Category Archives: Cupertino’s Reign

A Non-befitting Tribute.

Posted on October 14, 2011 by John

A quality problem: overwhelming demand. A non-quality solution: not being able to meet said demand. A PR-upside: lots of buzz being generated. A PR downside: lots of buzz being generated… A founder rolling in his grave: indeed, mostly likely, that’s … Continue reading →

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Did You Get My ‘iMessage?’

Posted on October 10, 2011 by John

When you consider that (for example) a company like Verizon rakes in $7 billion (yes, BILLION) dollars per year on text-messaging fees alone it will be very interesting to see how (American) mobile carriers respond (i.e., in all probability try … Continue reading →

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Tapping Our Collective Expertise.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by John

As the tech-world slowly tries to return to normal (a relative term) the tributes to Steve Jobs continue to dominate the news (which is no surprise). Towards that end, one publication has gone on the record regarding the ‘tributes that … Continue reading →

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What’s Next?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by John

As the tributes continue to pour-in from around the world; countless people are paying their respects not so much to the ‘cult of Apple’ as much as to the symbolism of what Steve Jobs personified / represented (particularly at a … Continue reading →

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iThank.

Posted on October 6, 2011 by John

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner … Continue reading →

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One Bad Apple.

Posted on October 5, 2011 by John

In an era where a new smartphone makes a debut once a week (or so it seems) Apple’s latest (and according to the blogosphere / social networking sites, etc.) ‘underwhelming’ release warrants a much closer review. For example; the company … Continue reading →

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And, They’re Off!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by John

With the official launch (at least announcement date) set, the frenzy around Apple (and the legions of fans; prognosticators and pundits) has (in all probability) kicked into overdrive… Now, after the dust and smoke clears, let’s see how many of … Continue reading →

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Leaving No Stone Unturned.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by John

Apple & Samsung’s tit-for-tat litigation is akin to a Pop World Tour (as far as the far-flung places that are being covered) with the exception that it’s anything but a form of ‘entertainment’ for the parties involved: it is a … Continue reading →

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Stolen Thunder…

Posted on September 22, 2011 by John

If the Apple rumor-mill is correct (just the innuendo alone generates massive free PR for the firm) the iPhone 5 will be out in the first week of October. If true; expect the buzz prior to; on the date of … Continue reading →

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Blocked Copies.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by John

The reality of nationalism and the strong pull therein means that no firm is immune from this dynamic (including Apple) and with their increasingly terse battle with Samsung they might have a new challenge: just being banned outright (be it … Continue reading →

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