Apple Inc. is master of the upsell, but 5G might present the company with its biggest challenge yet., when it is widely expected to unveil this year’s iPhone lineup. As is typical, the company has said nothing about its plans for what would be the 20th iteration of its iconic smartphone, not counting large-screen variants of the same models.
Nearly all of the company’s competitors—including the largest, Samsung —already have 5G phones on the market. But most of the world’s 5G action has been taking place in China, which accounted for more than three-quarters of 5G device shipments in the second quarter, according to Counterpoint Research. In the U.S.,, even in major cities. That has hampered the uptake so far. IDC estimates that 4.2 million 5G smartphones were sold in the U.S. in the first half of this year—about 7.
Apple is widely expected to boost that. Counterpoint analyst Jeff Fieldhack predicts this year’s new iPhones will sharply increase the market share of 5G devices, resulting in such phones accounting for 20% of domestic smartphone sales by the end of the year. And several equity analysts have started redeploying the “supercycle” term used to predict strong iPhone cycles in the past—though not always accurately.
That in turn has fueled Apple’s stock, which has jumped 59% so far this year even after retreating from its Sept. 1 peak. At more than 31 times forward earnings, the stock remains in its most expensive valuation range in more than a decade.
No it won't!! The technology has very few enhancements left, today they fill every need. But maybe there is another need around the corner! I found this in Engineering Software.
The first company to break past the one day battery life; is the company that wins the greater share; apple even have a patent for solar charging phones; but under tim_cook ‘s poor leadership marketing had always been more important than innovation.
Agreed. The world is stuck at home on WiFi. I’ve used 60 MB of data in the past month. I already have an OLED display on the still speedy Xs Max. Why would I drop $1200 on a phone in a pandemic depression? Concerned for Apple and the stock market.
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Apple can continue its market dominance if it properly venerates and emulates the legacy of Steve Jobs. He pursued excellence, not money
So....6G then 😉
Next time you shall WIN!!