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Apple Park worth $4.17 billion, is one of the world’s most expensive buildings
Apple Park, already known to be one of the most valuable corporate headquarters in the world, is specifically worth $ 4.17 billion when including land, furniture, computers, and other items, according to Santa Clara County. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple has doled out $120 billion to app developers worldwide in 11 years
In the 11 years since Apple first opened the App Store, developers worldwide have received over $ 120 billion, with European developers collecting just over $ 25 billion of that. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple launches another $7 billion bond sale to fund stock buyback, other programs
Apple continues to leverage bond sales and low interest rates to fund both its stock buyback program and green initiatives, with an upcoming $ 7 billion sale to hit U.S. debt capital markets. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Feds said to have filed appeal opposing Apple’s retroactive $14.8 billion Irish tax bill
In a first formal step opposing the blockbuster tax ruling by the European Union, the U.S. government has reportedly filed with the European Union General Court to opposition the $ 14.8 billion mandate by the European Commission. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple announces $1 billion expansion of Reno data center, new shipping warehouse
Earlier this week, it was reported that Apple was planning an expansion of its Reno data center, with the company awaiting city approval. Today, the Reno City Council officially approved Apple’s proposal for a $ 1 billion expansion… more… 9to5Mac
Nine Years of Apple’s iOS SDK generated $60 billion, 1.4 million jobs
Nine years ago, Apple released its first Software Development Kit for iOS, enabling third parties to build native apps for iPhone and iPod touch for sale in the iTunes App Store. The program has since generated over $ 60 billion for Apple’s developers and has created 1.4 million jobs related to app development. AppleInsider – […]
iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn Mulling $7 Billion U.S. Display Factory Investment With Apple
Taiwanese iPhone manufacturer Foxconn is considering a $7 billion joint investment with Apple to establish a display manufacturing facility in the United States, it was reported on Sunday. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, journalists who attended Foxconn’s annual end-of-year party quoted chairman Terry Gou as saying that Apple is seeking to invest with the […]
Apple confirms $1 billion investment into SoftBank’s ‘Vision Fund’ for tech business growth
Apple has confirmed its $ 1 billion investment in SoftBank’s $ 100 billion SoftBank Vision Fund, of which, the upcoming Trump administration has claimed that $ 50 billion will be spent on U.S.-based businesses. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
WSJ: AT&T agrees to acquire Time Warner for >$80 billion, deal to be announced shortly (update: official!)
Update: AT&T has officially announced that it will acquire Time Warner for $ 107.50 per share. The deal will now go through the usual legal process to ensure the companies comply with anticompetitive regulations. Original story below … After a few days of deliberations, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the deal is done. AT&T has agreed […]
Apple Given Didi Chuxing Board Seat Following $1 Billion Investment
Shortly after making a $1 billion investment in Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing, Apple was given a seat on the board, reports The Information. News originally suggested Apple had not received a board seat as part of the deal, but regulatory filings suggest a board appointment happened late in June. Tim Cook with Didi Chuxing […]
Drake launches Apple Music exclusive short film as Views becomes first album to hit 1 billion streams
Having come a long way from the awkward Apple Music onstage presence at WWDC, Drake’s relationship with Apple has seemingly only been on the up and up for the entertainer. From releasing a surprise mixtape on iTunes last year, to an exclusive stream of Views, all the way down to his own Beats 1 radio show. […]
App Store Developer Payout Hits $50 Billion, July Sets Record as Biggest Month Ever
Apple CEO Tim Cook today announced on Twitter that a new App Store record was set last month, with July seeing Apple’s highest ever monthly billings for the App Store and the largest amount of money paid out to developers. According to Cook, Apple has now paid out more than $50 billion to developers over […]
Apple preparing $7 billion U.S. bond sale to support stock buyback program
Apple continues to leverage bond sales and low interest rates to fund both its stock buyback program and green initiatives, with an upcoming third sale this year to hit US debt capital markets. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Now at over 988m units sold, Apple is about to pass the 1 billion iPhones milestone
With iPhone sales reported for Apple’s fiscal Q3 yesterday, the company is now at around 988.15 million iPhones sold, meaning it’s about to pass the 1 billion units sold milestone and will likely do so any day now. more… Filed under: Apple 9to5Mac