Apple Reaches 50B App Downloads, But That's Only Half the Battle
Apple announced that it surpassed more than 50 billion apps downloaded on its App Store on Thursday, however the number of apps offered is only half the battle.
Einhorn Ups Apple Stake, Waiting for ‘Blockbuster Product’
Hedge fund activist David Einhorn is a fan of Apple’s dividend hike and expanded buyback program, as the tech giant aims to unleash more cash.
Apple Launches Record First Bond Sale Totaling $17B
The iPhone maker launched its first-ever bond sale as it seeks to raise money to pay for dividends and buybacks.
Shooing Away the Bears? Analysts Stick With Apple Ahead of Earnings
All eyes will be on Apple as the tech giant reports its quarterly earnings after the bell. While the stock has tumbled from record highs, analysts remain bullish.
Apple Breaks Below $400 on iPad Jitters; Lowest Price Since Late '11
The former tech darling dropped below $400 on reports about tumbling iPad shipments.
Microsoft Counting on Tablets to Combat PC Sales Decline
As the industry continues to combat declining PC sales, Microsoft is planning to launch a seven-inch tablet to strengthen its consumer products portfolio.
BGC Downgrades Microsoft Amid PC Industry ‘Turmoil’
Microsoft was downgraded to hold, as BGC cited concerns over a shaky PC industry.
Reliable Microsoft Bull Merrill Gives in, Removes 'Buy' Rating
The firm downgraded Microsoft to "neutral" from "buy" amid a lack of momentum for Windows 8.
Samsung to Finally Pay Apple $548 Million in Patent Dispute
Samsung fought until the bitter end to avoid paying Apple, but the company now says it will finally hand over the more than $548 million it owes for infringing the patents and designs of its biggest smartphone rival.
Investors Unconcerned About Apple Patent Verdict
Apple shares were flat Wednesday after a Beijing court ruled the tech company's Siri service infringed on a patent from Zhizhen Internet Technology.
BlackBerry's Chen: We Don't Plan to Unload Handset Business
Exclusive: BlackBerry CEO John Chen said the struggling device maker does not plan to exit the handset business, but rather it plans to make money on it.
ARM Stumbles After 4Q Loss
ARM Holdings was in the midst of a selloff on Tuesday after reporting a fourth-quarter loss, even as the microchip company revealed stronger revenue.
Report: Suitors Explore Breaking Up Slumping BlackBerry
Private-equity firms have kicked the tires of BlackBerry's operating system and patents.
Nokia Shares Rally on Upgrades
Nokia shares rallied after receiving two upgrades from analysts, with the company nearing the sale of its smartphone business to Microsoft.
Has Apple Lost its Innovative Secret Sauce? Poll Paints Troubling Picture
Is Apple rotting in founder Steve Jobs' absence? Almost three-quarters of respondents in a new poll believe the tech giant has lost its innovative edge.
YouTube's new mobile app designed to help parents control what their kids watch online
YouTube is going to release a mobile app that will only show video clips suitable for young children to help parents control what their kids are watching on the Internet.
Yahoo releases new mobile toolkit designed to extend company's financial reach into more apps
Yahoo will try to harvest revenue from mobile applications outside its own crop of services as CEO Marissa Mayer scours the digital landscape for more growth opportunities.
IBM software lets people help researchers fight Ebola by donating PC, mobile processing power
IBM has engineered a way for everyone to join the fight against Ebola — by donating processing time on their personal computers, phones or tablets to researchers.
Microsoft is releasing new Office software for iPhones and iPads; teams with DropBox
Microsoft is releasing new, beefed-up versions of its popular Office software apps for iPhones and iPads, part of the company's push to stay relevant to workers in an increasingly mobile world.
Apple appears poised to stir still-slumbering market for wearable technology with smartwatch
Apple is poised to reveal its next big thing in a crucial attempt to prove its technological tastemakers still have the power to mesmerize the masses.














