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December 31, 2004

iPod heads Apple annual report

The annual figures from Apple computers was dominated by sales figures from iPod devices and the music players' accessories, according to reports.

The announcement revealed sales figures of 4.4 million for the iPod in its fiscal year, an increase of 370 per cent. Total income from iPod sales rose $961 million, 279 per cent, on last year.

Apple spoke of the need for continuation and increasing developments in response to increasing competition in the music device market.

An Apple spokesperson admitted the need existed to: "more effectively (integrate) the entire end-to-end music solution" adding it "may expand the range of its product offerings and intellectual property through licensing and/or acquisition of third-party business and technology."

Apple also revealed sales of iPod services and accessories remained consistent with the increase in overall iPod unit sales for fiscal 2004.

Posted by ipodworld at December 31, 2004 11:59 AM

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