Tag: Ios6

  • BBM app will come to Android and iOS this Summer

    BBM app will come to Android and iOS this Summer

    In a shift of strategies Blackberry has announced that they will be launching the BBM app on Android and iOS for free this summer.  Available to users running iOS 6 and Android 4.0 ICS or higher, the free BBM app will bring the magic of BBm messaging to every handset.  

    On the outset, however, only the messaging and group features will be accessible for outside users, but by the end of the year, the company plans to bring about the coveted BBM voice, BBM channels, screen sharing and video capabilities.

    Rumors of Blackberry (Previously Research In Motion) following this path have been around for years, and with an official statement form the company chief it looks like it is done. 

    Blackberry has also announced Channels. BBM Channels is a new way for BBM users to connect with the businesses, brands, celebrities and groups they are passionate about.

    [toggle title=”Press Release”]BBM for iOS and Android to Launch This Summer

    WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – May 14, 2013) – BlackBerry(R) (NASDAQ:BBRY)(TSX:BB) today announced plans to make its ground-breaking mobile social network, BlackBerry(R) Messenger (BBM(TM)), available to iOS(R) and Android(TM) users this summer, with support planned for iOS6, and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher, all subject to approval by the Apple App Store and Google Play. BBM sets the standard for mobile instant messaging with a fast, reliable, engaging experience that includes delivered and read statuses, and personalized profiles and avatars. Upon release, BBM customers would be able to broaden their connections to include friends, family and colleagues on other mobile platforms.

    In the planned initial release, iOS and Android users would be able to experience the immediacy of BBM chats, including multi-person chats, as well as the ability to share photos and voice notes, and engage in BBM Groups, which allows BBM customers to create groups of up to 30 people.

    “For BlackBerry, messaging and collaboration are inseparable from the mobile experience, and the time is definitely right for BBM to become a multi-platform mobile service. BBM has always been one of the most engaging services for BlackBerry customers, enabling them to easily connect while maintaining a valued level of personal privacy. We’re excited to offer iOS and Android users the possibility to join the BBM community,” said Andrew Bocking, Executive Vice President, Software Product Management and Ecosystem, at BlackBerry.

    BBM is loved by customers for its “D” and “R” statuses, which show up in chats to let people know with certainty that their message has been delivered and read. It provides customers with a high level of control and privacy over who they add to their contact list and how they engage with them, as invites are two-way opt-in. iOS and Android users would be able to add their contacts through PIN, email, SMS or QR code scan, regardless of platform. Android users would also be able to connect using a compatible NFC-capable device.

    BBM has more than 60 million monthly active customers, with more than 51 million people using BBM an average of 90 minutes per day. BBM customers collectively send and receive more than 10 billion messages each day, nearly twice as many messages per user per day as compared to other mobile messaging apps. Almost half of BBM messages are read within 20 seconds of being received; indicating how truly engaged BBM customers are.

    Today, BlackBerry also announced BBM Channels, a new social engagement platform within BBM that will allow customers to connect with the businesses, brands, celebrities and groups they are passionate about. BlackBerry plans to add support for BBM Channels as well as voice and video chatting for iOS and Android later this year, subject to approval by the Apple App Store and Google Play.

    If approved by Apple and Google, the BBM app will be available as a free download in the Apple(R) App Store(SM) and Google Play store. Additional details about system requirements and availability will be announced closer to the launch.[/toggle]

  • Apple Launches new iPad Mini with a 7.9 Inch display

    Apple Launches new iPad Mini with a 7.9 Inch display

    ipad mini

    Apple at its iPad Mini special event has finally launched a new iPad Mini with a 7.9 inch display boasting a resolution of 1024 x 768 px. The new hardware is 7.2mm thick, .68 pounds heavy and has been manufactured with a new process with the same anodized edges as the iPhone 5. The iPad Mini has a Dual-core A5 processor, FaceTime HD camera and 5-megapixel iSight camera on the back with 1080p recording. Apple is also claiming a 10 hour battery Life. The new iPad mini will also come with a cellular LTE capable modem, basically a separate variant.

    The 16GB is the smallest configuration with WiFi, priced at $329. 32GB mini is $429, 64GB for $519. $130 each additional for LTE connectivity similar to the older siblings.

    Both the iPad 4th and the Mini will be up for pre order on the 26th of October, shipping 2nd November.

  • Vector based Google Maps App for iOS 6 leaks out in blurry images

    Vector based Google Maps App for iOS 6 leaks out in blurry images

    google maps app for ios 6

    If you are as upset as the rest of the world using an iDevice on iOS 6, Google just might come to your rescue with a Google Maps app for iOS 6. San Francisco-based software developer Ben Guild has posted some details about Google’s upcoming maps app, including some super low res blurry a$$ images if we have seen any.  Guild says the app will be “ vector-based,” will feature “two-finger rotation for any angle” and will be formatted for the iPhone 5?s four-inch display.

    Looks like iPhone 5 users, along with other iOS 6 users will be happy after all, now that they can navigate to their favorite Starbucks. Oh wait, we still don’t have those in India!

    [Source]

  • iOS 6 starts pushing out to iOS devices all over the world.  (Changelog)

    iOS 6 starts pushing out to iOS devices all over the world. (Changelog)

    Apple has started pushing out iOS 6 as we speak, while we download and update our iOS devices, you can check out the full log below.

    The iPhone 4S version is about 626 MB OTA.

    iOS 6 Software Update

    This update contains over 200 new features, including the following:

    • Maps

    • Apple designed vector based maps
    • Turn-by-turn navigation with spoken directions on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (2nd and 3rd generation)
    • Real-time traffic information
    • Flyover for photo-realistic, interactive 3D views of major metro areas on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad (3rd generation), and iPod touch (5th generation)
    • Local search results with Yelp photos, ratings, reviews, and available deals
    • Siri integration for requesting directions and finding places along a route

    • Siri improvements

    • Sports: scores, player stats, game schedules, team rosters, and league standings for baseball, basketball, football, soccer and hockey
    • Movies: trailers, showtimes, reviews and facts
    • Restaurants: reservations, reviews, photos and information
    • Send a Tweet
    • Post on Facebook
    • App launch
    • Eyes Free in supported automobiles
    • Local search available in Siri supported countries (availability may be limited during initial rollout)
    • Additional country and language support for Canada (English and Canadian French), China (Mandarin), Hong Kong (Cantonese), Italy (Italian), Korea (Korean), Mexico (Spanish), Spain (Spanish), Switzerland (Italian, French, German), Taiwan (Mandarin), US (Spanish)
    • Supported on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad (3rd generation) and iPod touch (5th generation)

    • Facebook integration

    • Single sign-on from Settings
    • Post from Photos, Safari, Maps, App Store, iTunes, Game Center, Notification Center and Siri
    • Add location and choose audience for any post
    • View up-to-date Facebook profile photos and contact information in Contacts
    • View Facebook events and birthdays in Calenda
    •  Like content and see your friends’ Likes in App Store and iTunes Store

    • Shared Photo Streams

    • Share selected photos with the people you choose
    • Friends can view shared photos in Photos app, iPhoto and Apple TV
    • Friends can like and make comments on individual photos

    • Passbook

    • One place for boarding passes, store cards, movie tickets and other passes
    • Barcode display for boarding flights, buying coffee, getting into movies and other actions
    • Passes displayed on Lock Screen based on time or location
    • Passes can be automatically updated
    • Supported on iPhone and iPod touch

    • FaceTime improvements

    • FaceTime over cellular support for iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (3rd generation)
    • Receive FaceTime calls, sent to your iPhone number, on your iPad and iPod touch

    • Phone improvements

    • Do Not Disturb to suppress incoming calls and notifications
    • ‘Reply with message’ option when declining a call
    • ‘Remind me later’ option based on time or location when declining a call

    • Mail improvements

    • VIP mailbox to quickly access mail from important people
    • Flagged email mailbox
    • Insert photos and videos when composing email
    • Open password protected Office docs
    • Pull down to refresh mailboxes
    • Per account signatures

    • Safari improvements

    • iCloud tabs to see open pages on all your devices
    • Offline Reading List
    • Photo upload support
    • Full screen landscape view on iPhone and iPod touch
    • Smart app banners
    • JavaScript performance improvements

    • App Store and iTunes Store improvements

    • Updated store design
    • iTunes Preview history
    • Complete my season
    • Complete my album

    • Game Center improvements

    • Challenge friends to beat high scores and achievements
    • Post high-scores and achievements to Facebook and Twitter
    • Friend recommendations based on your Facebook friends

    • Accessibility improvements

    • Guided Access to limit device to one app or restrict touch input on certain areas of the screen
    • VoiceOver integration with Maps, AssistiveTouch and Zoom
    • Support for Made for iPhone Hearing Aids for iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S

    • Improved privacy controls for Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Photos and data shared over Bluetooth
    • Reminders can be reordered in the Reminders app
    • Custom vibrations for alerts on iPhone
    • Clock app for iPad
    • Clock alarm with song
    • Search all fields in Contacts
    • Automatic movie mode for improved video sound quality
    • Definitions of a selected word for Chinese, French, German and Spanish
    • New keyboard layouts for French, German, Turkish, Catalan, Arabic and Icelandic
    • Keyboard shortcuts shared across devices via iCloud
    • Bluetooth MAP support
    • Global network proxy for HTTP
    • Features for China

    • Baidu web search
    • Sina Weibo integration
    • Share videos to Tudou
    • Share videos to Youku
    • Improved text input for handwriting and Pinyin

    • Bug fixes

     

    [Apple]

  • The new iPhone 5 will have new A6 chip, LTE and 802.11 b/g/n Dual Channel WiFi for speeds upto 150 Mbps

    The new iPhone 5 will have new A6 chip, LTE and 802.11 b/g/n Dual Channel WiFi for speeds upto 150 Mbps

    Phil Schiller is on stage and has just announced that the new iPhone 5will have not only a new two times faster A6 chip, HSPA+, EV-DO, EDGE and LTE networks but will also have dual band WiFI b/g/n for a faster browsing and sharing experience. 

    More developing …

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  • Apple Launches the new iPhone 5, new A6 Chipset, 7.6mm thin, LTE, 4 inch 1136 x 640 Retina Display – (PR)

    Apple Launches the new iPhone 5, new A6 Chipset, 7.6mm thin, LTE, 4 inch 1136 x 640 Retina Display – (PR)

    Despite the fact that the iPhone 5 may be the most leaked iPhone in the history of Apple launches, At the Apple event at Moscone center in SF, Apple has announced the new iPhone 5.

    Apple claims it to be the thinnest and lightest iPhone yet. Here is a run down of all the new features.

    •  7.6 millimeters thin
    • weighs just 112 grams
    • 8MP iSight camera
    • 1136-by-640 resolution 4 inch 326ppi Retina Display
    • LTE + HSPA, HSPA+, and DC-HSDPA.
    • Dual-band 802.11n wireless connectivity
    • Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
    • Assisted GPS and GLONASS
    • New Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic
    • Talk time: Up to 8 hours on 3G / LTE
    The most exciting news is likely the addition of LTE. There’s still HSPA+, EV-DO, EDGE, but it’s the true 4G that is really generating excitement.The fact that companies like Airtel and Government providers are already testing 4G and LTE networks in India makes it truly worthwhile. A new dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n antenna should help improve wireless connectivity.
     
    NFC is still missing, which had been rumored to make its Apple debut with the iPhone 5, but is nowhere in sight.
    The iPhone 5 does add EV-DO rev. B to the mix and keeps both GLONASS and GPS for navigating your way around the globe.
     
    The new iPhone 5 will go up for preorder on the 12th of September 2012 with deliveries starting 21st of September 2012. the unlocked price has not been given out in the US, but will go for British Pound £529 for the basic 16 Gb version, seems too pricey to us!

     

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    Thinnest, Lightest iPhone Ever Features All-New Aluminum Design, Stunning 4-Inch Retina Display, A6 Chip & Ultrafast Wireless

     

    SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apple® today announced iPhone® 5, the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, completely redesigned to feature a stunning new 4-inch Retina™ display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology*-all while delivering even better battery life.** iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features including: the all new Maps app with Apple-designed cartography and turn-by-turn navigation; Facebook integration; Passbook® organization; and even more Siri® features and languages.

     

    “iPhone 5 is the most beautiful consumer device that we’ve ever created,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “We’ve packed an amazing amount of innovation and advanced technology into a thin and light, jewel-like device with a stunning 4-inch Retina display, blazing fast A6 chip, ultrafast wireless, even longer battery life; and we think customers are going to love it.”

     

    iPhone 5 is the thinnest smartphone in the world, with an all-new 7.6 mm anodized aluminum body that is 18 percent thinner and 20 percent lighter than iPhone 4S. Designed with an unprecedented level of precision, iPhone 5 combines an anodized aluminum body with diamond cut chamfered edges and glass inlays for a truly incredible fit and finish.

     

    The new 4-inch Retina display on iPhone 5 delivers even more pixels than iPhone 4S, making the already incredible Retina display even better. By making the screen taller, not wider, iPhone 5 is just as easy to use with one hand so you can tap, type and scroll the same way you always have, while enjoying even more of your content including amazing apps optimized for the larger Retina display, widescreen HD video, a full five days of your Calendar and more of every web page.

     

    iPhone 5 supports ultrafast wireless standards including LTE and DC-HSDPA, so you can browse, download and stream content even faster. To support the latest LTE technology, Apple has pioneered a unique single-radio LTE solution that provides blazing fast speeds while fitting perfectly into the new remarkably thin design. iPhone 5 features dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi support for a wireless experience up to 150 Mbps.***

     

    The all-new A6 chip was designed by Apple to maximize performance and power efficiency to support all the incredible new features in iPhone 5, including the stunning new 4-inch Retina display-all while delivering even better battery life. With up to twice the CPU and graphics performance, almost everything you do on iPhone 5 is blazing fast for launching apps, loading web pages and downloading email attachments.

     

    The 8 megapixel iSight® camera is the most popular camera in the world and with iPhone 5, it’s even better. The new camera is completely redesigned with incredible optical performance, yet amazingly it’s 25 percent smaller than the camera in iPhone 4S. The new iSight camera in iPhone 5 features a sapphire crystal lens cover that is thinner and more durable than standard glass with the ability to provide crystal clear images. The new panorama feature lets you capture jaw-dropping panorama images of up to 28 megapixels by simply moving the camera across a scene in one smooth motion. New video features include improved stabilization, video face detection for up to 10 faces and the ability to take still photos as you record. A new FaceTime® HD front facing camera makes FaceTime calls incredibly clear and can also be used for self portraits and recording 720p HD video. iPhone 5 also allows you to share photos with friends and family using iCloud’s Shared Photo Streams.

     

    iPhone 5 features the new Lightning™ connector that is smaller, smarter and more durable than the previous connector. The all-digital Lightning connector features an adaptive interface that uses only the signals that each accessory requires, and it’s reversible so you can instantly connect to your accessories. The Lightning-to-30-pin Adapter is also available to connect iPhone 5 to legacy 30-pin accessories.****

     

    iPhone 5 introduces new enhanced audio features including a new beam-forming, directional microphone system for higher quality sound, while background noise fades away with new noise canceling technology. iPhone 5 now includes support for cellular wideband audio for crisper word clarity and more natural sounding speech. Wideband audio will be supported by over 20 carriers worldwide at launch. iPhone 5 comes with the new Apple EarPods™ featuring a breakthrough design for a more natural fit and increased durability, and an incredible acoustic quality typically reserved for higher-end earphones.

     

    iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new user features including: an all new Maps app with Apple-designed cartography, turn-by-turn navigation and an amazing new Flyover™ view; Facebook integration for Contacts and Calendar, with the ability to post directly from Notification Center; Passbook, the simplest way to get all your passes in one place; new Siri features, including support for more languages, easy access to sports scores, restaurant recommendations and movie listings;***** Siri and Facebook-enabled apps like Photos, Safari® and Maps; and Shared Photo Streams via iCloud®.

     

    Pricing & Availability

     

    iPhone 5 comes in either white & silver or black & slate, and will be available in the US for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) for the 16GB model and $299 (US) for the 32GB model and $399 (US) for the 64GB model. iPhone 5 will be available from the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores, and through AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless and select Apple Authorized Resellers. iPhone 5 will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the UK on Friday, September 21, and customers can pre-order their iPhone 5 beginning Friday, September 14. iPhone 4S will also be available for just $99 (US) and iPhone 4 will be available for free with a two-year contract.****** iOS 6 software will be available on Wednesday, September 19 as a free software update.

     

    iPhone 5 will roll out worldwide to 22 more countries on September 28, including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

     

    * LTE is available through select carriers. Network speeds are dependent on carrier networks, check with your carrier for details.

     

    ** Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

     

    *** Based on theoretical speeds, actual speeds may vary.

     

    **** Sold separately.

     

    ***** Not all features are supported in all countries.

     

    ****** Availability varies by carrier.

     

    Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.

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  • Apple Announces Q3 results : $35 billion revenue, $8.8 billion in net profits

    Apple Announces Q3 results : $35 billion revenue, $8.8 billion in net profits

    Apple has announced their Q3 results and as always the company has posted a massive profit. The company pulled in $35 billion in revenue, pocketing $8.8 billion of pure profit, a record for both in Q3. Profits were up $1.5 billion from Q3 of 2011. During the last three months the company shipped 17 million iPads, an 84 percent increase when compared to the same quarter in 2011.

    More than $16 billion of the total revenue is directly attributable to the smaller member of the iOS family, the iPhone. The iPad is also not behind getting over $9 billion in this quarter alone. As an up, Apple is able to award its investors a $2.65 per-share dividend.For the next quarter Apple actually expects a small drop in both revenue and earnings per-share.

    Tim Cook also discussed how China has instrumental in Apple’s continued growth. While revenues were down $2.2 billion from the previous quarter in the country they were up roughly 48 percent year-over-year to $5.7 billion.

     

     

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    Apple Reports Third Quarter Results
    17 Million iPads Sold

     

    CUPERTINO, Calif., Jul 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — –Board Declares Quarterly Dividend of $2.65 per Common Share

     

    Apple(R) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2012 third quarter ended June 30, 2012. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $35.0 billion and quarterly net profit of $8.8 billion, or $9.32 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $28.6 billion and net profit of $7.3 billion, or $7.79 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 42.8 percent compared to 41.7 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 62 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

     

    The Company sold 26.0 million iPhones in the quarter, representing 28 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. Apple sold 17.0 million iPads during the quarter, an 84 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter. The Company sold 4.0 million Macs during the quarter, a two percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter. Apple sold 6.8 million iPods, a 10 percent unit decline from the year-ago quarter.

     

    Apple’s Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $2.65 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on August 16, 2012, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 13, 2012.

     

    “We’re thrilled with record sales of 17 million iPads in the June quarter,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We’ve also just updated the entire MacBook line, will release Mountain Lion tomorrow and will be launching iOS 6 this Fall. We are also really looking forward to the amazing new products we’ve got in the pipeline.”

     

    “We’re continuing to invest in the growth of our business and are pleased to be declaring a dividend of $2.65 per share today,” said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s CFO. “Looking ahead to the fourth fiscal quarter, we expect revenue of about $34 billion and diluted earnings per share of about $7.65.”

     

    Apple will provide live streaming of its Q3 2012 financial results conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. PDT on July 24, 2012 at www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/earningsq312 . This webcast will also be available for replay for approximately two weeks thereafter.

     

    This press release contains forward-looking statements including without limitation those about the Company’s estimated revenue and diluted earnings per share. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ. Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company’s reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company’s products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and/or increases in component costs could have on the Company’s gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company’s need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company’s business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company’s dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company’s international operations; the Company’s reliance on third-party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company’s dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company’s products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company’s sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company’s financial results is included from time to time in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s public reports filed with the SEC, including the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2011, its Forms 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012, and its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 to be filed with the SEC. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.

     

    Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.

     

    NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple’s PR website ( www.apple.com/pr ), or call Apple’s Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.

     

    (C) 2012 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

     

    Apple Inc.
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (In millions, except number of shares which are reflected in
    thousands and per share amounts)
    Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
    ——————————- ——————————-
    June 30, 2012 June 25, 2011 June 30, 2012 June 25, 2011
    ————— ————— ————— —————
    Net sales $ 35,023 $ 28,571 $ 120,542 $ 79,979
    Cost of sales (1) 20,029 16,649 66,281 47,541
    ——- ——- ——- ——-
    Gross margin 14,994 11,922 54,261 32,438
    ——- ——- ——- ——-
    Operating expenses:
    Research and development (1) 876 628 2,475 1,784
    Selling, general and administrative (1) 2,545 1,915 7,489 5,574
    ——- ——- ——- ——-
    Total operating expenses 3,421 2,543 9,964 7,358
    ——- ——- ——- ——-
    Operating income 11,573 9,379 44,297 25,080
    Other income and expense 288 172 573 334
    ——- ——- ——- ——-
    Income before provision for income taxes 11,861 9,551 44,870 25,414
    Provision for income taxes 3,037 2,243 11,360 6,115
    ——- ——- ——- ——-
    Net income $ 8,824 $ 7,308 $ 33,510 $ 19,299
    ======= ======= ======= =======
    Earnings per common share:
    Basic $ 9.42 $ 7.89 $ 35.89 $ 20.91
    Diluted $ 9.32 $ 7.79 $ 35.48 $ 20.63
    Shares used in computing earnings per share:
    Basic 936,596 926,108 933,672 922,917
    Diluted 947,059 937,810 944,440 935,688
    (1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:
    Cost of sales $ 70 $ 52 $ 196 $ 155
    Research and development $ 172 $ 119 $ 500 $ 336
    Selling, general and administrative $ 206 $ 113 $ 596 $ 379

     

     

     

    Apple Inc.
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (In millions, except number of shares which are reflected in
    thousands)
    June 30, 2012 September 24, 2011
    ——————– ——————–
    ASSETS:
    Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,945 $ 9,815
    Short-term marketable securities 19,709 16,137
    Accounts receivable, less allowances of $94 and $53, respectively 7,657 5,369
    Inventories 1,122 776
    Deferred tax assets 2,309 2,014
    Vendor non-trade receivables 6,641 6,348
    Other current assets 6,560 4,529
    ———- ———-
    Total current assets 51,943 44,988
    Long-term marketable securities 89,567 55,618
    Property, plant and equipment, net 10,487 7,777
    Goodwill 1,132 896
    Acquired intangible assets, net 4,329 3,536
    Other assets 5,438 3,556
    ———- ———-
    Total assets $ 162,896 $ 116,371
    ========== ==========
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
    Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable $ 16,808 $ 14,632
    Accrued expenses 10,430 9,247
    Deferred revenue 5,822 4,091
    ———- ———-
    Total current liabilities 33,060 27,970
    Deferred revenue – non-current 2,530 1,686
    Other non-current liabilities 15,560 10,100
    ———- ———-
    Total liabilities 51,150 39,756
    ———- ———-
    Commitments and contingencies
    Shareholders’ equity:
    Common stock, no par value; 1,800,000 shares authorized; 937,266 and 15,573 13,331
    929,277 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
    Retained earnings 95,641 62,841
    Accumulated other comprehensive income 532 443
    ———- ———-
    Total shareholders’ equity 111,746 76,615
    ———- ———-
    $ 162,896 $ 116,371
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
    ========== ==========

     

     

     

    Apple Inc.
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (In millions)
    Nine Months Ended
    —————————————–
    June 30, 2012 June 25, 2011
    ——————– ——————–
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period $ 9,815 $ 11,261
    ——— ———
    Operating activities:
    Net income 33,510 19,299
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash generated by operating
    activities:
    Depreciation, amortization and accretion 2,296 1,271
    Share-based compensation expense 1,292 870
    Deferred income tax expense 4,066 2,232
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    Accounts receivable, net (2,278) (592)
    Inventories (346) 162
    Vendor non-trade receivables (293) (955)
    Other current and non-current assets (3,238) (1,551)
    Accounts payable 2,450 2,480
    Deferred revenue 2,575 1,276
    Other current and non-current liabilities 1,686 2,608
    ——— ———
    Cash generated by operating activities 41,720 27,100
    ——— ———
    Investing activities:
    Purchases of marketable securities (121,091) (75,133)
    Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities 10,344 16,396
    Proceeds from sales of marketable securities 73,140 34,301
    Payments made in connection with business acquisitions, net of cash (350) 0
    acquired
    Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment (4,834) (2,615)
    Payments for acquisition of intangible assets (1,067) (266)
    Other (56) 34
    ——— ———
    Cash used in investing activities (43,914) (27,283)
    ——— ———
    Financing activities:
    Proceeds from issuance of common stock 433 577
    Excess tax benefits from equity awards 1,036 915
    Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards (1,145) (479)
    ——— ———
    Cash generated by financing activities 324 1,013
    ——— ———
    (Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (1,870) 830
    ——— ———
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period $ 7,945 $ 12,091
    ========= =========
    Supplemental cash flow disclosure:
    Cash paid for income taxes, net $ 5,901 $ 2,563

     

     

     

    Apple Inc.
    Q3 2012 Unaudited Summary Data
    (Units in thousands, Revenue in millions)
    Q2 2012 Q3 2011 Q3 2012
    ———————- ———————- ———————-
    Sequential Change Year/Year Change
    ——————- ——————-
    Operating Segments Mac Units Revenue Mac Units Revenue Mac Units Revenue Mac Units Revenue Mac Units Revenue
    ——— ———– ——— ———– ——— ———– ——— ——- ——— ——-
    Americas 1,214 $ 13,182 1,487 $ 10,126 1,522 $ 12,806 25% – 3% 2% 26%
    Europe 1,048 8,807 922 7,098 941 8,237 – 10% – 6% 2% 16%
    Japan 158 2,645 150 1,510 173 2,009 9% – 24% 15% 33%
    Asia Pacific 771 10,153 620 6,332 593 7,887 – 23% – 22% – 4% 25%
    Retail 826 4,399 768 3,505 791 4,084 – 4% – 7% 3% 17%
    ——— —— ——— —— ——— ——
    Total Operating Segments 4,017 $ 39,186 3,947 $ 28,571 4,020 $ 35,023 0% – 11% 2% 23%
    ========= === ====== ========= === ====== ========= === ======
    Sequential Change Year/Year Change
    ——————- ——————-
    Product Summary Units Revenue Units Revenue Units Revenue Units Revenue Units Revenue
    ——— ———– ——— ———– ——— ———– ——— ——- ——— ——-
    Mac Desktops (1)(9) 1,199 $ 1,563 1,155 $ 1,580 1,010 $ 1,287 – 16% – 18% – 13% – 19%
    Mac Portables (2)(9) 2,818 3,510 2,792 3,525 3,010 3,646 7% 4% 8% 3%
    ——— —— ——— —— ——— ——
    Subtotal Mac 4,017 5,073 3,947 5,105 4,020 4,933 0% – 3% 2% – 3%
    iPod (3)(9) 7,673 1,207 7,535 1,325 6,751 1,060 – 12% – 12% – 10% – 20%
    Other Music Related Products and Services (4) 2,151 1,571 2,060 – 4% 31%
    iPhone and Related Products and Services (5)(9) 35,064 22,690 20,338 13,311 26,028 16,245 – 26% – 28% 28% 22%
    iPad and Related Products and Services (6)(9) 11,798 6,590 9,246 6,046 17,042 9,171 44% 39% 84% 52%
    Peripherals and Other Hardware (7) 643 517 663 3% 28%
    Software, Service and Other Sales (8) 832 696 891 7% 28%
    —— —— ——
    Total Apple $ 39,186 $ 28,571 $ 35,023 – 11% 23%
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    (1) Includes revenue from iMac, Mac mini and Mac Pro sales.
    (2) Includes revenue from MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro sales.
    (3) Includes revenue from iPod sales.
    (4) Includes revenue from sales from the iTunes Store, App Store and
    iBookstore in addition to sales of iPod services and Apple-branded
    and third-party iPod accessories.
    (5) Includes revenue from sales of iPhone, iPhone services, and
    Apple-branded and third-party iPhone accessories.
    (6) Includes revenue from sales of iPad, iPad services, and
    Apple-branded and third-party iPad accessories.
    (7) Includes revenue from sales of displays, networking products and
    other hardware.
    (8) Includes revenue from sales of Apple-branded and third-party Mac
    software, and services.
    (9) Includes amortization of related revenue deferred for non-software
    services and embedded software upgrade rights.

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    [Apple]

     

  • iOS 6 Beta 3 Seeded to Developers

    iOS 6 Beta 3 Seeded to Developers

    Three weeks ago iOS 6 Beta 2 arrived, now apple is pushing out Beta 3 of the worldly OS to the developers and those with Developer accounts. This version of iOS6 inches closer with a lot of bug fixes and multiple tweaks that will now finally hit the end user. 

    SInce Apple has already closed down access for in-eligible downloads, its best to wait for the final build to arrive.

  • Apple Starts seeding iOS 6 Beta 2 to Devs

    Apple Starts seeding iOS 6 Beta 2 to Devs

    While everyone waits the arrival of the next big OS for your iDevice, Apple is working hard to get it ready. The company has pushed out Beta 2 to the developers for testing, there are no special additions the primarily focus is on the bug fixes leading the software closer to a final release. There are still other betas expected before the final release comes out, So, hold on to your horses. 

    Those who have active developer accounts can download the latest betas from their accounts now.

    [9to5 Mac]

  • Which iOS device will get what features of iOS 6 : Here is the roundup

    Which iOS device will get what features of iOS 6 : Here is the roundup

    Do you own an iOS Device? Are you eagerly waiting for the iOS 6 update? 

    If the answer is yes, you will be surprised to know that not all features will come to all iOS devices for iOS 6.  Apple has gone to the trouble of alerting would-be upgraders just what features they’ll get when they check for the update this fall.

    Only if you own an iPhone 4S will you be able to enjoy all the features of the iOS 6 else the most compatible device will be iPAD 3rd Gen. Check out the full list of upgrade features below also see what your device gets.

     

        iPhone 3GS

    iPod touch

    iPhone 4 iPhone 4S iPad 2  iPad (2012)
    Chinese service integration   X X X X X X  
    Facebook integration   X X X X X X  
    FaceTime over 3G/4G   X X  
    Flyover and turn-by-turn GPS   X X X  
    Guided Access   X X X X X X  
    Made for iPhone hearing aids   X  
    New content stores   X X X X X X  
    Offline Reading List   ? X X X X  
    Passbook   X X X X  
    Phone replies and reminders   X X X  
    Safari tab syncing   X X X X X X  
    Shared Photo Streams   ? X X X X  
    Siri   X X  
    VIP list, flagged/VIP mailboxes   ? X X X X
  • iOS 6 announced at WWDC,  launch apps with SIRI, Facebook integration, Apple Maps (PR)

    iOS 6 announced at WWDC, launch apps with SIRI, Facebook integration, Apple Maps (PR)

    Apple at the World Wide Developer Conference 2012 has unveiled a new revision to their most popular OS, calling it iOS 6. Siri has been updated with more ability, most notably Siri will now launch Apps, talk about sports, restaurants and movie times, it’s also coming to iPad 3rd Gen. Apple is also finally expanding Siri’s local search functionality from just the US to no less than 60 difference countries which includes India.

    Siri will also even come to cars via Apple’s new Eyes Free integration, but this is at least a year away.

    There’s better Facebook integration with photos, websites, maps and instant share option. Other tweaks on the phone side of things let you dismiss incoming calls with  swipe, or send a pre-written SMS, even set it to give you a reminder once you change location.

    iOS 6 will also get the new version of Apple’s own Maps,  Google maps is dropped from the equation. The new maps app is based on a vector base so is more vivid, Maps gives you turn-by-turn spoken directions and interactive 3D views.

    We like “Do Not Disturb” which holds off all those notifications, You’ll still get them, but the won’t alert, or light up the screen. For FaceTime lovers, they will be happy to know that it will be now available over 3G and Cellular as well. 

    Apple has Social networking built right into the new iOS 6 with Photo Streams — choose the pictures, choose the friends and send. The new iOS 6 is supported by iPhone 3GS through iPhone 4s, that includes the second and third generation iPads, plus fourth-gen iPod touches.

    Beta is going out today, with a full release in the fall.

     

     

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    Apple Previews iOS 6 With All New Maps, Siri Features, Facebook Integration, Shared Photo Streams & New Passbook App

     

    Available to iPhone, iPad & iPod touch Users This Fall

     

    SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apple® today previewed iOS 6, introducing over 200 new features to the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, and released a beta version to iOS Developer Program members. iOS 6 will be available to iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® users this fall as a free software update. New iOS 6 features include: an all new Maps app with Apple-designed cartography, turn-by-turn navigation and an amazing new Flyover view; new Siri® features, including support for more languages, easy access to sports scores, restaurant recommendations and movie listings; Facebook integration for Contacts and Calendar, with the ability to post directly from Notification Center, Siri and Facebook-enabled apps like Photos, Safari® and Maps; Shared Photo Streams via iCloud®; and Passbook, the simplest way to get all your passes in one place.

     

    “iOS 6 continues the rapid pace of innovation that is helping Apple reinvent the phone and create the iPad category, delivering the best mobile experience available on any device”
    “iOS 6 continues the rapid pace of innovation that is helping Apple reinvent the phone and create the iPad category, delivering the best mobile experience available on any device,” said Scott Forstall, Apple’s senior vice president of iOS Software. “We can’t wait for hundreds of millions of iOS users to experience the incredible new features in iOS 6 including the new Maps app, expanded Siri support, deep Facebook integration, Shared Photo Streams and the innovative new Passbook app.”

     

    iOS 6 includes an all new Maps app with vector-based map elements that make graphics and text smooth, and panning, tilting and zooming incredibly fluid. New turn-by-turn navigation guides you to your destination with spoken directions, and the amazing Flyover feature has photo-realistic interactive 3D views. Real-time traffic information keeps you updated on how long it will take to get to your destination and offers alternate time-saving routes if traffic conditions change significantly. Additionally, local search includes information for over 100 million businesses with info cards that offer Yelp ratings, reviews, available deals and photos.

     

    Siri, now available for the new iPad as well as iPhone 4S, includes language support for English, French, German and Japanese, and adds support for Spanish, Italian, Korean, Mandarin and Cantonese. Siri is optimized for use in 15 countries and helps you get even more done with just your voice, whether it’s finding the latest sports scores or making restaurant reservations. You also can ask Siri to update your status on Facebook, post to Twitter or launch an app. Additionally, Siri takes hands-free functionality even further with a new Eyes Free mode, enabling you to interact with your iPhone using nothing more than your voice.

     

    Built-in Facebook integration is the best ever in a mobile device, allowing you to sign in once and post from Notification Center, Siri and Facebook-enabled apps, including Photos, Safari and Maps. Your Facebook friends’ information is kept up to date across all your iOS devices, automatically updating details in Contacts when they change, and scheduling events and birthdays in your Calendar. You can also “Like” content directly from the App Store™ and iTunes® and see what your friends recommend.

     

    With more than 125 million users already enjoying iCloud, iOS 6 introduces new ways to share photos with friends and family using Shared Photo Streams. Simply select the photos you want to share, pick which friends you want to receive the album, and the Shared Photo Stream album is instantly available on their iOS devices, iPhoto® and Aperture® on their Mac®, via the web or even through Apple TV®. You and your friends can leave comments on or “Like” any photo in a shared album.

     

    The new Passbook app is the simplest way to get all your passes in one place, such as boarding passes and baseball tickets. Passbook lets you scan your iPhone or iPod touch to use a coupon, get into a concert or check into your hotel. Passbook automatically displays your passes on your Lock Screen based on a specific time or location, so when you walk into your favorite coffee shop your loyalty card appears and you can scan it to buy a coffee or check your balance. Passbook can even alert you to last minute gate changes or flight delays at the airport.

     

    Building on Apple’s commitment to provide innovative solutions for education and accessibility, iOS 6 introduces Guided Access. This new feature allows a parent, teacher or administrator to disable hardware buttons to lock an iOS device into a single app, especially useful for test taking or helping someone with a disability stay focused on learning. Guided Access also includes the ability to confine touch input to certain parts of the screen.

     

    Additional new iOS 6 features include:

     

    • enhancements to Safari, the world’s most popular mobile browser, such as iCloud tabs, offline reading lists, photo uploads and full screen view;

     

    • support for FaceTime® calls over cellular networks;

     

    • the ability to set up a VIP Mailbox, making it easier to quickly view messages from important people you designate as VIPs;

     

    • the option to decline incoming calls with a quick message, set a callback reminder and enable a new Do Not Disturb option; and

     

    • a whole new set of improvements and services specifically for iOS users in China, such as improved text input and built-in support for popular Chinese services including Baidu, Sina Weibo, Youku and Tudou.

     

    Availability

     

    The iOS 6 beta software and SDK are available immediately for iOS Developer Program members at developer.apple.com. iOS 6 will be available as a free software update for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, the new iPad, iPad 2 and iPod touch (fourth generation) this fall. Some features may not be available on all products.

     

    Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.

     

     

     

     

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  • Apple will announce iOS 6 at WWDC 2012 , Confirms spotted Banner/s

    Apple will announce iOS 6 at WWDC 2012 , Confirms spotted Banner/s

    A banner being put up by ground staff at the WWDC event being held this year at Moscone West. There have been other leaks of high res MacBooks with Retina displays and a new design. But the above image pretty much confirms the announcement of iOS 6, below which if you read correctly you will find the moniker ” World’s most Advanced Mobile Operating System” (Proud much Apple? ) 

    The event happens on Monday, so stay tuned for the whole low down.

  • Apple will remove Google maps for own maps app in iOS 6

    Apple will remove Google maps for own maps app in iOS 6

    After its acquisition of a number of Map making companies, Apple may be working on a Google Map rival app for iOS. According to 9to5Mac the new maps will be based on technologies from Placebase, C3 Technologies and Poly9. Including an amazing 3D maps mode acquired from C3. The app is set to be released next mont at the WWDC when apple will also announce the next iOS 6.

    [9to5Mac]

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