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Apple Watch worries: No killer app, kids aren’t whining for it

In the absence of guidance from Apple (AAPL), people attempting to gauge the outlook for the Apple Watch are relying on reviews and anecdotal observations about the new wearable device. Early reviews have raised questions about the prospects for the Apple Watch. The smartwatch has been praised for its elegant styling and new technologies. But reviewers have described it as a nice-to-have, rather than must-own, product. Some have called it a classic first-generation product that is likely to be improved in future models. In a note Monday, UBS analyst Steven Milunovich said he received his Apple Watch on Friday and used it over the weekend. The watch met his expectations and he appreciated its design and the Glances and Apple Pay apps. On the negative side, apps can be slow to load and many are overkill for its small screen, he said. “Our Watch came earlier than promised, so supply…

Pay-TV Tipping Point? Cord-Cutting Accelerates In Q1

For the first time ever, the U.S. pay-television industry lost customers in the traditionally strong first-quarter, highlighting the difficulties subscription-based TV providers face amid an Internet onslaught from Netflix (NFLX), Dish Network’s (DISH) Sling TV, Hulu and others, with Apple (AAPL) and others possible players down the road. Pay-TV lost a net 31,000 customers in Q1 and has an annual contraction rate of 0.5%, according to Craig

Apple iPhones Rise In China, But Overall Growth Dips

While Apple (AAPL) continues to pick up steam in China in Q1, the overall smartphone market in the country shriveled, marking the first year-over-year decline in six years amid a maturing market, said market tracker IDC on Monday. China’s smartphone unit sales fell 4% in Q1 vs. Q1 2014 and fell 8% from Q4, IDC said, due to a large inventory buildup near the year’s end. The research firm expects roughly flat growth for China in 2015. Apple was the