You're just jealous that steve only talks to me now. Now, be quite, I think he's trying to tune into me now.... "Steve? Are you there Steve? Talk to me Steve...? It's your friend, Bozo here...
I read that as 'Bono here' .... Oh wait a minute ...
Cantankerous is not a word I'd use to describe your presence here at these forums . Old as you may be you strike me more as very smart guy enjoying your life (and technology)
If he's not cantankerous enough for you, I'm sure I could fix that.
For people outside the US, Google for a US proxy server, get an IP address and go to system prefs > network, select the active network (e.g wifi or ethernet) > advanced > proxies > check web proxy, enter US proxy IP in server box, hit ok, hit apply and reload the video. Disable the proxy when done.
The more interviews he does, the more they cover old ground but it's a good interview and Tim gave a lot of interesting answers. I was a little surprised that he said he viewed Google as more of a competitor than Samsung but it's because they view them as the enabler for multiple hardware companies to compete strongly with them where they wouldn't otherwise. There was an implication they value their software more than hardware, which makes sense as that's 100% their own IP. The hardware uses mostly 3rd party components. He took a subtle jab at Amazon saying they weren't competition because they don't sell enough products.
He also said the Watch had been in development for 3 years so possibly not something Steve worked on at all, this would have been their first major product without his input.
I think Charlie Rose asked a good question that he avoided somewhat. He asked if Tim had his own equivalent of himself like he was to Jobs - a successor. I think what we'll see is Apple becoming more like other large companies like Disney, Microsoft, Google etc where the focus has been removed from the individual(s) at the top and the brand stands on its own. Apple only had that focus to begin with because of Steve and there's pressure on Tim to be the same, which he says in the interview he isn't and isn't trying to be - he's trying to be Tim Cook. This pressure will hang around longer with Apple because I don't think anyone wants to let go of the idea that Steve is the driving force behind Apple, even now.
Tim has a good strategy of trying to find the best people in their respective industries to work with and that's what Steve did too. A large number of people who had major input into Apple's best products came from outside Apple. If they focus on the right products and have the right people to drive them, they'll do the same as they've always done.
Bull sheet. He should have given us an album of our choice. Tired of this corporate double speak. Like when he gives away a gift card discount on Black Friday. Like what is that?
why would they give you any album of your choice? it was a partnership/promo deal signed w/ one band, U2. maybe if all the other bands want to pay for the promo they could do it, too.
Bull sheet. He should have given us an album of our choice. Tired of this corporate double speak. Like when he gives away a gift card discount on Black Friday. Like what is that?
U2gate is the kind of weak sauce troll attack I expect from the next Samsung or PayPal attack ad.
U2gate is the kind of weak sauce troll attack I expect from the next Samsung or PayPal attack ad.
1) I like how he says what Apple should have done. Like it makes sense for Apple to negotiate with every fucking label and artist on the planet to allow all 500 million iTunes Store customers to get an album that only pays them a reported 20¢ per album.
2) My problem with the U2 album giveaway is twofold: I felt it made this historic Apple event end on a 'meh' note, and I have to assume that anyone that really wanted this album would have bought it and most simply wouldn't care. I suppose one could argue, as a stockholder, that it's an irresponsible use of $100 million, but I don't care about that.
Mr. Cook, I like the numerous Apple owners who purchase Apple products, believe that your computers/software, your mentality, your culture, and your ethics are something that can relate to. However, being part of the ever growing number of people experiencing hardware failure with their MacBook pros from 2011, your silence on this issue does not support this belief. http://www.change.org/p/timothy-d-cook-replace-or-fix-all-2011-macbook-pro-with-graphics-failure - I spent $2500 on a superior machine that I knew would last a long time, one that I could depend on just like other Apple products I own and have owned. To have it fail, and for the issue to be so wide-spread makes me, and all the others suffering feel cheated. Please Mr. Cook don't let this change the way we feel about Apple. We are the pro's, and we are the power users who create the word of mouth Buzz that makes Apple such a success. Please don't fail us.
Ethics matter. Critics talk about Apple customers as if they were all brainwashed idiots, but I think at some level, a lot of consumers respect and respond to a positive, socially responsible company like Apple by buying their products. I know I do. Google is sort of the Dick Cheney of technology.
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I read that as 'Bono here' .... Oh wait a minute ...
If he's not cantankerous enough for you, I'm sure I could fix that.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/686851
For people outside the US, Google for a US proxy server, get an IP address and go to system prefs > network, select the active network (e.g wifi or ethernet) > advanced > proxies > check web proxy, enter US proxy IP in server box, hit ok, hit apply and reload the video. Disable the proxy when done.
The more interviews he does, the more they cover old ground but it's a good interview and Tim gave a lot of interesting answers. I was a little surprised that he said he viewed Google as more of a competitor than Samsung but it's because they view them as the enabler for multiple hardware companies to compete strongly with them where they wouldn't otherwise. There was an implication they value their software more than hardware, which makes sense as that's 100% their own IP. The hardware uses mostly 3rd party components. He took a subtle jab at Amazon saying they weren't competition because they don't sell enough products.
He also said the Watch had been in development for 3 years so possibly not something Steve worked on at all, this would have been their first major product without his input.
I think Charlie Rose asked a good question that he avoided somewhat. He asked if Tim had his own equivalent of himself like he was to Jobs - a successor. I think what we'll see is Apple becoming more like other large companies like Disney, Microsoft, Google etc where the focus has been removed from the individual(s) at the top and the brand stands on its own. Apple only had that focus to begin with because of Steve and there's pressure on Tim to be the same, which he says in the interview he isn't and isn't trying to be - he's trying to be Tim Cook. This pressure will hang around longer with Apple because I don't think anyone wants to let go of the idea that Steve is the driving force behind Apple, even now.
Tim has a good strategy of trying to find the best people in their respective industries to work with and that's what Steve did too. A large number of people who had major input into Apple's best products came from outside Apple. If they focus on the right products and have the right people to drive them, they'll do the same as they've always done.
Of course, the biggest shocker here is that Tim is wearing a jacket--he didn't even tuck in his shirt for the iPhone 6/Apple Watch/Apple Pay release!
Bull sheet. He should have given us an album of our choice. Tired of this corporate double speak. Like when he gives away a gift card discount on Black Friday. Like what is that?
why would they give you any album of your choice? it was a partnership/promo deal signed w/ one band, U2. maybe if all the other bands want to pay for the promo they could do it, too.
U2gate is the kind of weak sauce troll attack I expect from the next Samsung or PayPal attack ad.
1) I like how he says what Apple should have done. Like it makes sense for Apple to negotiate with every fucking label and artist on the planet to allow all 500 million iTunes Store customers to get an album that only pays them a reported 20¢ per album.
2) My problem with the U2 album giveaway is twofold: I felt it made this historic Apple event end on a 'meh' note, and I have to assume that anyone that really wanted this album would have bought it and most simply wouldn't care. I suppose one could argue, as a stockholder, that it's an irresponsible use of $100 million, but I don't care about that.
Mr. Cook, I like the numerous Apple owners who purchase Apple products, believe that your computers/software, your mentality, your culture, and your ethics are something that can relate to. However, being part of the ever growing number of people experiencing hardware failure with their MacBook pros from 2011, your silence on this issue does not support this belief. http://www.change.org/p/timothy-d-cook-replace-or-fix-all-2011-macbook-pro-with-graphics-failure - I spent $2500 on a superior machine that I knew would last a long time, one that I could depend on just like other Apple products I own and have owned. To have it fail, and for the issue to be so wide-spread makes me, and all the others suffering feel cheated. Please Mr. Cook don't let this change the way we feel about Apple. We are the pro's, and we are the power users who create the word of mouth Buzz that makes Apple such a success. Please don't fail us.
Got that off your chest? Now leave.