I like these fluff threads. Yes, we can draw a complete campaign and business model from a video. I suppose it makes sense since many these days can barely write a thought in a complete sentence as the text on their cell phones. - Sigh
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He was quite far from a nobody. Certainly many people might not know about all kinds of things or people, it certainly doesn't make those things or people inconsequential or easy to manipulate somehow.
It seems to be a plausible observation.
I might be wrong, but somehow I have a (strong) feeling that Ive can influence Cook the way he wants.
Well a flip flop would be saying something like I hate iPhone 6/6s, then tomorrow saying I love it, then next week saying I hate it again. I'm consistent on individual products and services. It's not all or nothing for me, each item gets an individual look in and individual assessment. Maybe I should cheer more, but others here are cheering. I also think my efforts are better focused on narrowing in on the issues as I view them to be.
Yes, but people don't just give feedback verbally or written, they give it through expression, emotion, action. We can not discount those aspects otherwise we develop a completely skewed idea of an individual's views and values. The question was being answered by Steve Jobs, but Tim Cook clearly communicates through expressions exactly his own frank feelings on the absurdity on the sticker nonsense, which is representative of a number of Apple's core values.
It would be insanity for Tim Cook to leave Apple. Tim is completely fit for the position. He is much a different CEO than Jobs, but just as capable. The CEO should only change if they are unfit. Calls for change is an attempt to destabilise the business.
Under Cook, my favourite iPad mini 4 was born. So some good, some bad. I'll keep criticising the bad until it becomes good. Now, if the CEO doesn't listen to at least some of the criticism, then we have a problem. And believe me, Apple do read these forums. If they didn't, it would be totally remiss of them. It's free unvetted feedback from one part of the user base.
I don't know a lot about the MS situation as I'm not close to that scene anymore, but it appears a lot of copying, imitation and just poor garbage is still being put out into the world by them even under the current management.
Maybe we just don't see eye to eye, that's fine, at least we do have an appreciation for the Mickey watch face though.
Nope. Your post #54 (action) ⇨ my post #55 (reaction).
Case closed.
And my reply is a followup reaction. Okay, case closed if that's your preference but you've left the question unanswered at #55.
But you have a boards of directors that are there for the money... many people. Old people who just want money to retire. The innovation and creativity... bah, "been there, done that, no that fun as it used to".
Agreed, I've never seen anyone say Cook and Jobs were on equal footing in what (and how) they ran apple.
So far no one. Just because Cook is no Steve Jobs, means there is someone else out there who is. There may be other gifted visionaries who can lead apple in a better way then cook, but they would never be another Steve Jobs.
Compare the social/charitable/political aspect of Cook's Apple vs. Job's Apple. There's quite a difference between the two, just on that one point. Also consider how Cook treats people and interacts with them, vs. Jobs where there were many reports of him bringing people to tears.
To bring it to a finer point, Jobs was a visionary, who got people to excel and do things they themselves didn't think was possible, but was not always the nicest, where as Cook focuses more on the dollars and cents of things and making sure apple can be as profitable as possible.
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Agreed. Cook, to me, is a strict businessman who minds the financial part of Apple and can accrue for the Company's earnings and profit to the penny. In some respects, I like to see him as an engineer (Maybe not everyone agree's)
And to your point, Jobs was a visionary. He saw where the future was traveling before anyone else did. Jobs was indifferent to others feelings for him, his focus was on his work soley and he never tried to hide this. In some respects, I also viewed Jobs as a salesman, especially on stage during Key Notes, which Cook is not a salesman in my opinion.
I have 100% confidence in Tim's ability to ship watchbands.
To actually put the company back on track....not so much. I've been yawning at keynotes for years under his leadership and not rushing home to see them....so that says everything about his leadership. Sometimes I forget he is the Apple CEO and not some politician on a quest.
This meme says my opinion the best.
To actually put the company back on track....not so much. I've been yawning at keynotes for years under his leadership and not rushing home to see them....so that says everything about his leadership. Sometimes I forget he is the Apple CEO and not some politician on a quest.
This meme says my opinion the best.
Do you seriously think that your efforts in calling Apple out on bad products/services on this forum on being read, interpreted and analyzed by Apple employees? If that's the case, I'm afraid I've got some bad news...
I think it is a little naive to suggest that not one Apple employee reads the forums to gauge sentiment or derive feedback. Considering controlled leaks to sites like these are important to manufacturers like Apple, there would be at the very least a small team dedicated to online research of forums like these.
Certainly in the past there was some attention to Apple Discussions (that's how I was invited to AppleSeed). And I'm certain that some posters to MacRumors Forums work in, or for, Apple.
Whether there's any dedicated team, or a research-oriented approach to sites such as MacRumors, I have no idea.
Whether there's any dedicated team, or a research-oriented approach to sites such as MacRumors, I have no idea.
All companies have social media departments to analyze the internet streams. And I do think some of what is said here can be really constructive ideas that IMO apple does implement as it sees consistent feedback across sources. But I would think it would tend to ignore the "bashing" of the arm-chair CEO types, who know how to run the company better than the management team.
I never suggested employees don't ready the posts/comments section... heck Macrumors even posts stats showing new versions of iOS access the site before they are released to developers for testing. But if you think Apple cares about your specific feedback (which, based off of responses, few - if anyone - agrees with your views) then you are wasting your time. Especially when you mentioned you "I have two businesses, both with an R&D department. I participate in both." - wouldn't your time be better spent serving those ventures?
Sorry, maybe I read your reply incorrectly. That said, I really don't think my time is wasted posting here. I'm pretty certain about that. With respect, maybe your time might be better spent not telling me what I should post or when I should be posting. I can walk and chew gum.
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Again, never said your posts are a waste of time, I said your feedback. Two mutually exclusive things. There have been things you could do through jailbreaking your iPhone since the 3GS came out that Apple only recently released as a built in iOS feature. If they were truly listening to Macrumors members and reading threads on this site, those changes would have/should have happened sooner. These aren't earth shattering things - such as having a built in flashlight app or responding to texts from the lock screen.
I was simply providing a suggestion.
Cheers
There may very well be a social media team, but I highly doubt Apple has employees who's job is to read and interact with members at MacRumors. From what I know, Apple actually wants you to avoid these places when you start working for them.
Posting Apple's short comings, with the idea that they'll hear you and alter their directions is fairly naive. If you feel strongly about something, then tell them directly. http://www.apple.com/feedback/
Apple has lost its was under Cook for me, he's not delivered anything on the technology side that is a game changer - apple watch - so what? He has to prove he can deliver on the innovation side - not just as an accountant. I'm not saying its easy, but much of what I see in the market is apples competitors catching up with them or outstripping them in some areas - apple TV - dog of a product - and apple having little to come back with. Where is the step change and market leadership?
Couple this with some of the news stories over not unlocking phones or accounts and I think a lot of people re becoming disillusioned with apple and it's corporate values.
Couple this with some of the news stories over not unlocking phones or accounts and I think a lot of people re becoming disillusioned with apple and it's corporate values.
Still filled with confidence after the $14.5 billion fine?
You sign as Apple Evangelist, but you are not a fanboy? You sir, are a very inconsistent person.
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The fact that he's been there since 1998, doesn't at all prove he has understanding of what makes Apple special. Cook is an operations man, not an innovator.