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UBS raises Apple price target to $700, expects significant user upgrades for 'iPhone 6' Posted: 29 May 2014 09:40 AM PDT UBS on Thursday became the latest financial firm to raise their price target for Apple, with a new 12-month forecast of $700 on what is expected to be a blockbuster launch for the next-generation iPhone.

iOS quick tips: How to block nuisance callers on your iPhone Posted: 29 May 2014 08:33 AM PDT Apple's iOS is a powerful mobile operating system, but many of its most productive features are hidden or simply not well known. With this iOS Quick Tip, AppleInsider shows you how to stop receiving unwanted phone calls, FaceTime calls, and messages from unwanted numbers.

Beats acquisition to result in first and only Apple apps for Android & Windows Phone Posted: 29 May 2014 07:23 AM PDT When recent reports suggested Apple was considering bringing iTunes to Android to help boost flagging music sales, skeptics scoffed at the thought of the iPhone maker supporting a competing platform. But with its $3 billion purchase of Beats, Apple has now revealed it plans to keep the Beats Music subscription apps alive not only on Google's Android, but also Microsoft's Windows Phone.

Wall Street warming up to $3B Apple-Beats deal, sees potential to offset declining iTunes revenue Posted: 29 May 2014 05:58 AM PDT Apple's newly announced $3 billion acquisition of Beats Music and Beats Electronics has received a generally warm response from prominent analysts on Wall Street, who believe the purchase could help Apple compensate for shrinking digital music sales on the iTunes Store.

Future EarPods may use sensors to detect users' ears, control noise cancellation and music playback Posted: 29 May 2014 03:38 AM PDT In the shadow of Apple's recent acquisition of Beats Electronics, known for its aftermarket headphone hardware, a pair of Apple patent filings published on Thursday show an earbud design that can detect user's presence based on data from onboard sensors.

Apple's Eddy Cue says 20M Apple TVs sold, business will 'evolve' in 2014 Posted: 28 May 2014 11:02 PM PDT During the Code Conference on Wednesday, Apple SVP of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue revealed Apple sold 20 million Apple TVs to date and raked in more than $1 billion from set-top streamer sales in fiscal 2013. He expects the business to grow even larger in 2014.

Apple has best product pipeline in 25 years coming in 2014, says SVP Eddy Cue Posted: 28 May 2014 09:48 PM PDT At the Code Conference on Wednesday, iTunes chief Eddy Cue said Apple's upcoming product lineup for 2014 is the best he's seen in 25 years of working for the company.

Eddy Cue and Jimmy Iovine go in-depth on Apple's Beats acquisition and future plans Posted: 28 May 2014 09:30 PM PDT Speaking at the Code Conference on Wednesday, Apple SVP of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue and Beats cofounder Jimmy Iovine offered a peek behind the curtain of Apple's $3 billion deal covering everything from subscription music services to future hardware.

Apple rumored to debut cheaper iMac and 8GB iPhone 5s at WWDC [update: nope] Posted: 28 May 2014 05:23 PM PDT With Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference coming up next week, pundits are speculating on hardware the company may introduce in its first major media gathering of the year. One well-informed analyst believes the stars of the show will be a cheaper iMac and maybe an 8GB iPhone 5s.

Beats parts ways with design firm after Apple acquisition Posted: 28 May 2014 05:06 PM PDT Ammunition, the design studio responsible for Beats Electronics' iconic hardware styling, announced on Wednesday that it will transition away from the company in the coming months as new owner Apple takes over.

Beats Music gets price cut, free trial extension after Apple acquisition Posted: 28 May 2014 04:39 PM PDT Hot off its acquisition by Apple, Beats Music announced in an update to its iOS app on Wednesday that new users can take advantage of an extended 14-day free trial period and decreased annual subscription pricing.

Apple's Cook says Beats buy provides head start in subscription-based music streaming Posted: 28 May 2014 03:24 PM PDT In an interview explaining Apple's purchase of Beats Electronics and Beats Music, CEO Tim Cook looks toward expanding the iTunes business model and building future products co-designed by the two companies.

Apple's OS X beta hints at new iMacs amid rumors of lower-cost models Posted: 28 May 2014 02:45 PM PDT Code discovered in the newly released OS X 10.9.4 beta references a new iMac model, further supporting indications that Apple may debut an update to its all-in-one desktops at next week's Worldwide Developers Conference.

Apple's Eddy Cue to join Beats' Jimmy Iovine on stage at Code Conference panel Posted: 28 May 2014 02:44 PM PDT After Apple announced its purchase of Beats Electronics and Beats Music on Wednesday, iTunes chief Eddy Cue and Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine have been scheduled to talk at Re/code's Code Conference later today.

Apple emphasizes acquisition of Beats Music streaming service in blockbuster announcement Posted: 28 May 2014 02:06 PM PDT While Beats may be best known for its headphones, Apple made it clear in announcing its $3 billion acquisition of the company on Wednesday that its real interest lies in the subscription Beats Music streaming service, which will complement Apple's existing iTunes offerings.

Apple buys Beats Electronics for $3 billion, Iovine and Dr. Dre to join company Posted: 28 May 2014 01:32 PM PDT Following weeks of speculation and rumors, Apple on Wednesday officially announced it acquisition of Beats Electronics for a reported $3 billion, with co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre expected to join the Cupertino, Calif. company in as-yet-undisclosed executive roles.

Barclays acknowledges Apple's momentum, ups stock price target to $655 Posted: 28 May 2014 12:46 PM PDT Recent gains made by Apple stock had placed the price target at Barclays underwater, but the investment firm responded on Wednesday with a newly increased target of $655 that it said shows "respect" for Apple's momentum headed into the second half of 2014.

Samsung announces open health care platform with modular hardware, cloud-based software Posted: 28 May 2014 12:16 PM PDT Less than a week before Apple is expected to take the stage at WWDC and unveil a health-focused addition to iOS, rival Samsung on Wednesday announced a healthcare initiative of its own with a $50 million innovation fund and new hardware and software platforms.