Apple notes importance of services by adding it to descriptions of both business strategy & R&D
We noted this week the growing importance of services to Apple’s bottom line … more… 9to5Mac
Month: August 2017
AT&T promotions offer BOGO iPhone 7 or free iPad with DirecTV
Looking to capitalize on the popularity of Apple’s products, AT&T this week launched two deals offering DirecTV and Next wireless customers a free iPhone 7 — with the purchase of a first iPhone 7 — or free iPad. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Large iPhones have nearly killed off small screens among US users despite SE growth
Earlier this week Apple announced that it sold 41 million iPhones during the last quarter, and today CIRP is out with new analysis on the overall iPhone install base in the United States plus a breakdown by install base. more… 9to5Mac
Tech group representing Apple rebukes proposed GOP immigration bill
Senate Republicans, with the backing of President Donald Trump, on Wednesday introduced a bill designed to drastically reduce legal immigration levels in the U.S., but the proposed act is already under fire from a technology industry lobbying group. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Fitbit says it plans to unveil ‘the best health and fitness’ smartwatch later this year
While several wearable companies have exited the market recently, Fitbit is still working on its new smartwatch. According to CEO James Park, the company hopes to release the accessory “ahead of the holiday season.” Park made the announcement in Fitbit’s Q2 2017 earnings release. more… 9to5Mac
Lyft to match riders’ Apple Pay charity donations during month of August
Ridesharing service Lyft has announced that throughtout August, it will match donations made by riders using Apple Pay as a part of its "Round Up and Donate" program. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple R&D nears $3B per quarter in Q3 as work on AR, autonomous systems continue
Apple spent nearly $ 3 billion on research and development in the third quarter of 2017, a $ 377 million year-over-year increase that brings the company’s six-month outlay on future projects to more than $ 5.7 billion. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Red to sell its ‘Red Raven’ camera bundle exclusively through Apple
Camera company Red today announced that it will make its Red Raven camera kit available exclusively at Apple retail stores and on Apple.com. The camera kit will be priced at $ 14,995.95 and includes a host of accessories and other goods. more… 9to5Mac
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Analysts expect AAPL to hit Q3 2017 earnings guidance, but note of iPhone 8’s impact going forward
Apple is set to release its Q3 2017 earnings tomorrow, Tuesday, August 1st. The company’s third fiscal quarter marks an interesting one as much of the news around Apple has shifted to the iPhone 8 that won’t be unveiled until later this year. Nevertheless, analysts except Apple to report numbers in line with guidance… more……
Apple’s sustainable forests now offset paper used in product packaging
Apple’s efforts to achieve a net-zero impact on the world’s virgin fiber are paying off, as the company is now protecting or has created enough sustainable forestland to cover all paper packaging products. AppleInsider – Frontpage News