iPhone 5 order cuts dismissed as 'not news,' simply 'noise'

Wall Street analysts are dismissing recent concerns over iPhone build plans, with one market watcher saying the order cuts could instead be a sign that Apple seeing improved component yields and product margins.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 99

Rumors of reduced iPhone 5 orders briefly send Apple shares below $500

Shares of Apple stock dipped below $500 in early trading Monday morning, as investors reacted to new reports claiming the company had made significant cuts to iPhone 5 orders.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 75

WSJ: Apple cuts iPhone 5 component orders in half due to weak demand

Apple reportedly sent word to suppliers in December that it would be reducing parts orders for the recently released iPhone 5 on "weaker-than-expected" demand, with some orders being cut in half from original expectations.  

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 97

AT&T's record holiday quarter signals sales of 8M iPhones

The 2012 holiday season was a record setting span for AT&T with 10 million total smartphones sold — at least 8 million of which are expected to be Apple iPhones.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 88

Best Buy accuses Walmart of misleading, damaging holiday iPhone 5 sale

Best Buy and other retailers have complained to attorneys general in numerous states, accusing Walmart of misleading advertising in the holiday shopping season, including a discount on Apple's iPhone 5.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 54

CES 2013 expected to showcase 'embarrassingly large' smartphones

Big-screen "phablet" devices, positioned between a smartphone and a tablet, are predicted to be a big trend at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

Victor Marks 13 years ago 213

Rumor: Apple evaluating new 'touch-on display' tech for next iPhone

A new report out of China claims that Apple is considering a new display technology, dubbed "touch-on," for use in its next iPhone model to address issues with the current "in-cell" display found in the iPhone 5.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 22

'Insatiable demand' for iPad mini drives stock-outs in China

Customers in both Hong Kong and China have demonstrated considerable interest in Apple's newly launched iPad mini, leading to stock-outs and limited availability.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 48

First look: MetaWatch smart watch pushes iPhone alerts to your wrist

The new Bluetooth-enabled MetaWatch will forever change how you use your iPhone, though in its current form the advanced wrist watch is not yet ready for the mass market.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 41

China's 3G subscribers grow 88% year over year to 222M

The total number of 3G subscribers in China reached 222 million in November, up 88 percent year over year, giving yet another indication why the market is so important for continued growth of Apple's iPhone.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 18

iPhone 5 launch propels Apple to 53% of US smartphone sales

The debut of the iPhone 5 sent Apple soaring to its highest share of sales the U.S. smartphone market ever, according to new data.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 89

AT&T rolls out 4G LTE network in 15 new US markets

AT&T this week announced that its high-speed 4G LTE network — compatible with Apple's latest iPhone 5, iPad and iPad mini — has launched in 15 new markets, and also expanded coverage in a handful of other locations.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 20

We're giving away iPad minis: share our app for a chance to win

Our friends over at B&H Photo like our new iPhone app so much, they've offered to sponsor a contest that will give away iPad minis to two lucky participants who help spread the word about the app's release.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 13

Apple releases iOS 6.0.2 for iPhone 5, iPad mini with Wi-Fi bug fix

Apple on Tuesday released iOS 6.0.2, a minor update specifically tailored for the new iPhone 5 and iPad mini that addresses a bug related to Wi-Fi.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 62

AppleInsider's free iPhone app now available for download from the App Store

AppleInsider today is pleased to announce its first mobile application for Apple's iOS platform: the AppleInsider app for iPhone and iPod touch, available as a free download exclusively from the App Store.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 78

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