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September 26, 2009
Sony's Latest Gaming Device Cuts Out Retailers | www.cnbc.com
Sony is following what has been an extremely successful model with Apple's iTunes stores for both the iPods and iPhone in selling songs and applications.
Apple must enter new markets to continue growth
September 2, 2009
Apple, Facing Competition, Readies iPhone for Launch in Giant China Market | online.wsj.com
Apple is becoming a mature company with its growth slowing in the US and Europe. Microsoft has realized it must change its OS to compete with the Mac and is doing so with Windows 7. So for Apple to continue to grow it has to expand into more markets and has had to change it ways.
Why I won't be buying Apple iTablet.
August 5, 2009
Why consumers won't buy tablets | news.cnet.com
The rumors are flying on a new Apple Tablet computer coming this September, will this be a hit or a flop?
Apple wins- Nokia is business as usual.
June 30, 2009
It's Apple vs Nokia | www.business-standard.com
The article is from India and does not reflect a true understanding of the marketplace. The addition of an App store to the Nokia is meaningless without Apps that sell and are meaningful. The only plus is longer battery life.
Apple Margins - more than meets the eye.
June 15, 2009
Apple could see margins at risk with new price cuts | www.marketwatch.com
Other factors such as the strong dollar and rising component prices will create the perfect storm. Not a storm Apple wants.
But is Apple pulling the Strings?
May 25, 2009
AT&T's mobile broadband house of cards | www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com
Behind AT&T is Apple. What if.....?
Much more than In-House Chip Design.
May 4, 2009
Apple Bets Its Chips on In-House Microprocessor Design | www.macnewsworld.com
This article as well as a few others that have been written over the past few days are missing the real reason that Apple is making this big push for in-house chip design. With your own chips, you can control everything within your system. That is the real reason.
So this is where Apple is heading.
April 29, 2009
Apple's New Era | www.forbes.com
Apple over the last 30 plus years has been defined by its operating system and sleek computers always one step ahead of the others. How does Apple remain ahead when it uses the same technology as everyone else?
Far too early to tell if Jobs Absence makes a Difference.
April 14, 2009
Apple closes first quarter without Jobs at helm | www.marketwatch.com
When I read articles such of this I have to wonder are these written just to sell space on the internet or in magazines. It's almost like saying Mr. Jobs will not be in the office next Tuesday will Apple stock collapse?
The odds are Steve will not return.
April 6, 2009
Apple investors' worries about Jobs may be easing | www.reuters.com
Is this article very shortsighted? Its only been a few months and the current mangement team is still working on the processes of the past.
ATT / Will Apple be far behind with Super iPhone?
April 3, 2009
AT&T to try selling wireless broadband laptops | www.seattlepi.com
Rumors have been rampant about an Apple Netbook, yet Mr. Jobs has stated Apple does not know how to build a cheap small computer. I disagree they have it's called the iPhone and now it is time to expand the concept. The iPhone is more computer than telephone.
Apple NetBook - Is this the Real Game Plan.
March 26, 2009
Orange preparing subsidized MacBooks? | www.macnn.com
Maybe this is another cover story from Apple. What if they are planing a netbook tablet with iPhone heritage?
The Apple Closed Systen is Coming.
March 16, 2009
Apple Adds Still More DRM to iPod Shuffle | www.eff.org
One article calls Apple the "Soup Nazi" after the soup kitchen on TV where the cook determines if you are allowed to have his soup. After reviewing the three articles you start to get the feeling Apple is moving fast in this direction.
Apple vs. Psystar - Extablishing new Copyright / Product Law Boundries?
March 10, 2009
What Is the Issue in the Psystar Case? | www.osnews.com
Can any manufacturer tell you how you can use a product after you purchase that product? Can Sony tell you that you can only play it's CDs on Sony equipment? Can a book publisher tell you, you can only read their book while standing? Can GM or Ford tell you, you can only use a certain brand of gas? This is the basic question behind this suit and whichever way it goes will establish a major direction of law for all products.
Is the App Store Concept Doomed?
March 9, 2009
Apple is Delaying Developers; Does a Bigger Problem Exist? | www.crn.com
Recently Apple announced they past 25,000 apps in their store and their is an app for anything you want, yet more developers are trying to add more apps and Apple itself is having problems. What needs to happen?
New Apples but upgrade is hidden in the machine.
March 5, 2009
Apple's desktop refresh 'underwhelms' | www.infoworld.com
The techie press is not giving any credit to Apple for this series of new machines and I can't blame them. But they have not looked just a little down the road. And Apple is hurting itself with its usual set of secrets.
February 23, 2009
Where Does Apple Go From Here? | www.informationweek.com
A lot of guessing is going on about Apple and the future. It's secret life results in all the guessing. This article puts into perspective the many items to consider but fails to provide any answers. Yet having the entire concept of the future is helpful.
February 19, 2009
Apple buying up available flash RAM supplies for next iPhone | www.appleinsider.com
Two factors are setting up this perfect storm on the memory front. Apple buying and reduction in capacity.
Has Apple Changed the way we view Copyrights?
February 17, 2009
Amended Psystar complaint vs. Apple repeats copyright claims | www.appleinsider.com
Apple's business model depends on a closed system. They have approached copyrights from a different prospective. If the courts do not see it the Apple way, their business model will need redirecting, and will have a significant impact on them.
Touch Screen Patents - Is a Major Battle in the Works or just a War of Words?
February 12, 2009
The Mountain and the Multi-Touch Molehill | www.linuxinsider.com
Apple has hinted it will protect the iPhone Touch Screen and the patents it has for thaqt screen. Palm has said they also have patents and are not worried. Bloggers have claimed Apple twisted Googles arm on Android. But what if they all lose to a computer screen.
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
January 19, 2012
Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs
January 6, 2012
Smartphones threaten digital camera industry
December 1, 2011
Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
November 22, 2011
The move to the cloud will impact multiple industries
November 17, 2011