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Strong demand for Macs driven by record laptop sales helped Apple turn a $US1.05 billion profit for its fiscal second quarter. The company sold 2.2 million Macs from January to March, helping drive sales of $US7.51 billion for the strongest March quarter in Apple’s history. Apple’s profit rose 36 percent from the second quarter of 2007, with revenue rising 43 percent. The company reported earnings per share of $US1.16 for the just-completed second quarter, a 33-percent rise over last year’s number.
Jim Dalrymple and Philips Michaels | Apr 25, 2008
Apple ended a 20-month drought between iLife overhauls by unveiling iLife ’08, during a press briefing at Apple’s Cupertino headquarters in early August.
Jim Dalrymple and Philips Michaels | Sep 21, 2007
Australian free-to-air television guide IceTV is now available via the iTunes App Store for people to install on their iPhones. Usage of the free app requires registration with the IceTV service, which is free and provides a one-day TV listing. Paid subscribers to the IceTV service get a seven-day listing. Other features available to subscribers are the ability to record programs remotely using EyeTV, a personalised TV guide and recommendations based on shows you've previously recorded.