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Rose gold iPhone, Live Photos could draw Apple upgraders

Apple’s fall product launch event Wednesday provided little to excite investors. The products were all widely expected and were either tweaks to existing devices or niche products unlikely to move the needle for the massive consumer electronics vendor. But several analysts issued upbeat reports about the new products, spurring a modest rebound in Apple (AAPL) shares Thursday. Apple stock rose 2.2% Thursday, to 112.57. On Wednesday, Apple stock

Apple’s ‘i-Upgrade’ Gambit May Vex AT&T, Verizon

Call it Apple’s i-upgrade gambit. Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone upgrade program will make it easier for consumers to switch wireless service providers and likely will create more customer loyalty for Apple at the expense of its carrier partners. Apple analysts generally cheered Apple’s move to finance iPhone purchases with monthly installment plans similar to those offered by wireless firms, though some express concern over potential damaged relationships

Apple TV Brings Siri, Casual Games To The Living Room

Apple on Wednesday showed off its fourth-generation Apple TV set-top box, which the company billed as “the future of television.” The updated streaming video box comes with a new remote control with a touchpad for fast and fluid navigation through on-screen menus and support for Apple’s (AAPL) Siri virtual personal assistant. Apple TV Talks With Siri, people can use their voice to search for TV shows and movies to watch, and request information