Uncategorized

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple Testing Larger iPad Prototype

Apple tests larger iPad for a March 2014 launch; Apple release report on government data requests; and Apple shuts down store inventory tracking website.

Apple’s Newest iPad is Least Expensive To Manufacture – AAPL

AllThingsD got its hands on a report by research firm IHS that explains that each Apple iPad Air costs between $274 and $361 for Apple to manufacture.

GTAT Stock Soars on AAPL Deal

Shares of GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT) opened 25% higher this morning on news of a sapphire supply deal with Apple (AAPL).

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPad Air Activations Soar at AT&T

AT&T says iPad Air activations over the weekend surpassed last year's; Apple to open Arizona plant; and iPad Air buyers prefer white and silver model.

BlackBerry Has No Plans to Do Away With Smartphone

BlackBerry's new CEO says that the company won't dump its smartphone business, but that a turnaround will take six quarters.

Galaxy Gear Return Rates Shouldn’t Worry Apple, Samsung

Roughly 30% of people have been returning their Galaxy Gear smartwatches. Does that spell trouble for Apple and the other smartwatch hopefuls?

Apple Is Bringing Thousands Of Jobs To Arizona – AAPL

Apple will build a new 700-employee manufacturing facility in Mesa, Ariz. to make components for various Apple products, according to a press release

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Quiet on iPad Air Launch Sales

Apple doesn't say how many iPads sold last weekend; a top Apple executive retires; and Steve Wozniak says he'd like to see partnership with Google.

Friday Apple Rumors: Samsung to Provide Retina iPad Mini Screens

Apple taps Samsung for more Retina iPad Mini screens; iPad tablet market share fells below 30% in 3Q; and Apple cuts older iPad Smart cover colors.

GOOG Hardware Diversifies Revenues, Boosts Mobile Ads

Google's push into hardware makes it less reliant on ad revenues, while giving it more ways to bring in those ad dollars.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Retina iPad Mini to Hit Stores Nov. 21

Target's website indicates Retina iPad Mini to launch on Nov 21; iPad Airs arrive at stores; and space gray iPhone 5s is most popular with U.S. buyers.

Google vs. Samsung: Clash of the Android Titans

The competition between Google and Samsung, the dominant Android manufacturer, can get pretty heated. Here are 5 ways they're going head-to-head.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Battery Issues Hit Some iPhone 5s Units

Apple to replace some iPhone 5s units with poor battery life; Wi-Lan mulls sale after Apple patent loss; and Apple spent $4.5 billion on R&D in 2013.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: 5-inch iPhone 6 to Launch in 2014

Apple will launch an iPhone with a 5-inch screen in 2014; Apple close to iWatch screen deal with LG Display; and Steve Jobs home declared historic resource.

Google Ramping Up Glass Production

Google will let current Google Glass early adopters send invitations to three other people, allowing them to buy the headsets before a general launch.

Google’s Smart Watch Is Just Months Away – GOOG AAPL

Google's smart watch is reportedly in late-stage development and is almost complete.

Verizon to Be BlackBerry’s Exclusive Partner for Z30

Verizon Wireless will become the only U.S. carrier to offer BlackBerry's new Z30 smartphone starting next month.

Android and Chromecast Will Replace GOOG TV

Google TV has struggled, and is likely to be replaced by Chromecast and a new line of Android-powered televisions. Ultimately, that should be good for GOOG.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPad Air to Hit Regional Carriers in ‘Weeks’

Two regional U.S. wireless carriers will offer the iPad Air in weeks; tech worker anti-poaching lawsuit gets class action status; Brazil to get Apple Store.