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Ahoy!
Well, not exactly… Following his predecessor is NO easy task. Nevertheless, Tim (Captain) Cook (as his is sometimes known) has done an admirable (no pun intended) job of re-modeling Apple (post-Jobs). (Source) NY Times: http://goo.gl/h1p9hV
2013 (Fanboy) Predictions.
As if Apple does not already dominant the 2012 news-cycle… why not look ahead, right? (Source) Tech Radar: http://goo.gl/Fgryf
Black Friday.
For all of the diehard shoppers who were convinced that they got a good deal on an Apple product via America’s ultimate (Consumer) holiday e.g., Black Friday… think again… (Source) Forbes: http://goo.gl/T9QRa
Still Above Reproach?
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
The Next Monopoly?
In the (on-going) aftermath of Apple’s (winning) lawsuit against Samsung if the firm is not already a monopoly it has certainly been (at a minimum) a bully for some time now… (Source) Forbes: http://goo.gl/6aKYR
Brand Value Reigns Supreme.
With Facebook dominating tech-news over the past few days; Apple checked in as the world’s most valuable brand – once again demonstrating the merits / validity of an actual ‘tangible‘ product vs. an ‘intangible‘ one. (Source) LA Times: http://goo.gl/05XLp
Doubling Down!
Apple’s doubling their quarterly profit is yet another (in an ongoing streak that’s clearly remarkable) milestone whereas nay-sayers must pause to scratch their heads as their fan-base cheers in awe… and, all points in between come to grasp just how … Continue reading
Under Your Tree.
Impressive; 1.2 billion downloads in the post-Christmas week… It’s hard to believe that critics have been espousing how Android will catch and pass Apple (which is still possible but it certainly will take a Herculean effort). (Source) SF Gate: http://goo.gl/3iLvR
Go Figure: Doing What ‘It’ (He) Wants…
Meet the newest action-figure: Steve Jobs. (Source) Forbes: http://goo.gl/vzMqa
What’s Next?
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