iPhone and It's Increasing Cost of Ownership
May 12, 2017
Mario F. (A.) Stevenson
Recalling I openly declared pricing Apple iPhone would increase beyond average consumer-based spending. Since the first iPhone prices had dramatically increased, to now an expected $1000 for iPhone 8. Instead of innovation Apple Corp is practicing pricing-out its original consumer base concentrating on consumers with larger incomes. Oddly enough tables have turned leaving its original consumer base withering for death. Of course, there are those willing to put-out $1000 for iPhone 8 knowing it's unaffordable, but eventually time will have its toll.
Apple Corp has clearly drawn a line in the sand, as the corporation continues prospering with support from Wall Street and Goldman Sachs. Consumers believing they can afford iPhone 8 without having an income greater than average are definitely fooling themselves in attempt to fool others. Apple Corp hasn't really done anything for investors, bloat the stock, to the point where it's unsellable. Many people would like to see real performance, but I did call out with releasing Apple Watch, the company will perform as a large bank.
Mario F. (A.) Stevenson is a Health Services Management & Public Health Consultant, Policy Advocate & Minister and Founder on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-f-a-stevenson-0711b3109/
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Source
Goldman Sachs: iPhone 8 will cost $1,000. News360, 2017.
Last accessed on May 12, 2017 from URLREF http://bit.ly/2pGfxpL
Meanwhile Apple has 'untrained' is user base to the point where many of them cannot fathom how to use an Android device.
In response,
@jdc
I wouldn't expect it. The corporate tax entity was designed as a method, to provide protection and competition against the banking guild. It appears [1] Apple Corporation (AAPL) has sided with the bankers. The company shows intent mirroring [2] Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) by including the banking guild as shadow investors. It should worry most stockholders and traders. It will reveal the "promise" of innovation within [1] Apple Corporation (AAPL) has been lost.
Reference
[1] Apple Corporation via Google Finance. Last accessed on May 12, 2017 from URLREF https://www.google.com/finance?q=apple&ei=6gsWWfmZFIWB2AaIv6KICQ
[2] Alphabet, Inc. via Google Finance. Last accessed on May 12, 2017 from URLREF https://www.google.com/finance?q=NASDAQ%3Agoogl&ei=8gsWWZnFEMWS2AbFm6rgBA
We agree on the reality of the situation but I think we disagree on the background. I contend that Apple has always been about controlling the user base with the aim of keeping them dependant on Apple products. I believe that your view is that this is a new development.
In Response,
@jdc,
Oh, by no means do I discount your responses. I'm aware [1] Apple Corporation (AAPL) only improves upon end-user preference and UX. Understanding moves the company had undertaken since manufacturing and forward innovating from Apple IIe personal computers. The situation facing [1] Apple Corporation (APPL) is quite understandable. On one hand, the company must best improve upon end-user requests and the other hand presents a dilemma in research and development.
I would like you, to point your eyes on the supposed wealth valuation of the company at $800bln. A bit of information most Americans hadn't realized is United States Federal Reserve has only $1.5tln in circulation. So one must consider the means and reasoning shadow investors as [2] Goldman Sachs dipping in the chalice.
Reference
[1] Apple Corporation via Google Finance. Last accessed on May 12, 2017 from URLREF https://www.google.com/finance?q=apple&ei=6gsWWfmZFIWB2AaIv6KICQ
[2] Goldman Sachs via Google Finance. Last accessed on May 12, 2017 from URLREF https://www.google.com/finance?q=NYSE%3AGS&ei=mFsWWemVJaqGjAGI9764Aw