Apple 'leaving money on the table' by not releasing big-screen iPhone

Calls for Apple to make an iPhone with a larger display around 5 inches diagonally are growing among investors, who see a big-screen iPhone as a major revenue opportunity.

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iPhone 5 demand 'robust,' order cuts likely stem from improved yields & supplier shifts

While recent reports about iPhone 5 component orders being reduced have caused "great confusion," the reality is consumer demand for the iPhone 5 has not waned.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 89

Strong iPhone 5 launch in China highlights Apple's 'enormous' growth opportunity

Greater China has become an increasingly important part of Apple's business, generating about 15 percent of the company's fiscal 2012 sales, and the nation's role is expected to grow even more with a particularly strong debut for the iPhone 5.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 14

Improving production yields on iPhone 5 expected to boost profitability for Apple

Supply of the iPhone 5 continues to improve as yield rates on the difficult-to-build handset have reportedly grown, reducing costs and boosting profitability for Apple and its suppliers.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 25

iPhone 5 capacity improving, Apple forecast to sell 46.5M phones in Dec. quarter

Despite recent comments from Foxconn admitting difficulty in manufacturing the iPhone 5, there are reportedly signs that Apple's capacity is "much improved."

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 34

Market watchers expect $329 iPad mini will justify its price to consumers

Though the starting price of the iPad mini is higher than many had expected, Wall Street analysts believe the storage capacity and build quality offered by Apple will be more than enough to court consumers and make the product a success.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 77

Apple expected to partially absorb higher quality control costs for iPhone 5

Difficulties in manufacturing the iPhone 5 are expected to affect Apple's gross margins for the near term, as the company is predicted to absorb some of the quality control costs associated with producing its latest handset.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 22

Apple's smaller iPad forecast to become 'competition's worst nightmare'

Tablet makers have failed to compete with Apple in the $400-and-up market segment, and a new, smaller iPad priced below $300 is only expected to make matters worse for the competition.

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Analysts stand by Apple stock recommendations after recent declines

As Apple's stock has dropped more than 10 percent in recent weeks in the face of negative headlines, Wall Street analysts still remain confident in recommending investors to buy in.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 52

Yield rates for Apple's iPhone 5 in-cell touch panels improving

After some initial issues with creating in-cell touchscreen displays for Apple's new iPhone 5, yield rates are said to be improving, helping to ease constraints.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 2

Apple earnings preview: Big quarter expected for iPad, iPhone forecasts vary

On Tuesday Apple will report earnings for its third quarter of fiscal 2012, and analysts expect the iPad will be in a position to set new records, while consensus on the iPhone is more divided.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 4

RIM's survival until BlackBerry 10 all about cash preservation

While Research in Motion reported dismal quarterly earnings this week, the company did manage to improve its cash balance, suggesting the its demise isn't imminent — if it can survive until the launch of BlackBerry 10.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 94

iPhone orders 'significantly' reduced as Apple begins prepping for next-gen model

Apple has begun drawing down build plans for its current iPhone models, as sales begin to ease in anticipation of a new sixth-generation model expected to launch later this year.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 24

iPhone, iPad momentum may prompt Apple to give less conservative guidance

In its quarterly earnings call next week, Apple's guidance for the current June quarter may be less conservative than usual, thanks to particularly strong sales of both the iPhone and iPad.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 7

Release of 'iPad mini' from Apple viewed as 'question of when, not if'

A new iPad model with a smaller form factor is an inevitability, in the eyes of one analyst, though Apple is not expected to imminently release such a device.

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