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year-over-year 3% unit growth for iPhone units. So generally are we at the end of mobile absorption by humanity and mobile growth? From now on instead of market

year-over-year 3% unit growth for iPhone units. So generally are we at the end of mobile absorption by humanity and mobile growth? From now on instead of market growth shall we see market share competition? Apple is lucky to sell more expensive iPhones and better margins with better ASP. Carriers are still the big driver by bundled tariffs and that helps high end smartphone sales.

camillomiller 9y ago
End of growth is not end of absorption. Still 40 to 50 M phones sold every quarter... I think seeing everything through the financial growth lens really keeps us from grasping how steadily a stagnating Apple would still be physically growing.
speeq 9y ago
Doesn't include iPhone X sales, next quarter results will be interesting.
elefanten 9y ago
We are not at the end because there are still lots of people in less developed areas to reach.
- pjmlp 9y ago
  Those countries don't have the budget for getting iPhones beyond the lucky ones on the higher society layers.
  - lo65 9y ago
    Not true. Its a status symbol. Which means it allows ppl to signal they are breaking class/caste barriers when they buy one. That's a big thing in the developing world.
    - pjmlp 9y ago
      Hence my hint about lucky ones on higher society layers.