Apple execs ready to drop iPad pricing based on demand (MacNN)
Apple has already acknowledged a willingness to drop iPad pricing, says Credit Suisse analyst Bill Shope. Shope notes that he recently met with Apple executives, who explained that iPad pricing could well change should the tablet not attract as many buyers as Apple is hoping for. While a 16GB, Wi-Fi-only iPad is initially set to cost $499, prices will range as high as $829 for a 64GB model with ...
News: Apple execs mull iPhone growth options (iLounge)
Speaking with representatives from Oppenheimer, senior Apple officials discussed possible avenues the company could explore to further the iPhone’s market share, according to a new report. Citing a client report from Oppenheimer analyst Yair Reiner, AppleInsider reports that Apple executive mentioned providing increased functionality, lowering prices, expanding the products’ geographic ...
Apple Execs Get Millions in Bonuses
Regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission reveal that members of Apple’s executive team have been granted more than $122 million in restricted stock-based compensation for their current and future efforts, reflecting the company’s growing Mac, iPod and iPhone businesses.