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Category Archives: Cupertino’s Reign
Step Right Up!
On balance, Apple’s ‘Spring Forward’ event (and formal iWatch release announcement) looks to have been a success.
Watch Out…
Apple’s ‘Spring Forward’ event is expected to establish the parameters for the firm’s iWatch (amongst other announcements and offerings).
All Grown Up?
With Apple’s upcoming inclusion to the DJIA, under Captain Cook the firm continues to change (the jury is still out on whether it is for the better or the worse!)
$142 Billion.
Indeed, that’s what Apple is sitting on currently… a staggering amount of money that the firm retains versus utilizing for other purposes (including much the the chagrin / ire of shareholders i.e., paying a stock dividend!)
All Grown Up?
Apple’s first quarter record setting (the largest ever by a public company) looks to be another indication of Captain Cook’s focus on profits versus innovation as the post-Jobs’ era continues evolving…
Hubris.
Actually, that’s exactly what is happening to Apple regarding an issue with how much memory is required to update to iOS8… Your move Cupertino… (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/5rYCtg
Contemptible!
Hacking any given firm’s corporate data is one thing… using said data to harass and threaten the employees of said firm is not only reprehensible but might have set a new-low in cyber-crimes. (Source) PC World: http://goo.gl/KHI8Cd
Posted in Cupertino's Reign
Tagged Blogski, Cybercrime;, Hacking, Privacy, Sony, Technology
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Giving Back.
Granted, shoppers might be disappointed regarding the firm’s resistance towards discounting their products. Nevertheless, it is good to see Apple continue their support of Product RED. (Source) Mac Rumors: http://goo.gl/PA8qOx
Embracing the Enemy?
Leave it to Redmond to tout the merits of Skype (one of countless acquisitions that Microsoft has made throughout the years) whereas the ‘featured’ guest was no other than Apple’s MacBook!? (Source) CNET: http://goo.gl/h5W8KY
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World, Cupertino's Reign
Tagged Apple, Blogski, Microsoft, Skype, Technology, VoIP
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In Case You’re Wondering…
Yes, Apple’s former-invincibility regarding being immune to malware / viruses, etc. is clearly under threat as evidenced in the PRC where Chinese users have been hit with the aforementioned. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/TJnzzb
Posted in Cupertino's Reign
Tagged Apple, Applications, Blogski, China, Malware, Smartphones, Tablets, Technology, Viruses, Yosemite
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