First Revenue Drop Since 2003 for Apple, iPhone and Apple Watch Rumors, 2016 MacBook Reviews - MacRumors

Apple Reports First Year-Over-Year Revenue Decline Since 2003 Apple this week released its earnings for the January–March quarter, and in line with expectations, the company reported its first year-over-year drop in quarterly revenue since 2003. It also marked the first time iPhone sales dropped year-over-year. Tough comparisons showed up with the iPhone in particular, with Apple citing the huge spike in iPhone 6 interest last year, as well as economic factors such as a strong U.S. dollar, for the drop in sales. Analysts are split on whether Apple's results are a sign of prolonged weakness or a temporary blip brought on by the massive iPhone 6 surge in 2015 that prompted many users to upgrade their phones earlier than usual. Apple remains optimistic, noting that the new iPhone SE, other products in the pipeline, strong switcher rates, untapped potential in China and India, and a massive installed base generating strong recurring services revenue all bode well for the future.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Apr 28, 2016 Analyst Predicts 2017 iPhone 8 'Mega Cycle' With OLED, Wireless Charging, and No Home Button Amid signs this year's iPhone 7 may see very little in the way of design changes compared to the iPhone 6/6s families, analysts are coming around to the idea that 2017 could see Apple jump to an all-new iPhone 8 rather than launching an iPhone 7s with yet another similar body style. The move to an all-new 2017 iPhone 8, potentially with an AMOLED display, wireless charging, and maybe even removal of the iconic home button, could drive a "mega cycle" when it comes to upgrades, much as the size changes of the iPhone 6 family did. In the nearer term, we're continuing to hear rumors about this year's iPhone 7, including a somewhat sketchy report that the home button could become entirely touch sensitive, doing away with the current physical clicking mechanism. We've also seen claimed design drawings for the larger iPhone 7 Plus or "iPhone Pro" depicting a dual-lens camera and a Smart Connector on the rear of a device that would be identical in size to the iPhone 6s Plus.   Read Full Article Apple Watch 2 Rumored to Include Cellular Connectivity Amid Push for iPhone Independency Buried in a larger report about the first-year performance of the Apple Watch, The Wall Street Journal reports Apple is looking at adding cellular connectivity to the next-generation model. No timeframe for the device's launch is given, but previous rumors have suggested it could appear around the same September window as the iPhone. The new Apple Watch would of course also contain some other internal improvements such as a faster processor. On the occasion of the Apple Watch's one-year anniversary, Macworld also took some time to speak with Apple Watch game developers, who discussed some of the challenges and the successes and failures associated with gaming on the device's tiny screen. In addition, Apple announced that as of June 1, all new Apple Watch apps submitted to the App Store must be native apps, a move that should improve performance by lessening reliance on loading data from a paired iPhone.   Read Full Article 2016 MacBook Review Roundup: SSD Performance is Much Improved, Lack of Ports and 480p Camera Are Still Negatives Apple's updated Retina MacBook has been out for a little over a week now, and media outlets have for the most part published their reviews of the new machine. Among the positives are nice improvements in performance, including faster CPU and graphics, much improved flash storage speeds, and better battery life. On the downside, the 480p FaceTime camera from the original model was not upgraded for 2016, and many users continue to cite the MacBook's single USB-C port as a negative.   Read Full Article Demand for iPhone SE is 'Very Strong,' Exceeds Available Supply While the iPhone SE launched after the close of the March quarter and thus was not included in Apple's just-announced financial results, Tim Cook did talk a bit about the new 4-inch iPhone on the earnings conference call. Cook noted demand for the iPhone SE has been "very strong" and Apple has been unable to keep up with demand. Apple is working hard catching up to demand, and expects to do so this quarter. Cook highlighted how the iPhone SE opens up new demographics for Apple, such as those who have been unable to meet the previous entry-level price point for the latest devices. It also addresses demand from those users who simply prefer the smaller form factor but want to upgrade to the latest technology.   Read Full Article Logitech's 'Logi BASE' Stand Charges the iPad Pro Using the Smart Connector Accessory makers have been slow to adopt the new Smart Connector technology that debuted on the 12.9" iPad Pro late last year, with only Apple and Logitech having released keyboard cases that can be powered through connector. Logitech is now branching out a bit, however, with the launch of the new Logi BASE stand for the iPad Pro, which provides a convenient charging station for the iPad Pro that props up the device for use on a desk. At $99, it's certainly not a cheap stand, but that's unsurprising considering it builds in both a Lightning port and a Smart Connector, two technologies that need to be licensed from Apple.   Read Full Article

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