jd_in_sb

macxpress said:

GeorgeBMac said:

Well, one thing's for sure:  No more glass backs.  It'll be back to AlooMINium...

All the debate over Ive's contribution (positive or negative)... But I am certain of one thing:  He had little or nothing to do with one thing that has set Apple head and shoulders above all else:  The Apple wraparound ecosystem that has evolved into a marvel of engineering.  And weirdly, that has made Apple what Job's hated most:  The IBM of the 21st century (where "Nobody ever got fired for buying Apple").  Where Apple is no longer the bleeding edge innovative leader, but the solid, dependable rock that you can depend on because you know you're getting a quality product backed by a quality organization. 
... I can only wonder if there was a single visionary behind that, or if it just sort of happened that way...

But then, maybe he did have something to do with that:  Perhaps it evolved out of the example he set of putting thoughtful quality into every detail of every product and making every product a joy to use.

God I so hope Apple does't use aluminum cases on its handheld devices. I know its sleek and stylish but god damn is it slippery. I honestly don't know how anyone uses any Apple handheld device with an aluminum rear housing. When I had my iPhone 6s, it would drop it 100x a day from simply just slipping out of my hands. 

securtis said:

Tim is at the apex of hypocritical CEOs. He's a complete pushover when it comes to China, and will cut every corner regarding privacy when it comes to making a buck there. In the U.S. however, he'll fight tooth and nail when it comes to helping the feds in unlock a terrorist phone.