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Omah 29-07-2011 06:39 PM
Apple now has more cash to spend than the United States government.
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14340470

Quote:
Latest figures from the US Treasury Department show that the country has an operating cash balance of $73.7bn (£45.3bn).

Apple's most recent financial results put its reserves at $76.4bn.

The US House of Representatives is due to vote on a bill to raise the country's debt ceiling, allowing it to borrow more money to cover spending commitments.

If it fails to extend the current limit of $14.3 trillion dollars, the federal government could find itself struggling to make payments, and risks the loss of its AAA credit rating.

The United States is currently spending around $200bn more than it collects in revenue every month.

Apple, on the other hand, is making money hand over fist, according to its financial results.

In the three months ending 25 June, net income was 125% higher than a year earlier at $7.31bn.
:shocked:

Mystic Mock 29-07-2011 07:14 PM
Apple would give out better sentences to criminals than the Governments have aswell.

Harry! 29-07-2011 07:33 PM
Apple :sleep:

CharlieO 29-07-2011 08:00 PM
Good for them.

Doogle 29-07-2011 08:06 PM
Wait a few years and imagine the technology Apple will have then. Assuming something massively **** doesn't occur. I don't see Apple stopping anytime soon.

Scarlett. 31-07-2011 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Doogle (Post 4422010)
Wait a few years and imagine the technology Apple will have then. Assuming something massively **** doesn't occur. I don't see Apple stopping anytime soon.
They'll just release more of the same crap

Everything with i in front of it is basically a different version of the same thing

They could combine the iPad, iPod and iPhone into one thing, basically they just take away features on each one then promote each product as if it is something revolutionary, and the hipsters eat it up.

Patrick 31-07-2011 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Chewy (Post 4425539)
They'll just release more of the same crap

Everything with i in front of it is basically a different version of the same thing

They could combine the iPad, iPod and iPhone into one thing, basically they just take away features on each one then promote each product as if it is something revolutionary, and the hipsters eat it up.
Well said Chewy.

Although I do love going into the Apple store and seeing all the technology and just being like 'YEAH THIS IS ******ING IT, THE FUTURE YEAH! :amazed:'

And then having all the 'Geniuses' staring at you.

Joelle. 31-07-2011 12:42 AM
Theyve done iPod, theyve done iPhone, theyve done iPad. Surely we cant be far from the unveiling of the iSlab...

lostalex 31-07-2011 12:44 AM
It would be cool if they make an iPhone that like could transform into an iPad with the press of a button. Like it would fold out or something like a transformer.

Patrick 31-07-2011 12:44 AM
Does anyone else find Juan Sheet's posts like so unfunny and awkward?

lostalex 31-07-2011 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick (Post 4425569)
Does anyone else find Juan Sheet's posts like so unfunny and awkward?
I don't. Why would Juan's post make you feel awkward?

awkward like how? like if yur trying to taking a piss, and someone is staring at you awkward?

I don't feel that way at all.

Scarlett. 31-07-2011 12:47 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Patrick (Post 4425560)
Well said Chewy.

Although I do love going into the Apple store and seeing all the technology and just being like 'YEAH THIS IS ******ING IT, THE FUTURE YEAH! :amazed:'

And then having all the 'Geniuses' staring at you.
Thats the thing, I understand why Apple do what they do, they're a buinsess after all, it's the 'Chuch of Apple' and their iGod that do my head in :joker:

Jords 31-07-2011 12:48 AM
Apple :love:

And I like Juan as a poster!

Jords 31-07-2011 12:48 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by lostalex (Post 4425572)
I don't. Why would Juan's post make you feel awkward?

awkward like how? like if yur trying to taking a piss, and someone is staring at you awkward?

I don't feel that way at all.
:joker:

Joelle. 31-07-2011 12:51 AM
Do you want me to feel awkward Patrick because tbh I didnt until you said that, so thanks

lostalex 31-07-2011 12:53 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Juan_Sheet (Post 4425584)
Do you want me to feel awkward Patrick because tbh I didnt until you said that, so thanks
Happy 1,000th post!! :dance:

Harry! 31-07-2011 12:55 AM
Until I can actully do proper tools with one of their products then I am not buying anything from then.

Joelle. 31-07-2011 12:55 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by lostalex (Post 4425592)
Happy 1,000th post!! :dance:
Haha thanks, not how I wanted to write my 1000th post but still yay :joker:

Vicky. 31-07-2011 12:56 AM
Patrick no need to be so rude. That was totally uncalled for.

And no. In answer to your question

lostalex 31-07-2011 12:56 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Juan_Sheet (Post 4425598)
Haha thanks, not how I wanted to write my 1000th post but still yay :joker:
I've got yur back dude ;) GAGA <33333

Shaun 31-07-2011 12:57 AM
Not really when their GDP is like 15 trillion...

arista 31-07-2011 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlieO (Post 4421991)
Good for them.


The Yanks have Massive Debt to China

So Any Company thats Big
is doing better that Slow Paced Barack - who has failed the public.

Marc 31-07-2011 04:46 PM
Well Apple aren't getting money from my my iTunes wont work and I can't access iTunes Store :hmph:

arista 31-07-2011 04:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 4425605)
Not really when their GDP is like 15 trillion...

18 Trillion
now

Omah 31-07-2011 05:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 4425605)
Not really when their GDP is like 15 trillion...
The comparison was for CASH reserves only ..... ;)


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