New year's resolution: A clean Mac

It’s that time again when Mac users make their New Year’s resolutions. How about a simple pledge to keep your computer clean? I’m not talking about deleting cache files or removing old apps you no longer use. I’m talking about your Mac’s screen and keyboard, or its dusty, grungy innards. It’s not difficult to do, but keeping a clean Mac can help it run smoother, and keep you from getting sick as well. Here are a few ways you can keep your Mac looking new and fresh.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of the Team

That's it. 2011 is almost over. We know many of you have already switched off your computers and are gearing up for the festivities. Despite the economic turbulence over recent months, It's still been another successful financial year for Apple and their products. The market continues to grow, and as such we have benefited by that growth.


Central IT enters it's 8th year next month and most of the customers that joined us in 2005 are still with us today. We have an extremely loyal customer base and we're so pleased how many of you have continued to work with us over the years. A big heartfelt thank you to all of you.


We would like to wish all of our customers a special happy Christmas and best wishes for a successful 2012.

Western Digital ships highest capacity SATA hard drive

Western Digital announced on Tuesday it's been shipping the industry's first serial ATA (SATA) 3TB internal hard drive for about a week. The new drive passes the previous 2.19TB ceiling due to 4-kilobyte sector sizes.

Seagate, Western Digital slash hard drive warranty periods

Seagate’s warranties on certain drives will be reduced as of December 31, 2011 and WD will follow beginning January 2, 2012. All drives shipped prior to those dates will continue to carry the current warranty term associated with the products. Seagate and Western Digital are cutting back on hard drive warranties—in some instances from five years to one—in order to save money or redirect it to product development.

The warranty period reductions (first reported by The Register) mean some of Seagate’s and WD’s most popular drives for desktops and laptops will no longer carry three- or five-year warranties.

QuarkXPress 9.1 boosts mobile app publishing power, but the process is far from easy

The technology of ePublishing and eBook readers—and the market for their content—is swiftly accelerating, and reports indicate that ebooks for mobile devices are already in high demand. If you are a publisher who wants to get in on the action, QuarkXPress 9.1 is a great option for creating content for this medium.

Impact of hard drive shortage to linger through 2013

Hard disk drive supply shortages in the wake of Thailand flooding will continue to affect consumers, computer system manufacturers and corporate IT shops into 2013, according to market research firm IDC.

"I think the most painful period will occur now through February of next year. We expect the situation will improve, but it won't feel as if things are back to normal until 2013," said John Rydning, an IDC analyst who follows the hard disk drive market. Hard disk drive supply shortages in the wake of Thailand flooding will continue to affect consumers, computer system manufacturers and corporate IT shops into 2013, according to market research firm IDC.

Critical Adobe Reader zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild

Adobe is working on a patch for a newly discovered Adobe Reader vulnerability that is currently being exploited in the wild to infect computers with malware.

The flaw affects Adobe Reader X (10.1.1) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh, Adobe Reader 9.4.6 and earlier 9.x versions for UNIX, as well as Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.1) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh.Adobe is working on a patch for a newly discovered Adobe Reader vulnerability that is currently being exploited in the wild to infect computers with malware.

The memory-corruption vulnerability is identified as CVE-2011-2462 and is located in the component that processes U3D graphics. Because it can lead to the execution of arbitrary code, the vulnerability is considered critical.

Western Digital warns of slow recovery in Thailand

The company restarted production of hard drives this week in one of its buildings in Bang Pa-in, after the facility was submerged in six feet of water since Oct. 15, WD said in a statement on Thursday. Flood water was pumped out from the facility on Nov. 17 and power was restored on Nov. 26. But while some recovery was ahead of schedule, "much work remains to be done," said John Coyne, CEO of WD said. Hard-drive maker Western Digital has resumed the partial production of hard drives in Thailand, but also warned that some of its operations were still under water from the severe floods that hit the country starting late July.

Survey: Apple rises in workplace despite IT skepticism

Less than two years after they were introduced, iPads are helping sell cars, fly airplanes, and make medical diagnoses—but such uses may just be scratching the surface. Steve Jobs may have been famously skeptical about enterprise applications of Apple’s products, but a new survey from the Enterprise Device Alliance shows that Apple devices are poised to keep making big inroads in the business market, even if IT managers remain somewhat dubious.

Thailand floods spur rush to SSDs

Rush orders for solid-state drives (SSDs) increased last month in the wake of massive flooding in Thailand that caused a serious drop in hard disk drive supplies.

According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, rush orders for SSDs rose even as shipments of end-market products, including PCs, smartphones and tablet PCs, continued to drop because of sluggish economic conditions.

Refurbished Mac buying guide

Maybe you’re a college student. Maybe you’re one of Britain's vast numbers of un- and under-employed workers. Maybe you’re simply frugal. Whatever the case, the situation facing you is this: You’re on a budget, you need a new computer, but even with limited cash you’d rather not buy an inexpensive Windows-based PC—you’re an Apple fan and don’t want to switch. What to do?

Sotheby's to auction off Apple's founding contract

The 35-year-old contract that founded Apple will go under the gavel in two weeks, when auctioneer Sotheby’s predicts it will fetch as much as $150,000.

VigorSwitch G1240

The DrayTek VigorSwitch G1240 is a cost-effective web smart switch that meets all IEEE 802.3/u/ab/z Gigabit, Fast Ethernet specifications. It is equipped with 20 10/100/1000Base-T ports and 4 dual media ports that accommodate optional 10/100/1000Base-T or SFP modules. The switch can be managed through Ethernet port using Web browser, the network administrator can logon the switch to monitor, configure and control each port’s activity. In addition, the switch implements the QoS, Port Mirror, VLAN, LACP, LAN security, Multicasting video stream protocol, and SNMP. It is suitable for SMB application.

Beware masquerading malware this holiday season

Tomorrow is Black Friday—the official kickoff of the holiday shopping, and a day where every business in the world seems to run some sort of special deal to lure shoppers in. Malware developers are looking to get in on some of the Black Friday action as well.

Netgear N900 series launch

NETGEAR®, a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, is setting a new benchmark for speed, range and premium features in home wireless routers with the N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (model number: WNDR4500). The NETGEAR N900 router, available now, leaps ahead with up to 900 megabits per second of combined WiFi speed and greater WiFi range for maximum performance with even the most demanding tasks, such as wireless 3D and HD video streaming, multiplayer gaming and backing up big files.

Western Digital hard-disk drive takeover approved, with conditions

Western Digital will be allowed to take over Hitachi’s hard-disk drive business, but only if it sells off a 3.5-inch hard-disk drive production plant.

Adobe donates Flex to Apache

While the company pledged its continued support for Flex—along with its underlying Flash technology—Adobe also suggested that Web application developers in the future would be using HTML5 rather than Flash.In a move that appears to be another step away from its Flash platform, Adobe has submitted the code for its Flash-based Flex framework to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) to be managed as an independent project.

Mac buying guide 2011

Planning to buy a new Mac for someone on your holiday shopping list? Such a thoughtful and generous gift is going to make someone very, very happy. Now comes the hard part: Which Mac should you buy? That's where we come in. We've tested every standard-configuration Mac model currently in Apple's lineup, and we know each model inside and out. We're happy to help you make a decision. This buying guide explains all the Mac models available and how they've changed from their predecessors. 

March launch for slightly thicker iPad3? iPhone with 4-inch screen in summer?

iLounge offers a series of tidbits from its "most reliable source" regarding Apple's product plans for 2012, reporting that the iPad, iPhone, and MacBook Pro will all be receiving redesigns.

Major update to Central IT's Cloud File Service

Central IT's Cloud File Server is the most complete solution for solving your company's file management needs. It incorporates 5 industry standard transfer protocols to ensure accessibility to the broadest client base. The Web Client and Web Client Pro, ensure clients can access your server from any location. With support for 14 different languages, our service can be used by your international end-users in their native language.

Managing battery life for iOS 5 devices

Apple’s concession Wednesday that an iOS 5 glitch is behind the battery problems experienced by some iOS devices is welcome news. Not only does it mean help is on the way—Apple promised it was working on a fix—but it also lets iOS device owners who’ve been experiencing battery drain know that they aren’t imagining things. As someone who’s had to troubleshoot a power-mad iPhone 4S, I’m happy to hear that I’m not crazy. Not about this, anyhow.

Apple continuing to investigate 'a few' iOS battery issue

While Thursday’s iOS 5.0.1 update seems to have addressed the battery issues for many users of iOS 5 devices, Apple hasn’t finished its detective work just yet.

Even after the update, some users have continued to report problems with their battery life, but it seems as though Apple is not about to leave those folks in the lurch.

Thailand floods will hurt overall PC shipments

Widespread flooding in Thailand will directly impact PC markets in the first half of next year, with worldwide shipments dropping by up to 20 percent in the first quarter compared to previous projections, IDC said in a research note.

PC prices may rise as a result of the prolonged and substantial effects of the flooding, said Loren Loverde, vice president at IDC.Thailand accounts for up to 45 percent of worldwide hard-drive production and the flooding has damaged more than a dozen hard-disk-drive factories, IDC said. Shortage of hard-drive parts could result in PC shipments falling short by 10 percent in the fourth quarter this year compared to previous projections.

Apple releases iOS 5.0.1 with battery fixes, more

Many users have noted iOS 5 resulted in a decrease in battery life, with some iPhone 4S users noticing drastic loss of charge throughout a day. A number of features were suggested as possible culprits, including a bug in iOS’s automatic time-zone functionality, location services, and more.Apple on Thursday released iOS 5.0.1, an update that the company says brings fixes for users suffering from decreased battery life under iOS 5. The update also sports a couple of additional features, including multitasking gestures for original iPad users, and bug fixes.

Last week, Apple responded to the complaints, stating that it had found “a few bugs that are affecting battery life” and promising a software update to address those issues. Reports also indicated that the company was reaching out to users who had complained about the issue, and having them help test the iOS 5.0.1 update ahead of its official release.

Mac OS X Trojan steals processing power to produce Bitcoins

The new Trojan was dubbed DevilRobber by antivirus vendors and is being distributed together with several software applications via BitTorrent sites.A newly identified Mac OS X Trojan bundles a component that leverages the processing power of video cards (GPUs) to generate Bitcoins, a popular type of virtual currency.

IT's guide to managing Macs in the OS X Lion era

No longer relegated to the fringe, Macs are fast becoming integral to today’s business organization. As a result, IT can no longer rely on one or two dedicated “Mac guys” to maintain its Mac fleet. Instead, Mac management has become an issue that any CIO or systems administrator may be faced with on any given day.

Apple promises software fix for iOS 5 battery woes

Apple is confirming what owners of the iPhone 4S and other iOS devices already know: The latest version of its mobile OS—iOS 5—seems to make your battery lose its juice faster than before. The company now says it plans to release a software update to address the problem.

Western Digital: Thailand floods worse than feared

WD is expecting flooding in Thailand to "significantly impact" disk drive availability this quarter after the situation deteriorated.

Despite new CPU options, Apple reportedly questioning future of Mac Pro

Despite the coming availability of a new generation of Sandy Bridge desktop CPUs suitable for advancing Apple's Mac Pro line, the company has reportedly been evaluating whether to continue to invest in furthering its full-sized workstation line beyond this year in the face of limited sales.

Six revolutionary products, as told by Isaacson's "Steve Jobs" biography

At Apple’s companywide memorial event for Steve Jobs, new Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasized Jobs’s direct involvement in six revolutionary products: the Mac, the iPod and iTunes, the iPhone, the iPad, Apple the company, and Pixar. Walter Isaacson’s authorized biography Steve Jobs touches on all these topics; here are closer looks at Jobs’s direct involvement with each, straight from Isaacson’s book. We’ll start with the company Jobs built.

Jobs grew up in a subdivision where all the homes were designed byJoseph Eichler. Isaacson quotes Jobs as he discusses his appreciation of Eichler’s ability to “bring great design and simple capability to something that doesn’t cost much… It was the original vision for Apple. That’s what we tried to do with the first Mac. That’s what we did with the iPod.” (The Pixar film The Incredibles includes an Eichler-style home.)

Apple quietly bumps MacBook Pro processors, graphics

Softly, softly—Apple on Monday quietly updated its MacBook Pro line, bringing ever-so-slight bumps to processor speeds, as well as larger hard drives and a new high-end graphics card. Prices remain unchanged across the line-up.

Ballmer feels lucky Microsoft didn't buy Yahoo in 2008

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer feels intensely fortunate that his company’s $44 billion bid for Yahoo back in 2008 never materialised.

Careful not to offend his search market partner, Ballmer put his comment in context, saying that any CEO would feel grateful for not making a major acquisition in the months prior to the global financial collapse that started in the second half of 2008.“Sometimes you’re lucky,” he said with a smile at Web 2.0 Summit, responding to a question from conference co-chair John Battelle.

Caution: iOS 5, iCloud and the iPhone 4S in the enterprise

Apple's iOS 5 and the new iPhone 4S, which went on sale Friday, are packed with new features, many of which should boost the productivity and on-the-road capabilities of professional users. But, as with many consumer-oriented mobile platforms making their way into the workplace, iOS 5 and Apple's new iCloud service present some serious challenges in business environments.

Out of the 200-plus new features in iOS 5, there are really just three that pose new security challenges: iCloud syncing and backup, location-based services like the new Find My Friends app, and the Siri virtual assistant in the iPhone 4S.Security issues involving iCloud and several other features will likely be the first things IT professionals weigh when it comes to iOS 5, which Apple rolled out last week. That's good, because even though Apple quietly provided some new enterprise features in iOS 5 that should make iPhones and iPads better corporate citizens, new concerns have emerged.

Western Digital extends suspension of operations in Thailand

Western Digital said its primary manufacturing facility in Thailand was flooded over the weekend, with its secondary site also at risk, raising the possibility of a global shortage of hard disk drives (HDD) in the current quarter.

All-time Mac, iPad sales help Apple turn in record quarter

Record sales of both Macs and iPads helped Apple set new marks for quarterly revenue and earnings for its fiscal fourth-quarter.

How to upgrade your iOS device to iOS 5

iOS 5 has hit the stage, and eager users everywhere are getting ready to upgrade their devices. If you’re concerned about the upgrade process, or simply want to know all your setup options before making the big switch, let us help you upgrade your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to iOS 5 with this step-by-step guide.

iOS 5 Review: Ambitious update rings in the changes

It seems like every time a major software revision comes along, it’s described as the “biggest ever.” In the case of iOS 5, though, that might not be hyperbole—there’s hardly a part of Apple’s mobile operating system that isn’t altered in some way by the latest update.

Don’t think that this is just change for change’s sake, however. By and large, iOS 5’s changes are for the better, spackling a number of shortcomings and gaps in functionality that have existed since day one.

Getting started with iCloud, Apple's new sync service

Here’s what you need to know about Apple’s suite of wireless sync and backup services.

What is iCloud?

Over the past few years, consumers have become obsessed with the notion of having their documents and data instantly available wherever they are, on whichever device they happen to be using at the time. In the past, Apple experimented with this by offering limited sync services; with iCloud, the company is charging head-first into the digital-sync sphere.

Draytek 2820 goes end of life 31st of December 2011

Since Draytek annouced the Vigor 2830, the vast majority of opportunities typically fulfilled by the Vigor 2820 have now transitioned to the Vigor 2830. This newer model has all features of the older series, as well as providing new features at the same pricing, making it an easy replacement choice. 

Apple: One million iPhone 4S preorders in 24 hours

Apple on Monday announced that customers placed more than one million preorders for the new iPhone 4S on the first day of availability, topping Apple’s previous record—600,000 iPhone 4 preorders on that device’s first day. Apple (and its three U.S. carriers for the iPhone) began accepting preorders last Friday.

Unlocked iPhone 4S coming in November

Early Friday morning, Apple revealed that if you’d like to purchase an unlocked iPhone 4S, you’ll be able to do so come November.

While U.S. carriers Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon began accepting iPhone 4S preorders Friday, some customers may prefer a phone that’s not locked to any specific carrier. Until Friday, Apple hadn’t announced whether an unlocked iPhone 4S phone would be available. (Apple first offering an unlocked version of the iPhone 4 in June 2011.)

Steve Jobs: Making a dent in the universe

Please check out this article. Jason Snell from MacWorld wrote it and it's one of the most moving articles I've read about Steve Jobs. He will be sorely missed. Goodbye Steve.

Nathan Nelson, Central IT.

Remembering Steve Jobs, the man who saved Apple

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died Wednesday after battling cancer and related conditions for seven years. He was 56. Jobs, who reigned as Apple CEO for 14 years, resigned his post in August 2011 and was replaced by Tim Cook, who previously was the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Jobs, in turn, was elected as chairman of Apple’s board of directors.

Both as the founder of the first successful personal-computer company and as the man who transformed a nearly-bankrupt Apple into one of the most successful companies on the planet, Jobs established himself as an American icon of business and technology.

Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs dies at 56

Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder and its CEO through a period of record growth and innovation for the company, has died. He was 56.

Jobs’s death was confirmed by a statement from Apple’s board of directors.

We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.

Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.

His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.

Apple unveils iPhone 4S

Apple’s new iPhone 4S doesn't look all that different on the surface from the iPhone 4 it replaces. But the latest iPhone unveiled by Apple at a press event Tuesday promises an improved processor, new wireless system, and more powerful camera, along with voice control capabilities.

Apple updates iPod nano, touch models

During the company's press event Tuesday at its Cupertino headquarters, Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, announced updated versions of the iPod nano and iPod touch.

iCloud to make official debut on October 12

Following its preview at Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference in June, iCloud has received an official debut date—October 12—at Tuesday’s Let’s Talk iPhone Apple event. It replaces the company’s oft-maligned $99 MobileMe service, offering a central online repository for your mail; contacts; calendars; music, TV, app and book purchases; photos; documents; and backup—all for free. In addition, Apple introduced a new app called Find My Friends, for connecting with friends and family.

iOS 5 to ship October 12

iOS 5, the next iteration of Apple’s operating system for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, will be released on October 12. The company announced the ship date during a press eventTuesday at its Cupertino headquarters.

Apple first unveiled iOS 5 at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2011, so attentive fans went into Tuesday’s event already knowing plenty about the update.

Google is most-sought employer again

For the third year in a row, more business and engineering students say they want to work at Google than any other company, according to Universum’s annual World’s Most Attractive Employers study.

Other tech companies, including Microsoft, Apple, IBM and Intel, also were cited as sought-after employers, according to Universum, which specializes in what it calls employer branding.

Apple to hold iPhone special event on Oct. 4

The rumors will soon come to an end: Apple on Tuesday sent invitations to members of the press, announcing an iPhone-themed special event on October 4 at 10 a.m. Pacific in Cupertino.

As with most Apple event invitations, details are scarce. But the invitation featured four icons for iPhone apps: Calendar, with its icon displaying Tuesday the 4th; Clock, with the time displaying 10:00; Maps, with its usual icon, which displays Apple’s Cupertino campus, and the Phone app, with a “1” badge.

iPhone 4S 'will launch 21 October'

The next-generation iPhone will not be the iPhone 5 but the iPhone 4S and will closely resemble the iPhone 4, according to a new report.

The claims of Greek website DigitalLife were picked up by Pocket Lint and suggest that those waiting for an all-new design will be disappointed.

Adobe patches Flash bug hackers are already exploiting

Adobe on Wednesday patched six vulnerabilities in Flash Player, including one it admitted is already being exploited by attackers.

Echoing Apple, Microsoft bans Flash from Metro IE10 in Windows 8

Microsoft will not support browser plug-ins, including Adobe’s Flash, in one of the two versions of Internet Explorer to be bundled with Windows 8, a company executive said Thursday.

Apple’s iPhone 5 even more highly anticipated than iPhone 4

Apple’s iPhone 4 has been the best-selling smartphone in the world since it launched over 14 months ago in June 2010, but the iPhone 5 is even more highly anticipated than the current-generation model was ahead of its release. According to a recent survey conducted by RBC Capital Markets, Apple’s iPhone 5 is seeing “unprecedented demand” ahead of its release, which is expected next month. Headed by analyst Mike Abramsky, the investment bank commissioned a survey of 2,200 people between August 2nd and August 10th, and found that 31% of respondents were very likely or somewhat likely to purchase an iPhone 5 once it launches. Ahead of the iPhone 4 release last year, a similar RBC survey found that 25% of consumers planned to purchase the smartphone. Read on for more.

Apple to release iOS 5 GM to assemblers during week of Sept. 23

Apple reportedly plans to release the golden master of iOS 5, its forthcoming operating system update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, to its overseas assemblers at some point between September 23 and September 30, on time for a mid-October launch of a fifth-generation iPhone.

Apple Wants Its Lost iPhone 5 - Conan on TBS (YouTube)

You know something’s mainstream when it makes the late-night talk shows. Here, Conan O’Brien shows off a commercial Apple made about how they plan to get back their reportedly lost iPhone 5. Warning: Contains disturbing imagery and a surprisingly uncanny Bob Mansfield impersonator. Click here to see it!

Apple lawsuit won't block Japan Samsung tablet

NTT DoCoMo’s CEO said Thursday that the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab next month will not be affected by a patent-infringement lawsuit by Apple. Such lawsuits from Apple, which allege patent infringements related to its iPad tablet, have blocked or delayed sales of Samsung’s tablet across Europe, Australia, and Korea.

Learn Mac with OSX Training

With the release of Apple's latest operating system for Macs, Apple has added or updated more than 300 features. In Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Essential Training, we explore each of MacOS's vital features. We'll walk you through the installation, then goes over how to use the interface and navigational elements, work with the Dock's stacking feature, and take advantage of the iLife applications, Safari, and Mail. The course is designed for people who are new to the Mac or who are upgrading to the MacOS X operating system.

Apple updates Mac mini

Apple today updated the Mac mini with next-generation Intel Core processors, new discrete graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, and Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. The new Mac mini delivers up to twice the processor and graphics performance of the previous generation in the same amazingly compact and efficient aluminium design.

Apple introduces world’s first Thunderbolt Display

Apple today unveiled the new Apple Thunderbolt Display, the world’s first display with Thunderbolt I/O technology and the ultimate docking station for your Mac notebook. With just a single cable, you can connect a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac to the 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display and access its FaceTime camera, high-quality audio, and Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt ports. The new display features a thin aluminium and glass enclosure and includes a MagSafe connector that charges your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.

New, faster MacBook Air

Apple today updated the MacBook Air with next-generation Intel Core processors, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, a backlit keyboard, and Mac OS X Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. With up to 2.5x the performance of the previous generation, flash storage for instant-on responsiveness, and a compact design so portable you can take it everywhere, MacBook Air is the ultimate everyday notebook.

Mac OS X Lion available today from the Mac App Store

Apple announced that Mac OS X Lion — the eighth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system — is available today as a download from the Mac App Store. Lion offers more than 250 new features, including Multi-Touch gestures; systemwide support for full screen apps; Mission Control, a bird’s eye view of everything running on your Mac; Launchpad, a new home for all your apps; and a completely redesigned Mail app.

Apple introduces iCloud

Introducing iCloud, a breakthrough set of free new cloud services that work seamlessly with applications on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC. “Today it is a real hassle and very frustrating to keep all your information and content up-to-date across all your devices”, said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “iCloud keeps your important information and content up to date across all your devices. All of this happens automatically and wirelessly, and because it’s integrated into our apps you don’t even need to think about it — it all just works”.

Apple reports all-time record revenue and earnings

Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2011 third quarter ended 25 June 2011. The Company posted record quarterly revenue of $28.57 billion and record quarterly net profit of $7.31 billion, or $7.79 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $15.70 billion and net quarterly profit of $3.25 billion, or $3.51 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. “We’re thrilled to deliver our best quarter ever, with revenue up 82 per cent and profits up 125 per cent”, said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Right now, we’re very focused and excited about bringing iOS 5 and iCloud to our users this autumn”.