iPad Mini 2 delayed, claims report
Shipments of the second-generation iPad Mini will trail those of a new version of the 9.7-inch iPad by months, according to an Asia-based publication. Volume production of the fifth-generation iPad will begin in the July-August time frame, while volume production for the iPad Mini 2 may be pushed back to November -- so claims Taiwan-based DigiTimes in a Monday report, citing "supply chain" sources.Related storiesRetina iPad Mini display could go into production soonThe delay is attributed to either mass-production problems or a deliberate decision by Apple to postpone introduction of the Mini 2.The latter reason is based on "market watchers" belief that the Mini 2 could hurt iPad 5 sales, DigiTimes said.In other words, Apple wants to focus solely on the launch of the iPad 5 first. As reported previously, the iPad 5 will adopt a slim side bezel design and be 20 to 30 percent lighter than the iPad 4, DigiTimes said. Shipments of the fifth-generation iPad should total about 8 million units in the third quarter, according to the report. NPD DisplaySearch said in May that production of the Retina displays for the Mini 2 should begin by July with production of the tablet itself in the third quarter.
Monday, March 23, 2015
iPad makes quiet debut in China
iPad makes quiet debut in China
The iPad made a quiet debut in China on Friday, devoid of the chaotic scenes associated with previous Apple product launches in the fast-growing market.Orderly crowds outside Apple Stores in Shanghai and Beijing surprised Apple observers in China, who are used to lines of fans waiting overnight in long, snaking lines while scalpers hawk premium spots at the head of the line."I'm very surprised that there is no line," Sun Xufei, an IT worker who was the first in line of about 20 people waiting outside the Shanghai Lujiazui Apple store, told Reuters. "I thought there was going be a long line so I came over a bit earlier to pick it up."The launch of Apple's tablet comes less than three weeks after the Cupertino, Calif.-based consumer electronics giant settled its dispute with Shenzhen-based Proview over the ownership of the name for $60 million. Apple implemented an online reservation system to avoid the riotous crowds in China that accompanied the January launch of the iPhone 4S in Beijing after the company decided it would not sell the device on its pre-announced launch.
The iPad made a quiet debut in China on Friday, devoid of the chaotic scenes associated with previous Apple product launches in the fast-growing market.Orderly crowds outside Apple Stores in Shanghai and Beijing surprised Apple observers in China, who are used to lines of fans waiting overnight in long, snaking lines while scalpers hawk premium spots at the head of the line."I'm very surprised that there is no line," Sun Xufei, an IT worker who was the first in line of about 20 people waiting outside the Shanghai Lujiazui Apple store, told Reuters. "I thought there was going be a long line so I came over a bit earlier to pick it up."The launch of Apple's tablet comes less than three weeks after the Cupertino, Calif.-based consumer electronics giant settled its dispute with Shenzhen-based Proview over the ownership of the name for $60 million. Apple implemented an online reservation system to avoid the riotous crowds in China that accompanied the January launch of the iPhone 4S in Beijing after the company decided it would not sell the device on its pre-announced launch.
iPad 'losing ground,' says Citi
iPad 'losing ground,' says Citi
The iPad will lose market share to rivals, even as Apple launches the iPad 5 and an update to the iPad Mini in the second half of the year, according to comments today from Citi Research. In a note to investors on Wednesday titled "iPhone Impresses but Questions Persist," Citi analyst Glen Yeung said the iPad is "losing ground fast." Reported iPad shipments were down year-to-year "in stark contrast to overall industry tablet growth," which is up sharply, Yeung said.Apple reported 14.6 million iPads were sold during the company's third quarter, down from last year, when Apple sold 17 million iPads.And prospects for the upcoming quarter are not particularly positive. "In light of Apple's flattish revenue guidance...we note that [year-to-year] iPad units will decline -7%," Yeung wrote.The analyst also offered up this scenario for the quarter ending in December: even if Apple were to grow shipments in that quarter by 75 percent, "this implies 6% growth y/y in [calendar year 2013], well below industry growth of 58.7% (according to IDC)." Citi reiterated that it expects an iPad 5 and new iPad Mini in the coming months."We continue to expect iPad5 and a low-cost iPad Mini to be launched in 2H13 [second half 2013]," Yeung added. Citi Research made no mention of an iPad Mini Retina.This is consistent with past comments by Citi claiming that Mini Retina will be delayed.
The iPad will lose market share to rivals, even as Apple launches the iPad 5 and an update to the iPad Mini in the second half of the year, according to comments today from Citi Research. In a note to investors on Wednesday titled "iPhone Impresses but Questions Persist," Citi analyst Glen Yeung said the iPad is "losing ground fast." Reported iPad shipments were down year-to-year "in stark contrast to overall industry tablet growth," which is up sharply, Yeung said.Apple reported 14.6 million iPads were sold during the company's third quarter, down from last year, when Apple sold 17 million iPads.And prospects for the upcoming quarter are not particularly positive. "In light of Apple's flattish revenue guidance...we note that [year-to-year] iPad units will decline -7%," Yeung wrote.The analyst also offered up this scenario for the quarter ending in December: even if Apple were to grow shipments in that quarter by 75 percent, "this implies 6% growth y/y in [calendar year 2013], well below industry growth of 58.7% (according to IDC)." Citi reiterated that it expects an iPad 5 and new iPad Mini in the coming months."We continue to expect iPad5 and a low-cost iPad Mini to be launched in 2H13 [second half 2013]," Yeung added. Citi Research made no mention of an iPad Mini Retina.This is consistent with past comments by Citi claiming that Mini Retina will be delayed.
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