Feature AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple doesn't release ratings data, but third party data says the limited series "Defending Jacob" is the closest thing the service has to a breakout hit. Defending Jacob , the Apple TV+ limited series starring Chris Evans as a lawyer whose teenaged son is accused of murdering a classmate, wraps up its run with its finale episode May 29. The series, which combines elements of family drama, psychological thriller and courtroom procedural, was based on a novel of the same name by William Landay. Since Apple TV+ launched in November 2019, it hasn't had seen any of its shows emerge as a massive, culture-grabbing smash. But in recent months, there have been various indications that Defending Jacob has been something close to a breakout for Apple. … [Read more...] about Just as it ends, ‘Defending Jacob’ looks like the most popular Apple TV+ show
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iPhone demand weakness just ‘noise,’ outlook remains strong, analyst says
Investment bank Morgan Stanley calls recent reports of weaker iPhone demand "supply chain noise," and sees the AAPL pullback as a buying opportunity for investors. In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider , analyst Katy Huberty says she agrees with reports of iPhone 12 mini weakness, but adds that the overall demand environment remains positive for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro lineup. For one, she cites reports that Apple is cutting iPhone production to 75 million units in the first half of 2021. Although Huberty admits this has contributed to recent AAPL underperformance, she says the news is "noise rather than anything that impacts the fundamental outlook." A recent Morgan Stanley check indicated that there's between three million and five million units of total iPhone build upside risk for the first half of 2021. That's because the bank's research indicates that build orders for specific iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 models are being revised up, not … [Read more...] about iPhone demand weakness just ‘noise,’ outlook remains strong, analyst says
Recent Apple sell-off a ‘golden buying opportunity,’ analyst says
Investment bank Wedbush says that the recent Apple stock sell-off creates a "golden buying opportunity" for investors, and predicts that Apple still has a $3 trillion valuation on the horizon. In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider , lead Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives says the bank has added Apple to its "Best Ideas List." He says that, in the wake of a historic December quarter for Apple, Wall Street has been expecting modest cuts to 2021 iPhone forecasts. Despite that, the analyst says recent checks in Asia are continuing to come in bullish. He continues to predict that Apple could ship upwards of 230 million iPhone units during the year. That number is higher than the current Wall Street consensus of 220 million units. Based on the current trajectory, Ives says that Apple could sell north of 240 million units — with an "eye popping" 250 million units possibly in the cards. He adds that demand in China still looks strong coming out of the Chinese New Year. … [Read more...] about Recent Apple sell-off a ‘golden buying opportunity,’ analyst says
Viet Nam reaches search-and-rescue accord with US
Viet Nam reaches search-and-rescue accord with US (23-01-2007) HA NOI — Viet Nam and United States agreed yesterday to share information and techniques for high seas rescues following talks yesterday between one of Viet Nam’s top-ranking army generals and the commander of the US Pacific Fleet. Lieutenant General Nguyen Duc Soat, deputy chief of General Staff of Vietnamese People’s Army and Admiral Gary Roughed agreed the two countries would co-operate when it came to searches, rescues, humanitarian support, weather forecasting and natural disaster warnings. Soat, who is deputy chairman of the National Committee for Search and Rescue, also received Rear Admiral Satoru Osanai from the Japan Coast Guard, yesterday in Ha Noi. Satoru is also deputy director general of the Guard and Rescue Department. Satoru discussed search and rescue manoeuvres being performed by the Japanese vessel PLH 22 Yashima in the sea of Da Nang. Harboured in Da Nang yesterday, the vessel … [Read more...] about Viet Nam reaches search-and-rescue accord with US
Indochinese countries help US search for MIA soldiers
Indochinese countries help US search for MIA soldiers (08-09-2005) HA NOI — Laos, Viet Nam, Cambodia and the US have agreed to continue their cooperation in the search for US soldiers gone missing during wars in Indochina. The pledge was made at a conference between the four countries held in Luang Prabang, Laos at the end of last month. At the meeting, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister Phongsavath Bou-pha, delegates affirmed they would cooperate on all levels in their searches, particularly along the border areas of the three Indochinese countries. The four countries will continue researching documents and other evidence with respect for mutual independence, sovereignty, territory and customs. The fourth conference of this kind will be held in Viet Nam next year. — VNS … [Read more...] about Indochinese countries help US search for MIA soldiers
Another search for VN soldiers’ remains in Cambodia
A ceremony being held to repatriate the remains of Vietnamese soldiers from Cambodia to Việt Nam. – Photo vietnamplus.vn HÀ NỘI – Military Zone 9 said it was co-operating with Cambodian localities in searching for the remains of Vietnamese voluntary soldiers who died during wars in Cambodia. A delegation of Military Zone 9, which covers 12 localities in Việt Nam’s Mekong Delta, visited Cambodia’s Kampong Chhnang Province yesterday to discuss joint efforts in searching for and repatriating the remains of Vietnamese soldiers. Since 2001, as many as 6,489 sets of remains of Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and experts, who died during wars in Cambodia, have been found and repatriated. Of these, 291 sets of remains were found in Kampong Chhnang Province. The remains of 1,000 Vietnamese soldiers in Cambodia were still missing, a Military Zone 9 official said. Chhouk Chandoeun, head of Kampong Chhnang Province, said the local authorities and people had always … [Read more...] about Another search for VN soldiers’ remains in Cambodia
Lào Cai resumes search for missing tourist
Rescuers today continued their search for Aiden Webb, the tourist who went missing while climbing the Fansipan Mountain in Lào Cai Province. — Photo from Facebook Viet Nam News LÀO CAI — Rescuers in the northern mountainous Lào Cai Province today continued their search for a British tourist who went missing while climbing the 3,143m Fansipan Mountain in Sa Pa District. According to official information from the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the missing tourist has been identified as twenty three-year-old Aiden Webb. Webb had travelled to Sapa with his girlfriend Bluebell Eloise Baughan last Thursday. Last Friday, he proceeded to climb the Fansipan Mountain alone but maintained contact with his girlfriend. At 6pm the same day, he sent a message to Bluebell that he had fallen and was injured. She lost contact with him last Saturday. She then wrote on her Facebook page that he was missing. A massive search operation with … [Read more...] about Lào Cai resumes search for missing tourist
Morgan Stanley raises AAPL to $164 on Q1 2021 results, says Q2 outlook is strong
Morgan Stanley has raised its AAPL price target to $164 on blockbuster Apple December quarter results, and said that products like the iPhone could see continued strength in the second quarter. In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider , Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty said that some of the highlights of Apple's Q1 2021 earnings report were "faster iPhone share gains, installed base growth, and services monetization." Those factors, along with a refreshed product lineup and a continued remote education and learning environment, hint at strong double-digit growth over the next several quarters, Huberty said. Other key metrics support an overall faster growth outlook in the long term. They include an acceleration in Apple's installed base growth — from 7% to 10% — and services monetization, as well as a recovery in China. The analyst adds that Apple's gross margin of 39.8% was 160 basis points higher than she modeled. Guidance suggesting upcoming March … [Read more...] about Morgan Stanley raises AAPL to $164 on Q1 2021 results, says Q2 outlook is strong
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 12 mini production amid tepid demand
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple has informed partner suppliers that it has reduced iPhone 12 mini production plans for the first half of 2021, with manufacturing of some specialty parts suspended altogether, according to a report on Wednesday. Citing industry sources familiar with the matter, Nikkei reports major suppliers were recently informed of the production shift that marks a change in Apple's procurement strategy. Prior to the reported downward revision, the tech giant was aggressively buying semiconductors, printed circuit boards and displays amid a worldwide parts shortage. Apple is targeting output at around 75 million iPhone units for the first half of 2021, down 20% from December 2020, the report says. Much of that downgrade is blamed on iPhone 12 mini. Nikkei sources note … [Read more...] about Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 12 mini production amid tepid demand
Apple shifts more production from iPhone 12 mini, to iPhone 12 Pro
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Industry reports say that Pegatron is seeing reduced orders for the iPhone 12 mini , while Apple has charged Foxconn with making more of the iPhone 12 Pro series. Despite recently expanding its manufacturing capacity, Pegatron was already facing a slowdown in orders from Apple over its alleged student labor violations. Now it has also seen a reduction in orders, with Apple reportedly requiring fewer of the iPhone 12 mini. According to Digitimes , Pegatron has seen a slowdown in orders for the smallest iPhone, blamed on the coronavirus affecting demand in the US and Europe. Citing unnamed market observers, Digitimes separately reports that Foxconn has received an increase in orders for its production of the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max . … [Read more...] about Apple shifts more production from iPhone 12 mini, to iPhone 12 Pro