Um... what?Sometimes, the CEO has to state the obvious so that those who love to project doom and gloom will be forced to have a moment of clarity, before they find something else castigate, as if there are no choices left in the free market.
Apple saw lower than expected iPhone sales during its first fiscal quarter of 2019 (aka the 2018 holiday quarter) and one explanation provided by Apple was lower quarterly iPhone upgrades. During today's earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook delved into the reasons why Apple is seeing fewer upgrades.
Unit sales are also flat year-on-year, and up 14% (Q4) sequentially.
I appreciate the feedback. I don't believe there is anything convoluted about my statements.Um... what?
I think what you're trying to say is so equally snarky and convoluted that most people won't understand it. (Not because they're dumb, but because clear communication is a skill that evidently takes a lot of practice.)
Keep practicing, buddy!![]()
Saying prices are too high is subjective and personal, even though many may share your sentiments.And why is this happening Tim? Prices are too high!
My family have iPhone 7+, 7, 6S and 5S. We are holding for another year or waiting for BOGO deals from carriers to justify the exorbitant prices. Get a clue.
What makes him a "clown," and in need of dismissal?someone please give this clown the axe.....please...
What you say is true. Would you concede, however, that not all words written in disagreement with Cupertino are from the doom-and-gloom contingent? That a certain amount of criticism is, in fact, merited?I appreciate the feedback. I don't believe there is anything convoluted about my statements.
1) The CEO makes obvious statements at times.
2) He does this because the market, analysis, and many MR members like to jump the proverbial gun, and see doom and gloom around every corner.
3) And is often the case, the aforementioned doom and gloomers are easily distracted with the next headline.
4) And is often the case, said persons often retort in such a manner, that leads the reader to believe said persons don't have any choice outside of Apple, which they clearly do.
I totally agree and he make it seem like he did us a favor in lowering price of the battery.Thats what happens when you get caught slowing people's phones down and they realize that their phone is not slower because its older but because you quietly did so in purpose and a battery replacement would resolve the issue. How many people would have chosen to replace their batteries in the past had they known that their phones would function as fast as when they first started instead of spending hundreds on a new device. Apple kept this hidden long enough, reap what you sow and live with the consequences as it is only going to get worse. I am an apple fan boy and I don't plan on upgrading any time soon as I don't care for any of the new gimmicks. I might even consider Android if I have to even though I will hate it at first but enough is enough, that's the only way to let apple realize that consumers deserve better.
I agree with you. Not all words of criticism are from the kinds of people often found here.What you say is true. Would you concede, however, that not all words written in disagreement with Cupertino are from the doom-and-gloom contingent? That a certain amount of criticism is, in fact, merited?
I generally look at both sides of the coin. I have as much trouble with the Cassandras as I do with the Pollyannas (especially when they attempt to paint each other as hopeless ignoramuses). Let's be kinder and smarter than that, eh, folks?
I miss the days when, after two years I could just order a new phone at 299 or 399 subsidy plan.
A few things screwed this over for Apple.
When a consumer looks at S model phone with not much different to last years model, and at new high prices. Then looks down at their working 3 or more year old iPhone, that's running decent on iOS 12. While being told a $29 battery replacement will speed it.... it's no wonder people didn't upgrade.
- The battery issue was a major blunder by them not allowing users to turn it off to begin with or mentioning it in the first place. I don't think it was a sinister ploy to make people upgrade but a genuine features designed to stop phones shutting down after a few years.
- This led to another blunder with the battery replacement program, which people took massive advantage of. Who wouldn't? This only pushed ageing phones out for another few years for people who don't mind their phone or as a 2nd hand for kids.
- iOS 12 runs on devices going back 6 years!!! Which is insane. And it runs well, most older iPhones would't work great after 2 years in the past.
- This was an S year. People do forget that. Last year we saw the first new major design change since 2014, and the addition of wireless charging to the old design. Making last year the big year to upgrade.
- iPhone price & features (lack of). The X last year set the record for price but people bought it because the new features where new and had value. This year not much changed and the price is still high.
Uh no. my iPhone 6S since 'upgrading' to iOS 12 drains to 50% within 90 minutes, no matter what I do. That's after using the battery replacement program in late 2017.
The reality is the Apple 'moat' is so strong that people are bashing their heads against the wall because they perceive it's too painful to switch to Android.
This is not the tech paradise Steve Jobs promised, or was it hell he promised?