No need to sideload songs or use weird apps to have a song from your favorite Spotify playlist start your day. Google’s native Clock app has it.
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Apple third quarter earnings were never supposed to be exciting – it hasn't had a big hardware launch in months and we don't expect new iPhones until September.
However, a mix of strong revenue today and a market valuation that's closing in on $1 trillion are hyping Apple's stock price to record levels in after hours trading.
To become the first $1 trillion company (and beat Amazon to the title), Apple's stock price needs to cross $203, which is 3% above its its current price, notes 9to5mac.
The company stock price currently sits at $190.30 and reached an all-time high of $195.96, which would put Apple at $990bn when the stock market opens tomorrow.
Apple's revenue gains mark the company's best June quarter ever, according to CEO Tim Cook, noting that it's the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth.
What's propelled Apple's June earnings high and its ability to defy the challenges faced by rival tech stocks this quarter? iPhone revenue was higher than estimated.
Analysts had predicted that the average iPhone price would be $693. Surprise, actual iPhone revenue on average was $723, according to Apple. During the conference call, Cook noted that the iPhone X was the most popular iPhone in the third quarter.
Apple's success with the iPhone X contrasts with Samsung, which is struggling to sell the Samsung Galaxy S9 compared to its prior Android phones. People aren't upgrading, and that's something Apple's iPhone has struggled with in previous quarters.
Cook dismissed the need for record revenue during the call, saying that because the smartphone market is so vast, it doesn't matter if revenue dips or goes up 10%. Of course, he's almost certainly hoping for the latter result when the iPhone 9 and iPhone 11 launch (likely in September).
The biggest momentum for Apple continues to be 'Services', which includes iCloud, Apple Music, and Apple Care. It makes sense if more people are insuring that pricey iPhone X (and for a downpayment than last year to boot). Apple has also hit what Cook called a pocket of success with the Apple Watch, though the company doesn't break down smartwatch revenue.
Finally, while Cook expressed opposition to new trade tariffs between the US and China, noting how they're anti-consumer, he said that Apple is continuing to see double digit growth in China along with other major markets.
CPU Turbo, GPU Turbo, everything's gotta be fast and cool for the Honor Note 10 with a 7-inch screen. It's a big deal for mobile gamers in China.
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Motorola's next big phone may not be a "flagship" in the traditional sense if we look back on our rumor coverage. So, what's up with the Motorola One?
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Sony Mobile is now generating operating losses and is expected to continue digging its own hole. Meanwhile, look at how that PlayStation flies...
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Find out if your Android Phone is going to let you play Fortnite or not with the complete list of the compatible devices and minimum requirements
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Find out if your Android Phone is going to let you play Fortnite or not with the complete list of the compatible devices and minimum requirements
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Find out if your Android Phone is going to let you play Fortnite or not with the complete list of the compatible devices and minimum requirements
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Find out if your Android Phone is going to let you play Fortnite or not with the complete list of the compatible devices and minimum requirements
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Here's how you can get a $50 discount when you buy a new Lenovo Smart Display that can can be a good alternative to other smart devices for your home
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Videos have surfaced that show us the new 6.5″ iPhone X Plus and the 6.1″ LCD iPhone in dummy versions that seem like the real deal
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Videos have surfaced that show us the new 6.5″ iPhone X Plus and the 6.1″ LCD iPhone in dummy versions that seem like the real deal
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Videos have surfaced that show us the new 6.5″ iPhone X Plus and the 6.1″ LCD iPhone in dummy versions that seem like the real deal
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Videos have surfaced that show us the new 6.5″ iPhone X Plus and the 6.1″ LCD iPhone in dummy versions that seem like the real deal
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Mobile operators would be required to inform customers when their minimum contract term is close to concluding under proposed rules from Ofcom.
Under existing regulations, providers of mobile, broadband, landline and television services are under no such obligation. This means that consumers whose introductory offer has expired or who can get a cheaper deal elsewhere after paying off a handset might be unaware of their options.
Ofcom estimates there are more than 20 million communications customers outside of their minimum term and 10 million whose deals will become automatically more expensive thereafter.
The proposals would mean customers get a notification via their medium of choice – SMS, letter or email – between 40 and 70 days before their contract expires.
“We’re concerned many people are paying more than they need to – particularly those who are out of contract,” said Lindsey Fussell, Ofcom Consumer Group Director.
“Customers have told us they want to be alerted when their phone, TV or broadband contract is coming to an end, and get advice on their options. Under our plans, providers would have to do exactly that.”
To appeal to consumers concerned about paying too much for their mobile contract, a number of operators offer ‘flexi’ tariffs that separate the cost of the handset from the airtime. Once the handset portion has been paid off, customers only pay for the airtime component.
However research published by uSwitch earlier this month suggested that these tariffs were still more expensive than a comparable SIM-Only deal. uSwitch said that Ofcom’s proposals on minimum term notifications “couldn’t come soon enough”.
The regulator will consult on the proposals until 9 October.