Rumors of a cheap iPhone in the range of $99 to $129 have been swirling around for more than a week. In general, I tend to dismiss Apple rumors. Yesterday when the Wall Street Journalreported that Apple was working on a lower end iPhone, the rumors gained credibility. The Journal reported that the cheaper
China Mobile, the he largest phone carrier in the world with about 700 million subscriber, is the next big prize for Apple. At present, China Mobile does not carry the iPhone. It is not a surprise that Apple CEO Tim Cook paid a visit to China Mobile, but a statement from
Now there is proof positive that Nokia is turning around what had been a business that woefully trailed in smart phones. The company reports that it has sold 4.4 million Lumia smart phones in the fourth quarter. Nokia disclosed sales numbers as it pre-announced fourth quarter 2012 results. Here are the highlights:
The brilliance of Steve Jobs at Apple (AAPL) has been embodied in a carefully cultivated image for Apple products. Jobs created elegant products that appear to be meant for the elite but were sold to the masses. When the masses bought Apple products, they felt good because they were buying what the rich were
In response to my column yesterday,Consumer Reports Is No Fan Of iPhone 5, I received a large number of comments. Two contentions in these communications are worth addressing. A large number of readers contend that Consumer Reports is biased against Apple. Some also contend that Steve Jobs rubbed Consumer Reports the wrong way. I know nothing about
Over the last several months, I have been arguing the case that the long-term risks in Apple stock are rising. I have advanced two main arguments. First, competitors have caught up with Apple for all practical purposes. Second, Apple is failing to innovate at the rate it was innovating in the past.
The piece I recently wrote, Tizen Rising, Ready To Challenge Apple And Google In 2013, outlined the threat posed by a new giant ready to attack Apple’s and Google Android’s dominance of the smart phone market. Now the news is that Tizen is gaining steam faster than expected. According to CNET, Samsung has confirmed
Not too far into the future, it may become commonplace for people to run common functions in their homes using their smart phones. The functions may include lights, security systems, thermostats, appliances and entertainment devices. Would you want Apple, Microsoft, or Google to run your home? All three companies see this as a big
Apple bulls have been pinning their hopes on China, but Apple has been losing its ‘cool’ factor in China. Only time will tell if Apple mania in China will go the way of other fads. The Wall Street Journal reports that introduction of the iPhone 5 in Beijing was “arguably the least eventful launch of
Nokia exploited Apple‘s Achilles’ heel of subsidies to beat Apple inChina. China Mobile Limited (CHL) is the largest cellular provider in the world by number of subscribers. At the end of October it had 703 million subscribers including 79.3 million 3G users. China Mobile has been in desperate need for a flagship high