Christmas and new year holidays

AppleInsider breaks down every record Apple smashed in its gargantuan fiscal quarter ending in December 2020. Apple's first fiscal quarter was one to remember, breaking records left and right on its way to a staggering $111.4 billion in total revenue. While that number was the biggest takeaway, it was far from the only record the company shattered. Total revenue Apple brought in a staggering $111.4B in Q1 2021 During the 1Q 2021 financial quarter, Apple raked in $111.4 billion in total revenue. This is the first time the company has passed $100 billion for a quarter, breaking its previous record of $91.8 billion in the prior year's December-ending quarter. It's all the more surprising that Apple did this during a global pandemic, as many working families cut down on luxury purchases. Impressive iPad and Mac sales boosts may have partially reflected the greater need for work-from-home and Zoom-friendly computing devices. However, the iPhone continued … [Read more...] about Ten records Apple broke in its historic holiday 2020 quarter

Apple CEO Tim Cook on an earnings call Wednesday said that the company set a new record for the most FaceTime call volume during the holiday season. Apple broke a lot of records in the holiday quarter of 2020, from revenues to sales of different products to income from Services. It turns out the company broke another record over Christmas as it recorded the highest-ever volume of FaceTime calls. Cook, during Apple's quarterly earnings call, stated that "as COVID-19 kept us apart, we saw the highest volume of FaceTime calls ever this Christmas." It is unclear if "this Christmas" refers to Dec. 25, the surrounding weeks, or the entire holiday quarter. Cook did not specify an exact amount of FaceTime call volume. The record, though, is not surprising, especially with friends and family physically apart for the holidays last year due to coronavirus restrictions. In addition, as stated on the call, the install base for iPhone is the largest it has ever been, and Cook … [Read more...] about Apple broke record for FaceTime call volume over holidays

Celebrate the festive season at Park Hyatt Saigon The Saigon Times Daily The outside view of the Park Hyatt Saigon’s Opera restaurant - PHOTO: COURTESY OF PARK HYATT SAIGON HCMC - The Park Hyatt Saigon is offering many special promotions for guests to enjoy the best time of the year with their beloved family and friends. The hotel’s culinary masters will provide an enticing medley of gourmet goodies. From exquisite foie gras terrine to imported caviar and traditional roasted turkey, all are just one call away. Guests can also look for the traditional ginger breads or homemade chocolates and freshly baked cookies as The Pastry Boutique introduces a range of artisanal Christmas cakes, sweets and pastries prepared by the hotel’s talented Pastry team. Park Lounge will offer Christmas Afternoon Tea Set from Monday to Friday from December 10 to 28. Festive High Tea Buffet will be available every Saturday and Sunday, on December 15-16 and 22-23. Festive moments at … [Read more...] about Celebrate the festive season at Park Hyatt Saigon