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Apple (AAPL): Options Backdating, iPhone Troubles, Bigger than Google?

It seems that Apple (AAPL: sentiment, chart, options) is a bad-press magnet this week. Foremost in the headlines this afternoon, AAPL's options-backdating scandal could finally be put to rest. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the regulatory body has reached a settlement deal with Nancy Heinen, the former general counsel for Apple, regarding charges related to stock-option backdating. Heinen has agreed to pay $2.2 million in disgorgement, interest, and penalties, without admitting or denying guilt. She has also been barred from serving as an officer or director of any public company for 5 years, and is suspended from practicing law before the Commission for 3 years. My colleague Laura Houser has the low down in today's podcast edition of Options Update.

Apple (AAPL) 'No Comment' on iPhone 3G Issues

It looks a like a week's worth of bad press has finally worn down Apple (AAPL: sentiment, chart, options) bulls, as the shares are poised to close today with a loss of nearly 2%. Meanwhile, the media's full-court press isn't letting up. In the latest report to seek answers in regard to the company's response to growing concerns about the iPhone 3G's connection issues, all ABC News was able to get from Apple was "No comment." What's more, the issues are starting to take a toll on die-hard Apple fans, with ABC quoting one loyal user as saying, "I am a true Apple fan, so this is nothing to make Apple look bad. ... I think Apple should come out and tell people what's going on with these phones."

New Apple (AAPL) Patent for Remote Media Access Published

It's apparently Apple Day here at SchaeffersResearch.com. Earlier today, Mark Fightmaster provided a follow-up to the "I Am Rich" iPhone application, while Andrea Kramer provided insight into an "overweight" initiation for AAPL shares at Credit Suisse. Inadvertently jumping on the bandwagon, I stumbled across a story over at Ars Technica, detailing a new Apple patent that could put my aspirations of owning a new Blackberry Thunder (RIMM) in the rear-view mirror.

Apple Flexes Even More Muscle At The iPhone App Store: No Reviews Till You Pay Up (AAPL)

iphone-angle.jpgAnnoying Internet trend: Geeks get themselves worked up into a righteous fury that a piece of software is overpriced, or has DRM they don't like, and they flood online distribution outlets with one-star reviews trashing the product without ever having used it. It happened to EA's (ERTS) Spore on Amazon, and it's been happening to paid apps on Apple's (AAPL) iPhone App Store. No longer: Over the weekend, Apple quietly implemented a new policy -- only people who actually purchased a paid application can review it. Try to review software you haven't paid for or downloaded, and Apple gives the following message:

Apple Employees See Greater Returns Than Google

If you were an Apple (AAPL) employee or shareholder, you would be about 300% richer today than a Google (GOOG) employee or shareholder. This is based on a comparison of GOOG and AAPL shares over a five year period between August 27, 2004 to August 22, 2008.

Apple (AAPL) 'Very Happy' with Margins on iPhone, iPhone 3G - Bloomberg

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Apple Reduces iPhone Planned Builds, Suppliers Could Suffer

Apple (AAPL) reportedly plans to build 14 million to 15 million iPhone 3Gs from a previous target of 18 million for 2008, according to a report from Pacific Crest.

Best Buy Sells the iPhone; Sales Projections Raised

Apple (AAPL) and retailer Best Buy (BBY) got cozy with a “store within a store” pilot project a couple years ago. After a successful test, the pilot became a full-fledged roll out. Last week, Best Buy finished another project: a long effort to upgrade its cell phone sales department. (Best Buy Mobile shops are a a joint venture with Britain’s Carphone Warehouse). Putting the Apple and Phone upgrades together, Best Buy selling the iPhone would seem a natural fit. That’s exactly what was announced Wednesday.

Apple's Interesting Challenge with Its Best Buy Deal

Apple (AAPL) barged its way into the cell phone business and created lust in the wireless marketplace by creating a singular, super-fidelity handset. Stretching further toward the mass market by selling its products in Best Buy stores (BBY) will create an interesting and potentially dangerous test for Apple.

Apple Cuts iPhone Production Target By 20 Percent; Battery Lawsuit Dropped; Unlocked In Hong Kong

Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) has cut its 2008 iPhone 3G production target by at least 20 percent to 14 million units, according to estimates by Pacific Crest, ZDNet reports. The firm says the cutback from a previous target of 18 million won’t impact Apple’s bottom line, but may affect various suppliers. “Supply chain channel decks” are said to be the culprit for the decline that could cut revenue estimates for Skyworks Solutions, Triquint Semiconductor, Linear Technology, On Semiconductor and National Semiconductor. While the cutback is significant, even the most conservative estimates suggest Apple will already hit its 10 million target, or will by the end of the year. Apple likely won’t confirm until its next earnings. It might be a matter of setting expectations low, but 18 months ago, few expected a new cellphone manufactu

iPhone Apps Policy Stirs Discontent

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has yet to comment publicly on the recent brouhaha related to charges it's not being consistent in rejecting certain applications from appearing on its iPhone App Store.

Apple worth as much as Google

Apple's (AAPL.O) market cap hit $158.84 billion yesterday, which was higher than Google's (GOOG.O) $157.23 billion, according to News.com.

iPhone Production Rumors Swirl

Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone is on sale in 23 countries. In the first 72 hours, more than one million units sold. August 22, around twenty more countries are expected to come online.

Smart phones: Smart buys?

"Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) are taking the smartphone market by storm," says Toby Smith in his top-notch advisory ChangeWave Investing.

Apple iPhone Apps Prompt Privacy Concerns

Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) is allowing developers more access to user data than ever before with applications on the 3G iPhone, and that's already leading to privacy concerns as users find their address book and other personal data plundered by unscrupulous software developers.

Apple's iPhone Privacy Headache

Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL - message board) is allowing developers more access to user data than ever before with applications on the 3G iPhone, and that's already leading to privacy concerns as users find their address book and other personal data plundered by unscrupulous software developers.

iPhone Roundup: Apple Releases Software Update; Turkcell To Sell iPhone 3G in Turkey

This afternoon Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) pulled the wraps off the iPhone 2.0.2 firmware update, its latest update for the device. Aside from “bug fixes” and tangential improvements it doesn’t appear to resolve the iPhone 3G’s connectivity issues, yet some are still hopeful. The jury’s still out on whether the new device’s troubles are linked to a faulty chipset or network problems at AT&T (NYSE: T), but more importantly can it even be fixed with a software update? Details on the update are still scant at this point, but the 242 megabit update is available at iTunes for those hoping to see an end to all those dropped calls. Wishful thinking or has Apple nipped this mess in the bud?

Apple Patent Application Sees Remote iTunes Library Streaming

Los Angeles - Apple (NASD: AAPL) has applied for a patent on technology that would allow users to stream their iTunes libraries from a remote device, such as an iPhone or iPod, Apple Insider reported. The system would stream songs -- or potentially photos, video, audiobooks and games -- from your home computer via a Wi-Fi connection or mobile network. Another element would allow users to stream songs directly between iPhones or other remote devices, similar to a feature offered by Microsoft's Zune.

Apple's iPhone Takes a Toll

Last year, when Apple (AAPL) unveiled its iPhone and made it available in the U.S. exclusively from AT&T, the debut sent ripples throughout the cell-phone industry. Handset maker Palm suffered as consumers swooned for Apple's phone, according to surveys by consultancy NPD. AT&T benefited by pulling subscribers from rival carriers Alltel (AT) and T-Mobile USA (DT).

Apple to exchange faulty iPhone power adapters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said some power adapters for the latest iPhone can break and lead to the risk of electric shock and urged users to exchange them, although no injuries have been reported.

Apple works on latest iPhone glitches

Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is working on a security glitch that users said let unauthorized persons get access to e-mails and private contacts even when the phone is locked.

Apple works on iPhone glitches

Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is working on a security glitch that users said let unauthorized persons get access to e-mails and private contacts even when the phone is locked.

The iPhone's Out of Juice

What is it with Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) and power supplies? Once the victim of faulty batteries manufactured by Sony (NYSE: SNE), the iEmpire this week said it will recall millions of power adapters for its 3G iPhones. Ouch.

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