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Post by rob_london on Sept 18, 2013 0:09:06 GMT -8
Glowing reviews of the new iPhones nearly* everywhere this morning... including all the broadsheet newspapers here in the UK.
From the Daring Fireball review:
"The iPhone 5S is, in some measures, computationally superior to the top-of-the-line MacBook Pro from just five years ago."
* Not Bloomberg.
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Post by Mav on Sept 18, 2013 0:20:01 GMT -8
Well, it's Bloomberg.
Not glowing, but fair enough. He's right to the extent he implies Apple haters don't much listen to reason, I mean, won't necessarily see much to make them consider switching back to less choice and smaller screens.
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Post by phoebear611 on Sept 18, 2013 2:00:36 GMT -8
WSJ actually gave it a very glowing review throughout. It also pointed out a small bug: "Sometimes, while trying to use a finger to authenticate an online purchase, the phone asks for a password. Apple says it expects to fix this bug very quickly."
And just when I thought - wow - this is a great overview - they douse a little water on the fire and conclude (and yes, it is the WSJ, I know: "After a week of testing the iPhone 5S, I like it and can recommend it for anyone looking for a premium, advanced smartphone. If you are an iPhone fan with any model older than the iPhone 5, the new 5S will be a big step up. If you own an iPhone 5, there's less of a case for upgrading, unless you want the fingerprint reader and improved camera. You can get the new OS free of charge."
But it was really a good review. If you want to read the whole thing...here is the link:http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323527004579081192462456798.html?KEYWORDS=apple
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Post by phoebear611 on Sept 18, 2013 2:41:16 GMT -8
Katy Huberty has a note out this morning on AAPL:
Apple iPhone sales up 28% this quarter
Morgan Stanley's AlphaWise Smartphone Tracker closed the books on Q3 2013, but the survey had already registered a bump in buyer interest
According to a note to clients posted early Wednesday by Morgan Stanley's Katy Huberty, the survey's data suggest sales of 34.5 million iPhones in calendar Q3 (Apple's fiscal Q4).
That's 11% better than the consensus forecast of 31 million, and 28% higher than the 26.9 million Apple sold in the same quarter last year.
But it's not better than AlphaWise's estimate of Samsung Galaxy sales. Those are forecast at 47 million, 2 million (4.4%) better than the Street's consensus.
Huberty on methodology: "Our tracker includes Web search data through Sept 15, which incorporates the iPhone announcement on Sept 10 and the start of pre-orders on Sept 13. Our tracker includes the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, China and Japan, which are all countries launching the new iPhones this week. Our model projects demand for the rest of September assuming demand trends post last week's announcement follow a similar pattern as 2012
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Post by rob_london on Sept 18, 2013 3:19:52 GMT -8
Katy Huberty has a note out this morning on AAPL: Apple iPhone sales up 28% this quarterMorgan Stanley's AlphaWise Smartphone Tracker closed the books on Q3 2013, but the survey had already registered a bump in buyer interest According to a note to clients posted early Wednesday by Morgan Stanley's Katy Huberty, the survey's data suggest sales of 34.5 million iPhones in calendar Q3 (Apple's fiscal Q4). That's 11% better than the consensus forecast of 31 million, and 28% higher than the 26.9 million Apple sold in the same quarter last year. But it's not better than AlphaWise's estimate of Samsung Galaxy sales. Those are forecast at 47 million, 2 million (4.4%) better than the Street's consensus. Huberty on methodology: "Our tracker includes Web search data through Sept 15, which incorporates the iPhone announcement on Sept 10 and the start of pre-orders on Sept 13. Our tracker includes the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, China and Japan, which are all countries launching the new iPhones this week. Our model projects demand for the rest of September assuming demand trends post last week's announcement follow a similar pattern as 2012Very interesting. Huberty is currently one of the more accurate analysts out there. I checked what she predicted in mid-May for Apple's June quarter: 31 million iPhones versus consensus of 27m. Actual figure: 31.2 million.
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Post by lovemyipad on Sept 18, 2013 3:25:34 GMT -8
Today has impress potential.
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Post by nagrani on Sept 18, 2013 4:28:08 GMT -8
Good morning beautiful people. I think apple has made me bipolar. I was actually singing this morning. Jesus - I need to get out of this stock soon
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Post by phoebear611 on Sept 18, 2013 4:36:26 GMT -8
Ok - I'll cave - what song were you singing?
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Post by prazan on Sept 18, 2013 4:41:10 GMT -8
Not that I'm Nagrani, but I was singing, "Never, ever give up, even when the going gets tough," from Thomas the Tank Engine. Gotta be positive with kids, you know.
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Post by rmhe1999 on Sept 18, 2013 4:43:30 GMT -8
Any one have an idea what time iOS 7 will be released?
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Post by aapldamus on Sept 18, 2013 4:45:32 GMT -8
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Post by artman1033 on Sept 18, 2013 4:46:52 GMT -8
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Post by jdrizzo89 on Sept 18, 2013 4:50:06 GMT -8
Line in sand: 460.82 (200dma) then 50 day at 466.39
iOS 7 release should be out at 1PM EST.
Still debating on whether or not to get the 5s... Current 5 but still tempted.
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Post by nagrani on Sept 18, 2013 5:11:15 GMT -8
WTF is going on?!?
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Post by macwire on Sept 18, 2013 5:14:47 GMT -8
Can someone tell Icahn to send out a tweet today
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Post by gtrplyr on Sept 18, 2013 5:17:51 GMT -8
Reality hitting WS in the face. Enjoy it while it lasts ...
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Post by phoebear611 on Sept 18, 2013 5:19:10 GMT -8
The 5S is saying what Sally Field said upon accepting her Oscar, "You like me...You REALLY like me!" THAT'S what is going on!
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Post by nagrani on Sept 18, 2013 5:19:41 GMT -8
I hope there is panic buying today. Did the technicals portend this?
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Post by aapldamus on Sept 18, 2013 5:23:00 GMT -8
I hope there is panic buying today. Did the technicals portend this? You must consult Isabella
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Post by PikesPique on Sept 18, 2013 5:25:01 GMT -8
This is funny. Found in the sidebar on BI: 5 out of 9 items are Apple iPhone related. Attachments:
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Post by dreamRaj on Sept 18, 2013 5:29:13 GMT -8
Can someone tell Icahn to send out a tweet today Maybe he was the one who bought 40,500 shares @ 455 just before close yesterday.
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Post by tuffett on Sept 18, 2013 5:29:55 GMT -8
Amid the rumours of carrier outlets being disappointed with their iPhone 5s shipments, I have to wonder if Apple is keeping a greater percentage of them within their retail stores this year, in order to more easily upsell people into buying the new cases and other accessories. Perhaps supply isn't anemic and is actually as decent as one could reasonably expect.
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Post by gtrplyr on Sept 18, 2013 5:37:22 GMT -8
Supply should not be a concern .... It's been said and proven time and time again people will not "settle" for another phone once they have decided they want the iPhone.
It's fantastic free publicity for the product as people who were "lucky" enough to get one show it off and make the product just that much more desirable . It's simple human nature .... when you can't get a table at the restaurant you want it that much more.
Apple has been making the 5 for a long time now and knows how to do it ... the basic form factor has not changed so I see no reason for any delays other than component issues which is to be expected .... it will get worked out and Apple will not lose any sales over it.
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Post by aapl4kiki on Sept 18, 2013 5:44:26 GMT -8
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Post by mace on Sept 18, 2013 6:17:10 GMT -8
Technically, a gap and go means an island reversal.
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Post by wildguess on Sept 18, 2013 6:38:55 GMT -8
I am assuming IOS7 will be released today and that ITunes Radio will be available then also. I'm thinking of shorting Pandora.
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Post by rob_london on Sept 18, 2013 6:56:35 GMT -8
Shares in ARM up 3% on Intel bid rumours.
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Post by mark on Sept 18, 2013 7:03:34 GMT -8
Can someone tell Icahn to send out a tweet today Maybe he was the one who bought 40,500 shares @ 455 just before close yesterday. Ahh, but who sold them?
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Post by terps530 on Sept 18, 2013 7:49:11 GMT -8
iphone 5c/5s reviewer who loves it on cnbc. no matter how much praise he gives it, it sounds like cnbc douche-anchors are trying to say anything negative they can to knock it down. every comment he makes, they response with 'but, although, yet, well...', etc.
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Post by gtrplyr on Sept 18, 2013 7:51:46 GMT -8
iphone 5c/5s reviewer who loves it on cnbc. no matter how much praise he gives it, it sounds like cnbc douche-anchors are trying to say anything negative they can to knock it down. every comment he makes, they response with 'but, although, yet, well...', etc. joketown I'm watching it as well ... I'm surprised there is not more being made of the Camera and the A7 being 64 bit. For the uneducated the reviewer made it sound as if the fingerprint ID was the only upgrade. I was disappointed by the entire segment. David Pouge up now ...
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