Category Archives: Cupertino’s Reign

All Bets Are Off.

Posted on March 31, 2012 by John

Being ‘liked’ is not a guarantee of / nor does being ‘liked’ equate to ‘success.’ No offense to Apple’s new CEO Tim Cook (as it’s not even a remotely easy task to follow Steve Job’s footsteps) but his being liked … Continue reading →

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A ‘Rotten’ Apple?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by John

Despite all of the manufacturing done therein, Apple has stumbled in China via a number of missteps that have resulted in the firm (the iPhone specifically) actually getting hammered by their main-nemisis / co-oper-tition partner Samsung. That said, it should … Continue reading →

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A Forbidden Chat.

Posted on March 26, 2012 by John

In light of the reports that Redmond is censoring chat messages with Pirate Bay listed therein; when is ‘free speech’ no longer free? Moreover, does just mentioning P2P constitute / warrant blocking said discussions? (Source) The Inquirer UK: http://goo.gl/gGI9y

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(Getting) Cash Back?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by John

With the news surrounding Apple’s first dividend being offered since 1995; one has to wonder if this is potentially a sign that the company has nothing better to do with their funds (e.g., have they run-out of ideas and/or do … Continue reading →

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Impressive!

Posted on March 18, 2012 by John

This tablet’s advancement has set a new standard for those that follow to challenge and/or surpass… Interestingly enough (upon further review) with the degree that Samsung is the firm’s primary (manufacturing) resource it should really come as little surprise that … Continue reading →

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A (Potential) Public Flogging.

Posted on March 14, 2012 by John

Election year politics, political-grandstanding and/or a bit of both? Whatever the case may be, summoning a legal representative (from Apple) might be a harbinger for a number of other Tech firms getting ‘taken to the woodshed too.’ (Source) Apple Insider: … Continue reading →

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Supply & Demand.

Posted on March 11, 2012 by John

For those critics that panned the latest iPad… completely selling out all stock due to advance orders (prior to initial shipment) is an impressive feat! Of course, a critics’ job is to be just that, right? (Source) Computer World: http://goo.gl/Owo1y

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An Impressive Debut!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by John

If the pre-launch (US) sellout is a harbinger for the success of the latest iPad, Apple’s juggernaut looks to be showing no signs (at this juncture anyway) of abating… (Source) Tom’s Guide: http://goo.gl/8k2Q9

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Prognostication.

Posted on March 8, 2012 by John

Prior to and now on the heels of Apple’s latest tablet (iteration) the pundits have / are all chiming in with their assessments; predictions and reviews, etc. That said, it’ll be interesting to see how this all sorts out a … Continue reading →

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Buzz Cutting.

Posted on March 5, 2012 by John

If the enclosed report is correct (for that matter even if it were only partially correct) Apple’s juggernaut looks to have Redmond concerned… putting it very mildly… (aside from getting caught flat-footed within the Smartphone / Tablet space period) regarding … Continue reading →

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