This Week In Apple: iPhone 16 Expectations, Wall Street's Overreaction On Q4 Guidance And More

This week saw a flurry of activity involving one of the tech world’s giants, Apple Inc. AAPL. From revelations about its views on Android to abandoned projects and future product predictions, the Cupertino-based company had quite a few stories to tell. Here’s a quick look at what you might have missed.

Apple’s Privacy Stance Predates Recent Campaigns

Recently revealed exhibits from the ongoing Google antitrust trial show that Apple Inc. has had privacy concerns about Android for quite some time. An internal email dating back to 2013 from Apple's Eddy Cue to Tim Cook referred to Android as a "massive tracking device". This exhibits a long-standing concern about privacy well before the company's privacy-focused marketing kicked off. Read the full article here.

Project Fennel: The Android Compatibility That Never Was

Apple Inc. ceased efforts on "Project Fennel," an initiative to make the Apple Watch and Health app compatible with Android devices. Despite nearing completion, the project was dropped, showcasing Apple's strategy to protect its product ecosystem and interdependence. Read the full article here.

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iPhone 16: Sleeker Cameras and Better Zoom?

While the iPhone 15 series is still fresh in the market, rumors are already swirling about the iPhone 16. Reports suggest that the next iteration might adopt molded glass lenses to slim down the camera system and enhance optical zoom. Read the full article here.

Wall Street Overreacting to Apple’s Q4 Guidance: Gene Munster

Gene Munster, a renowned tech investor, believes Wall Street's reaction to Apple Inc.'s Q4 results is exaggerated. He called for a reassessment of the consensus estimates, stating that the street is overreacting. Read the full article here.

From M1 to M3: Apple’s Chip Comparisons

During the ‘Scary Fast’ launch of the M3-powered MacBooks and iMacs, Apple Inc. consistently compared the performance of the new M3 chip with its predecessor, the M1. This comparison sparked questions about whether the M3 chip offers significant improvements over the M2. Read the full article here.

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