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Bill Shamblin
bshamblin
Market analyst, economist, stat geek, and comedy writer. My goal at The Fool? Tell the story behind the numbers. I've developed competitive analysis for Fortune 500 companies, managed an econometric model of US price and wage indices, and written comedy for syndicated radio programs. BA economics/computer science, University of Maryland. MBA Georgia Institute of Technology. Follow me at: @bshammy
Recent Articles by Bill Shamblin
Jun 10, 2014
by Bill Shamblin
Apple's Spotlight: Jumping Ahead of Google in Search
Has Apple finally figured out search? With the redesign of Apple's Spotlight app, Cupertino has devised a way to "skim" search business from Google, while at the same time leaving the Mountain View search behemoth in the Safari search bar. Investors need to understand Cupertino's brilliant strategy.
May 30, 2014
by Bill Shamblin
Large Screen Smartphones: How Samsung Blew It
Large-screen smartphones have become an important segment in the mobile category. But despite Samsung's dominance, it appears its large-display strategy is weakening its high-end mobile business. In the mean time, both Apple and Microsoft appear poised to take advantage of Samsung's mistakes.
May 12, 2014
by Bill Shamblin
Android Is Like Windows and That's Good News for Microsoft and Apple
Microsoft Windows helped to kill Dell. Since all PC OEMs used Windows, the key point of competition became price. Apple maintained pricing power because it could differentiate the Mac. Android smartphone price wars have begun to break out. Android's "race to the bottom" may be the chance Microsoft needs to carve out a profitable niche for Windows 8.
May 6, 2014
by Bill Shamblin
Apple Inc's Risky Product Cycle
The expected launch of the iPhone 6 and the iWatch gives Apple investors plenty to be excited about. However, the recent performance of Apple's supply chain in the holiday quarter indicate that it might not be smooth sailing for the company's stock price in the first quarter of 2015.
Apr 19, 2014
by Bill Shamblin
Here's the Reason Apple Inc. Will Charge More for the iPhone 6
The iPhone 5c showed Apple that a larger-than-expected percentage of Apple customers are willing to pay a higher price for premium features. Based on the iPhone 5c experience, Apple is likely confident it can price the iPhone 6 at $299.
Apr 2, 2014
by Bill Shamblin
Is Microsoft Helping to Sell iPads to Businesses?
Microsoft Office is the dominant productivity software in enterprise, and the iPad, the dominant tablet. Redmond's decision to provide Office apps for the iPad have just cemented the hold that Office and the iPad have in business.
Mar 26, 2014
by Bill Shamblin
Can China Mobile, iPhone 6, and the iWatch Return Apple to Double Digit-Growth?
In 2014, investors need to determine what opportunities, if any, could significantly increase revenue growth for Apple. This analysis gives investors a basis for understanding what can happen in 2014.
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