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Apple’s Big Bet on Memoji
One takeaway from this year’s WWDC had nothing to do with what was announced on the virtual stage. Instead, it was found in the (virtual) audience...One takeaway from this year’s WWDC had nothing to do with what was annou...
The Above Avalon 2Q21 Recap
In addition to publishing periodic essays and podcast episodes , which are accessible to everyone, I publish exclusive daily updates all about Appl...In addition to publishing periodic essays and podcast episodes , which a...
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 184: Let's Talk WWDC 2021
In episode 184, Neil discusses the big themes found with this year’s WWDC...In episode 184, Neil discusses the big themes found with this year’s WWD...
Apple's Missed Opportunity at WWDC
For the third year in a row, Apple held an impressive WWDC (worldwide developers conference)...For the third year in a row, Apple held an impressive WWDC (worldwide de...
Apple Has a Decade-long Lead in Wearables
Last week, Apple quietly unveiled one of the more remarkable pieces of technology that has been developed in the past few years...Last week, Apple quietly unveiled one of the more remarkable pieces of t...
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Above Avalon Podcast Episode 182: Apple’s Underestimated Manufacturing Apparatus
Apple is quietly and gradually showing us that the phase “Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China” will evolve...Apple is quietly and gradually showing us that the phase “Designed by Ap...
Designed by Apple in California, Not Assembled in China
One phrase that has become a fixture on Apple device boxes and some Apple products is “Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China...One phrase that has become a fixture on Apple device boxes and some Appl...
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 181: Let's Talk Apple Retail
When asked to identify Apple’s crown jewel, most will point to the iPhone or iPad...When asked to identify Apple’s crown jewel, most will point to the iPhon...
The Future of Apple Retail
In recent weeks, there have been a number of intriguing developments in the retail space...In recent weeks, there have been a number of intriguing developments in ...
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 180: 100 Million Wrists
According to Neil’s estimate, 100 million people now wear an Apple Watch. This means that approximately 10% of iPhone users wear an Apple Watch...According to Neil’s estimate, 100 million people now wear an Apple Watch...
Apple Watch Is Now Worn on 100 Million Wrists
More than 100 million people wear an Apple Watch. Based on my estimates, Apple surpassed the important adoption milestone this past December...More than 100 million people wear an Apple Watch...
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The Above Avalon Daily Update Recap (January 2021)
Along with publishing periodic articles that are accessible to everyone, I publish daily updates all about Apple...Along with publishing periodic articles that are accessible to everyone,...
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 179: Winning the Buyback Debate
After years of criticism, doubt, and questions surrounding Apple’s share buyback program, we are at a point where we can say with confidence that t...After years of criticism, doubt, and questions surrounding Apple’s share...
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 178: Welcome to 2021
Episode 178 is dedicated to discussing Apple’s 2020 and where the company finds itself as we enter 2021...Episode 178 is dedicated to discussing Apple’s 2020 and where the compan...
Apple Won the Share Buyback Debate
I receive many questions about Apple from Above Avalon readers, listeners, and members...I receive many questions about Apple from Above Avalon readers, listener...
Above Avalon Year in Review (2020)
Heading into 2020, the big question facing Apple was found with growth. Apple had reached a billion users...Heading into 2020, the big question facing Apple was found with growth...
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 177: The Rise of the Small Display
While the pandemic is pushing people to embrace larger displays like iPads and Macs, the momentum found with smaller displays is still flying under...While the pandemic is pushing people to embrace larger displays like iPa...
The Rise of Smaller Displays
Apple is a design company selling tools capable of improving people’s lives. Approximately 80% of those tools include a display...Apple is a design company selling tools capable of improving people’s li...
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 176: The Mac Earned a Diploma
The Mac is seeing momentum by being true to itself instead of trying to be something that it’s not...The Mac is seeing momentum by being true to itself instead of trying to ...
The Mac's Graduation
The iPad is seeing more than twice the number of new users as the Mac...The iPad is seeing more than twice the number of new users as the Mac...
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 175: iPhone at a Billion
According to Neil’s estimate, Apple surpassed the billion iPhone users milestone last month...According to Neil’s estimate, Apple surpassed the billion iPhone users m...
A Billion iPhone Users
A billion people now have iPhones. According to my estimate, Apple passed the billion iPhone users milestone last month...A billion people now have iPhones...
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 174: Apple Watch Is a Runaway Train
While the tech press spent years infatuated with stationary smart speakers and the idea of voice-only interfaces, it was the Apple Watch and utilit...While the tech press spent years infatuated with stationary smart speake...
Apple Watch Momentum Is Building
In a few months, the number of people wearing an Apple Watch will surpass 100 million...In a few months, the number of people wearing an Apple Watch will surpas...
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 173: Let's Talk App Store
As Apple pulls away from the competition, the App Store is considered the best (and last) chance for competitors to reshape the mobile industry to ...As Apple pulls away from the competition, the App Store is considered th...
Attacking the App Store
Apple competitors have turned to guerrilla warfare tactics to wage a battle against Apple and the App Store...Apple competitors have turned to guerrilla warfare tactics to wage a bat...
Introducing the Above Avalon Daily Podcast
Over the past five years, 2,000-word written daily updates have served as the cornerstone of Above Avalon membership...Over the past five years, 2,000-word written daily updates have served a...
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 172: Hidden Acceleration
Apple’s underlying ecosystem strength has been gaining momentum for years - it’s just been masked by people holding on to their iPhones for longer ...Apple’s underlying ecosystem strength has been gaining momentum for year...
Apple's Ecosystem Growth Is Accelerating
The two most recent Above Avalon articles took a look at how and why Apple’s ecosystem is giving the company a major advantage against the competit...The two most recent Above Avalon articles took a look at how and why App...
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 171: The Apple Ecosystem
Apple’s ecosystem ends up being about more than just a collection of devices or services...Apple’s ecosystem ends up being about more than just a collection of dev...
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