Apple suppliers are expected to significantly raise their shipments of MacBooks in June, reaching a peak in July, coinciding with the announcement of a new generation notebook.
Apple is adding Taiwan-based IC design houses to its supply chain for the iPad 3 as it adjusts the tablet's cost structure to compete against the numerous rivals launching this year.
Apple CEO Tim Cook earned $14.8 million in compensation last year, according to the WSJ's annual ranking of pay and performance for leaders of S&P 500 companies.
The Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement with Hachette, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster - and will continue to litigate against Apple, Macmillan, and Penguin.