Since the release of Apple’s iPhone, they have met or overcome all expectations in regards to sales of the device. And with Apple’s intent on manufacturing at least 40 million iPhones in the next year, BusinessWeek is claiming that sales will hinge on global success and fixing the connection glitches that so many consumer are currently facing, breaking down the company’s issues into three main components: Apple’s ability to speed things up manufacturing wise, Apple’s need to address usability glitches, and Apple’s ability to adapt to the rapid change in consumer needs.
With the average analyst expecting Apple to sell close to 11 million iPhone 3Gs in 2008 (with the addition of 20 more countries on August 22) and another 25 million in 2009 (join us in crossing our fingers for the inclusion of the Russian and Chinese markets), famed analyst Gene Munster expects sales of 13 million and 45 million, respectively.
According to MacRumors: “While final sales can’t be shown until after the fact, clues are emerging as to Apple’s production plans. As of mid-August, they were ambitions, BusinessWeek has learned. Apple plans to build 40 million to 45 million iPhone 3Gs in the 12 months through August 2009, according to a person familiar with the company plans.”
With the iPhone launching in an additional 20 countries today, reports will soon surface as to whether or not the streaming stories/”rumors” of iPhone glitches will effect sales across the globe. Until then, we can only hope that Apple’s aggressive take on manufacturing (up to 150,000 units per day) will ultimately pay off.
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[via MacRumors]
