Apple Inc. (AAPL): An iPad Mini 2 On The Way Sooner Than Expected?

There have been some recent reports from several Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) suppliers that have given lowered forward guidance for their revenues in the next quarter or two, as each has indicated that Apple orders for existing devices has dropped off significantly. That has generally meant, in the past anyway, that Apple is winding down production of existing devices and is beginning the transition into producing updated devices.

These indications from the supply chain seem to indicate, according to sources, that Apple is not sitting back and waiting for the fourth quarter. It is possilbe that this drawdown may very well result in some product hitting the market in the next three to four months. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its seemingly different production schedule this year. Do you think this will be good or bad for the company going forward? Give us your feedback in the comments section below.

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