I had a
gathering with my MBA coursemates two weeks ago. There were seven of us. Aside
from one who still used an old Nokia cellphone with physical keyboard, there rest
all had Samsung. No a single one of us had an iPhone…
Just two
years ago, iPhone was the must-have item among gadget lovers. Today, it is
being challenged by the Android phones in general, and Samsung Galaxy in
particular. Last quarter (Q3 FY12), Apple sold 26 million iPhones, a
significant drop from the 35.1 million in the previous quarter. While Tim Cook,
CEO of Apple, attributed the dismal sales to consumers holding out for the
next-generation iPhone, I suspect there were other factors at play.
Of course,
iPad still dominate the tablet market, and Apple will soon strike back with iPhone 5 (the new
iPhone?). Let’s see if the Fruit Empire will be able to regain its past glory.
yeah, it's always tough to sustain through intense competitions, and without the stats, i can also see there are more people going crazy over the Samsung phones..
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing the stats, and yeah, i think it's Tim Cook's biggest problem now how to regain Apple's #1 position with the new iPhone..
ReplyDeleteit's said to be released after September, interesting, we shall see.. and everyone's anticipating what's new in the new iPhone..
ReplyDeleteI might get one..
ReplyDeleteYes, Samsung is gaining popularity and Apple will continue to see a decline in the sale of its iPhone if there are no more wow factor.
ReplyDeleteI just met someone who said he's waiting for the new iPhone - an upgrade from the one he already has but set aside. He's currently using the Samsung Galaxy Note. Not surprised at all as he's a huge Apple fan already using Apple products. I suppose, once a fruit fan, always a fruit fan.
ReplyDeleteiPhone 5, what can i say? Totally lacking of WOW factor. Am a happy (and proud) galaxy owner! :D
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