Just seven months ago, Wall Street was in a panic over Apple’s China prospects, fearing that the company’s newest iPhones were neither cheap enough nor exciting enough to drive sales. Those investors and analysts may be singing a different tune now, as Apple’s China earnings buoyed the company and helped it beat Wall Street estimates last quarter . And there are signs that the best is yet to come....
Bon app-etite! Just last week we shared our favorite coffee app; this week: an improved way to order pizza. Apps for the iPhone and iPad are keeping our appetites satisfied. Acompli Still searching for the perfect email client for iPhone? Acompli is the latest entry in a crowded market, combining email and calendar functions for Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Google Apps, and Gmail. You can browse...
Odyssey This week’s app roundup brings you a writing tool Homer would be proud of, some great ways to keep your data secure, and the ultimate recipe box. 1Password 4.3 AgileBits’s $50 1Password ( Mac App Store Link ) has received a massive update to match the release of a new version of its iOS counterpart . To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here ...
As predicted by some Apple-watchers, the company updated its line of lightweight notebooks on Tuesday , bringing updated versions of Intel’s Core i5 and i7 processors to the MacBook Air. Even more significantly, the company’s dropped the price of the MacBook Air models by $100 each, making the slim portables even more affordable than ever. The new processors—which, like the versions in the last Air...
In the world of smartphone punditry, the idea of sandboxing—restricting software to dealing only with the files or capabilities it absolute needs to—tends to be a polarizing concept. On the one hand, power users chafe at the way it limits their ability to use their computers and mobile devices the way they want; on the other, it’s hard to argue against the success that Apple has had with the philosophy—particularly...
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Pachydermic One of the products in this week's roundup of new cases claims elephantine proportions (but only where it counts). We also have a one-eyed wonder, some glittery fun, and more. Barbour The Quilted Collection (iPad mini; £55) features a soft, quilted exterior and doubles as a viewing or typing stand in landscape orientation. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click...
One of the selling points of Comixology’s iOS app is its in-app comic book store. Or at least it was . In a message published to its Tumblr , the company announced Saturday that it has discontinued its existing iOS app and has replaced it with a new reader-only version that lacks the older app’s in-app comic-purchasing superpowers. If you want to purchase comics, you now need to go through comixology.com...
Hungry little caterpillar This week's roundup of new iPhone cases is all about flowers and geometric creations...unless, that is, you happen to need industrial-strength protection, in which case we've got you covered there, too. Amzer The Shellster (iPhone 5 and 5s; $15) is lined with stretch fabric for a great feel and a secure grip, and it includes a convenient holster clip that also doubles as...
Wireless wonders This week's round up of new accessories for your iPhone and iPad is flush with wireless functionality, including everything from speakers to alarms to utilizing Siri in a brand-new way. Adesso The $80 Campagno Air Blueooth 3.0 Scissor-Switch Keyboard & Folio “includes a standard 64-key layout with iPad and Multimedia Hotkeys to easily access iPad shortcuts with one touch,” says...
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Unlimited coffee! This week’s roundup of apps includes ways to buy coffee, plant your garden, plan your tasks, and call a cab. Oh, and everybody’s favorite web-slinger makes an appearance, too. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 This is one of those apps that kind of sells itself: The $5 Amazing Spider-Man 2 for iPhone and iPad features the latest adventures of everybody’s favorite web-slinger. The game, though,...
As usual, Apple CEO Tim Cook was the focus of attention during the company's quarterly earnings call with analysts on Wednesday. And, as usual, we've got a transcript of his answers while on the call, beginning with edited highlights of his opening remarks. The iPhone was key in driving our stronger-than-expected results. We sold almost 44 million iPhones, setting a new March-quarter record. These...
Gross margins, net income, financial analysts—oh my! It’s time once again for the quarterly ritual known as the “Apple earnings report.” As always, we’ll have live coverage of the conference call from Apple CEO Tim Cook as it comes in. We’ll be back around 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET to cover the second quarter results as they come in, followed by a blow-by-blow account of the call itself, starting...
Even in a quarter that saw no product introductions, Apple boosted its sales and profits over the previous year. The company released its fiscal second-quarter earnings report on Wednesday, reporting revenue of $45.6 billion and a net profit of $10.2 billion. Overall revenues Those numbers were up from the second quarter of 2013, when Apple tallied $43.6 billion in revenue and $9.5 billion in net...
There’s plenty of news out there, and if you don’t slow down once in a while, you might miss it. Here are a few of the bigger stories making the rounds this Wednesday. iOS 7.1.1 Now Labels Apps with ‘In-App Purchases’ in Top Charts and Featured Sections If you’ve been browsing through the App Store in iOS 7.1.1, you may have noticed a minor change: Free apps with in-app purchases now list that fact...
Apple on Tuesday patched a bug in its most recent AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule models related to the Heartbleed OpenSSL vulnerability discovered earlier this month. The update, AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.7.3 , is only for the AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule base stations with 802.11ac, introduced in June 2013, and fixes a vulnerability that existed only when the Back to My Mac feature...
Ever dreamed of an opportunity to try out new versions of OS X before they’re released, but without having to pony up the $99 to become a registered developer? Well, that opportunity’s here: On Tuesday, Apple announced a new initiative, the OS X Beta Seed Program . As part of the Beta Seed Program, users can register to receive pre-release versions of OS X, starting with OS X 10.9.3, which is available...
If something about iOS 7.1 just didn’t sit right for you, no worries: Here comes iOS 7.1.1 to give it another shot. The update came down the pipes on Tuesday for all devices compatible with iOS 7, but if you’re expecting big sweeping changes, you’re probably in for disappointment. The three issues mentioned in the release note are all fairly minor: further improvements to Touch ID on the iPhone 5s,...
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