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The meteoric rise of Apple stock

I love talking about stocks and there is no hotter stock right now on the market than Apple stock. I picked it as one of the 5 stocks to invest in 2012. It has by far outperformed my expectations and the other stocks that I picked. What’s more, stock analysts and financial magazines seem to think that by looking at Apple’s fundamentals it could be poised to hit $500 mark in 2012.

Before you rush out to purchase a share of Apple, I want to share that looking at Apple stock’s technicals the share price tends to fall just after the holiday season. That means that if I were you I would buy just around Easter to ensure a better return on investment. I am so bullish on this stock that I am tempted to really go all in! Read more about The meteoric rise of Apple stock

Three Major Apple Innovations To Change Literature and Education

Finally the 21st century classroom will look different than the 19th century classroom.

We’ve all seen the sci-fi films depicting the classrooms of the future, groups of students in white tunics sprawled in some Eden-like location, engaging in Socratic conversations about existential questions. Oh, and they carry around cool computer tablets that seem to present all of human knowledge at their fingertips. We may be a long way off from the tunics, classrooms, and conversations of the future, but we may soon see the widespread use of computer tablets in schools, at least if Apple has anything to say about it. Unveiling a series of new apps for their iPad geared specifically toward education, the iPad will soon become the educational tool of today. Here are just a few. Read more about Three Major Apple Innovations To Change Literature and Education

Social Network Exclusive to iPhone Users

iPhone customer have a cool, fun new way to interact with other users who share their passion for Apple devices by downloading a free application. We all know a picture is worth a thousand words. Instagram allows you to tell your story through photos. Similar to other social networks, you follow other users to see their latest photo updates.

Steve Jobs Action Figure Will Haunt Your Dreams For Centuries

12" collectible is freakishly realistic

I suppose that somewhere in the world there is a market for this sort of thing. Somewhere, some individual will purchase their very own twelve-inch Steve Jobs action figure for just shy of one hundred dollars. They'll probably mount it on glass shelving in their living room next to one of many sleek Bose iPod docks. This person likely wept at the death of Mr. Jobs. They camped out in front of New York City's Apple store for upwards of 24 hours in order to be one of the first to lay their hands on a brand new iPhone 4S. This person frightens me and I hope with all earnestness that I never encounter them face to face.

The Best Gifts for the Apple Junkie

How to keep your tech-saturated loved ones happy during the holidays

It's a holiday cliche to have to shop for the one guy who "has everything". It's not as though it's literally true; they don't have a miniature carousel built into their living room floor or a magnet-suspended jellyfish aquarium. The problem is they think they have everything they could ever want. Their toys are the best toys and they buy them for themselves long before the carols start sneaking back onto the ClearChannel. These are the people who tend to own Apple products.

So what do you get your beloved Apple addict for the celebration of yuletide? It's not like you can up the ante and buy them a better phone than the 4S they've already secured. They've got the best tablet and probably what they consider to be the best desktop and laptop computers on the market. There's no chance of gifting them with electronic staples, but like all toy collectors, they'll always welcome the opportunity to enhance their collection with toys for their toys. Giving gifts that celebrate the gadgets they already own is a sure way to flatter and delight your Apple junkie.

Toddlers Embracing the Ipad

The iPad is now becoming so popular that one machine is not enough for some households. A newspaper recently reported that children as young as 1 are now using this Apple product.

Samsung Makes Fun of Apple Fans

"dude, you're a barista".

Samsung has released a new television ad which pokes fun at Apple devotees who are prepared to wait in line for upgrades. The advertisement displays a line of people waiting outside an Apple store for the latest Apple product. The shoppers then spout phrases such as "if it looks the same, how will people know I upgraded?". Read more about Samsung Makes Fun of Apple Fans

Google Tries to Compete With Apple iTunes

Google is planning on launching a service that will be direct competition for the Apple iTunes software. Many critics believe that they have entered the market far too late to be successful. Read more about Google Tries to Compete With Apple iTunes

The Apple Brand Gets Greener

The Apple brand has risen five spots in the Greenpeace "Guide to Greener Electronics. Overall Apple finished in fourth place. While many environmental experts believe that this is good news, they also state there is room for improvement.

Apple Claims 52 Percent of Global Handset Profits

Research from Canaccord Genuity analyst T. Michael Walkley reveals that despite Apple having just 4.2 percent of the global handset market, it the leads the pack in profits. In the third quarter of 2011, from July to September, Apple is reporting 52 percent of all handset profits worldwide even though Samsung shipped the greatest number of phones. Samsung shipments rose 44 percent, while Apple's shipment declined 16 percent. Although shipment is a good sales indicator, it does not necessarily equal a larger profit.

Samsung managed to claim a healthy 22 percent of the industry's overall profits. LG and Motorola followed with 20.6 percent of profits. HTC and Research in Motion each claimed another 10 percent of profits from handset makers. Nokia is struggling and reporting a loss in the third quarter.

Apple's decline in sales is believed to be a result of the iPhone 4s anticipation. Rumors of an October release circulated for months. Many consumers eligible for an upgrade likely held off on upgrading with intent to purchase the latest Apple device. In October 2011, the iPhone 4s was released to carriers AT&T and Verizon.

The iPhone 4 and 4s both became available on the Sprint network for the first time. Sprint is projected to sell an estimated 1.5 million devices over the next quarter. Some expect Apple to capture 60 percent of industry profits over the December quarter.