NEW YORK, July 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

ACI Association has initiated research coverage on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL). Select highlights from the internally released reports are being made available to the general public (included below), with access to the entirety of the research available to new members.

Today, membership is open to readers on a complementary basis at the following URL: http://www.aciassociation.com/?c=AAPL

Highlights from our AAPL Report include: 


        
        - A Closer Look at New Features - On July 15, 2015, Apple(R) launched its latest
          iPod touch(R) device, along with a new lineup of colors for all iPod(R) models,
          including space gray, gold, silver, blue, and pink. Features of the new iPod touch
          include an Apple-designed A8 processor that delivers 10 times faster graphics
          performance, an M8 motion co-processor for enhanced fitness tracking, a new 8MP iSight
          (R) camera for more high quality and clearer photos, paired with an enhanced FaceTime
          HD camera on the front for sharper and better selfies.
        - A Treat for Music Lovers - The Company stated that with the recently released Apple
          Music(TM) streaming service, users of iPod touch can connect with their favorite
          artists, listen to playlists created by talented music experts in the world, and
          remain updated on music culture with a global 24/7 broadcast on Beats 1    radio
          station. Further, users can also comment or like backstage photos and videos shared
          directly by their favorite artists on Connect.
        - Enhanced Gaming Experience and Photos - According to Apple, iPod touch provides an
          improved gaming experience. With its A8 chip, users can play games for a longer
          duration, while benefiting from a great battery life. Further, iPod touch's advanced
          iSight and FaceTime HD cameras provides users a first-time experience with features
          including slo-mo and burst mode, while capturing photos and videos.
        - Wide Collection of Powerful Built-In Apps - The release also highlighted that App
          Store    on iPod touch, available in 155 countries, gives users access to 1.5 million
          apps across 24 categories. Apple Music is available on iPod touch through the Music
          app wherein users are given a 3-month trial, after which a $9.99/month membership fee
          is charged. Users can send voice and video text messages through iMessage(R) over
          Wi-Fi, quickly edit photos using Photos app and keep track of health and fitness with
          the Health app.
        - Attractive Pricing - The Company informed that the new iPod touch can be purchased for
          $199 (US) for the 16GB model, $249 (US) for 32GB variant , $299 (US) for 64GB edition
          and $399 (US) for the 128GB model. Additionally, five new colors have been made
          available for the entire family of Apple's iPod touch devices. The new iPod touch is
          available through the Apple Online Store, Apple's retail stores and select Apple
          Authorized Resellers.

To find out how this influences our rating on Apple Inc., read the full report in its entirely here: http://www.aciassociation.com/?c=AAPL

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