Not an Apple Fanboy, but its good to see an American company do well.
Hallelujah!
The reports of Apple’s demise is greatly exaggerated.
It would be interesting if you could figure out how many "new" buyers bought the 5C, but wouldn't have bought a 5 under the same conditions, and wouldn't have bought a 5S if even if it was available.
It's also a bit harder to compare this launch to the previous launch, because they have additional countries participating in the launch this year.
Nine Million new Iphones? Hmmmm, I find that very interesting indeed. I would really like to look at the statistical details on how many of these had a trade-in of an older model Iphone.
But in any case, I’m happy for Apple in meeting their goals.
I own a 4s and am disappointed that Apple really didn't upgrade anything. It's the same stale size and features with a fingerprint scanner. Yes, I understand that it's now 64-bit and faster, but it will take another year or so to even be able to take advantage of this — just in time for another upgrade.
The 5s is just not worth the upgrade, IMO. There are better options now out there.
Typical bi-blog headline.
You “exceed” expectations if you do better than anticipated.
If you “crush” something, well, that’s a bad thing. Not really sure how you “crush” an expectation, though.’
Like I said, stupid bi-blog headline.
FRegards, Mr. Tracfone
Yes! Yes! Yes! So very happy for pro-capitalism today. I know some of you are weary of Apple and their capitalism, but I say “Thank God For Apple and the United States of America!”
http://www.macrumors.com/2013/09/22/chaos-computer-club-bypasses-apples-touch-id-system/
“Chaos Computer Club Bypasses Apple’s Touch ID System (with copy of original fingerprint)”
Lemmings.
I have never understood the need iPhone users have to upgrade their phones every time a new one comes out; let alone the need to stand in line overnight to get them on the day of release. What is the attraction to the newest model? I’m still using an Android I’ve had for over a year, and I have not felt the need to upgrade my iPad 1.
I’m confused. Does this thing make phone calls that much better than the previous version (or than any other version) that it is worth people spending that much money on it?
These same friends are mostly in debt up to their ears (two are looking into bankruptcy) yet they buy a new phone because its Hip and Cool. I also notice many of them have Obama stickers on their cars.
Most of the iPhone buyers I know are akin to the kids that must have the hot new video game the second it hits the shelves.
I just don't get it. They claim it makes them more productive and they can keep in touch and blah blah blah and laugh at me because I refuse to buy one.
Yet my property is paid for in full and within 3 years my Business debt will be paid in full. (I could do so now but my debt is financed under 3% and I still have many investments that pay well over that still and as they finally peter out I cash them in and pay off the debt) But these folks live paycheck to paycheck and have even asked to borrow money till they get their next paycheck.
I guess they can keep laughing at me and when they go bankrupt and can't pay their phone bill I'll offer them a few bucks for their iPhones that don't work anymore because they have no service...
then I'll sell them on eBay...
hahahah