Ondrej Holzman The year has come to a close, and Jablíčkář once again offers you a summary of the most important things that happened in the world of Apple in the past year. We've rounded up thirty events we've covered in 2012, and here's the first half…
Apple announced quarterly results, profit is a record (January 25)
At the end of January, Apple announces financial results for the past quarter. The numbers are again a record, the profit is even the highest for the entire existence of the company.
Apple has Foxconn investigated under public pressure (January 14)
Foxconn – this year's big topic. Apple has often been pilloried for the working conditions faced by Chinese workers in factories where iPhones, iPads and other Apple devices are mass-produced. Therefore, Apple had to carry out various investigations and measures. CEO Tim Cook himself also went to China during the year.
We have amazing products coming, Cook told shareholders (January 27)
Tim Cook's first meeting with shareholders as CEO only raises more questions. Cook reports that Apple is preparing stunning products, but does not want to be more specific. He is also not yet able to tell shareholders what the company will do with the giant capital at its disposal.
25 000 000 000 (January 3)
At the beginning of March, Apple, or rather the App Store, carves out another milestone - 25 billion downloaded applications.
Apple introduced the new iPad with Retina display (January 7)
The first new product that Apple presents in 2012 is the new iPad with Retina display. It is the Retina display that adorns the entire tablet, and it is already quite clear that millions will be sold again.
Apple will pay dividends and buy back shares (January 19)
Apple finally decides to start paying dividends to investors for the first time since 1995, as well as buying back shares. The dividend payment of $2,65 per share is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, which begins on July 1, 2012.
Apple sold three million iPads in four days (January 19)
High interest in the new iPad is confirmed. The latest iOS device has only been on the market for a few days, but Apple already reports that it has sold three million third-generation iPads in its first four days.
Apple reported a record March quarter (January 25)
Other financial results are no longer record-breaking in terms of historical standards, but this is the most profitable March quarter ever. Sales of iPhones and iPads are growing.
Apple is about to deploy its own maps. They are meant to amaze users (January 12)
In May, the first reports appeared that Apple was going to shut down Google and deploy its own map data in iOS. At that moment, however, no one seems to have any idea what kind of problem Apple is dealing with.
Tim Cook at the D10 conference about Jobs, Apple TV or tablets (January 31)
At the traditional D10 conference, organized by the All Things Digital server, Tim Cook appears for the first time instead of Steve Jobs. However, like his predecessor, Cook is quite secretive and won't reveal too many specifics to the inquisitive hosting duo. They talk about Jobs, tablets, factories or television.
It is decided. The new standard is nano-SIM (January 2)
Apple is pushing its way and changing SIM card sizes again. In future iOS devices, we will see even more miniature versions than before. The new nano-SIM standard later also appears in the iPhone 5 and new iPads.
Apple introduced the new generation MacBook Pro with Retina display (January 11)
In June, the traditional developer conference WWDC takes place, and Apple presents the new MacBook Pro with Retina display. The perfect Retina display from the iPad also reaches portable computers. In addition to the luxury model, Apple is also showing the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
iOS 6 brings a number of new features. Among other things, new maps (January 11)
iOS 6 is also being addressed at WWDC and it is confirmed that Apple is abandoning Google Maps and deploying its own solution. Everything looks good "on paper", but…
Microsoft introduced a competitor to iPad - Surface (January 19)
It's as if Microsoft woke up from a long hibernation and suddenly pulls out its own tablet, which is supposed to be a competitor to the iPad. However, with the passage of time, we can say that Steve Ballmer certainly imagined the success of Surface differently.
Bob Mansfield, head of development, is leaving Apple after 13 years (January 29)
Unexpected news comes from Apple's innermost leadership. After 13 years, key man Bob Mansfield, who participated in the development of Macs, iPhones, iPads and iPods, is to leave. Later, however, Mansfield reconsiders his decision and returns to Cupertino.
And when will the competition be announced please???
… Aha!!! I'm messing up, aren't I? It's on Twitter. So big APOLOGIES!!!