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Fanboy Apple known fanatic. This was proven again in the midst of the Corona pandemic, sales iPhone stay high and close many physical stores Apple Store apparently not so affect sales.
The company, led by CEO Tim Cook, was forced to close more than 70 Apple Stores in the third quarter of 2020 because COVID-19 could not be controlled. But with iPhone sales in the quarter reaching USD 26.4 billion, that means it hasn’t had much impact.
Industry analyst from JP Morgan, Samik Chatterjee, said the phenomenon indicates consumers remain loyal to Apple products. They also want to buy an iPhone in a different way, no longer go to a physical store, especially if not online.
“They just want to change the traditional practice of buying from a physical store when required like that,” Chaterjee said of fanboy Apple.
Quoted detikINET from Reuters, online rertail has become very popular in the middle of the Corona pandemic lockdown, when people prefer to shop from home. On the other hand, physical shops and malls are hit by a crisis, even their future is questioned.
The strong sales of the iPhone make Chaterjee confident that the momentum can continue into the next quarter and also to the new generation iPhone, although there is a slight delay. It is estimated, iPhone sales will reach 205 million and 225 million units in 2020 and 2021.
Previously, Apple has confirmed the release of the iPhone 12 this year is slightly delayed. This was revealed by Apple Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri to investors after Apple’s third quarter financial report. Maestri indicated that Apple would not announce the iPhone 12 in September like the previous iPhone series.
“As you know, last year we started selling new iPhones in late September. This year, we are projecting new supplies will be available a few weeks later,” Maestri said. Fanboy Apple also have to be a little more patient waiting.
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