Today, analyst Brenton Flynn previews today's highly anticipated Apple earnings report, specifically focusing on expectations for the iPhone product line. Sentiment around Apple has deteriorated in recent weeks behind expectations that iPhone sales will miss estimates. However, the fact remains that any fall relates directly to consumers waiting for the iPhone 5 release later this year and the pent-up demand that goes with it.  In the following video, Brenton goes through expectations in more detail, and tells investors where he thinks they should focus instead.

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