Apple just unveiled a new desktop OS, a couple of new iPads, and a new Mac Pro, yet some are already talking about the company's doom. In fact, some are comparing Apple to BlackBerry of a few years ago. Josh Arnold posted a piece on Seeking Alpha saying just that. He thinks Apple is in big trouble. Really?
It is true that Apple has not shaken up the world since the release of the iPad in 2010. Since then, they have made incremental upgrades to its products, but they have not created a new category. Some people think that spells doom for the company, but they are wrong. Apple may not be a freakish growth stock these days, but they are far from being "in trouble."
Apple will continue to lose marketshare in the smartphone and tablet space as competition rises, but they are also opening new markets like China that should make up for it. They also have millions of customers that will continue to purchase new iPhones every two years. Again, they may not be a growth stock, but they still have upside potential.
Rumors persist that Apple will release a TV in 2014. If an iOS TV is released it could be very popular, and Apple could once again be right back at the top of the heap. They could branch into other areas like home automation, mobile payments, cars, and who knows what else.
The Steve Jobs era is definitely over, but innovation at Apple can still exist. Apple moves are slow and steady and they are transitioning from an underdog, to the top dog. They won't be at the top forever, but they still have several great years ahead of them before they start any kind of decline that even remotely resembles BlackBerry.
If you're a sucker for the pessimistic view, hit the source link below.
It is true that Apple has not shaken up the world since the release of the iPad in 2010. Since then, they have made incremental upgrades to its products, but they have not created a new category. Some people think that spells doom for the company, but they are wrong. Apple may not be a freakish growth stock these days, but they are far from being "in trouble."
Apple will continue to lose marketshare in the smartphone and tablet space as competition rises, but they are also opening new markets like China that should make up for it. They also have millions of customers that will continue to purchase new iPhones every two years. Again, they may not be a growth stock, but they still have upside potential.
Rumors persist that Apple will release a TV in 2014. If an iOS TV is released it could be very popular, and Apple could once again be right back at the top of the heap. They could branch into other areas like home automation, mobile payments, cars, and who knows what else.
The Steve Jobs era is definitely over, but innovation at Apple can still exist. Apple moves are slow and steady and they are transitioning from an underdog, to the top dog. They won't be at the top forever, but they still have several great years ahead of them before they start any kind of decline that even remotely resembles BlackBerry.
If you're a sucker for the pessimistic view, hit the source link below.