Browse tag: financial

Browse tag: financial

The Macalope Weekly: Stupidium is an infinite resource
The Macalope does a do-see-do with his opposite number, sets fire to a a Droid strawman, and issues a quarantine for those afflicted by the ever dangerous tablet fever.
The Macalope Weekly: Business 101
Windows inspired by the Mac? Microsoft seems conflicted about the answer. And while the App Store continues to get attention, you can't argue that Apple knows how to sell iPhones.
Upsized Apple Stores coming soon
Apple is aiming to open up to 50 new stores next year with longer Genius Bars and larger stores. Most of the stores will be outside the United States.
Mint puts Twitter to work
The popular online finance service Mint launched a new feature on Thursday that uses Twitter's real-time information stream to keep users updated on the latest financial news and tips.
AMD, Intel settle antitrust, IP cases
Intel and Advanced Micro Devices Thursday announced that they have settled all antitrust litigation and patent cross license disputes between the companies.
Apple tops Q3 handset vendor profit list
Thanks to strong iPhone sales, Apple has seized the crown of the world's most profitable handset vendor from Nokia.
Review: QuickBooks 2010 accounting software
There is much to be pleased about in Intuit’s QuickBooks 2010 and, unfortunately, still quite a bit to be disappointed with as well.
Google to buy AdMob mobile ad company
Google plans to buy mobile advertising provider AdMob for US$750 million stock, the search giant said on Monday.
Review: FreshBooks online bookkeeping software
FreshBooks is a Web-based and 256-bit encrypted accounting, time billing, estimate, and invoicing application that seeks to replace desktop-based accounting programs like Quicken, QuickBooks, FirstEdge, and AccountEdge.
Intuit to phase out Quicken Online in favor of Mint.com
Intuit has announced plans to replace its Quicken Online Web service with the recently acquired Mint.com.
iPhone goes on sale in China
The iPhone went on sale in mainland China this past weekend, marking the first time the device has been officially available in the majority of the world's most populous country.
The Macalope Weekly: Everyone’s got an opinion
This week, everybody tells Apple how to run their business—and the Macalope tells everybody exactly what they can do with that advice.
Review: MetaLab Ballpark invoicing software
Ballpark is a simple, Web-based estimate and billing application that allows you to manage estimates, bills, and payments from the Web.
eBay-toting iPhone users like to Buy It Now
eBay's free iPhone app has translated into big bucks for the online retail giant.
Apple flourishes in Europe and beyond
The company showed year-over-year increases in revenue for worldwide markets in its Q4 filings.
Apple applies for patent on OS with embedded advertising
Among Apple's many recent patent applications is this one, in which the computer company envisions a future where your very operating system may be supported by ads.
News Corp. exec suggests Hulu may begin charging in 2010
Speaking at a online media event, a News Corp. executive suggested that online streaming site Hulu may begin charging for content in 2010.
AT&T sees record iPhone activations in last quarter
Apple's U.S. wireless partner, AT&T, activated 3.2 million iPhones in its most recent quarter, setting a record for the company.
Apple reports $1.67 billion quarterly profit on record Mac, iPhone sales
For its fiscal fourth quarter, Apple reported a net profit of $1.67 billion, or $1.82 per share, on revenue of $9.87 billion. It sold 3.05 million Macs and 7.4 million iPhones during the three-month period ending in September.
Four things to follow in Apple's earnings announcement
What should you expect when Apple announces its quarterly earnings Monday afternoon. Philip Michaels looks at four talking points in advance of the 2 p.m. PT conference call, which Macworld will cover live.
Apple is a 2009 Global Champion
The management firm A.T. Kearney releases its list of 25 Global Champions and Apple makes an appearance at number three.
Developer sells off iPhone apps, gets out of App Store business
New indie outfit BitBQ has purchased iPhone apps FitnessTrack and Emergency Information from developer Second Gear, which is getting out of the iPhone app business.
The Macalope Weekly: Who’s the boss?
When it comes to Apple, the Macalope suggests you take two tablet rumors, garnish with a celebrity App Store dust-up, and call him in the morning.
C4 notes: Developers cool towards iPhone projects
iPhone development seemed to take a back seat to Mac development at this year's annual C4 conference as developers found themselves frustrated with the platform.
Apple CEO Jobs makes top 50 richest Americans
Once again, Apple CEO Steve Jobs has made Forbes's list of the richest Americans. This year, he came in 43rd.
Tweetie pricing fuss highlights App Store flaw
A fuss has erupted over the lack of upgrade pricing for the forthcoming Tweetie 2 for iPhone. But to all who are pointing their fingers at the developer, you might want to take stock of the facts first.
Intuit readies new version of QuickBooks
QuickBooks 2010 for Mac introduces a number of time-saving features and improved business-management tools for its small business accounting software.
New iPhone accounting rule approved
A new accounting rule that adjusts the way Apple handles revenue for its iPhone and Apple TV lines was approved unanimously by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
Review: iFinance 3 personal finance software
iFinance 3.0.9 is a beautifully designed personal finance application that lacks some very basic and necessary features.
The Macalope Weekly: Money, money, money
The Zune HD may be many things, but it's not an iPod touch-killer. Nor is there apparently a way to kill the record industry's aspirations, even with a stake through the heart. And aren't accounting rules a killer?