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The Next iPhones, Apple Watch Leak Ahead of Apple's Event (9to5mac.com)
Moments after Apple sent out invitations to its latest media event on September 12, 9to5Mac published a first look at Apple's 2018 iPhones and new Apple Watch Series 4. Apple is expected to unveil new 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch iPhones that will both be called iPhone XS. From the report: We also believe iPhone XS will come in a new gold color option not previously offered on the new design. Apple leaked its own gold version of the iPhone X through the FCC, but it has not been available to purchase. Other details are still to be determined, but we can report with certainty that iPhone XS will be the name, the OLED model will come in two sizes including a larger version, and each will be offered in gold for the first time. As for the Apple Watch, the biggest change is the all-new edge-to-edge display. From the report: Apple has been rumored to be working on ~15% bigger displays for both sizes of Apple Watch -- that rumor has been confirmed in the images we've discovered. As expected, Apple has achieved this by dramatically reducing the bezel size around the watch display. In addition to taking the display edge-to-edge, we're also looking at a brand new watch face capable of showing way more information than the current faces offered. The analog watch face shows a total of eight complications around the time and within the clock hands. Also seen in the image is a new hole between the side button and Digital Crown, likely an additional microphone, and compatibility with what appears to be current watch bands. Both the Digital Crown and side button appear modified from the current Apple Watch models as well.
someone didn't think that name through very well.
We've long since hit peak phone, whereby the tech in the existing models satisfies everything we want and more, and we don't lust after any new features. Now Apple is getting desperate, and the desperation is showing. *waits for share price to crash down hard back to reality*
There is a slowing down of the market, but saturation is a greater cause. The average selling price is actually rising due in part to exciting developments in the mid-range and a more affordable high end phone from other phone companies. The iPhone has for a long time hit a peak market share, and its not getting the Android switchers, its dwindling Chinese market is in trouble.
Apple is not desperate by any stretch, but its shares are volatile. It latest strategy of producing a large screen LCD with dual sim as its cheaper option, and I suspect strongly like the iPad mini allows the vendors to make a good profit from them, for something in real terms almost indistinguishable from their more expensive offerings.
I think its a interesting strategy; Different than producing a plastic or smaller phone. If I was confident that it would be successful I would move my shares to Apple now.
We've long since hit peak phone, whereby the tech in the existing models satisfies everything we want and more, and we don't lust after any new features.
Oh that's not even remotely true. Here's just a few of the things I'd like to see in an iPhone just off the top of my head. (and I use an iPhone)
1) Proper file management
2) Improved integration/cooperation with other devices (especially cameras or PC but even among apple devices could be better)
3) A bigger battery version
4) Modular OEM cases for features not universally needed like bigger batteries, headphone jacks, SD cards, proper GPS, holding styluses, better camera, etc
5) Stylus support with apps that are actually useful
6) USB-C instead of Lightning
7) Better and more useful Augmented Reality features
8) Speech recognition that actually is useful (Siri by and large sucks)
And with a little time I'm sure I could come up with a much much longer list. The iPhone is a very good and useful device but there is a LOT Apple could still do to make it better. Same with every other phone manufacturer. There is still a huge amount of room for improvement in smartphones and tablets.
Now Apple is getting desperate, and the desperation is showing.
That sounds like wishful thinking of an Apple hater. While I'll be the first to say that Apple isn't getting everything right, there is no evidence of desperation or a major decline in iPhone revenue in the near future.
*waits for share price to crash down hard back to reality*
Apple's stock price is in reality shockingly reasonable given the profitability of the company. The P/E is 19.52 as I type this which is actually quite modest compared to many of their tech peers. Unless their profitability falls off a cliff, your thesis that their stock is overpriced is not consistent with the actual facts.