Category Archives: Cupertino’s Reign

Captain ‘Cooked?’

Posted on November 8, 2012 by John

Fact or fiction: In light of some of Apple’s recent stumbles (aside from the challenge of having to follow Steve Jobs) it was inevitable that his leadership would eventually (e.g., sooner than later) be called into question. (Source) ZD Net: http://goo.gl/tY1IH

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Still Above Reproach?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by John

Despite (and/or because?) their profits increasing by 24% Apple still only paid 2% corporate tax (outside of America). Given that this is also where all of the production resides; whose fault is it: Apple’s and/or the local government (e.g., mainly … Continue reading →

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Mini-Me.

Posted on November 2, 2012 by John

With a projection of 1.5 million units being sold (this weekend) Apple’s Mini iPod looks to mark another hit for a product debut. (Source) WSP: http://goo.gl/Na69R

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We’re Sorry…

Posted on October 26, 2012 by John

Apple’s pride had to hurt as the firm was required to post a public apology on their UK website as part of the decision regarding their on-going legal battles with Samsung. (Source) PC Magazine: http://goo.gl/QYIhu

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Smaller = Better?

Posted on October 23, 2012 by John

The question is not whether or not it’ll sell as much as what is the volume… regarding Apple’s iPad Mini as the timing is clearly tied-in to the upcoming Christmas season. (Source) Bloomberg: http://goo.gl/aKnUW

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Antenna-gate II?

Posted on October 7, 2012 by John

Even when your company has the largest Market Capitalization – ever – they’re still not above reproach. However, Apple seems to be at it again with blaming consumers / end-users for the ‘purple haze’ (as it’s being called) with the … Continue reading →

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Uncover-ed.

Posted on October 5, 2012 by John

For the diehard Steve Jobs’ fan, you can now own a customized MacBook Pro computer with the iconic logo marking the one-year anniversary since his passing. (Source) CNET: http://goo.gl/96kRM

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A Desperate Measure?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by John

Samsung’s claim that the verdict (which they lost) to Apple should be dismissed (based upon a potential conflict of interest) smacks of desperation (especially given some of the damning internal memos regarding their borderline obsession with Apple; the firm’s products … Continue reading →

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Round ?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by John

If at first you lose a lawsuit, file another one! This is exactly what Samsung did against Apple today… as their legal wrangling looks to be showing no signs of abating anytime soon. (Source) ZD Net: http://goo.gl/6Vwbu

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Pride Before the Fall.

Posted on September 30, 2012 by John

If Steve Jobs were still alive: 1) would it have even been released (as it now stands?) and, 2) would he have offered an apology for the PR / technology-fiasco that Apple has got on their hands regarding their clearly … Continue reading →

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