Gene Munster

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

8 years ago

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.

By Neil Hughes | 8 years ago

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Earnings Preview: Wall Street expects solid quarter from Apple, but focus is on the fall

8 years ago

Earnings Preview: Wall Street expects solid quarter from Apple, but focus is on the fall

While many Apple observers expect the company to reveal solid year-over-year growth for its relatively quiet June quarter, much of the focus will be on new CFO Luca Maestri's guidance for the fall with updated iPhones and iPads on the horizon, the expected closing of the Beats acquisition, and the possibility of a so-called "iWatch."

By Sam Oliver | 8 years ago

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

8 years ago

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.

By Neil Hughes | 8 years ago

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

8 years ago

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.

By Sam Oliver | 8 years ago

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

8 years ago

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.

By Neil Hughes | 8 years ago

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

8 years ago

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.

By Neil Hughes | 8 years ago

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

8 years ago

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.

By Neil Hughes | 8 years ago

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

8 years ago

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.

By Neil Hughes | 8 years ago

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

8 years ago

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.

By Neil Hughes | 8 years ago

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