Apple sells 26.9 million iPhones in record 4th quarter revenue and profit

Still buzzing from a slew of huge product announcements last week inclduding the much awaited ipad mini, Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter ending September 29, 2012.

Apple posted quarterly revenue of $36.0 billion and quarterly net profit of $8.2 billion, or $8.67 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $28.3 billion and net profit of $6.6 billion, or $7.05 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 40.0 percent compared to 40.3 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 60 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

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Catch the Windows 8 Launch Event webcast today

Windows 8 launches tomorrow and Microsoft was nice enough to provide a live webcast from New York. The stream begins at 11:15 am EST and can be accessed in the following link. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/   

Where to buy Microsoft's Surface tablet tomorrow

This Friday is when Microsoft begins shipping Windows 8 and starts selling its entry into the modern tablet market known as Microsoft Surface, which was open to pre-order a week ago. You can order online but it will take 1 to 2 weeks to get the device. 

Microsoft has a number of temporary pop-up stores in the following locations. Burnaby, British Columbia (Metropolis at Metrotown); Edmonton, Alberta (West Edmonton Mall); Toronto (Eaton Centre); Vancouver, BC (Oakridge Centre). The photo above is of the Eaton Centre pop-up store in Toronto. (photo by Gadjo C. Sevilla)

Sony Xperia go is a water resistant Android smartphone

Need an Android smartphone that can stand up to rough treatment and the occasional monsoon? Sony Mobile Communications announced the Xperia go, the latest Android smartphone for consumers who desire premium specifications and beautiful design with extra durability and water resistance.

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