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If the new phones can deliver near global coverage for SMS/iMesssage texts and findMy services then that is a huge selling point. Tapping into the rescue device
by arbirk 5y ago
If the new phones can deliver near global coverage for SMS/iMesssage texts and findMy services then that is a huge selling point. Tapping into the rescue device market for hikers and backpackers is a huge business opportunity.
- sumedh 5y ago> Tapping into the rescue device market for hikers and backpackers is a huge business opportunity. Would that be even noticeable on Apple's Income statement? How big is this market?
- SV_BubbleTime 5y agoThis is a case where I don’t think it matters how large the market is, but rather the perception of how valuable the bullet point is.
- aeharding 5y agoApple has been reportedly exploring the "extreme sports" market recently. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-26/apple-considers-launching-rugged-watch-for-extreme-sports https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-26/apple-con...
- raxxorrax 5y agoIt is not that Apple isn't able to sell crap people don't really need. It is about creating the desire. Some others like the fact their phone cannot be located at will... I fear that is the smaller crowd. Sexy and smart, but small.