Apple just announced financial results for its fiscal 2010 third quarter ended June 26, 2010. Apple posted record revenue of $15.7 billion and net quarterly profit of $3.25 billion, which is up by 78% compare to the results a year ago.
During this quarter, Apple sold:
3.47 million Macs, which is a new quarterly record and a 33 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter.
8.4 million iPhones in the quarter. 61 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter.
9.41 million iPods during this quarter, representing an eight percent unit decline from the year-ago quarter.
iPads sales which was the best product launch before iPhone 4, with total sales of 3.27 million during this quarter.
We'll see how the 'antennagate' affects Apple's revenue in the 4th quarter.
Although based on the current trend, I don't see that it will bring significant impact.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
RIM's Response to Apple Iphone 4's Antenna Issue
During the Apple press conference, Steve Jobs also talked about the fact that other RF cellphones are experiencing similar signal loss that Iphone 4 is, including RIM's 9700 Bold (Onyx)
As one of the owner of RIM's 9700 Bold, I don't think this is a correct preposition.
I have been using it for over a year and I haven't experience a sudden signal loss due to the device flaw.
Mind you, I experienced signal loss but I believe it's more on the fact that signal carrier in Indonesia is very unstable.
Anyway, I guess for us in Indonesia (or at least XL users) could never know whether our cellphones' signal loss happened because of the device itself or our provider.
Here's the official statement from RIM:
"Apple's attempt to draw RIM into Apple's self-made debacle is unacceptable. Apple's claims about RIM products appear to be deliberate attempts to distort the public's understanding of an antenna design issue and to deflect attention from Apple's difficult situation. RIM is a global leader in antenna design and has been successfully designing industry-leading wireless data products with efficient and effective radio performance for over 20 years. During that time, RIM has avoided designs like the one Apple used in the iPhone 4 and instead has used innovative designs which reduce the risk for dropped calls, especially in areas of lower coverage. One thing is for certain, RIM's customers don't need to use a case for their BlackBerry smartphone to maintain proper connectivity. Apple clearly made certain design decisions and it should take responsibility for these decisions rather than trying to draw RIM and others into a situation that relates specifically to Apple."
- Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie
According to some 4205 polls taken in crackberry.com, 72% has voiced their opinion that the Death Grip problem is non-existence for 9700 Bold.
As one of the owner of RIM's 9700 Bold, I don't think this is a correct preposition.
I have been using it for over a year and I haven't experience a sudden signal loss due to the device flaw.
Mind you, I experienced signal loss but I believe it's more on the fact that signal carrier in Indonesia is very unstable.
Anyway, I guess for us in Indonesia (or at least XL users) could never know whether our cellphones' signal loss happened because of the device itself or our provider.
Here's the official statement from RIM:
"Apple's attempt to draw RIM into Apple's self-made debacle is unacceptable. Apple's claims about RIM products appear to be deliberate attempts to distort the public's understanding of an antenna design issue and to deflect attention from Apple's difficult situation. RIM is a global leader in antenna design and has been successfully designing industry-leading wireless data products with efficient and effective radio performance for over 20 years. During that time, RIM has avoided designs like the one Apple used in the iPhone 4 and instead has used innovative designs which reduce the risk for dropped calls, especially in areas of lower coverage. One thing is for certain, RIM's customers don't need to use a case for their BlackBerry smartphone to maintain proper connectivity. Apple clearly made certain design decisions and it should take responsibility for these decisions rather than trying to draw RIM and others into a situation that relates specifically to Apple."
- Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie
According to some 4205 polls taken in crackberry.com, 72% has voiced their opinion that the Death Grip problem is non-existence for 9700 Bold.
Apple's Response to Iphone 4's Antenna Problem
Basically, they're saying that the issue has been blown out of proportion and it's normal for a new revolutionary device to have problems.
All RF cellphones has this type of problem one way of another.
They offered free bumper case which has been proven to solve the problem.
Here's the video:
What's interesting though, even with this issue, Apple has successfully sold 3 millions Iphone 4 in 3 weeks, which is by far its biggest product launch ever.
This is a great case, where brand preference toward Apple (and Iphone) is shielding them from further heavy PR problems.
I don't think other company can survive this debacle just by offering free bumper case.
Most companies will definitely be pushed to do mass-recall, which is huge business loss.
But Apple can pull this bumper case offering without a problem.
This could even be a blessing in disguise.
Because people who haven't used bumper case, will.
And if 80% of people who take the free bumper case offer, buy another one for spare.
it's a new business all together.
Strong brand can save you big time.
All RF cellphones has this type of problem one way of another.
They offered free bumper case which has been proven to solve the problem.
Here's the video:
What's interesting though, even with this issue, Apple has successfully sold 3 millions Iphone 4 in 3 weeks, which is by far its biggest product launch ever.
This is a great case, where brand preference toward Apple (and Iphone) is shielding them from further heavy PR problems.
I don't think other company can survive this debacle just by offering free bumper case.
Most companies will definitely be pushed to do mass-recall, which is huge business loss.
But Apple can pull this bumper case offering without a problem.
This could even be a blessing in disguise.
Because people who haven't used bumper case, will.
And if 80% of people who take the free bumper case offer, buy another one for spare.
it's a new business all together.
Strong brand can save you big time.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Why Being Geek Is Not Cool?
Geek = Google Android 2.2
Cool = Apple iOS 4
After watching the video, you will understand what i mean.
13thirtyone
20090713
Cool = Apple iOS 4
After watching the video, you will understand what i mean.
13thirtyone
20090713
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