Production Problems Could Cut iPhone 8 Sales by 20 Million
Rumors suggest Apple will have trouble meeting demand for the iPhone 8, largely due to problems with suppliers. A new forecast puts the shortfall as high as 20 million.
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Apple iPhone 7 Leading Smartphone in Q1
Apple's iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were the world's best-selling smartphones in the first quarter of 2017. A Chinese smartphone maker essentially unknown in the United States and Europe took third place.
Fitbit Short Interest Above 39 Million Shares
Troubled consumer electronics wearables company Fitbit has a short interest that is an extraordinarily large 25% of its float.
China Q1 Smartphone Shipments Up Slightly, but Apple Down 15%
Apple's first-quarter market share dropped year over year while the market grew. Its iPhones dominate the high-end of the market, however.
Tablet Sales Drop 8.5% in Q1, Tenth Straight Quarterly Decline
Tablet shipments declined for a tenth straight quarter in the first quarter of 2017. Slate devices like the iPad see sinking numbers will detachable keyboard devices shipments are increasing.
Apple Takes Lead in Global Wearables Market
Apple has become the leading vendor in the wearbles market. Although that market is relatively small, it is growing quickly.
Smartphone Demand Drops to 9-Year Low
Smartphone demand has fallen just as Samsung launches is flagship Galaxy S8 and Apple prepares for the release of its iPhone 8. As a matter for fact, demand has dropped to a nine-year low.
Is This the Turnaround Fitbit Investors Are Looking For?
Fitbit, Inc. (NYSE: FIT) released its first-quarter earnings report after the markets closed on Wednesday. The company posted had a net loss of $0.15 per share and $298.9 million in revenue. Consensus estimates from…
GoPro Turnaround to Be Highly Dependent Upon Drones
Initially GoPro just sold action cameras, but the turnaround that it has telegraphed may have a large dependence on future drone plus camera sales.
Why GoPro’s Q1 Earnings Were Not Enough
When GoPro released its first-quarter earnings report late Thursday, its said that it had a net loss but better-than-expected revenue.
Speak Up, Your Digital Devices Want to Hear From You
A new study found that 76% of U.S. consumers have issued a spoken command to a digital device such as a smartphone or digital home assistant.
Best Buy Up 50% in Last Year to All-Time High
Consumer electronics giant Best Buy posted a new all-time share price high this morning. The company could pick up a significant slice of the $2 billion in annual sales given up by bankrupt competitor…
Another Report of Delays in Shipping Apple iPhone 8
Analyst Brian White of Drexel Hamilton reports that consumers should be ready for delays in shipments of the next iPhone. A September launch looks likely and so do preorders in time for holiday deliveries.
Apple’s iPhone 8 May Be Delayed: Report
The new iPhone 8 from Apple may face a delayed launch according to a report claiming manufacturing problems with the new device's curved screen.
What to Expect From BlackBerry Earnings
BlackBerry is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth-quarter financial results before the markets open on Friday.