January 7, 2015 – Stock Market News

Rumor has it that Apple might break the trend of larger cell phones by releasing a mini version of the iPhone 6.  Where handsets have been getting larger and larger, the mini would be an easy alternative to customers opposed to having a large device in their pockets or handbags.  This rumor also sounds like a throwback to the iPod mini.  Given the instant popularity the iPod mini enjoyed, a smaller iPhone could be a happy way for users to reconcile their love of their iPhones with the convenience of a device that is easily and comfortably transported in a pocket.  At this point, however, the iPhone mini is still speculation, and might gain more credence if the concept is positively received.

The cyber attack on Sony, aka ‘The Gift That Keeps On Giving,’ has included communicays between Sony executives and the CEO of Snapchat.  Details have been leaked that indicate that Snapchat, despite a low volume of revenues, might have some significant effect on the company’s prospects.  Investors poured more than half a billion dollars more into the texting service.  Snapchat has also acquired AddLive, a video integration company, to further its own expansion.  Despite receiving a $3 billion bid from Facebook, it is possible that Snapchat’s value could exceed that number quite soon.

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