Apple Inc Apple Biography Apple Computer INC. was co-founded in 1976 by the CEO of Apple Steve P. Jobs, and it was incorporated in California On January 3, 1977. The company designs, manufactures & markets • Personal computers • Mobile communication devices • Portable digital music player • Software • Networking solutions. Apple is leading the consumer technology world with its revolutionary products OS X software iLife iWork iPod iTunes iPad iBookstore Mac Book Pro Mac Book Air Apple Mission Apple is committed to bringing the best personal Computing experience to students, educators, creative professional and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and internet offerings Apple SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses • Strong Liquidity • Expanding Operating Margin & Return on Equity • Strong Revenue • Limited iPhone/Mobile Variants • Unsolved Issues regarding Legal Proceedings • Dependence on Network Providers SWOT Opportunities Threats • Emerging Markets Providing Ladder for Growth • Scope in Retail Segment • Innovative Products & Designs • Theft of Digital Content • Absence of multiple Distribution network • Intense Competition 50,000.00 45,000.00 40,000.00 35,000.00 30,000.00 25,000.00 19,315.00 20,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 1,989.00 0.00 2006 42,905.00 37,491.00 24,578.00 3,495.00 2007 Revenue 6,119.00 2008 Net Income 8,235.00 2009 Apple’s Competition Distribution Apple Inc. utilizes a variety of direct & indirect distribution channels, such as: its retail stores online store third-party cellular network carrier wholesalers retailers value-added resellers. Marketing Strategy Apple competes in different markets: •Computers and Software •Digital music •iPhone A humanist company that strives to have a heartfelt connection to their consumers. Brand: •Simplistic lifestyle •Imaginative (emotion, passion and dreams) •User-Friendly •Innovation Apple strives to create innovative products and services for their consumers. Communication Strategies Apple promotes its products by using a variety of marketing media including television commercials, print ads (magazines, billboards, newspapers) and online communications. •Mac vs. Pc commercials Approximately 44% of the company’s net sales in 2010 came from sales to customers inside the U.S. Apple Inc. supplies & manufactures many of components by solesourced third-party vendors in U.S., China, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Israel, Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, & Singapore. Apple’s Game Console iPhun, a game console which allows you to play multiple game apps without having to plug in each one when ready to play. iPhun Compatible with Existing Technologies iPhun iPhun micro Apple Apple Apple October 2010 iPhun Controllers • Standard USB controllers • Cordless Precision controller • GT Force • iP ii Controller High-Speed HDMI® Cable (6.5ft) 1080p HDMI cable that's CL3-rated for in-wall installation. This high-bandwidth design is ready to deliver your ultimate highdefinition audio/video experience HDMI® over Cat5E Extender $30.00 1080p and HCDP™-compatible; extend your HDMI signal up to 200 feet (60 meters) over Cat5! iPhun Memory capacity 3.20GHz Intel Core i3 3.20Ghz Dual Core i5 +$50.00 iPhun Storage Capacity • Seagate 120 GB SATA 7200 RPM Hard • Seagate 500 GB SATA 7200 RPM Hard Drive + $60.00 • Seagate 1 TB SATA 7200 RPM Hard Drive + $90.00 The iPHUN iPhun2go iPhun2go wireless/micro console controller If it’s on iPhun, it’s on TV iPhun Accessories • Rechargeable Battery • Apple DVI to Video Adapter the Apple Micro-DVI to DVI adapter allows you to connect to an external DVI monitor or projector International online stores Target Audience iphun’s Competition