Rumor: Apple to Acquire Beats music for $3.2 Billion

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Gregg Mojica

In a surprising turn of events, the Cupertino giant is said to be finalizing talks with popular headphone maker Beats Music. The deal, if it closes, is said to be at $3.2 Billion.

Beats music, which has grown in popularity since it’s 2008 luanch, debuted a streaming service (via iOS app) in the past weeks.

Apple, a company not known to make large acquisitions (its largest being that of PrimeSense for $350 Million), is said to be finishing the agreement between the two companies. Under the direction of legendary CEO Steve Jobs, Apple was shy to make acquisitions; Jobs declared acquisitions as a “failure to innovate.” Clearly, CEO Tim Cook doesn’t feel that way. Asked about the possibility of a major acquisition at a stockholders meeting, Cook responded saying Apple would make the move if it was right. It’s quite clear that behind those closed doors, a culture change is gradually occurring at the Cupertino company.

Beats Music founder somewhat confirmed this yesterday. We’ll have more details as we discover more.

Apple: Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Gregg Mojica

Here at AppleRumors.NET, we’re remembering the amazing year of 2013. Apple certainly had an incredible year and to do so, rather than write a full fledged article, we’ve prepared a timeline photo to visualize what Apple’s been up to.

The year started with the introduction of the iPad (4) with 128 GB, then iTunes U hit 1 Billion downloads, WWDC 2013 sold out in less than two minutes (71 seconds), iTunes has 25 Millions songs and turned 10 this year, the App Store hit 50 Billion downloads, and WWDC 2013 began on June 10. At WWDC, the new Mac Pro, iTunes Radio was unveiled along with OS X Mavericks and the radical iOS 7. The MacBook Airs as well as new Airport Extremes and time Capsules were also released. Apple updated Logic pro to Logic Pro X, a major upgrade, in July and new iMacs launched in late September. September was also the month of the iPhone: the iPhone 5s with Touch ID and iPhone 5c. In October, the new iPads were released (iPad Air and iPad Mini with Retina Display) along with new MacBook Pros (Retina); Apple also updated it’s iWork and iLife Suites (also, it included iWork for iCloud). In December, Apple pushed iBeacons an signed a major deal with China Mobile, the world’s largest carrier.

That’s not all…see the picture for a full description. Happy New Year! We can’t wait for 2014!

Apple Updates Find My Friends, Podcasts, and iTunes Trailers

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Gregg Mojica

Find My Friends, Podcasts, and iTunes Trailers have all been updated today with a new iOS 7 look and feel. The new apps feature iOS 7’s opacity, clarity, and ultra minimalism.

New icons have also been released with the icons.