May 14 news, according to foreign media reports, Apple today released its sales report for the first quarter of 2012. The report shows that iPhone sales in this quarter increased by 88%, reaching 35.1 million units; iPad sales also reached 11.8 million units, with a growth rate of 151%; Mac computer sales also increased by 7%, reaching 4 million units.
First quarter iPhone sales increased by 88%, with a significant contribution from the China region (image from the Internet)
Apple iPhone experienced strong growth in the Asia-Pacific region and Japanese markets, with year-on-year growth of more than double, and even more rapid growth in the China region. Apple CEO Tim Cook stated: "In China, more and more people are becoming middle class, which increases demand for Apple and other companies' products. Companies that understand China's national situation will find huge opportunities here, and we will make our best efforts to understand and serve this market."
Cook also stated: "We are still in a situation of demand exceeding supply, because as soon as we produce them, they sell out immediately." Analysts at the U.S. investment bank Piper Jaffray believe that iPhone sales indicate that Apple can also achieve great success in emerging markets. Apple will release the iPhone 5 in October 2012, which will further stimulate its performance growth.
