there’s something wrong with Apple lately. They ship hardware that’s worse than what they had five years ago, and their software has more and more embarrassing bugs. Seems like management problems.
Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth Again
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Re: Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth Again
#22Multiple factors I can think of, I'm sure there's more * Competing brands with better hardware quality (Pixel's camera vs iPhone) * Competing brands with less opinionated design choices (headphone jacks, expandable storage, et all) * Highly specialized supply chains prevent flexibility in part choices/manufacturers (ex: designing custom screws for iMac chassis, rather than using off-the-shelf parts) * Unnecessary com…
Or... none of those things. LMAO.
Re: Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth Again
#23iPhone sales continues to decline (down another 13% vs this quarter last year), but services are making up for it
Re: Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth Again
#24I just visited a local shop where I tested different smartphones including iPhones. Lots of similarly looking models, most with Android. Most are below 300 Euro. An average buyer cannot probably see big difference between phones priced at 1000 and 200 Euro.
Re: Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth Again
#25Earlier quoted context omitted.
Except for AirPods, Apple Watch, .....
nobody wants those. AirPods are expensive, ugly earbuds that you have to recharge for some reason, and the watch is just a way for your phone to distract you more frequently.
This seems more like an individual opinion rather than market data.
The Apple Watch is the world's most popular watch.
AirPods have exploded in popularity among youth as a status symbol.
Both are selling relatively well, even if you may think they're inferior products.
Re: Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth Again
#26Earlier quoted context omitted.
Except for AirPods, Apple Watch, .....
nobody wants those. AirPods are expensive, ugly earbuds that you have to recharge for some reason, and the watch is just a way for your phone to distract you more frequently.
Nobody? I see AirPods everywhere. I’m not aware of the actual sales numbers but I’m sure that they’re among the best selling >100$ headphones. I think that you are underestimating the popularity and appeal of wireless headphones. I like my wired seinheiser pair at the office but while commuting, running or walking wireless is nice.
Re: Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth Again
#27And the stock increased over 4% in after-hours trading, as increases in non-iPhone hardware sales and services overcame the decrease in iPhone sales. Earnings per share slightly beat the consensus forecast. An interesting quote from Cook in the press release: "The balance of calendar 2019 will be an exciting period, with major launches on all of our platforms, new services and several new products"
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Re: Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth Again
#28Earlier quoted context omitted.
nobody wants those. AirPods are expensive, ugly earbuds that you have to recharge for some reason, and the watch is just a way for your phone to distract you more frequently.
This seems more like an individual opinion rather than market data. The Apple Watch is the world's most popular watch. AirPods have exploded in popularity among youth as a status symbol. Both are selling relatively well, even if you may think they're inferior products.
“most popular watch” is not really a high bar, is it?
Re: Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth Again
#29Apple has been stagnant since Steve Jobs died. His momentum keeps the company moving forward, but they haven't had a fresh idea since he passed.
Except for the fact the stock is up 270% since his death not accounting for any dividends.
Re: Apple Reports Declining Profits and Slowing Growth Again
#30Earlier quoted context omitted.
Except for AirPods, Apple Watch, .....
nobody wants those. AirPods are expensive, ugly earbuds that you have to recharge for some reason, and the watch is just a way for your phone to distract you more frequently.
If nobody wants them, how can Apple sell millions of units every month?