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Apple Wireless Earbuds, Displays In 2016 Tech Outlook

Wireless earbuds from Apple (AAPL) and Samsung, new types of bendable or curved displays, and new ultrasonic sensors that boost smartphone security are among 2016 technology developments to watch, says research firm IHS in an outlook report. The wireless earbuds from Apple and Samsung will have enough battery capacity to operate for more than a week between charges, says the IHS report. The wearable devices will be used in hands-free calling, music

Apple’s March quarter could be brutal for iPhone sales

While Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone sales outlook looks solid for the December quarter, the company’s March quarter could see a nasty drop in unit sales, Sterne Agee CRT analyst Rob Cihra said in a research report Sunday. Cihra says that December-quarter iPhone sales will be “slightly better than fears,” up 3% year over year to 77 million units. But he expects a “steeper than seasonal decline” in the March quarter, with iPhone sales down 15% to 52 million

Fitbit dominates fitness tracker market but faces risks

Fitbit (FIT) is laps ahead of the competition in the wearable fitness tracker market. But the San Francisco-based company still faces risks such as the possibility of waning interest in the category and greater competition from smartwatches like the Apple (AAPL) Watch. For now, Fitbit is standing tall, even if its stock isn’t. On Friday, Mizuho Securities analyst Betty Chen initiated coverage of Fitbit with a buy rating and a price target of 38.