Initial iPad Pro Impressions, Fossil Acquires Misfit

Today's Above Avalon stories: 

  • Initial iPad Pro Impressions
  • Fossil Acquires Misfit

We kick things off with a closer look at the iPad Pro. I have been using the device since last week and have a number of impressions and takeaways. While some aspects of the device surprised me, other parts gave me even more confidence in long-standing views on the iPad category. We then shift over to the first large-scale wrist wearable M&A transaction: Fossil acquiring Misfit. Fossil reported earnings last week, and things aren't going so well with management indirectly blaming one company: Apple. We go over what is happening to Fossil and thoughts on the acquisition. 

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