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  • One of these three Apple executives will probably be Tim Cook's replacement

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    When Tim Cook steps down as Apple’s CEO, there will be several obvious candidates for the role. However, I think much will depend on exactly when he retires — the timing could greatly influence the choice of his successor.
    Tough crowd. A new poster here, with 2 comments to their name, says something objectively true and relevant, and someone here clicks "Dislike"?  Come on people.
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  • New Vietnam trade deal means Apple will pay at least five times more in tariffs

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    kellie said:
    I say apple could easily build the Mac Mini in the US with robotics doing the majority of the work.  This would avoid tariffs.  Trump is trying to rebuild manufacturing in the US.  The Mac Mini would be an easy place for Apple to start manufacturing products in the US.  
    Except that every single part that goes into the Mac mini (perhaps with a few minor exceptions) is imported and subject to tariffs.  Besides, Mac Minis are a trivial part of the Apple product portfolio. Building a factory in the US to make them here would be a waste of time and money; hopefully by the end of January 2029, we will have a new president who cuts these taxes, When that happens, firms that on-shored production will regret it.




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  • Anker extends recall to five more Power Banks worldwide

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    jfabula1 said:
    Oh My, I got blindness just by reading the serial. Making it really hard to check. 
    You’re not wrong. 

    The product number, serial number, and all the FCC etc. disclosures are printed in the back of the dark grey case in tiny grey text. I could barely read the product number even using the IPhone magnify feature. I don’t see how that was acceptable to the regulators. 
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  • Apple plans low-cost MacBook based on iPhone processor

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    Where your margin worries apply is that those competitors can pack more computer into those lower prices... because they are not chasing towards 50% margin on each unit sold. On the other hand, Apple seems to be a margin-foremost company, so a hypothetical $600-$800 A-series MB can't have total costs out the door of more than $300-$400 for the actual computer. 
    Apple targets (and hits) margins in the 36-38 percent range for products. (And 75% for services!).
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  • Apple plans low-cost MacBook based on iPhone processor

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    One more thing... say hello to iBook!
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