Apple Inc (AAPL.O) forecast a strong holiday quarter after a better-than-expected 16 percent jump in iPhone sales, and the strongest growth in Mac computer shipments in years helped the company surpass Wall Street's targets.

GT Advanced Technologies Inc (GTAT.O) said it will cut 890 jobs, close an Arizona plant expected to make scratch-resistant screens for Apple Inc (AAPL.O), and suggested it could pursue legal claims against the iPhone maker while revamping under bankruptcy.

Though Apple's latest desktop operating system, OS X Yosemite, won't be launched until fall, the company has already released last Monday, September 15, the third public beta version dubbed “14A361.” The latest software update was made available to registered developers who pay an annual fee to get advance access to Apple’s software updates and to registered Mac users running on OS X Mavericks. According to Christian Post, “Apple could release another public beta before it releases the final version of the OS, which will then be made available to all.” The report further adds that the release of a third beta is “an indication that Apple could be making some tweaks to the operating system before the release of the iOS 8.” What to Expect The iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite emphasizes on connectivity. According to Apple, expect iOS and Mac to be connected like never before. “With OS X Yosemite and iOS 8, your devices recognize when they’re near each other, enabling new features that let them work together” This improved device integration works in all apple products—Macs, iPhones, iPads, and most probably, the iWatch. Imagine receiving a call from your iPhone and it shows up in your Mac or Ipad. You can even answer the call right on your Mac, which acts like a speaker phone. It’s like your Mac and iPad becoming an extension of your iPhone either it be receiving calls, SMS, or MMS. Another new feature is the ability of creating an instant Hotspot for Mac through your iPhone connectivity. Christian Today also added that the new OS “will also feature a redesigned interface with several new applications such as the new Today view added to the Notification Center. In addition, Spotlight has been given an improved design interface and added functions like the capacity to sync with search engines like Bing and Wikipedia.” There are rumors that OS X Yosemite will be released on October 22, the same date that OS X Mavericks was released last year.

Apple Inc (AAPL.O) is set to launch two new iPads and release the next version of its Mac operating system at its next event on Oct. 21, a Daily Dot report said, citing sources familiar with the matter.

iOS 7 is the latest update to Apple’s mobile operating system. Loaded with powerful features, it is also prone to bugs and problems.

New reports indicate Apple may be working on an enormous new iPad, the iPad Pro- but the company may have already given up on it.

Tech journalist, Nick Bilton, published an article through the New York Times about the late Steve Jobs', Apple co-founder and former CEO, shocking revelation regarding limited gadget-use towards his own children calling him a "low-tech parent". Bilton also gets similar opinions from tech CEOs and venture capitalists around the world.

Apple Inc unveiled a watch, two larger iPhones and a mobile payments service on Tuesday as Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook seeks to revive the technology company's reputation as a wellspring of innovation.

Students eager to keep on top of classes, assignments and extra-curricular activities can turn to new apps to keep them organized as the new school year ramps up.

iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 are both expected to be released this year following the unveiling of iPhone 6 and the alleged iWatch on September 9. Information about the upgraded tablets could be shared then, with their release date expected some time in October or November.