So let’s look at the early reviews of the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3. They come from that privileged group of journalists who get an early look at brand new Apple gear. In passing, I wouldn’t presume to suggest that Apple favors those who grant positive coverage, since the reviews do have […]

Predictably many of the stories about Apple’s record fourth fiscal quarter concentrated on diminishing iPad sales. It wasn’t so bad this time, some 12.3 million sales. Consider what the competition is doing, and it’s not pretty. But compared to last year’s results of 14.08 million, it didn’t look so well. During the quarterly call with […]

Let’s put all this in perspective. Before the iPad arrived, the typical tablet computer was basically a note-book with a touchscreen. The display might swivel, it might be removable, but it was all a variation on a theme. One thing is certain, though, and that is the fact that, after being touted for years by […]

After claiming Apple is poised for doom for so long, it’s going to be real hard for some members of the media and financial community to admit there are better suited candidates to include in the list of troubled companies. It’s not that news of those companies is being hidden, but they won’t give it much […]