What to Expect of Apple Inc. (AAPL)?

Cheaper devices

But as far as smartphones are concerned, analysts expect Samsung’s Galaxy S4 could more than double its lead over Apple. Its definitely not a easy task, but also not an impossible one, especially since Apple has been producing premium quality products, while Samsung’s smartphones have a plasticky feel to them.

According to speculative reports, Apple is developing cheaper iPhones that are expected to be launched in June. Going by the Apple’s device roll out history, the launch of iPad Mini 2 should lower the prices of the existing iPad Mini, which could initiate a fresh spurt of buying. Although Apple hasn’t been able to bring innovative products lately, it shouldn’t be written off, just yet. Its discounted products make it evident that the company is inclined to towards volumetric growth and not margin driven growth.

So Apple it is?

As of now, it’s hard to predict a bottom. A lot of sentiment has been attached to Apple, which throws investment mechanics out of the window. Until Apple delivers what is being expected (or maybe more), its decline could continue. Its renewed strategy seems like pushing retina displays to all its products, while making them cheaper to renew growth. The iWatch is also coming, but investors should keep a close eye on Apple’s upcoming products and enter Apple only on confirming a shift in its core strategy.

The article What to Expect of Apple? originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Piyush Arora.

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