Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Hi,






iPhone sales growing in Europe as buyers ditch their Androids for Apple



But nowhere in the world has seen a more dramatic shift towards iOS than in China, where Android declined eight percentage points and iOS rose 9.2 percentage points. Android accounted for 72 percent of sales while iOS accounted for 26.1 percent.




Apple Watch takes #1 Consumer Reports lab tests of 11 smartwatches (video)






Apple gearing up for sale of seven-part bond to fund share buybacks and dividends







Home Depot announces future Apple Pay support, will become largest retail partner






The MacBook and the future of Apple laptops:  "This is the future of the notebook" - Tim Cook






Like I said before, they should be investigating Spotify, who pay the artists, writers, and publishers next to nothing

Tuesday, May 5, 2015





This was my observation also, starting at the beginning, all over again, with a first generation signature device.

Apple Watch is a miniature replica of the original iPhone






EU delays judgement on Apple's Irish tax deal as discovery proves 'time consuming'







Old standard brand names like GE & IBM are partnering with Apple to stay relevant.

General Electric to Produce an LED bulb Compatible with Apple's HomeKit







The DOJ is getting involved again in investigating Apple, when they should be investigating Spotify and their ilk, who are ripping-off Artists, Writers, and Publishers, just like Amazon does with book Authors and Publishers.

WTF!

Apple accused of stifling music competition as EOJ joins EC in antitrust investigation





Absurd, creators earning money for their art and hard work, what's next, No free lunch?

"Cutthroat" Apple iTunes wants to pay for talent



??? 

Apple hires new general contractor to finish Campus 2 interior







Apple launches official "Made for Apple Watch" third-party bands program







When have they not copied everything Apple does?

It's their modus operandi, just like Google.

Microsoft prepping Continuity-like features for Windows 10 alongside new flagship handsets - report






Monday, May 4, 2015




The latest Apple price targets: spreadsheet of the day 





He's pushing for more share buy-back 

Icahn calls Apple a rare 50-year success

"Every 50 years, you get a company like this that has everything going for it," he said. "I feel so secure with Apple that if it goes down, I just buy more, I don't worry."









This has to be a major priority and why Angela Ahrendts is there working on new store locations

Apple is on verge of being China's number one smartphone maker






They're dealing with Jimmy Iovine, who knows every trick in the music business

Report: Apple putting the screws to Beats rival Spotify








Apple has profits of $1 Billion per week, and every country on the planet wants a piece of it.

Apple sees little opportunity for growth via acquisitions





Sends the wrong message

See article above

Three reasons Apple should acquire IBM






DOJ to review secret cell phone tracking programs, reveal information on usage






One week after launch there's still 70+ people in line at Colette for Apple Watch on Monday morning



"One week after launch, there's still +70 people in line at Colette for Apple Watch this morning $AAPL"



42mm is definitely in higher demand than 38mm, particularly in stainless







Even before Apple Watch Snafu, tattoo removal business was up 440%







Apple Invents a Unified Connector for Multiple Interfaces








Apple's 12.9" iPad will feature Bluetooth stylus, Force Touch, NFC & more, source says






Video will help you wrap your head around iPad Pro's massive size





One on one with Woz on MassLive in Springfield MA






Steve Jobs is wearing earth shoes in this photo - I had a pair in the same color.

I'll bet Sue Cabannis was dubbed Sue Cannabis, and she probably hated it.

These photos of Apple's first employees are absolutely wonderful






Apple Campus 2 May 1 progress photo (Apple)






Friday, May 1, 2015



Apple & Samsung: Frenemies at the gate?






ACLU launches iOS app to record law enforcement encounters






Appears to be a problem with one of their contracted suppliers

Tattoos, taptic engines and other Apple MAcGuffins








CIO: Apple's enterprise credentials continue to grow






The Sky is falling, the sky is falling!

Is there "lackluster interest" in the Apple Watch?







Apple bringing back personal shopping for controversial new Madison Avenue store in NYC






Inside Apple Watch's ultra compact S1 chip exposes RAM, radios, a custom Apple processor, more






Apple Watch has as much RAM as iPhone 4






Apple TV shipping times slip to 1-2 weeks ahead of refresh for WWDC






Amid rumors of an Apple buyout, Nokia's maps business shines in otherwise disappointing quarter





Apple begins hunt for director of Global Marketing Operations at Beats






Silicon Valley is a satire of the Tech Industry as 1984's Spinal Tap was for the early 80s Music Industry

Watch the episodes from the beginning of the series, because this type of thing only comes by every: a_plus + a + b; a_minus = a - b; (31 years) 

HBO's fictional startup Pied Piper 






Speaking of Radio on the internet, it was the theme of last Silicon Valley episode

Apple poaches top producers from BBC Radio 1 for new Spotify Rival







Progress photos of Apple Campus 2 construction