http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:43:29 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/10/2_3_dividend_suggested_as_best_option_for_use_of_apples_100b_in_cash/ The best use of Apple's nearly $100 billion in cash and investments would be to issue shareholders a dividend yield of between 2 percent and 3 percent, a new analysis argues. Shaw Wu with Sterne Ag... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/10/2_3_dividend_suggested_as_best_option_for_use_of_apples_100b_in_cash/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:47:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/25/wowed_wall_street_watchers_raise_forecasts_after_apples_perfect_46b_quarter_/ Analysts on Wall Street were blown away by Apple's blistering holiday 2011 quarter, and promptly revised their estimates even higher following the news. Apple's first quarter of its fiscal 2012 was... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/25/wowed_wall_street_watchers_raise_forecasts_after_apples_perfect_46b_quarter_/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:12:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/28/apple_wants_to_offer_television_subscribers_customized_channel_lineups/ Apple's anticipated full-fledged television set could offer Internet-based content subscriptions with customized channel lineups, if the company has its way. Customized programming is said to be on... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/28/apple_wants_to_offer_television_subscribers_customized_channel_lineups/ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:16:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/07/holiday_iphone_mac_sales_ahead_of_expectations_ipad_a_little_light/ Indications from Apple's supply chain suggest that iPhone and Mac sales are picking up strength ahead of Christmas, while the iPad remains on pace for a record setting quarter, albeit with softer sale... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/07/holiday_iphone_mac_sales_ahead_of_expectations_ipad_a_little_light/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:13:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/25/steve_jobs_was_excited_about_an_apple_hdtv_but_content_deals_are_needed/ Though Steve Jobs said he "cracked" the secret to building an easy-to-use television set, a true Apple HDTV reportedly remains held up by content providers, who are reluctant to allow Apple to offer s... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/25/steve_jobs_was_excited_about_an_apple_hdtv_but_content_deals_are_needed/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:16:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/06/wall_street_spiritvision_of_steve_jobs_will_live_on_at_apple/ Steve Jobs changed the world with his ideas, and those same principles make up the backbone of Apple, which is why Wall Street watchers believe the company will continue to innovate and succeed even a... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/06/wall_street_spiritvision_of_steve_jobs_will_live_on_at_apple/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:44:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/28/talk_of_two_new_iphone_models_continues_to_cool_off_ahead_of_apple_event/ Murmurs from Apple's overseas supply chain, combined with potential hints in the invitation to next week's iPhone event, have dampened speculation that Apple will introduce two new iPhone models next ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/28/talk_of_two_new_iphone_models_continues_to_cool_off_ahead_of_apple_event/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:31:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/27/apples_ipad_2_build_plans_still_well_above_expectations/ Despite concern this week that Apple could be cutting production of the iPad 2, one analyst has said that Apple's build plans for its touchscreen tablets remain ahead of investor expectations. Chec... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/27/apples_ipad_2_build_plans_still_well_above_expectations/ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:13:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/10/apple_seen_doubling_or_even_tripling_market_share_of_iphonemac/ Apple's growth has been called the "ultimate platform adoption story" in a new analysis, which sees the potential for Mac and iPhone market shares to double or even triple in the next few years. Sh... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/10/apple_seen_doubling_or_even_tripling_market_share_of_iphonemac/ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/02/apples_fifth_gen_iphone_could_be_bigger_upgrade_than_expected/ Sources in Apple's overseas supply chain have reportedly indicated that the company's forthcoming fifth-generation iPhone could be a more significant upgrade than previous rumors have suggested, sport... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/02/apples_fifth_gen_iphone_could_be_bigger_upgrade_than_expected/ Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/15/apple_expected_to_post_strong_24b_quarter_in_face_of_heightened_expectations/ Even though Apple faces some lofty expectations from Wall Street heading into next week's quarterly earnings report, one analyst is "confident" in the company's ability to surprise on the upside. S... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/15/apple_expected_to_post_strong_24b_quarter_in_face_of_heightened_expectations/ Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/06/apple_poised_to_benefit_from_more_favorable_component_pricing/ Pricing for memory, NAND flash memory and displays in Apple's overseas component supply chain is said to be improving, positioning to place the company in a favorable and more profitable position in t... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/06/apple_poised_to_benefit_from_more_favorable_component_pricing/ Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/03/launch_of_apples_icloud_predicted_to_cause_collateral_damage_on_rim/ The anticipated ability of Apple's iCloud network to take some processing and traffic burdens from wireless carriers' networks has been predicted by one analyst to cause "collateral damage" for rival ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/03/launch_of_apples_icloud_predicted_to_cause_collateral_damage_on_rim/ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/01/icloud_preannouncement_leads_wall_street_to_expect_big_things_from_apple_at_wwdc/ After Apple tipped its hand on Tuesday and revealed it will unveil its new iCloud service next week, Wall Street analysts believe the company has set the stage for a strong software-focused Worldwide ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/01/icloud_preannouncement_leads_wall_street_to_expect_big_things_from_apple_at_wwdc/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/20/ipad_2_constraints_significantly_improved_as_apples_supply_woes_ease/ iPad 2 production restraints that affected Apple last quarter are said to have "significantly improved," allowing for improved availability of the in-demand tablet. Analyst Shaw Wu with Sterne Agee... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/20/ipad_2_constraints_significantly_improved_as_apples_supply_woes_ease/ Fri, 20 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/22/apple_to_begin_production_of_thunderbolt_macbook_airs_next_month/ Apple next month will reportedly begin manufacturing the first updates to its rejuvenated MacBook Air line as the company looks to maintain the impressive sales momentum generated by the ultra-thin no... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/22/apple_to_begin_production_of_thunderbolt_macbook_airs_next_month/ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/19/apples_stunning_first_quarter_exceeds_wall_streets_lofty_expectations/ Apple's earnings for the first quarter of 2011 crushed analyst expectations on Wall Street, who heaped praise on the company for beating estimates by $2 billion. Apple posted record revenue of $26.... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/19/apples_stunning_first_quarter_exceeds_wall_streets_lofty_expectations/ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/18/kaufman_bros_ups_apple_target_to_415_in_spite_of_steve_jobs_absence/ A medical leave of absence from Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs has not deterred the firm Kaufman Bros. from its bullish stance on the company's stock, and even went as far as to up its price target ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/18/kaufman_bros_ups_apple_target_to_415_in_spite_of_steve_jobs_absence/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/17/analysts_stay_the_course_with_apple_450_price_target_set/ While traders on the Frankfurt DAX sent Apple shares sliding 6 percent today, similar to the drop that occurred in the US the last time Apple announced that its chief executive Steve Jobs was taking a... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/17/analysts_stay_the_course_with_apple_450_price_target_set/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/12/verizon_to_push_apples_iphone_with_major_marketing_muscle_report/ Following this week's announcement that the iPhone is finally coming to Verizon, a new report claims that the largest wireless provider in the U.S. plans to advertise Apple's handset heavily over comp... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/12/verizon_to_push_apples_iphone_with_major_marketing_muscle_report/ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/30/rim_denies_playbook_tablet_battery_issues_promises_superior_performance/ In response to one Wall Street's analyst assertion that the upcoming PlayBook tablet was experiencing battery issues, Research In Motion responded with a statement denying the claim and promising "sup... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/30/rim_denies_playbook_tablet_battery_issues_promises_superior_performance/ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/28/rim_struggling_to_fix_playbook_tablet_battery_issues_analyst_says/ Research in Motion is unable to match the iPad's longer battery life with its prototype PlayBook tablets, which get just a "few hours" of battery life, according to one analyst. Analyst Shaw Wu of ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/28/rim_struggling_to_fix_playbook_tablet_battery_issues_analyst_says/ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/22/1_million_apple_tv_sales_seen_as_positive_but_fairly_immaterial/ Though the Apple TV "hobby" is starting to take off, sales of the $99 set-top box just aren't enough to have a major effect on Apple's bottom line. Reacting to Apple's announcement that the new App... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/22/1_million_apple_tv_sales_seen_as_positive_but_fairly_immaterial/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/21/verizon_reportedly_sees_iphone_as_essential_to_future_success/ Verizon is "still excited" about launching Apple's iPhone early next year "to combat slowing Android momentum in the US," according to analyst Shaw Wu of Kaufman Bros. The confirmation of Verizon's... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/21/verizon_reportedly_sees_iphone_as_essential_to_future_success/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/16/rim_posts_impressive_earnings_co_ceo_says_playbook_way_ahead_of_ipad/ After Research in Motion beat Wall Street expectations with its quarterly earnings Thursday, co-CEO Jim Balsillie asserted on the company's earnings call that the upcoming PlayBook 7-inch tablet is wa... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/16/rim_posts_impressive_earnings_co_ceo_says_playbook_way_ahead_of_ipad/ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/16/jp_morgan_raises_apple_price_target_to_420_kaufman_bros_to_395/ Citing growth potential of the iPhone, iPad and Mac, two major financial firms on Thursday increased their price targets for Apple stock. JP Morgan Analyst Mark Moskowitz sees Apple stock growin... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/16/jp_morgan_raises_apple_price_target_to_420_kaufman_bros_to_395/ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/11/29/apple_sees_strong_ipad_11_inch_macbook_air_sales_on_black_friday/ Apple saw a healthy demand for all of its products across the board on Black Friday, but the iPad and new MacBook Air were particularly strong sellers over the weekend, according to financial experts.... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/11/29/apple_sees_strong_ipad_11_inch_macbook_air_sales_on_black_friday/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/19/wall_street_wowed_by_apples_iphone_sales_cautious_on_ipad/ Apple's record-breaking quarterly results -- particularly a surge in iPhone sales -- impressed analysts on Wall Street this week, even though gross margins and iPad sales did not meet expectations. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/19/wall_street_wowed_by_apples_iphone_sales_cautious_on_ipad/ Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/14/apple_component_allocations_point_to_new_form_factor_sub_notebook/ Activity within Apple's supply chain throughout the better part of 2010 has shown signs that the Mac maker is gearing up to introduce a new notebook that doesn't fit into any of its existing hardware ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/14/apple_component_allocations_point_to_new_form_factor_sub_notebook/ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/06/apple_developing_new_iphones_with_larger_smaller_screens_report/ Apple is currently working to expand the iPhone line, and may offer larger and smaller models as soon as early 2011, one Wall Street analyst has said. Shaw Wu with Kaufman Bros. said Wednesday that... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/06/apple_developing_new_iphones_with_larger_smaller_screens_report/ Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/20/ipad_slightly_cannibalizing_apples_own_low_end_macbooks_report/ Strong sales of the iPad are expected to have a "slight" negative impact on Mac sales, particularly on the low-end notebook models from Apple, supply chain sources have indicated. Analyst Shaw Wu w... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/20/ipad_slightly_cannibalizing_apples_own_low_end_macbooks_report/ Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/13/end_of_apples_iphone_4_case_program_seen_as_benefit_to_shareholders/ Apple's conclusion of the iPhone 4 Case Program, but extended offer of free protective Bumpers for customers who contact AppleCare, is a positive for customers that will also likely benefit AAPL share... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/13/end_of_apples_iphone_4_case_program_seen_as_benefit_to_shareholders/ Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/26/smaller_ipod_nano_without_click_wheel_could_be_unveiled_at_apple_event/ Rumors of a "significant redesign" of Apple's iPod nano have surfaced, suggesting the company could introduce a smaller device with no click wheel at its event next week. Shaw Wu with Kaufman Bros.... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/26/smaller_ipod_nano_without_click_wheel_could_be_unveiled_at_apple_event/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/25/new_apple_tv_will_have_arm_processor_app_store_access_report/ Like the iPhone 4 and iPad, the new Apple TV will run the iOS operating system and be powered by a processor with ARM architecture, and will also have access to the App Store, according to one promine... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/25/new_apple_tv_will_have_arm_processor_app_store_access_report/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/23/verizon_apple_iphone_talks_continue_toward_possible_2011_launch/ A potential deal between Apple and Verizon -- which could result in a CDMA iPhone capable of simultaneous voice and data -- is still being ironed out, according to one Wall Street analyst. Shaw Wu ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/23/verizon_apple_iphone_talks_continue_toward_possible_2011_launch/ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/30/apple_sues_inferior_quality_ipod_iphone_and_ipad_accessory_makers/ Apple has take a number of accessory makers to court, filing a complaint that says "many are of inferior quality and reliability, raising significant concerns over compatibility with and damage to App... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/30/apple_sues_inferior_quality_ipod_iphone_and_ipad_accessory_makers/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/21/apple_impresses_wall_street_with_another_stellar_quarter/ Apple again exceeded expectations on Tuesday, when it reported its quarterly earnings, with record Mac sales and signs that the company can sustain its continued growth. Wall Street analysts were o... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/21/apple_impresses_wall_street_with_another_stellar_quarter/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/13/growing_attention_on_iphone_4_signal_issues_presents_risk_for_apple/ A continued focus on antenna issues associated with the iPhone 4, following this week's update from Consumer Reports, could create a risk for Apple, one prominent Wall Street analyst believes. Shaw... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/13/growing_attention_on_iphone_4_signal_issues_presents_risk_for_apple/ Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/06/apple_struggles_to_meet_iphone_4_demand_as_ipad_availability_improves/ Constraints in overseas supplies have prompted one prominent Wall Street analyst to lower iPhone 4 sales estimates for the current quarter, while Apple's monthly iPad orders surpassed 2 million units ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/06/apple_struggles_to_meet_iphone_4_demand_as_ipad_availability_improves/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/06/29/limited_iphone_4_stock_viewed_as_competitive_risk_for_apple/ If Apple wasn't saddled with iPhone 4 production constraints, launch sales could have gone as high as 2.5 million, one analyst believes. And if limited stock continues, it could open Apple up to a "co... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/06/29/limited_iphone_4_stock_viewed_as_competitive_risk_for_apple/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:15:00 GMT