Maybe one reason that iPhone production is being cut back is that in some instances negotiations with foreign carriers are taking longer than Apple had expected. I bet when they opted for linking up with a individual carriers on a country-by-country basis they didn’t anticipate the difficulties this model would cause, the need for Apple to acquire some expertise in international law, and the possibility that in some situations this might even land them in litigation. The amazing thing, really, is how well the iPhone is doing overall, considering that in many foreign countries it isn’t yet available.

No matter what the tech industry’s soothsayers predict I’m looking forward to Apple continuing to provide us with great products and a great computing experience.