Apple’s iPod Touch is among one of the truly popular products of the company. Launched back in 2007, iPod Touch was somewhat of a mix between a traditional iPod, together with the looks of an iPhone. Now, the company has announced that to date, it has sold more than 100 million iPod Touch units.
Recently, the discovery of a rare and old Apple 1 computer made many tech headlines. The computer is apparently a highly-valued and rare pieces of machinery and it is said that there are only six Apple 1 computers left in the world. So, it shouldn’t be surprising to note that the computer was able to fetch a whopping $671,400 at an auction.
Apple has cut prices of refurbished iPads at its online store again. Apple has also reduced the price for two monitors – the Thunderbolt Display and the LED Cinema Display. Checkout the new pricing below.
In the past, we have heard many rumors and speculations about a possible smartwatch that Apple may dish out soon. The watch has been termed ‘iWatch’, although there is absolutely no proof that Apple is even working on one. Now, in an iPhone music ad, a person has been spotted to be wearing what looks like the popular iWatch concept watch.
The case of Apple’s alleged involvement in joining hands with e-book publishers to increase the prices has dragged on for a while. In a pre-trial hearing of the case, a judge has cited her views that the U.S. Justice Department has adequate proof which implicates Apple in the said charge.
Apple has long been criticized for indulging in a number of tax avoidance practices. These practices essentially help Apple save billions of dollars which would otherwise go to the U.S. Treasury. Senate recently questioned Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, over such practices and a whole range of other Apple-related issues.
Apple’s performance indexes have dipped significantly in recent days. The likes of Samsung are posing a stiff competition to Apple whereas its own sales don’t seem to be growing as well as had been expected. Despite all this, Apple continues to be the most valuable brand around the world.
When Apple was working on its original iPhone, the company approached Intel and wanted to use one of Intel’s chips inside the phone. Intel, riding on the high horse back in 2007, decline to invest in a device that seemed to have no future. And thus, the company missed a huge opportunity.