Gadget Lab: Apple’s Earnings Report, Vine App, and Twitter Sign-In

Summary

In this article, we will discuss the recent Apple earnings report, which showed a halt in the company’s growth for the first time in a decade, despite selling 23 million iPads and 48 million iPhones in the last quarter. We will also talk about the complicated nature of Apple’s supply chain and rumors about component orders being cut. Additionally, we will cover the new app Vine, a video sharing app owned by Twitter, which allows users to create six-second videos with stop-motion animation and looping capabilities, and the new Twitter sign-in feature.

Apple’s Earnings Report
The Complexity of Apple’s Supply Chain
Vine App
Twitter Sign-In
Conclusion

Apple’s Earnings Report

Apple recently reported profits of $13.1 billion, but for the first time in a decade, the company’s growth has come to a halt. However, the company sold 23 million iPads and 48 million iPhones in the last quarter, which included the holidays and just after the iPhone 5’s launch. Despite rumors about component orders being cut, it does not necessarily mean that iPhone 5 demand is waning.

The Complexity of Apple’s Supply Chain

The complexity of Apple’s supply chain is also discussed in this episode. The lack of product announcements during Apple’s earnings call has led to speculation that the iPhone 6 will not be released until after an iPhone 5S, which will have improved parts.

Vine App

The hosts also talk about the new app Vine, which is a video sharing app owned by Twitter. Vine allows users to create six-second videos with stop-motion animation and looping capabilities. The app is praised for its ease of use, creative options, and ability to post to multiple social networks. Currently, Vine is only available on iOS but will be released on other platforms soon. It is compared to Snapchat and Instagram, with its focus on short, animated GIF-like videos. The speakers debate whether Vine will be as popular as Instagram and note that it has the potential to be. There is also a possible update that would allow users to make their videos look like they were made in the 1980s.

Twitter Sign-In

Lastly, the speakers discuss the new Twitter sign-in feature, which is still experiencing some bugs but is otherwise easy and quick to use.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Apple’s recent earnings report showed a halt in the company’s growth for the first time in a decade, but the company still sold a significant number of iPads and iPhones in the last quarter. The complexity of Apple’s supply chain was also discussed, along with the new app Vine and the new Twitter sign-in feature. It will be interesting to see how Vine develops and whether it will become as popular as Instagram.