pmaster

About

Username
pmaster
Joined
Visits
10
Last Active
Roles
member
Points
28
Badges
0
Posts
10

Reactions

18Like0Dislike3Informative

  • Expedia chairman attacks Apple's 'disgusting' 30% commission fee

    pmasterpmaster
    tedz98 said:
    The majority of comments here re: Expedia are missing the point that there are numerous alternatives/competitors to Expedia. With Apple there are no competitors other than Android based platforms. Not really a choice if you see benefits to owning an iPhone. Also the 30% commissions are paid for by the app customers, not really the developers. Tim Cook’s testimony about being concerned about the end user and their safety and experience rings shallow because they are the ones paying the 30% commission through developers such as Epic. It boils down to Apple’s absolute control if not monopoly power over the App Store.
    What do you mean not really a choice?  He can choose to not be on the iOS platform, just like the hotels can choose not to be on the Expedia. 

    But hotels are on Expedia and paying those exorbitant fees to attract their customer base, just like Expedia is wanting to attract Apple’s  customer base. 

    Really stupid point on Barry’s part. Hope he gets grilled on this issue. 
    tmayBeatswatto_cobra

  • Expedia chairman attacks Apple's 'disgusting' 30% commission fee

    pmasterpmaster
    This is so funny….kettle calling the pot black. 

    I’m in the hotel business, and I guess it’s not criminal when they charge us 30% commissions for the hotel rooms. Some market they earn up to 50% commissions on each hotel reservation. 
    Beatsdocbburkmattinozzeus423baconstangDogpersonAlex_Vkillroyaderutterrandominternetperson

  • Here's how Apple's four-for-one stock split works

    pmasterpmaster

    “The split will considerably increase the number of common shares in the company, from approximately 12.6 billion to 50.4 billion.“

    I think the shares outstanding is currently at some 4B shares and after split it will be 12B shares, not 50B. 
    radarthekatBart Y

  • Waze celebrates 'Tim Cook Day,' says Apple Maps' botched launch led to success

    pmasterpmaster
    Ever since Alphabet (Goog Parent) purchase of Waze, the improvements have slowed.  Staying independent, it would have forced far more improvements due to competitive market condition.  Once you are in the Alphabet world, you are just a pebble in their their sandbox...you may move here and there, but that shift is unnoticeable in the scheme of all things Google.  

    I am glad that they are celebrating Apple (Tim Cook).  I wish more companies would thank Apple for giving them the opportunity, so in the grand scheme of things, us consumers benefit with many different options, but with Alphabet purchasing Waze, the benefit will soon be irrelevant.
    dewmewatto_cobra

  • Belkin announces simultaneous Lightning headphone and charging adapter for iPhone 7

    pmasterpmaster
    Belkin better be extremely appreciative of Apple cause they are laughing all the way to the bank!
    baconstang