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Apple – Nothing burger

A gesture, some silicon and a bit of camera. When the most exciting new feature is a gesture for the Apple Watch, it is clear that the new iPhone offers...

Apple – Silent takeover

Apple is slowly consuming more of the economy. Ahead of WWDC Apple has released a report it had commissioned to examine the app economy on iOS revealing that while traditional...

Apple FQ2 2023 – Top dog.

Hardware rocks but AI flops Apple executed a pretty flawless quarter with market share gains in emerging markets offsetting the macro, but it is clear that when it comes to...

Arm FQ3 FY22 – More questions than answers

STOP PRESS Updates below with more details on adjusted EBITDA vs. Pre-tax profit. Buried on page 24 of the earnings statement from SoftBank are details of the amortisation of intangibles...

Amazon, Apple & Intel Q3 2022 – More gloom

Amazon Q3 2022 – Humble pie Amazon reported good results, but the traditional holiday season is going to be weaker than expected further reinforcing the view that Amazon has expanded...

Apple – Form over substance

Apple launches more of same. When the most exciting product launch is aimed at a tiny minority of the user base it becomes clear that Apple is struggling to find...

Apple – Asking for suits

Digital advertising is not worth the risk. Apple is building up its advertising business which I think is very likely to attract a raft of lawsuits from the other digital...

Apple CarPlay – Carmageddon? Pt II.

Apple declares war on OEMs. The strength of Apple’s position in the domestic vehicle market has given it the confidence to make a play for the whole digital vehicle making...

Apple WWDC 2022 – Carmageddon?

Apple declares war on short-term loan providers and car makers. Apple produced an ordinary performance but saw announcements that challenge both the vehicle makers and the fintech industry. However, there...

Apple, Amazon, Intel – Three strikes.

Apple FQ2 22 – Rug sweeping Apple reported good results but warned on FQ3 22 blaming the supply chain, but I suspect that there is also a degree of softness...