Apple, Citing 'Prolific' Product Rollouts, Misses On Profit, Forecast Amid Higher Costs (Live Blog)

Recap: Apple's 4Q profit missed estimates on fewer iPad sales. CEO Tim Cook said the company has been struggling to meet demand for the iPhone 5, but that Apple still expects to sell it in 100 markets this quarter -- including putting it on sale China in December. Cook also took a dig at Microsoft's new Surface tablet, saying it's a "fairly compromised, confusing product."