Countering expectations from activist investor Carl Icahn, a report on Monday claims Apple had plans to release an ultra-high-definition television set by 2016, but abandoned the idea more than one year ago.
Source: Apple Insider
With Starbucks deal Spotify looks to build out streaming music platform
Spotify on Monday announced a joint initiative with Starbucks that will see the world’s largest coffee house chain switch over in-store entertainment stream music service, while promoting premium subscription tiers and access to Starbucks’ rewards program.
Source: Apple Insider
New App Recap 5/18/15: Filemaker Go 14, HealthDash, and More!
Audible enables CarPlay support, Mercedes-Benz prepares Apple Watch app
Amazon-owned Audible on Monday added CarPlay support to its audiobook app for iOS, while Mercedes-Benz revealed an upcoming Apple Watch app that will handle functions like navigation and vehicle status updates.
Source: Apple Insider
President Obama uses iPhone to make first post on personal Twitter account
U.S. President Barack Obama made his first post from a personal Twitter account on Monday, doing so from an iPhone despite previous worries about the device’s security.
Source: Apple Insider
How Coherent Navigation can help Apple with location technology and talent
Apple’s recent acquisition of Coherent Navigation, a California firm that worked on high-precision satellite navigation projects for the likes of the U.S. Navy, might at first seem a bit outside of the iPhone maker’s wheelhouse.?But a closer look reveals what could, in fact, be an excellent match.
Source: Apple Insider
Google Search designer Jon Wiley moves to lead role on virtual reality tech
The lead designer on Google Search has taken up a new position as the lead designer on Cardboard, the company’s low-cost, smartphone-based virtual reality headset project.
Source: Apple Insider
Lowest Prices Ever: Save $100s on all Mac Pros, each with Free AppleCare and Free Apple Wireless Keyboard & Magic Mouse; Apple Thunderbolt Displays for $750
Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama and AppleInsider this week have teamed up to give away free AppleCare, a free Apple Wireless Keyboards & Mouse, and discounts of between $100 and $700 on over 100 different Mac Pro configurations. Tack on an Apple Thunderbolt Display for an all-time low of $750 or grab a 27″ Dell Ultra HD 4k Monitor for $525.
Source: Apple Insider
Carl Icahn sets new Apple target of $240 per share, valuing company at $1.4 trillion
In his latest open letter to Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn has said he believes shares of the company should currently be trading at more than $100 higher than their current valuation.
Source: Apple Insider
Apple tops tech rivals in sales, profits & assets for first time in Forbes Global 2000
For the first time, Apple is now the world’s biggest technology corporation not just in terms of market capitalization, but also in sales, profits and assets, according to new rankings published on Monday.
Source: Apple Insider