"We would expect Apple to otherwise drive software updates to deactivate the specific features to open up the opportunity for a reversal of a ban in the meantime while pursuing all potential paths of overturning the ban." — Analyst Samik Chatterjee

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"In relation to the set up into earnings, we envision nuances stemming from September (F4Q23) results tracking in line with lowered buy-side expectations, even if modestly lower than sell-side consensus." — Analyst Samik Chatterjee

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Interestingly, the consumers polled in the US expressed greater interest in purchasing a new iPhone in 2023 relative to 2022, while consumers polled in China expressed less interest when compared to a year ago. — Analyst Samik Chatterjee

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