Apple Inc (AAPL)’s Japan Tablet Sales: A Precursor of Things to Come?

Unfortunately for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), giving up the number one spot in Japan’s tablet market is indicative of larger concerns: namely, spreading revenues and profits across multiple business lines vs. today’s reliance on the latest, greatest iPhone. Another is developing lower-cost alternatives in the mobile computing space, including Apple’s smartphones and tablets.

Japan’s tablet sales won’t make or break Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), but investors would be wise to heed the message it sends.

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