A Closer Look at Apple's Services Segment, The Chess Game Heading into WWDC, Shot on iPhone 6 Video Ads
Today's Above Avalon stories:
- A Closer Look at Apple's Services Business Segment
- The Chess Game Heading into WWDC
- New iPhone Ads
Happy Wednesday. I consider today's email as a type of WWDC preview. I wanted to start laying some of the framework for where iOS and Apple are positioned, heading into this year's developer conference. The first topic takes a closer look at Apple's Services business segment, which helps explain why Apple is rushing into music and video streaming. Next, we have an Apple strategy session for how I think Apple is thinking of the current environment in which one can argue iOS is at its strongest point since its inception. We conclude with a few words on Apple's latest "Shot on iPhone 6" marketing campaign.
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Apple Music Sounds More Interesting, Apple's Health Strategy, Apple Watch's Next Retail Phase
Today's Above Avalon stories:
- Apple Music Sounds More Interesting
- Apple's Health Strategy
- Apple Watch's Next Retail Phase
The WSJ is out with news on Apple's upcoming music streaming service and it is sounding quite a bit more interesting than previous reports have suggested. We then shift over to Jay Balnick visiting a few Apple Retail stores to talk health and fitness, which may shed some clues as to Apple's strategy towards health and wearables. Finally, we conclude with news on Apple Retail preparing for Apple Watch launch 2.0, when Apple Watch units will be available for sale in Apple Retail stores.
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Google I/O, Apple Acquires Metaio, IBM and MacBooks
Today's Above Avalon stories:
- Google I/O
- Apple Acquires Metaio
- IBM and MacBooks
We kick things off with a recap of Google I/O, particularly from Apple's perspective. Next, we move over to Apple's acquisition of Metaio, which I think could be a game changer, indicating Apple's inevitable entry into augmented reality. Finally, we conclude with news of IBM's new policy towards Macs.
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