• Samsung Hires Flashmob to ‘WAKE UP’ Apple Users

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    Samsung Hires Flashmob to ‘WAKE UP’ Apple Users

    Samsung Hires Flashmob to ‘WAKE UP’ Apple Users

    It wasn’t enough for Samsung when they started their anti-iPhone and “get samsunged” campaign months ago, today Samsung sent a paid flashmob to Apple’s retail store in Sydney, Australia to try to “Wake Up” iPhone users.

    Its Samsung’s most ridiculous move yet, they sent hordes of chanters people dressed in black to protest outside of an Apple retail store. with a clear message written: Wake Up!

    It’s believed that this is Samsung’s Galaxy S III marketing, which was put together by Australian creative agency Tongue.

    The ‘Wake up.’ campaign has also seen the words written on the bottom of Bondi Ice Bergs pool, as well as on a series of billboards placed around town. There was also a website at wake-up-australia.com.au that allegedly counts down to the May 3 launch for the Galaxy S III which is Apple’s iPhone primary rival.

    [via mactrast]

  • 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.

  • The New iPhone to Come in a Sleek Unibody, Featuring a 4-inch Screen

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    The New iPhone to Come in a Sleek Unibody, Featuring a 4-inch Screen

    The New iPhone to Come in a Sleek Unibody, Featuring a 4-inch Screen

    It seems like Apple is planning to launch a completely redesigned iPhone in the third quarter of the year with a 4-inch display and sleek unibody case, the news comes from Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White.

    “The buzz around the new iPhone 5 is growing in Asia and speculation around the timing of the launch has begun,” White said in a note to investors.

    “In our view, this will be the most significant iPhone upgrade with a four-inch screen and a new, sleek look that we believe will require a Unibody case,” White added. “This new, sleek look will be the most important reason that consumers decide to upgrade to the iPhone 5, while we believe the addition of 4G will also attract buyers of the new device. We believe the iPhone 5 ramp for the December quarter could be extraordinary, dwarfing previous launches and driving the stock closer to our $1,001 price target.”

    The analyst expects the new iPhone is set to launch in August or September with LTE connectivity.

    [via BGR]

  • Google Drive to Offer 5GB of Free Storage

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    Google Drive

    Google Drive

    Google are ramping up the works on it’s cloud storage service as we are getting closer toward the expected product unveil date. The service is called “Google Drive” and it is similar to Dropbox and obviously a response to Apple‘s iCloud.

    According to a leaked screenshot by TalkAndroid, Google Drive is set to offer 5GB of free storage and files can stay in synch and be accessed via computers, mobile phones, tablets and web browsers.

    Google Drive is expected to launch on April 16th.