Claims of delays for Apple's iPad 2, iPhone 5 labeled false
While two separate reports from financial analysts on Tuesday claimed Apple was forced to delay the launch of its next-generation iPad and iPhone models, both have since been declared inaccurate in separate reports.
Reuters on Tuesday specifically denied a claim that the next model of Apple iPad would be delayed until June. In addition, Jim Dalrymple of The Loop also said the iPad 2 would not be delayed, and disputed a separate report that development of the iPhone 5 had also hit a snag.
The reports are in response to two separate notes from analysts that made the rounds on Tuesday. The first, from analysts Vincent Chen and Alison Chen with Taiwan-based research firm Yuanta Securities Co., claimed that design changes to the second-generation iPad 2 caused a delay to the unannounced product, giving it a later-than-expected launch in June.
In addition, analyst Craig Berger with FBR Capital Markets issued a separate report claiming that the iPhone 5 may not launch until September, later than the typical June arrival. Berger said that more time would allow Apple to "enhance its next-generation instant communications on the phone."
"From what I've heard this morning, both products are on schedule and will ship when they are supposed to," Dalrymple wrote in response. "Only Apple knows exactly when that will be, but the products are not delayed."
While Apple typically has an annual refresh cycle for the iPhone in June, only one version of the iPad has been released since it debuted in the U.S. last April. The second-generation iPad is expected to debut by April with enhanced hardware, including a camera for FaceTime video chat.
Of course, both the so-called "iPad 2" and "iPhone 5" only exist in rumors in the public so far, as neither product has been confirmed or even mentioned by Apple. The same goes for rumored launch dates and product introductions, as Apple has not made any formal announcements or scheduled any media events.
Reuters on Tuesday specifically denied a claim that the next model of Apple iPad would be delayed until June. In addition, Jim Dalrymple of The Loop also said the iPad 2 would not be delayed, and disputed a separate report that development of the iPhone 5 had also hit a snag.
The reports are in response to two separate notes from analysts that made the rounds on Tuesday. The first, from analysts Vincent Chen and Alison Chen with Taiwan-based research firm Yuanta Securities Co., claimed that design changes to the second-generation iPad 2 caused a delay to the unannounced product, giving it a later-than-expected launch in June.
In addition, analyst Craig Berger with FBR Capital Markets issued a separate report claiming that the iPhone 5 may not launch until September, later than the typical June arrival. Berger said that more time would allow Apple to "enhance its next-generation instant communications on the phone."
"From what I've heard this morning, both products are on schedule and will ship when they are supposed to," Dalrymple wrote in response. "Only Apple knows exactly when that will be, but the products are not delayed."
While Apple typically has an annual refresh cycle for the iPhone in June, only one version of the iPad has been released since it debuted in the U.S. last April. The second-generation iPad is expected to debut by April with enhanced hardware, including a camera for FaceTime video chat.
Of course, both the so-called "iPad 2" and "iPhone 5" only exist in rumors in the public so far, as neither product has been confirmed or even mentioned by Apple. The same goes for rumored launch dates and product introductions, as Apple has not made any formal announcements or scheduled any media events.
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Classic.
Phew, 'cause I'm upgrading from an iPhone 1 to an iPhone 5. I can't wait any longer. iPad 2 RAM increase will be great for those like myself upgrading to it, also.
How in the world has your iPhone 1 lasted this long? I was ready to throw my iPhone 3G against a brick wall while waiting to get my iPhone 4.
I have to say that anyone who dumped the stock this morning, taking a big hit, has to qualify as a very foolish investor if the reason was this clearly bogus claim.
Phew, 'cause I'm upgrading from an iPhone 1 to an iPhone 5. I can't wait any longer. iPad 2 RAM increase will be great for those like myself upgrading to it, also.
You're still sticking with your original iPhone? I upgraded to a 3Gs, skipping the 3G and am skipping the iPhone 4. I wish my original iPhone supported iOS4 (in all its glory) and had 3G, I probably would have stuck with it for a bit longer.
If there is one thing I did like about the original iPhone, it was the design.
iPhone 4 > iPhone (original) > iPhone 3G, 3Gs
How in the world has your iPhone 1 lasted this long? I was ready to throw my iPhone 3G against a brick wall while waiting to get my iPhone 4.
The iPhone 3G and the original are powered by the same CPU, GPU, and have the same amount of RAM. They are identical in terms of horsepower.
These rumors get created/spread by opportunists who want to buy Apple Stock after the 'scare' lowers the price. I hope the SEC nails these individuals.
I think the rumors are designed to make money for short sellers, rather than buyers. Apple could nail the short sellers themselves if they would use some of their cash to purchase their own shares whenever this happens. I think the lesson would be learned very quickly.
The iPhone 3G and the original are powered by the same CPU, GPU, and have the same amount of RAM. They are identical in terms of horsepower.
I think there should be an automatic procedure in place that mandates that any announcements, messages or press releases by Financial agents , dealer, brokers or what not should have their funds they manage, their and their immediate families stock trades examined and phone/email/blogs and tweets looked at for a given period around a certain period to ascertain whether they are taking advantage of their rumors. I'd even go as far as to say that all trades for a 15 day period from them (black out period) and their family are not allowed. Also the burden should be on the perpetrator to provide the records indicating all stock purchases they have made over the period in question if no blackout rule is made.
How in the world has your iPhone 1 lasted this long? I was ready to throw my iPhone 3G against a brick wall while waiting to get my iPhone 4.
iPhones just work. And I've seen a couple of people that still have the original iPhone. When I hanged out with my cousins friends, we all had iPhones. One had the original, one had the 3G, I had the 3GS, and my cousin had the iPhone 4. It was the iPhone family reunion! Haha
I think there should be an automatic procedure in place that madates that any announcements, messages or press releases by Financial agents , dealer, brokers or what not should have their funds they manage, their and their immediate families stock trades examined and phone/email/blogs and tweets looked at for a given period around a certain period to ascertain whether they are taking advantage of their rumors. I'd even go as far as to say that all trades for a 15 day period from them and their family are not allowed. This is simlar to rules already in place for people who work for some companies around results time
You will have to figure out a way to reconcile the enormous cost of your suggestion with the "small government" and anti-regulation sentiment of the government, as currently constituted.
I think the rumors are designed to make money for short sellers, rather than buyers. Apple could nail the short sellers themselves if they would use some of their cash to purchase their own shares whenever this happens. I think the lesson would be learned very quickly.
I think this is probably the best reason I've heard yet for apple using their cash to buy back shares.