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Porsche Teases Race App for Vision Pro, Apple’s Growing Interest With Motorsports, The Apple and Formula 1 Rumor

Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Porsche Teases Race App for Vision Pro

  • Apple’s Growing Interest With Motorsports

  • The Apple and Formula 1 Rumor

Happy Wednesday.

One quick follow-up to yesterday’s discussion regarding Apple’s blockbusters. The stated box office figures for “Napoleon,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and “Argylle” do not flow completely to Apple. Accordingly, Apple needed more than $250M ($700M+ production and marketing budget - $470M box office) in movie rentals, sales, and Apple TV+ to financially breakeven on the films. As we discussed, some of the lofty spending can be attributed to Apple wanting good looks at awards. 

For today’s update, we turn to the auto space where Tim Cook had a surprise role to play in Porsche’s newest electric car unveiling.

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Apple and Netflix Come up Short at Oscars, Apple’s Blockbusters Gamble, The Theatrical Release Question Lingers

Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Apple and Netflix Come up Short at Oscars

  • Apple’s Blockbusters Gamble

  • The Theatrical Release Question Lingers

Following the Oscars this past Sunday, today’s update will have a movie theme. We discuss Apple and Netflix coming up short at this year’s Oscars. The discussion then turns to Apple’s gamble with blockbusters at the movie theater ("Killers of the Flower Moon," "Napoleon," and "Argylle"). We also look at a lingering industry question found with theatrical releases.

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Apple Reinstates Epic Games’ EU Developer Account, The European Commission’s Dilemma, Why Apple Should Remain in the EU

Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Apple Reinstates Epic Games’ EU Developer Account

  • The European Commission’s Dilemma

  • Why Apple Should Remain in the EU

Hello everyone. Welcome to a new week.

Approximately 13 hours after publishing last Thursday’s update, which came out late at night ET, we received news that Apple had reinstated Epic Games Sweden’s Apple Developer Account in the EU. This created another fiasco on social media, including Epic Games co-founder and CEO Tim Sweeney going after me on X (Twitter) for last Thursday's update.

In today’s update, we will take a closer look at the situation. The discussion will address a few points that appear to be circulating on social media.

Let’s jump in.

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Apple Terminates Epic Games’ New EU Developer Account, Apple's Calculations, Apple’s Correct Decision

Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Apple Terminates Epic Games’ New EU Developer Account

  • Apple's Calculations

  • Apple’s Correct Decision

Hello everyone. We didn’t get too far from our European Commission discussion before being pulled back in with yet another controversy involving Apple and Epic Games.

Let’s jump right in.

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Apple Unveils Updated MacBook Air, Apple Positions MacBook Air as AI Laptop, MacBook Air and Productivity

Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Apple Unveils Updated MacBook Air

  • Apple Positions MacBook Air as AI Laptop

  • MacBook Air and Productivity

Hello everyone. We continue to tackle Apple news items. Next up: The updated MacBook Air. Apple unveiled the new computers on Monday. There were a few things in the press release that jumped out at me. Let's jump right in.

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EU Fines Apple $2B for Not Giving Spotify a Free Pass, The European Commission’s Missing Logic, Apple’s Response

Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • EU Fines Apple $2B for Not Giving Spotify a Free Pass

  • The European Commission’s Missing Logic

  • Apple’s Response

Hello everyone. Today’s update will be focused on the European Commission fining Apple $2B for its App Store anti-steering provision. There’s quite a bit to discuss. Let’s jump right in.

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Apple Adds Dozens of Licensed Movies to Apple TV+, More Signs of Apple TV+ Momentum, Apple Video Revenue Drivers


Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Apple Adds Dozens of Licensed Movies to Apple TV+

  • More Signs of Apple TV+ Momentum

  • Apple Video Revenue Drivers

Hello everyone. Happy Monday. It's already turning into a busy week for Apple. Today's update will be focused on several Apple TV+ developments and Apple’s broader video play.

Let’s jump right in. 

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Wall Street’s Muted Reaction to Project Titan, Where Does CarPlay Stand?, Apple’s Growth Prospects

Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Wall Street’s Muted Reaction to Project Titan

  • Where Does CarPlay Stand?

  • Apple’s Growth Prospects

There are a few follow-ups to yesterday’s Project Titan discussion. We will begin with Wall Street’s reaction to Apple halting Project Titan. Our attention will then turn to Apple CarPlay and Apple’s remaining growth prospects. 

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Apple Halts Project Titan, A Warning Sign for EVs, Apple and Moonshots

Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Apple Halts Project Titan

  • A Warning Sign for EVs

  • Apple and Moonshots

Over the past 10 years, Above Avalon has followed nearly every Project Titan twist and turn. It would not surprise me to learn that Above Avalon was responsible for more words written about Project Titan than any other publication. Today’s update will be dedicated to news of Apple halting Project Titan.

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Samsung “Unveils” Galaxy Ring at MWC, Dispelling the Apple Ring Rumor, My Skepticism Regarding an Apple Smart Ring


Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Samsung “Unveils” Galaxy Ring at MWC

  • Dispelling the Apple Ring Rumor

  • My Skepticism Regarding an Apple Smart Ring

Multiple outlets are reporting Apple will be winding down Project Titan. There is plenty to talk about. We will cover it all tomorrow. For today’s update, we will focus on another rumored product that likely won’t see a release anytime soon: an Apple smart ring.

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Walmart Buys Vizio, Walmart vs. Amazon, Revisiting the Roku Story


Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Walmart Buys Vizio

  • Walmart vs. Amazon

  • Revisiting the Roku Story

We go over my thoughts on Walmart buying Vizio. The discussion includes a closer look at the Walmart vs. Amazon competitive battle. We also revisit Roku’s strategy and the massive holes in the company’s story.

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Apple Announces First Immersive Video for Sports, Vision Pro and Apple Immersive Video, Why Is Apple Sports iPhone-Only?


Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Apple Announces First Immersive Video for Sports

  • Vision Pro and Apple Immersive Video

  • Why Is Apple Sports iPhone-Only?

Happy Thursday. In today’s update, our discussion will begin with the new Apple Immersive Video format found on Apple Vision Pro. There is then one follow-up regarding the new Apple Sports app.

One quick item: I have been using Apple Vision Pro for roughly a week. Zeiss Optical Inserts arrived just a few days ago. My plan is to use the device for some time, naturally see where it fits into my live, before publishing something along the lines of in-depth review or report. In more than a few ways, the initial round of reviews came across as rushed. When we talk about Apple Vision Pro in this update, my perspective is based on actually using the device for some time, and not just the two pre-launch demos.

Let's jump right in. 

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Apple Launches Apple Sports App, Apple Sports vs. Competing Apps, Apple Sports and The Big Picture

Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Apple Launches Apple Sports App

  • Apple Sports vs. Competing Apps

  • Apple Sports and The Big Picture

Hello everyone. It feels good to get back in the swing of things after a little time off. We will dedicate today’s update to discussing a new app that Apple just launched: Sports.

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Microsoft Earnings, Peloton Earnings

Today's Above Avalon daily update includes the following stories:

  • Microsoft Earnings

  • Peloton Earnings

In today’s update, we will wrap up our Big Tech earnings reviews with Microsoft. We will then conclude the discussion with a look at Peloton earnings.

To set the scene, Microsoft and Peloton are in some ways complete opposites. Microsoft has been reporting some of the cleanest, all-around solid earnings releases in Big Tech. Peloton is in the most precarious of positions in terms of companies that we check in on from time to time. It’s been six months since we looked at Peloton’s earnings.

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If it is of interest to Apple, it is something I pay attention to.

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  • Receive Exclusive Daily Updates. The cornerstone of Above Avalon membership is access to Neil Cybart’s exclusive daily updates about Apple. Updates are sent via email and go over current news and developments impacting Apple, its competitors, and the industries Apple plays in (or will play in). Approximately 200 daily updates are published throughout the year. Sample daily updates can be viewed here, here, and here.

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Alphabet Earnings, Amazon Earnings

Today's Above Avalon daily update includes the following stories:

  • Alphabet Earnings

  • Amazon Earnings

In today’s update, we go over Neil’s thoughts on Alphabet’s and Amazon’s 4Q23 earnings. It’s been a while since we checked how Amazon has been performing.

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  • Apple business and strategy analysis.

  • Neil’s perspective and observations on current news and Apple competitors.

  • Neil’s Apple financial estimates.

  • Full coverage of Apple earnings, product events, and keynotes.

If it is of interest to Apple, it is something I pay attention to.

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  • Receive Exclusive Daily Updates. The cornerstone of Above Avalon membership is access to Neil Cybart’s exclusive daily updates about Apple. Updates are sent via email and go over current news and developments impacting Apple, its competitors, and the industries Apple plays in (or will play in). Approximately 200 daily updates are published throughout the year. Sample daily updates can be viewed here, here, and here.

  • Receive Exclusive Reports. Members have access to Neil’s reports, which are in-depth examinations of Apple's business, product, and financial strategy.

  • Customization Options. Members have the option of attaching various add-ons to their membership to customize their membership to their liking. Podcast, Inside Orchard, and Financial Models add-ons can be attached and then later removed seamlessly online.

  • Access Neil’s Earnings Model. Members have access to Neil’s working Apple earnings model (an Excel file that also works in Numbers). The model is fully functional and adjustable and provides the ability to alter earnings drivers.

  • Email Priority. Receive priority when it comes to having email questions and inquiries answered. Neil personally answers all inquiries, including customer service matters related to your membership.

  • Archive Access. Read 1,500+ daily updates and reports that have been previously sent to members. The Above Avalon member archive is unmatched in the marketplace in terms of the sheer amount of Apple analysis found in one location. The daily updates archive can be viewed here while the reports archive is available here.

  • Member Forum Access. Join other Above Avalon members in an active forum containing in-depth discussion and debate. Neil moderates and participates in the forum. The forum is run through Slack and can be accessed here.

  • Virtual Meet-ups. Talk with Neil about Apple and other related items in virtual meet-ups held via Slack throughout the year.

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