Ben Reitzes

What’s Behind the Drop in Kindle Fire Shipments?

John Paczkowski in News on May 9 at 4:00 am PT

One thing’s for sure — Apple’s iPad isn’t feeling the heat.

iPhone 5 Will Spike Apple Shares, and You Know It

John Paczkowski in News on April 19 at 5:02 am PT

Another analyst weighs in on the recent volatility in Apple shares and sees no cause for alarm.

Did Tim Cook Pay a Call on China Mobile to Talk iPhone?

John Paczkowski in News on March 28 at 11:33 am PT

Apple CEO Tim Cook traveled to China earlier this week to discuss intellectual property issues and greater cooperation, and perhaps something else: An iPhone deal with China Mobile.

Kindle Fire Won’t Cool Off iPad Sales

John Paczkowski in Mobile on November 17, 2011 at 9:03 am PT

Will Apple’s December quarter still bring an all-time record for iPad sales?

Will Apple Pump Cash Into Cloud Control?

John Paczkowski in News on November 3, 2011 at 3:15 am PT

More than $7 billion in nonretail capital expenditures next year is a big spike; a significant share could be headed into iCloud.

For Apple, China Looms Large

John Paczkowski in News on September 13, 2011 at 5:00 am PT

“Apple’s brand has significant momentum in mainland China,” says Barclays analyst Ben Reitzes.

Analysts Confident in Apple’s Prospects

John Paczkowski in News on August 25, 2011 at 3:30 am PT

Analysts say Steve Jobs’s resignation as CEO of Apple won’t have a measurable impact on Apple’s financial performance.

New MacBook Airs, Lion Spike Summer Mac Sales

John Paczkowski in News on August 23, 2011 at 3:30 am PT

Mac sales see double-digit growth thanks to new hardware and the debut of OS X Lion.

Tablet Market Booms as More Also-Rans Chase Apple

John Paczkowski in News on August 5, 2011 at 4:00 am PT

While there don’t seem to be any new winners beyond Apple’s first-to-market device, there are enough competitors (and losers) to force Wall Street to raise its tablet forecasts on their sheer number alone.