Apple Knows Exactly What It's Doing With Its iPhone Business - Business Insider

No coincidence, Business Insider pumps this story when Apple is the rare up name in an ugly tape.  I do agree with the thesis and one up it, Apple is just plain cheap.  The Nest acquisition is a bit troubling, though.  I’m sure Google overpaid but the iPod is to the iPhone as the Nest is to the __?  You see the guy that started Nest, supposedly created the iPod. ( didn’t Jobs do that?)

JAY YAROW

Apple CEO Tim Cook should be happy.

What a difference a year makes for Apple.

In 2013, Apple’s stock was in a tail spin, analysts were slashing EPS targets, and there were daily reports of Apple cutting its iPhone production (or it felt that way).

At the same time, Samsung was the most beloved company in the tech media. It was praised for its innovation and its forthcoming Galaxy S4 was all anyone cared about. It had stolen Apple’s thunder.

This year, Samsung is not quite the bright shining star it was. Its Galaxy Gear was a flop, and anticipation for the Galaxy S5 is relatively muted.

via Apple Knows Exactly What It’s Doing With Its iPhone Business – Business Insider.