Benjamin Mayo, 9to5mac:
Apple is ramping for its biggest iPhone sales success ever next year, according to KGI. Its estimates suggest that the new iPhones in 2017, expected to comprise three new models, will empower Apple growth with ‘unprecedented’ demand. KGI expects the new phones may sell between 120-150 million units in the second half of next year, eclipsing the previous sales record set by iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
The new form-factor premium OLED iPhone will likely encourage high-end customers to upgrade their device and the low-end new 4.7-inch iPhone model (with wireless charging and a glass chassis) will be attractive to the lower-end of the smartphone market.
Doomed.
Twas ever thus, right? But especially now, because GOOG’s Pixel is going to take a huge chunk out of those iPhone sales…with its estimated 5-6 million units to be sold in 2017.
That might provide perspective, anyway. Not that the financial/tech press is paying attention.
Google’s move into premium smartphones and it’s home products are interesting. The game tape suggests that these products won’t hurt Apple, but it would be dangerous not to take them seriously.
This is speculation by an analyst who has a financial interest in stock sales. So, Doomed may not be the word. But, it’s certainly not something to get excited about.
Blackberry had great sales until they didn’t. Sales do not necessarily reflect the health of a company.
Thing is, Apple takes 91pc of smartphone profits. Have for the last 6 quarters. Not doomed, but must stay hungry, o/c.