The article above discusses Apple's fiscal 3rd Quarter results compared to the same quarter in 2009 and 2010. The fascinating thing about the numbers is that it shows Apple growing like a startup. The Iphone was the big winner here as you can see below:
The Mac computers, which put Apple on the map are now just a supplemental product for Apple as compared to their other "Big 3". However, Mac computers have grown consistently over the past 3 years. It is also interesting to note that the iPod has been declining steadily the past 3 years. Apple might need to watch this and possibly reengineer the iPod to get people to buy it as more and more people are switching to the iPhone.
The iPhone was the big win for Apple here, shipping about 20 million units just in this quarter alone compared to about 10 million units last year. That is impressive and the iPhone shows now signs of slowing down as an anticipated 5th generation is rumored to be in stores this holiday season.
Also, is it too early to say that the iPad has been a resounding success? I wonder if Apple keeps performing at this high level once Steve Jobs steps down.
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