Apple's gross margins likely to decline this fall with new product designs, but quick rebound expected

It's expected that Apple will see its gross margins shrink at the end of 2014 as the company is expected to introduce a completely redesigned "iPhone 6," though one analyst sees margins trending upwards once again by the March 2015 quarter.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 30

Wall Street on Apple's 'uneventful' June quarter: Excited by margins, concerned about guidance

Though Apple's June quarter results were slightly below Wall Street expectations, investors expressed greater concern over the company's guidance for the current September quarter, but they were also pleased by improving gross margins, chalking up the results as a mixed bag.

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Tests find Apple's Siri improving, but Google Now voice search slightly better

The comprehension abilities of Apple's voice-driven personal assistant Siri continue to get better, but new testing shows that using Google Now for searching on Android has surpassed it in terms of accuracy when answering queries.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 41

With most major companies already using iOS, Piper Jaffray doesn't see IBM deal surging Apple sales

Apple's new enterprise partnership with IBM will likely strengthen the position of the iPhone and iPad in the corporate world, but it probably won't move the needle much in terms of overall device sales, investment firm Piper Jaffray believes.

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Apple's iOS continues to dominate mobile web browsing as Android gains

Even as Google counts some 1 billon monthly active users for Android worldwide, more than six out of every ten page views from a mobile device in the U.S. still come from an iPhone, an iPad, or an iPod touch, according to new browsing data released on Monday.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 41

Survey finds 14% of watch-wearers interested in hypothetical $350 Apple 'iWatch'

Investment firm Piper Jaffray published the results of a new fashion-focused survey on Tuesday, in which respondents were asked about a rumored Apple "iWatch," with interest in such a device found to vary wildly based on price.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 58

One-third of US smartphone consumers plan to buy an iPhone in the next 3 months

Apple's current iPhone lineup is showing strong staying power, with more than a third of prospective U.S. smartphone customers saying they plan to buy either an iPhone 5s or an iPhone 5c in the next three months, despite the fact that new models are expected to launch around September.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 14

Earnings preview: Wall Street expects flat March quarter, awaiting new products in late 2014

With no major new products launched in the just-concluded March quarter, analysts on Wall Street don't expect big things from Apple when the company reports its earnings on Wednesday, generally projecting for revenue to be about flat with the same period from a year ago.

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Amazon fireTV launch 'aggressively' highlights need for Apple TV revamp, Piper Jaffray says

Analyst Gene Munster, who has long held out hope for a more fully functional Apple TV and even a full television set from the company, believes that Wednesday's launch of the Amazon fireTV should serve as further motivation for Apple to make major moves in the television space.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 58

Apple predicted to announce 'modest' increases to share buyback & dividend in next earnings call

The highlight of Apple's next quarterly earnings call later this month could be moderate increases to the company's share buyback program and dividend payouts to shareholders, many investors reportedly expect.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 15

8GB iPhone 5c, $399 'iPad 4' seen having 'slight positive' effect on Apple's March, June quarters

With Apple making slight adjustments to its iPhone and iPad lineups this week, the new, cheaper device offerings are projected by one analyst to have only a minor effect on the company's bottom line.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 8

US survey shows Apple's iPhone 5s has 'staying power,' while 5c is losing ground

A new survey of prospective U.S. smartphone buyers has found that Apple's flagship iPhone 5s remains the most popular option for those making a purchase in the next few months, but the iPhone 5c is not expected to make waves.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 64

Earnings preview: Wall Street expecting record iPhone, iPad sales from Apple's Q1 2014

This afternoon Apple will report earnings from the company's first fiscal quarter of 2014, and investors expect that the company will reveal record sales of its blockbuster iPhone and iPad product lines, with collective sales of both devices expected to top 80 million.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 32

China Mobile guidance expected to be investors' focus in Apple's next earnings report

When Apple reports its holiday 2013 earnings in a few weeks, investors are likely to be focused on the future, analyst Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray believes, as the upcoming launch of the iPhone on China Mobile takes center stage.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 14

Apple's China Mobile deal expected to add 5% to revenue in 2014

Shares of Apple stock surged more than 3 percent on Monday, after news broke that the company has reached a long-awaited deal to begin selling the iPhone in January through China Mobile, the world's largest wireless provider.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 13

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