But why would Apple get into Telecommunications? They have no technical expertise in this area that indicates that they would be able to competently run a business that is totally different then their own? Telecommunications and ISP’s are totally different business types and are monumentally expensive to operate, not to mention that they come burdened with government attention and regulation. Why would Apple willingly open themselves up to such a thing any more than Samsung or LG would.
Remember if Apple would buy out a mobile carrier, they have to provide service to everybody - thats uncomfortable.
As far as search goes, they would put themselves in direct competition with Google - a company that has massive experience and a target that has way more power in this business. Historically, Apple doesn’t get into business that would put them in direct competition unless they have some major edge - something they would not have. And what would they do about other services that Yahoo has.
Apple has shown no interest in doing any of these things - thats probably because they are terrible ideas.
I think they have the money and knowledge to conquer all of these categories
Maybe enough money for one (and even then I doubt it since these are all expensive businesses), but what proof do you have that they have the knowhow? Apple has been criticized for several of their internet services, and their only knowledge about the telecom side is making phones and tablets that operate on a network. That in no way implies knowledge of operating either of these things.
