What to Expect – Apple WWDC 2018

June 3, 2018

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Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on June 4, 2018 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif. The primary focus of the event is contenting pros, and decision makers for technical sessions and brainstorming over the direction of Apple’s software universe in the coming year.

In contrast to last year, Apple is expected to introduce new software, with some hardware announced. In addition, Apple is also expected to update operating systems for Mac computers, the Apple Watch and Apple TV.

What to Expect?

As of last year, Apple used the event as a launch pad not just for OS updates- macOS High Sierra, Apple iOS 11, but also for major hardware moves – MacBook Air, new iMacs.

This year Apple is expected to update its mobile iOS and computing-centric macOS operating systems. The software update for existing iPhones and iPads is expected to be called iOS12 while the next version of macOS is still under wraps. Naturally, you can expect stability and performance improvements with the new operating systems.

Apple’s Siri is expected to get smarter as Apple’s offering has fallen woefully behind competitors like Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant in recent years.

WWDC is a developer’s event, but that hasn’t stopped Apple from introducing new hardware products in the past. For this year’s event the chances that Apple will introduce new products are slim, but if they do, users should expect updated MacBook, improved Airpods and maybe a new Apple Watch.

OLED is a new display technology, used to create thin, power efficient and bright display. In the 2017 iPhone X, Apple started adopting OLEDs and it is expected to introduce new OLED modules in its 2018 WWDC. As OLEDs provide a better image quality, and are also thinner, lighter, flexible and more efficient than LCDs, it is only a matter of time until Apple will switch to OLEDs with all its iPhones and mobile device.

Investors’ expectations for new and improved software and hardware follow with an increase of 1.59% in AAPL stock in 3 days. Stock price jumped from $187.11 to $190.15 per share.

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Following the above, APPL stock grows every year with WWDC announcements. With Apple’s new and improved software hardware expected this year AAPL stock is expected to continue growing in the long-term estimation, as long as it remains updated and innovative.

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Apple Stock News: Intel launches 8th Gen Core GPUs suitable for MacBooks

August 22, 2017

Apple Stock News: Intel launches 8th Gen Core GPUs suitable for MacBooks

For the latest Apple Stock News, AAPL closed at $157.21 per share on August 21th, 2017. It generated a loss of 0.29% from its previous close on August 20th, 2017, when it closed at $157.50 per share.

12 years have been passed since Apple’s transition to Intel processors. This Monday Aug., 21st, Intel presented us 8th Gen family of chips, which can be installed in 2018 MacBook and MacBook Pros refresh.

The four processors launched yesterday, are for use in notebooks and all-in-one desktop systems. They were developed with a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 Watts, which means low temperatures during work. New chips can keep the MacBook battery life up to 10 hours and they doubled processing power of processors released five years ago.

Two new Core i7 chips, and two new i5 chips show impressive 40% speed improvement, compared to last Gen. As Intel says, due to added two extra cores to them and manufacturing process improvements.

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The new chips can handle 4K video, VR, 3D, and other recent innovations on a platform-wide level. The integrated HD 620 graphics built into the last generation of U Series processors is also getting rebranded to reflect that change in focus as UHD 620 graphics.

While it’s the “8th generation” processor family, these are not using the “Cannon Lake” architecture. In fact a refresh of “Kaby Lake”. The main aspect is that at the same price and power Intel will now be moving its product lines up to quad-cores with hyper threading. This gives a 100% gain in cores and 100% gain in threads.

Option of 32 gigabyte RAM is potentially possible in a future MacBook Pro. If Apple uses chips with a 10-nanometer architecture – “Cannon Lake”. Intel is thinking to be shipping the first of them at the start of 2018.

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Apple Stock News: Huge Buzz Around Apple’s Annual Developers Conference

June 4, 2017

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For the latest Apple Stock News, AAPL closed at $155.45 on Friday, June 2nd, 2017. It had a gain of 1.48% from its previous close of $153.18 per share.

Apple’s (AAPL) annual Worldwide Developers Conference takes place tomorrow, June 5th. The speculation surrounding the event has created quite the buzz, with the company’s stock price moving concurrently.

The peak of interest for most, is news regarding the upcoming iPhone 8 and iOS 11. The latest version of Apple’s iOS operating system is usually launched at the conference. Although, with a lack of software leaks, there’s little information to go on. Rumors allude to major updates to Siri voice assistant. As well as, group calling to its FaceTime app, enabling Apple to better compete with Skype (MSFT) and Hangouts (GOOGL).

Apple is also expected to release a Siri activated Speaker, which was mentioned in a previous article on May 31st, 2017.

MacOS is expected to receive an update. Not much is known, although it’s expected there will be more iOS compatibility. This update is an expected move from Apple in an attempt to keep iPhone and Mac users satisfied with the level of software compatibility.

With speculation continuing, Bloomberg reports the launch of three new MacBooks. With no new designs expected for the computer’s, expect a few exciting upgrades internally. Versions of a super-slim MacBook, an upgraded MacBook Air and a new MacBook Pro expected.

With all the buzz around tomorrow, it’s no wonder Apple’s stock is performing strongly.

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Apple Stock News: New MacBook Pro Release

November 1, 2016

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For the latest Apple Stock News, AAPL closed at $113.54 on Monday, October 31st, with a 0.158% loss, or $0.18 from its previous close of $113.72 per share.

October 27th, 2016, was the day that Apple released its new MacBook Pro on the 25th anniversary of Apple’s first laptop called the PowerBook. The new MacBook Pro is available in a 13-inch and a 15-inch model. The new 13-inch model is much thinner than the previous models, measuring at 14.9 mm which is 17% thinner and only weighs 3 lbs. The 15-inch model measures 15.5 mm thick at 4 lbs.

The most exciting update is the touch bar that will replace the keys on the very top of the MacBook Pro keyboard. It is a touch, retina display that adapts to every application being used and gives you new tools and apps. Touch ID has also been added to the new model as well as the T1 chip that lets users use Apple Pay easily on their laptop.

Apple also announced another 13-inch model with lower specs and doesn’t include the touch bar, it is a cheaper option for those customers that are looking to buy a MacBook Air but will get a better machine. This model starts at $1,499. As for the 13-inch with the touch bar, the price starts at $1,799 and the 15-inch starts at $2,399. The lowest model is available for shipping now and the touch bar models will ship between 2-3 weeks.

APPL Stock Decline

So why has APPL declined in sales? The news of the new laptop hasn’t been as exciting as projected because of the price-point. Many people don’t want to spend $1,499-$2,399 on a laptop when there are Microsoft models selling for more than half the price. However, Apple is not going anywhere and future projections show APPL will continue to be bullish primarily because of the iPhone.

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Apple Stock News: Is Apple Inc. still Worth Investing In?

October 25, 2016

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For the latest Apple Stock News, AAPL closed at $117.65 on Monday, October 24th, with a 0.90% increase, or $1.05 from its previous close of$116.60 per share.

Apple sales are on the decline for the last three quarters and is expected to continue declining in the fourth quarter. Sales have essentially slowed down since the release of the iPhone 7 in September. Apple, however; predicts that in 2017 with the release of the iPhone 8, sales will pick back up again. Apple is also taking advantage of the recent Galaxy Note 7 recall recently.

Although these predictions seem lackluster, Apple is not just a phone company. This week there are rumors that Apple will release a new MacBook Pro as well as a new iMac, both of which could increase sales tremendously. This will raise the attractiveness of Apple stock. Apple is one of the most innovative companies in the tech industry as we have seen for years. There is no end in sight so it may behoove investors to keep Apple stock in their portfolios.

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Apple Stock News: Hello Again Macbook

October 20, 2016

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For the latest Apple Stock News, AAPL closed at $117.12 on Wednesday, October 19th, with a 0.30% loss, or $0.35 from its previous close of $117.47 per share.

Apple’s stock has been rising in the past partly due to Samsung’s Note 7 recall. As a result, many speculated a deterrence in Samsung’s customer loyalty. However, a report revealed 80 to 90% of Samsung customers returning the Note 7, are more likely to seek another Samsung device as its replacement.

“Hello Again” is the tag line that is leading many to speculate. Speculation leads to anticipation. And anticipation leads to excitement. Apple is announcing the first look of new Mac computers at a press event on October 27, 2016. What is Apple planning? Moreover, how will the new Mac computers differ from its predecessors?

Besides releasing the ultra thin Macbook last year and reporting two quarters of sliding sales, perhaps now is the time for an overhaul of Apple’s Macbook product line. Surprisingly, Macbooks are now outselling iPads. Steve Job speculated upon the iPad’s release in 2010 to be a “post-PC” device. The new Macbooks are rumored to offer the following changes. The Macbooks will be thinner and contain a more advanced graphics card from AMD. In addition, the new Macbooks will have their USB ports and Magsafe power cord replaced with USB-C connectors and Thunderbolt connections. Perhaps the most exciting feature expected is a touch sensitive OLED secondary display used to simply keyboard shortcuts. With rumors of having a touchscreen strip, to introducing new features, one thing is for certain. This will convince shoppers to hold off buying Macbooks until the announcement of the new line of computers.

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AAPL Stock News: The New MacBook Will Leave The Last One 8 Years Behind

May 31, 2016

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Apple has managed to primeval their MacBook, Why is Apple doing this? From the point of view of the customers of Apple many are upset because of Apple’s way to so quickly give them the feeling that they bought 6 months ago a device they have to replace tomorrow and the price tag on each one of these devices is not cheap. This new OLED touch bar, touch ID and thinner MacBook Pro version will send the MacBook Air into a total primitive age. They are taking this new MacBook Pro to the next level with more advanced hardware and making the MacBook Air their more “economic” version starting at $899.

Getting out of the technical aspects and more into the financial aspect of this business decision will trigger much higher sales for the 4Q this year with the launch of the new MacBook Pro. Being able to make new products with higher and better functionalities will allow Apple to maintain their sale’s growth and push their R&D department to their limit.

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Customers as investors are eager to see how the new iPhone 7 will be like and how many more sales will they have compared to the iPhone 6. The defining factor will be timing and great marketing.

Some specks from the MacBook Pro:

Processor of 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache.

Starting at 8GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory able to increase to 16GB.

Storage from 128GB to 512GB

Battery Life: Up to 10 hours wireless web, Up to 12 hours iTunes movie playback, Up to 30 days of standby time, with a Built-in 74.9-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery and a 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port.

Op System: Engineered to take full advantage of your Mac hardware, OS X El Capitan is designed to be as easy to use as it is beautiful to look at. It comes with an amazing collection of apps you’ll use — and love — every day. And it enables your Mac and iOS devices to work wonderfully

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Apple Stock News: 3 Products Unveiled

March 10, 2015

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Apple held a large event on Monday, where the company released more information on the Apple Watch and unveiled other new products. The Apple Watch will be made available to the public on April 24th, with many of the features of a cellphone. Prices for the Apple Watch Sport will start at $349, while the mid-range Apple Watch will start at $549. The Apple Watch Edition, with an 18-karat gold band, will start at $10,000.

At the event, Apple emphasized the watch’s notifications, which will alert users of scheduled events, social media happenings, and breaking news with a gentle tap on the wrist. Other features include the ability to make phone calls, read and send messages, make payments with Apple Pay, and track workouts using a built in accelerometer and heart rate sensor. Apple also announced that the battery will last 18 hours.

Besides updates on the Apple Watch, Apple also announced a new MacBook and a partnership with HBO. The new MacBook will be the lightest ever, and is 24% thinner than the MacBook Air. It has one port, a USB-C, that does everything, including power, USB, DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA in one. It will come in three colors, and the price starts at $1299. In addition, Apple announced that HBO will now be available on Apple TV, iPhones, and iPads for $14.99 a month in the US. This will be the first time HBO will be available to customers without a cable subscription to the service. Apple also cut the price of the Apple TV from $99 to $69..

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