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  • Apple Q2 2012 Results: $39.2 Billion Revenue, 35.1 Million iPhones, 11.8 Million iPads Sold

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    Apple Q2 2012 Results: $39.2 Billion Revenue, 35.1 Million iPhones, 11.8 Million iPads Sold

    Apple Q2 2012 Results: $39.2 Billion Revenue, 35.1 Million iPhones, 11.8 Million iPads Sold

    Apple posted their Q2 2012 financial results for the Q1 calender year, Q2 fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2012. Revenue of $39.2 billion, with 11.8 million iPads, 35.1 million iPhones and 4 million Macs sold.

    We’re thrilled with sales of over 35 million iPhones and almost 12 million iPads in the March quarter,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “The new iPad is off to a great start, and across the year you’re going to see a lot more of the kind of innovation that only Apple can deliver.”

    “Our record March quarter results drove $14 billion in cash flow from operations,” said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s CFO. “Looking ahead to the third fiscal quarter, we expect revenue of about $34 billion and diluted earnings per share of about $8.68.

    Here are some points of interest during the financial call:

    • Quarterly net profit of $11.6 billion
    • iPhone units sold: 35.1 million
    • Macs: 4 million
    • iPads: 11.8 million
    • iPods: 7.7 million
    • Total revenues: $39.2 billion
    • iPhone 4S available in 100 countries on 230 carriers.
    • The iOS ecosystem continues to expand.
    • Over 600,000 apps are now available on the App Store.
    • 200,000 apps specifically made for iPad.
    • iTunes now has over 28 million songs.
    • Cumulatively, iOS devices have sold over 365 million units to date.
    • iCloud now has 125 million customers since its launch in October.
    • Average 18,000 visitors per store per week.

  • Crysis 3: Stunning Debut Gameplay Trailer

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    Crysis 3: Stunning Debut Gameplay Trailer

    Crysis 3: Stunning Debut Gameplay Trailer

    EA has released the debut gameplay trailer for the upcoming Crysis 3. The game is powered by Crytek‘s CryEngine 3 and set for release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in 2013. Watch the trailer below:

    Crysis 3 promises to provide state of the art experience with unparalleled visuals and dynamic shooter gameplay.

    Take on the role of ‘Prophet’ as he returns to New York, only to discover that the city has been encased in a Nanodome created by the corrupt Cell Corporation. Within the Liberty Dome, seven distinct and treacherous environments become known as the Seven Wonders. This dangerous new world demands advanced weapons and tactics. Prophet will utilize a lethal composite bow, an enhanced Nanosuit and devastating alien tech to become the deadliest hunter on the planet. Coming in 2013 on X360, PS3, and PC.

  • Google Announces Google Drive; 5GB of Free Storage

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    Google Announces Google Drive; 5GB of Free Storage

    Google Announces Google Drive; 5GB of Free Storage

    Google has finally unveiled its long-rumored Google Drive. As speculated featuring 5GB. Alongside this Google would increase Gmail’s free storage up to 10GB

    Today, we’re introducing Google Drive—a place where you can create, share, collaborate, and keep all of your stuff. Whether you’re working with a friend on a joint research project, planning a wedding with your fiancé or tracking a budget with roommates, you can do it in Drive. You can upload and access all of your files, including videos, photos, Google Docs, PDFs and beyond.

    With Google Drive, you can:

    • Create and collaborate. Google Docs is built right into Google Drive, so you can work with others in real time on documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Once you choose to share content with others, you can add and reply to comments on anything (PDF, image, video file, etc.) and receive notifications when other people comment on shared items.
    • Store everything safely and access it anywhere (especially while on the go). All your stuff is just… there. You can access your stuff from anywhere—on the web, in your home, at the office, while running errands and from all of your devices. You can install Drive on your Mac or PC and can download the Drive app to your Android phone or tablet.
    • Search everything. Search by keyword and filter by file type, owner and more. Drive can even recognize text in scanned documents using (OCR) technology.

    You can get started with 5GB of storage for free. You can choose to upgrade to 25GB for $2.49/month, 100GB for $4.99/month or even 1TB for $49.99/month. When you upgrade to a paid account, your Gmail account storage will also expand to 25GB.

  • Arkham City: Harley Quinn’s Revenge DLC Announced

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    Arkham City: Harley Quinn's Revenge DLC Announced

    Arkham City: Harley Quinn's Revenge DLC Announced

    Warner Bros. has dropped a new trailer revealing an upcoming Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition teasing Harley Quinn DLC, Harley Quinn’s Revenge, the final chapter in Batman: Arkham City that adds more than two hours of original gameplay to the critically-acclaimed interactive title.

    The Harley Quinn’s Revenge mission sends players back into Arkham City to face their final challenge as they interchange between playing as both Batman and Robin. Gamers must utilize each of the characters’ unique combat and investigative skills to uncover Harley’s vengeful plan and shut the gates on the urban mega-prison forever. In addition to experiencing a new storyline, fans can explore new environments and face-off against Harley’s all new gang of thugs.

    Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition Set for release on May 29 in the US for PS3 and Xbox 360, the game packed with all previously released DLCs, Catwoman, Nightwing and Robin DLC, as well as the Skin and Challenge map packs and the Batman Year One animated movie.