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Analyst guesswork sets unrealistic expectations for Apple's iPhone in 2018, forgets iPad exists

2 years ago

Analyst guesswork sets unrealistic expectations for Apple's iPhone in 2018, forgets iPad exists

Prognosticating sales of tech products can be a difficult and thankless job, particularly when the companies selling the products themselves don't announce sales figures. But that doesn't excuse inconsistencies, unrealistic projections, or a lack of critical thinking skills.

By Neil Hughes | 2 years ago

Conflicting statistics still put Apple's iPad at top of tablet market in Dec. quarter

3 years ago

Conflicting statistics still put Apple's iPad at top of tablet market in Dec. quarter

While differing on some key figures, global tablet industry statistics published on Thursday suggest that the Apple's iPad still has a firm lead as the most popular option, even if the company and the industry as a whole are losing sales.

By Roger Fingas | 3 years ago

Apple saw twice as many mobile device activations this holiday as Samsung, data shows

3 years ago

Apple saw twice as many mobile device activations this holiday as Samsung, data shows

Apple's iPhone and iPad trounced the competition this holiday, giving the company a 44 percent share of all device activations — more than twice that of rival Samsung, new research suggests.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Supply chain sees tablet market expansion, with Apple's iPad holding fast

3 years ago

Supply chain sees tablet market expansion, with Apple's iPad holding fast

Apple is expected see consistent sales of its high-end offerings in the third calendar quarter of 2016, while other companies like Samsung and Amazon will be greatly impacted by the flood of "white box" generic tablets from Chinese manufacturers.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

Apple's iPad shipments could hit new low in first quarter - report

4 years ago

Apple's iPad shipments could hit new low in first quarter - report

The downward trend in iPad sales is expected to continue through the first quarter of this year, with at least one firm expecting Apple to ship just 9.8 million tablets in the period.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Apple's iPad Pro outsold Microsoft's entire Surface lineup over the holidays

4 years ago

Apple's iPad Pro outsold Microsoft's entire Surface lineup over the holidays

Consumers have apparently taken a liking to the iPad Pro following its November release, as new data suggests that Apple moved nearly half a million more of the jumbo tablets alone than Microsoft did of its entire Surface lineup.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

iPad's dominance continues to fade in shrinking tablet market, latest IDC data shows

4 years ago

iPad's dominance continues to fade in shrinking tablet market, latest IDC data shows

While the Apple iPad held on to its position as the leading tablet brand worldwide during the June quarter, the gap with other tablet makers shrank — as did the market overall, according to IDC research data released on Wednesday.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

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Led by enterprise sales, global tablet use predicted to approach 800M by 2018

4 years ago

Led by enterprise sales, global tablet use predicted to approach 800M by 2018

Though annual tablet sales have largely plateaued and aren't expected to see reignited growth in the near future, devices like Apple's iPad will continue to grow in use in corporate environments, Forrester Research believes.

By Neil Hughes | 4 years ago

Apple's iOS holds lead in enterprise for Q1 on strong iPhone 6 demand, but tablet share eroding

5 years ago

Apple's iOS holds lead in enterprise for Q1 on strong iPhone 6 demand, but tablet share eroding

Riding a wave of record-breaking iPhone sales, Apple remained the market leader in enterprise mobile device activations for the first quarter of 2015, but competitors are slowly eating away at iPad's tablet share, according to Good Technology.

By Mikey Campbell | 5 years ago

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Apple's iPad remains dominant in shrinking tablet market

5 years ago

Apple's iPad remains dominant in shrinking tablet market

More than one out of every four tablets sold in the first quarter of 2015 bore an Apple logo, new data indicates, though the worldwide market for tablets and convertible devices continues to contract.

By AppleInsider Staff | 5 years ago

Enterprise tablet adoption slowing, but Apple's iOS still dominates corporate world

5 years ago

Enterprise tablet adoption slowing, but Apple's iOS still dominates corporate world

Though fewer corporations have indicated they are planning to deploy tablets in 2015, Apple's iOS is still the leading platform for corporations embracing the post-PC era, far ahead of smartphones and tablets running Android or Windows.

By Neil Hughes | 5 years ago

IDC: Tablet market suffers massive slowdown in 2014, Apple's iPad not immune

5 years ago

IDC: Tablet market suffers massive slowdown in 2014, Apple's iPad not immune

Year-over-year growth in the tablet market is projected to fall by more than 45 percentage points from its 2013 rate, new data released Tuesday suggests, as Apple is expected to book the first full-year shipment decline in the iPad's history.

By AppleInsider Staff | 5 years ago

Current tablet sales growth being driven by sub-$250 devices, IDC says

5 years ago

Current tablet sales growth being driven by sub-$250 devices, IDC says

The average selling price of tablets continues to drop, according to the latest research from IDC, as sales growth in the tablet market is reportedly being driven by low-end, low-cost devices, just as Apple has entered the sub-$250 market with the first-generation iPad mini.

By Neil Hughes | 5 years ago

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Apple holds on to top spot in tablet sales despite iPad decline

5 years ago

Apple holds on to top spot in tablet sales despite iPad decline

The tablet market remains Apple's to lose, according to new data released Thursday, as the Cupertino company commanded almost 27 percent of tablet shipments in the second quarter of 2014 — nearly 10 percentage points more than rival Samsung, its closest competitor.

By Sam Oliver | 5 years ago

As iPad sales decline, Apple remains bullish on future of tablet market

5 years ago

As iPad sales decline, Apple remains bullish on future of tablet market

Though iPad sales have fallen two quarters in a row, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said on Tuesday he isn't concerned, and teased that his company is working on new innovations that, along with the newly announced IBM partnership, could help reinvigorate growth.

By Neil Hughes | 5 years ago

Overall tablet sales shrink for the first time as Apple continues to dominate mobile computer market

6 years ago

Overall tablet sales shrink for the first time as Apple continues to dominate mobile computer market

Worldwide sales of tablet computers declined by nearly 5 percent in the first quarter of 2014 — the first such fall since tracking began — but Apple's iPad maintained its dominant mobile PC position with nearly twice the market share of the closest competitor.

By AppleInsider Staff | 6 years ago

Combined iPad, Mac shipments make Apple world's largest PC vendor once again

6 years ago

Combined iPad, Mac shipments make Apple world's largest PC vendor once again

With more than 20 million combined Mac and iPad shipments, Apple handily retained its title as the world's largest PC vendor in the first quarter of 2014, the latest data from Canalys shows.

By Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

IDC forecasts 'challenging' year for tablets as Apple's iPad continues to lead

6 years ago

IDC forecasts 'challenging' year for tablets as Apple's iPad continues to lead

Though its total shipments fell year over year last quarter, Apple and its iPad still accounts for about a third of all tablets pushed to market last quarter, though research firm IDC has predicted overall tablet growth will be slow throughout 2014.

By Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

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Apple's iPad continues to dominate tablet usage, peaks in late evening

6 years ago

Apple's iPad continues to dominate tablet usage, peaks in late evening

Despite a recent uptick in sales for Android-based tablets, Apple's iPad remains the most-used slate by an overwhelming margin, according to new data released Wednesday.

By Shane Cole | 6 years ago

Apple dominant in elementary schools with room to grow, as just 25% use iPads

6 years ago

Apple dominant in elementary schools with room to grow, as just 25% use iPads

Cupertino may own 94 percent of the education tablet market, but 3 out of 4 American elementary schools are still without the slates, according to a recent survey.

By Shane Cole | 6 years ago

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