News: Notes from Apple’s Q2 2013 Conference Call

As Apple’s second-quarter 2013 financial results conference call began, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced first half revenue of more than $98 billion, and net income of more than $22 billion, including sales of 85 million iPhones and iPads. He acknowledged Apple’s growth rate has slowed from a high level. Cook mentioned “the potential of exciting new product categories” when looking at the future of Apple. He also mentioned “amazing…