Tag Archives: Supply

9.7″ iPad orders cut due to mini cannibalization?

We’ve been reading a lot recently about iPad cannibalization due to the iPad mini’s arrival. The full-size iPad has been in lower demand since its 8.9-inch brother hit the scene in November last year. Seemingly, the public prefers the smaller form factor and lower cost. That said, there was a report recently stating that the iPad mini was doing more…

Apple’s supply chain needs an overhaul in order to make a cheap iPhone, says former CEO John Sculley

If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would have heard about the cheaper iPhone rumors. Well, according to the former CEO of Apple, John Sculley, Cupertino has some work to do before this will become a reality, namely in the supply chain. In a report from Bloomberg, Sculley talks about how Apple needs to look to emerging markets, and not the…

Why does Apple struggle to meet demand? [Editorial]

Today, analyst group Piper Jaffray confirmed that Apple’s supply of the iPhone 5 had finally caught up with the demand for the product. The iPhone 5 accumulated a whopping 2 million pre-orders in its opening 24 hours, and it was wasn’t long before shipping times started to rise. That notion is pretty standard when it comes to the release of an Apple…

TiP Daily: Nov 6, 2012 [VID]

TiP Daily Nov 6, 2012L Cam’s full review of the iPad mini is in and it’s overwhelmingly positive, Apple is managing to keep a steady supply to meet iPad 4 demand, and more! – iPad 4 in stock: http://tinyurl.com/b6ev3gs – Angry Birds Star Wars trailer: http://tinyurl.com/ce68nxe – Full iPad mini review: http://tinyurl.com/boxp5sg – Follow me…

TiP Daily: November 2, 2012 [VID]

TiP Daily November 2, 2012: Apple has seeded iOS 6.1 beta 1 to developers, a drop comparison between the iPad mini, iPad 3, and Nexus 7 hit the web, and more! – iPad mini sells out in NYC: http://tinyurl.com/bxypo79 – iPad mini, Nexus 7 drop comparison: http://tinyurl.com/aum2suj – iOS 6.1 beta 1: http://tinyurl.com/bhz52m2 – Follow me on…

Apple’s initial supply of ‘iPad 4s’ sold out

If you’ve been considering ordering a fourth-gen iPad from Apple to receive in time for Friday, then you’re too late, because Apple’s initial supply of the device has run down today, meaning that you’ll be waiting at least a week until you can hold your new iPad, should you order one now. However, if you’re prepared to dig out your tent and camp outside an…

New iPods in short supply due to component shortages

Apple’s new crop of iPod models are supposed to ship some time in October, however a new reports suggests that they may be in fairly short supply upon launch. The iPod Touch and iPod Nano both received significant revamps, requiring totally new components and building materials. From a consumer’s point of view, this is great. But from the companies…