Apple tries to keep up its momentum by souping up iMac computers, adding touch-sensitive mouse

Apple updates iMac line, adds 'multitouch' mouse

SEATTLE — Apple Inc. updated its iMac desktop computer line Tuesday and introduced a mouse that responds to the touch of fingers instead of using buttons or scroll wheels.

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Apple profit jumps 47 percent and stock surges; iPhones and Mac computer sales on the rise

IPhone helps up Apple profit 47 pct; stock leaps

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple's net income rose 47 percent in the most recent quarter as more people gave in to the iPhone craze. The results, released Monday, sent Apple shares surging 6 percent in extended trading.

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Apple quarterly profit jumps 47 percent, iPhones and Mac computer sales on the rise

IPhones help boost Apple profit by 47 percent

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple says its net income rose 47 percent in the most recent quarter as more people gave in to the iPhone craze.

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Apple hires Intel’s top lawyer as its general counsel

Apple hires Intel's top lawyer

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. said Tuesday it hired Intel Corp.'s top lawyer, Bruce Sewell, a day after the chip maker announced his departure.

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Apple’s latest operating system software, Snow Leopard, to go on sale Friday

Apple's Snow Leopard goes on sale Friday

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc.'s latest operating system software, Snow Leopard, will go on sale this Friday.

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Apple fiscal 3Q profit rises 15 percent as iPhone sales surpass 5 million in 3 months

Apple fiscal 3Q profit jumps 15 percent

SEATTLE — Apple Inc., the closest thing the tech industry has to a luxury brand, said Tuesday its profit jumped 15 percent in the most recent quarter despite the recession. Sales of Mac computers grew while the rest of the personal-computer industry shrank.

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Apple says CEO Steve Jobs is back at work a few days a week and working from home other days

Apple CEO Steve Jobs back at work few days a week

SEATTLE — Apple Inc. co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs is back at his office a few days a week after taking a 5½-month medical leave and getting a new liver.

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No Jobs, No New Products, still Apple Profits Climb Up

apple400Apple 2Q profit gains 15 percent, beats Street

SEATTLE — Strong sales of the iPhone helped Apple Inc. lift its quarterly profit 15 percent, well ahead of Wall Street's expectations Wednesday despite the global economic downturn. The company also said co-founder Steve Jobs still plans to return from his medical leave as scheduled.

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