• 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.

  • How to Unlock Any Jailbroken iPhone on Any Firmware and Baseband Using SAM

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    How to Unlock Any Jailbroken iPhone on Any Firmware and Baseband Using SAM

    How to Unlock Any Jailbroken iPhone on Any Firmware and Baseband Using SAM

    Unlocking the iPhone 4S, and the iPhone 4 has just got easy using a new unlock which been discovered that actually works for all iPhones and all firmware versions.

    The method can be performed on any jailbroken iOS device using SAM package unlock. Here is a full tutorial that shows how to unlock any iPhone on iOS 5 or higher (running any baseband) using the SAM jailbreak package:

    Step 1: Add the following repo to your Cydia sources: repo.bingner.com and then install SAM.

    Step 2: Open SAM, go to Utilities, and tap Deactivate.

    Step 3: Go back to the SAM main menu, and tap More Information. Under SIM Details copy your IMSI number.

    Step 4: Remove your SIM, and replace it with the SIM you wish to use.

    Step 5: With SAM enabled, tap Method, and select By Country and Carrier. Go back a menu, and select the correct country and then the correct carrier for your SIM card.

    Step 6: Go back to More Information, and tap Spoof Real SIM to SAM. Next under SAM Details, delete the current IMSI number, and replace it with the one you copied in step 3.

    Step 7: On the SAM main menu go to Utilities, and tap Attempt Activation. Your device should respring if done correctly.

    Step 8: Open SAM and disable SAM. Close SAM.

    Step 9: Open iTunes and plug in your device to your computer. You may have to unplug it and plug it in a few times. Be patient. You should receive a message stating that it failed to activate your device, but that’s a good thing, click ok. Be patient, and eventually you will see the carrier logo for your new SIM.

    Note: From here on out you can freely switch between your original SIM and your new SIM. All you need to do is plug in the device and repeat step 9 to activate your desired SIM.

    It’s recommended saving your Activation Ticket for each SIM that you use, as they might come in handy in the future. These can be found at: /var/Root/ibrary/Lockdown and you can access this easily with iFile or via SSH.

    [via iDB]

  • 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]

  • Apple Sells 3 Million 3rd Generation iPads in 3 Days

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    The new iPad

    The new iPad

    Apple has recently held a conference call discussing Apple’s plans for its $100 billion cash balance, they are initiating a dividend and share repurchase program later this year, during that Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company saw “record” sales for the new iPad in its opening weekend. Now Apple elaborated on that by issuing an official press release showing how many new iPads were sold in the three days following the product’s launch last Friday; three million new iPads sold in just three days:

    The new iPad is a blockbuster with three million sold―the strongest iPad launch yet,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Customers are loving the incredible new features of iPad, including the stunning Retina display, and we can’t wait to get it into the hands of even more customers around the world this Friday.

    These are some interesting tidbits showing iPad and iPhone sales over time.

    • Apple sold 1 million iPads in 28 days after the device went on sale in April 2010;
    • 2 million iPads were sold in less than 60 days;
    • 3 million first-gen iPads were sold in 80 days;
    • 3 million new iPads sold in three days.
    • 4 million iPhone 4S sold in 3 days.