday deals in UK
Apple has revealed their Black Friday one-day deals, including discounts on iPad 2, Macbook Air, iPod Touch and more. There are some good deals to be made on a wide range of accessories as well. Find out more here.
Kids want an iHoliday as Apple gadgets dominate wishlists
A recent Nielsen survey shows that Apple gadgets dominate the Christmas wishlist of kids this year, so it could become an expensive iHoliday for parents, or risk a lot of disappointed children come Christmas Day. Find out more here.
Apple Q4 iPhone sales slump: Future looks very bright
Apple delivered a strong Q4 2011 but failed to reach market estimates for iPhone sales despite selling over 17 million iPhones, and partly blames rumor mill. See performance figures inside and why next quarter looks even brighter.
iPhone 4S flying off the shelves: 4 million handsets in 3 days
Apple has announced record first weekend sales for the iPhone 4S with 4 million handsets flying off the shelves in the first 3 days of sales, more than double that of iPhone 4 a year ago. 25 million people have also downloaded iOS 5 so far. Find out more here.
iPhone 4S UK contract deals: Find the best deal for you
Looking for top iPhone 4S deals in the UK? We have compared tariffs and deals from leading networks to find top deals based on which iPhone 4S you are interested in, contract length, lowest upfront handset cost, and top value deals. Find out more about the top deals here.
iPhone 4S event represents dawn of new Apple era
We might be disappointed at the lack of an iPhone 5 announcement, but we better get used to it. The iPhone 4S makes business sense for Apple and new CEO Tim Cook, and that is what this is all about in the end. Read more about this inside.
Three new iPod Touch SKUs appear in Apple systems, likely white version
Three new iPod Touch SKUs with codename N81a have appeared in Apple inventory systems, likely representing white versions of current iPod Touch, or could we still be talking about an upgraded interior for iPod Touch 5? Find out more here.
Let’s talk iPhone event could be the death of some iPods
Sources are indicating that when Apple announces the next iPhone on 4th October media event it is also likely that they will announce the end of the iPod Classic and Shuffle, marking the end of an era and the product that started the modern Apple adventure.
Apple iPhone media event on 4th October is now official as invites have gone out
Apple iPhone media event on 4th October is now official as invites go out to the press with strapline “let’s talk iPhone”, setting the expectations of what to come, but not revealing anything about the next iPhone.
Facebook iPad app to share spotlight at coming Apple media event
Apple could be sharing some of the spotlight at the coming media event with Facebook as there are rumors of the long awaited release of the official Facebook iPad app. There are also rumors that the two companies are joining forces to fight Google. Find out more here.
iPhone 5 expectations – are we setting ourselves up for dissappointment and does it really matter?
While the techsphere is obsessing about the iPhone 5 most people carry on with their lives, indifferent to all the unsubstantiated rumors and speculations around the next generation iPhone. Here is why i think Apple themselves falls in the last category.
Rise of the speaker dock leads to fall of HiFi [insight]
We all secretly know that Apple products have had a market changing effect on the audio industry, and the recent Gfk consumer electronics figures for the UK highlights the rise of the iPod speaker dock market in an otherwise negative HiFi trend. Find out more here.
Steve Jobs and the Apple share price: through sickness and health [infographic]
With Steve Jobs stepping down as Apple CEO the market is asking themselves how it might impact the future share price of the company. To perhaps provide some answers I have looked at how Steve Jobs health has historically impacted on the Apple share price.
Apple building cheaper 8GB iPhone 4 to be due out in weeks
Reuters sources amongst the Apple asian supply chain is reporting that Apple is in the process of producing a lower cost iPhone 4 with 8GB flash memory that could be out in a matter of weeks. But is this the rumored lower-end iPhone to target the prepaid emerging markets?
Back to School the Apple way: Hottest Apple gadgets to get you through the school year
Time to get ready for another year at university or college, and why not do it in style with the latest Apple gadgets and accessories from our Apple back to school guide. Find the latest deals, compare prices, and get ready for school again.
A grande non-fat mocca with a side of iPhone app please
When you head into you favourite Starbucks coffee shop to get your drink of choice you might come out with a new free App for your iPhone/iPad as well with their new “Pick of the Week” cards. First offer is Shazam Encore App.
