Apple's China business strong in July and Aug: Cook to CNBC

Apple Inc's China business experienced "strong growth" in July and August, Chief Executive Tim Cook told CNBC on Monday, seeking to assuage investor concerns over the company's prospects in a market considered critical for its growth.

Apple Purges Online Store of Certain Apps Using Confederate Flag

Apple Inc., following other retailers, said it eliminated from its online store some third-party apps that feature the Confederate flag.

Apple Falls as Concern Over IPhone Growth Outweighs Earnings

Apple Inc.’s stock dropped amid concerns that the rapid iPhone growth beyond its earnings jump can’t continue.

Apple to spend $1.9 billion on new European data centers

(Reuters) - Apple Inc said it would spend 1.7 billion euros ($1.9 billion) to build two data centers in Europe that would be entirely powered by renewable energy and create hundreds of jobs.

Apple earnings beat expectations on strong iPhone sales

Apple reported third-quarter earnings of $8.47bn (£5.24bn), a 13% rise from the same period a year earlier, beating analysts' expectations.

Apple says bent iPhones are 'rare'

Apple has responded to claims that its new handsets are prone to bending by saying such damage would be "rare" during normal use.

Apple unveils watch and new iPhones

Apple has unveiled a smartwatch - the Apple Watch - its first new product line since the first iPad and the death of Steve Jobs.

Apple doesn't need another charismatic leader. It needs Tim Cook

Steve Jobs always had his "one last thing" – the hotly anticipated moment at the end of presentations when he would reveal the latest innovation to Apple's adoring fans.

Apple says now sold well over 800 million mobile devices

(Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, opening the iPhone maker's annual developers' conference on Monday, said the iPhone maker has sold more than 800 million mobile devices.

Apple, Samsung Again Fail to Settle U.S. Patent Case

Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Samsung Electronics Co. (005930) told a judge they again failed to settle their dispute over smartphone technology, with their next trial in federal court in California set to begin March 31.

Apple CEO Tim Cook's 2013 pay steady but sees part of stock award shrink

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook earned roughly the same in 2013 as in 2012, but lost part of his performance-based stock award during a year in which intense competition and margin pressure bludgeoned the iPhone maker's stock.

Apple reports quarterly profit of $7.5 bn, sells 33.8 mn iPhones

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Monday reported a quarterly profit of $7.5 billion on the back of soaring iPhone sales.

Apple to face tax grilling

The Apple chief executive is likely to be asked to justify why his company reports a 25.2 per cent tax rate, yet pays 15 per cent to the US authorities and then sets aside additional cash for possible future tax liabilities.

Apple lays groundwork for first debt sale ever

LONDON: Apple took initial steps Monday for what would be its first debt sale ever, as the US computer giant lays the groundwork for what would be one of the most anticipated bond sales of the year.

Apple CEO Tim Cook to face investors with $137 billion on their mind

SAN FRANCISCO: As Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the stage at this year's shareholder meeting, he may not get the reception he received in 2012, when investors lauded the company's performance and rising shares.

Judge rejects Apple false advertising claims vs. Amazon

SAN FRANCISCO: A US judge on Wednesday rejected part of Apple Inc's lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc's use of the term App Store, ruling Apple cannot bring a false advertising claim against the online retailer.

Apple’s Retail Army, Long on Loyalty but Short on Pay

Last year, during his best three-month stretch, Jordan Golson sold about $750,000 worth of computers and gadgets at the Apple Store in Salem, N.H. It was a performance that might have called for a bottle of Champagne — if that were a luxury Mr. Golson could have afforded.

Apple boss Tim Cook cosies up to Facebook

Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive, said that users should “stay tuned” to see if the two Silicon Valley giants start working more closely together, as he lavished praise on the company founded by 28-year-old Mark Zuckerberg.

Apple results to face intense scrutiny after 10pc drop

Apple's latest results will face intense scrutiny today because investors are this month digesting a rare fall in the shares of the iPad maker.Apple's status as the world's most valuable company makes any decline in its share price painful for the wider stock market.

US judge sends Apple, Samsung to settlement talks

(Reuters) - Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd agreed that their chief executives would participate in settlement talks to try to resolve a patent lawsuit over smartphone and tablet technology, according to a court filing.