Apple
Why the iPhone can't be 'killed'
Jul. 01, 2009
Every time a supposed "iPhone killer" hits the market its sales come in well below the iPhone's sales numbers.
How cellular handset exclusivity fails
Jun. 29, 2009
I suppose that some people did buy iPhones because the phones worked on the AT&T cellular network. This is supposition on my part because I have not seen any articles claiming this to be the case nor have I read any ...
Apple iPhone 3GS Overheating Reports
Jun. 29, 2009
Is the Apple iPhone 3GS having overheating issues? I've seen some reports circulating on the Web today that indicate some handsets might indeed be affected. And I have my own tale to add to fray.
Vodafone unveils iPhone 3G S pricing, allows free tethering
Jun. 24, 2009
In a shot across the bow of rival Optus, Vodafone has announced its pricing for the iPhone 3G S, including tethering without a monthly access fee.
Palm delays webOS developer kit, Mojo
Jun. 24, 2009
With little explanation, Palm has delayed the release of Mojo, the software development kit for its webOS platform, until the end of the summer.
Steve Jobs back at work: reports
Jun. 23, 2009
Apple employees at the company's US headquarters have reported that CEO Steve Jobs returned to work today.
Optus reveals iPhone 3G S pricing, free tethering
Jun. 22, 2009
Telco Optus has announced its plan pricing for the new iPhone 3G S, which includes a free handset with some 24-month contracts. Free tethering, however, comes with a catch.
Apple announcements good but incremental
Jun. 10, 2009
Apple's upgrades to its laptop and iPhone product lines this week were no game changers but strengthened already strong offerings. I do wonder if Apple still has something up its sleeve, but it's clear from what also ...
Apple fans flock for iPhone 3GS; Google grabs 1M phone numbers
Jun. 19, 2009
Apple fans flock for iPhone 3GS; Google grabs 1M phone numbers
Bugs & Fixes: Apple TV deletes files
Jun. 19, 2009
You launch iTunes. It immediately recognizes that your Apple TV is connected and initiates a sync. Nothing unusual so far.
Palm Pre: The official Cool Tools review
Jun. 17, 2009
The touchscreen Pre is Palm's latest entrant into the smartphone market, and includes all of the features users would expect from today's smartphones.
Enterprise gold nuggets in new iPhone
Jun. 12, 2009
There are a few key draws for the enterprise in the newest Apple iPhone 3G S, which will be commercially available June 19 in the United States.
Has the Smartphone Gone Mainstream?
Jun. 11, 2009
Has the Smartphone Gone Mainstream?
T-Mobile confirms data theft; New iPhone, MacBooks debut
Jun. 09, 2009
T-Mobile confirms data theft; New iPhone, MacBooks debut
Snow Leopard taps into the Mac's core power
Jun. 09, 2009
Laptops and desktops could see software performance gains with parallel programming tools built into Apple's new operating system, Mac OS X 10.6, which was introduced by the company on Monday.
Optus to offer iPhone 3G S from June 26
Jun. 09, 2009
Optus has announced it will offer Apple's new iPhone 3G S smartphone from June 26.
Managing your WLAN from an iPhone
Jun. 09, 2009
Network management can be an esoteric topic that rarely yields a sexy headline. Given the difficulty in managing application performance over temperamental unlicensed airwaves in a wireless LAN, however, the subject can ...
New iPhone 3G S offers faster CPU and cellular connectivity
Jun. 08, 2009
The new iPhone 3G S has a CPU with double the speed compared with the older 3G model, support for 7.2Mbps cellular networks, and up to 32GB of flash memory.
Palm Pre strong but not revolutionary, says electronics repair company
Jun. 08, 2009
Not content to merely fiddle around with the Palm Pre's operating system and software, the electronics repair specialists at Rapid Repair opened up the Pre and dissected its guts. What they found, says Rapid Repair ...
Which came first: the network or the app?
Jun. 05, 2009
Smartphone innovations abound, driving fierce competition among the mobile network operators. Mobile app stores are pumping out juicy new handheld applications that quickly chew up bandwidth. So all the major mobile ...
Blue Crowbar intros iPhoto2Twitter 1.0
Jun. 04, 2009
Blue Crowbar Software has introduced iPhoto2Twitter 1.0, a plug-in for Apple's iPhoto '08 and iPhoto '09 that lets you easily include an image with a Twitter Tweet.
Apple Patches 67 Flaws; Microsoft says Vista Testers Should Switch to Windows 7 RC - ...
May. 13, 2009
Apple Patches 67 Flaws; Microsoft says Vista Testers Should Switch to Windows 7 RC
Apple to unveil iPhone 3.0 OS update next week, new developer tools
Mar. 12, 2009
Apple is expected to preview version 3.0 of its iPhone software next week, prompting speculation that a new iPhone may be in the works for summer release
Man accidentally drops new iPhone 3GS into a pool, and it still works | NetworkWorld.com ...
Jul. 03, 2009
Being that it's 4th of July weekend, you might find yourself by a pool sometime over the next few days. And if you have the new iPhone 3GS, it might be reassuring to hear that if you happen to clumsily drop your shiny ...
College net security 'average'; DOJ investigates tech hiring
Jun. 03, 2009
College net security 'average'; DOJ investigates tech hiring
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Apple profile
Overview
2005 NW200 rank: 15
2004 NW200 rank: 22
Revenue
| Total '05 revenue (in $M) |
|
16190 |
| '04-'05 revenue change |
|
66% |
| '01-'05 CAGR revenue |
|
32% |
Profit
| Profit or loss (in $M) |
|
1605 |
| Change from '04 |
|
463 |
| As percentage of revenue 10 |
|
10 |
| CAGR, '01-'05 |
|
- |
Employees
| Number of employees |
|
14800 |
| '04 - '05 change |
|
10
|
| Revenue per employee |
|
1093919 |
Misc.
| Mkt Cap as of 3/19/05 ($M) |
|
51070 |
| Cash/investments ($M) |
|
|
| Year inc. |
|
1977 |
| Fiscal year ends |
|
Sept |
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