Apple's Devices Last Longer, AI Strategy Crucial

Apple has traditionally driven sales with fresh hardware designs and powerful features.

Apple's Success Built on Innovation

Recent Apple products show a slowdown in major design changes. (iPhone 12 vs 15 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra)

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Factors include inflation, trade-in deals, economic uncertainty, and Apple's focus on device longevity.

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Apple emphasizes extended lifespans through new technologies, software support, and repair services.

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Encourages investment in Apple products, counters planned obsolescence claims.

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Apple has traditionally driven sales with fresh hardware designs and powerful features.

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Apple looks to software and AI features to entice customers and drive sales.

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New features in iPhone 16 will require a recent model to function, driving upgrade decisions.

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Newer Mac and iPad models needed for features like iPhone Mirroring and Game Mode.

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Success of Apple Intelligence features will determine its impact on hardware sales.

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Apple has traditionally driven sales with fresh hardware designs and powerful features.

Recent Apple products show a slowdown in major design changes. (iPhone 12 vs 15 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra)

Factors include inflation, trade-in deals, economic uncertainty, and Apple's focus on device longevity.

Apple emphasizes extended lifespans through new technologies, software support, and repair services.

Encourages investment in Apple products, counters planned obsolescence claims.

Apple has traditionally driven sales with fresh hardware designs and powerful features.

Apple looks to software and AI features to entice customers and drive sales.

New features in iPhone 16 will require a recent model to function, driving upgrade decisions.

Newer Mac and iPad models needed for features like iPhone Mirroring and Game Mode.

Success of Apple Intelligence features will determine its impact on hardware sales.

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