Same here. It's really sad that some people need to tear another person down in order to feel good about themselves and to have a bit of power. It's the (not so) new normal on the internet.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Delivers Commencement Address at Gallaudet University
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Same here. It's really sad that some people need to tear another person down in order to feel good about themselves and to have a bit of power. It's the (not so) new normal on the internet.
Does this mean if TC has two choices:
1. Apple screw over customers for billions in revenue or,
2. Apple not screw over customers for billions less,
Then Tim will choose 1?
Cough, cough, yeah sure…
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Yep, without Steve Jobs Tim Cook would be frying burger patties at McDonalds, he was just given the opportunity to be successful building on the legacy of somebody elses success. But Steve knew that Tim was unable to do anything more than managing boring corporate crap, thats why he made sure Jony had all the freedom he needed to be creative before he passed away, to make sure Tim does not cross Jony’s way. Seems like it didn’t help, Tims contemptible corporate point of view knows how to f‘up a company from inside out.
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Tim was a pretty successful guy before Apple. Don't forget Steve had to sell Tim really hard to even make a first visit to the Apple campus. There's a reason why Steve wanted him so badly.
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Without Tim Cook apple would be producing pies and not successful consumer electronic devices.
Yeah, but Tim is in demand. And apple is doing fine with Tim’s commencement speeches, DI goals, apple philanthropy, etc. The question is not who you want to hear give a speech, but who would college grads want to hear.
A short success still harvesting the fruits that Steve left on the tree. Tim is a bean counter, nothing more, a wannabe Steve Jobs without own personality.
Short term? Going on 11+ years. It would be one thing if apple was imploding, but it’s not. So yep, level your criticism, ready, aim and fire. The universe doesn’t care.
Curious...why do you let a company CEO get you so worked up? That doesn't seem very healthy.
As an aside, Tim Cook holds a BS in engineering in addition to his MBA.
All CEOs of major companies are in demand. That’s not saying much. Frankly, I don’t know any grads who care to hear what Tim has to say.
While you see Apple as doing fine, longtime Apple observers see a company that’s starting to rot from the inside out. These things take time to manifest themselves. Even John Sculley’s Apple did great for a time, and they weren’t in great financial footing when Steve was kicked out, unlike the Apple that Tim was given.
We’ll then who is the authoritative ranking on the ceos who are in more demand? As opposed to some anecdotal opinion?
Maybe because you only know a fraction of the graduating class. Doesn’t mean your universe has the saner honking as the entire universe of graduating students. https://www.reference.com/world-view/many-people-graduate-college-year-8b0ccf821050d39e
Different strokes for different folks. Long time observers might be too biased for their own good.
How many years? 20, 30 or 40 years? Until after we are all in heaven?
Are you saying that because of Steve apple was in bad shape? Because it seems like Tim turned the company fortunes around.
Cough, cough, yeah sure…
iPhone 13 removes a key accessibility feature – report
Apple has seemingly removed a key accessibility feature within the iPhone 13 models, which had previously helped users with hearing disabilities cut out
Ah, I didn't know this! I have the iPhone 12 Pro. Wow, this does seem like an important feature to remove, one which would actually be useful to a lot of people, not just hearing-impaired.
You tell me who the authority is on CEO demand… you’re the one who brought it up.
And you know every single member of the graduating class?? Your hypocrisy and failed logic is overwhelming.
Tim had little to do with turning Apple’s fortunes around. That was all Steve and the breakthrough products he introduced.
I’m pretty sure you’re the one who claimed that Tim was a visionary and Elon didn’t accomplish anything which is the very definition of delusion so I’ll end it here.
You are the one using your ir letter as the authoritative definitive reference of in-demand ceos.
Your strawman was underwhelming.
Tim took the company to an entirely new level. Introduced a new segment of products and services. Did what SJ wouldn’t do.
Just pointing out the hypocrisy of aggrandizing musk and diminishing cooks accomplishments. Very definition of hypocrisy.
We’ll see.
Since Tim's been CEO we've gotten Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple Silicon, Apple Music, AppleTV+, Mac Studio and the full-screen iPhone lines going back to iPhone X. Yes, a few of those might have started development under Jobs but they all were released with his work. All good so far. His failures are the initial Maps rollout, the Butterfly Board MacBooks, some problems with the App Store, and some underwhelming macOS versions. I'd also say that he's made some negative choices related to dealing with the Pandemic, including forcing people to return to offices.
And of course, a CEO's job is to increase shareholder value, which he has done tremendously well at.
His worst thing in terms of product was the insistence on the Butterfly board, and that I think was greatly influenced by his biggest personal mistake which was an over reliance on Ive, which caused a lot of machines that were not successful as computers as much as art pieces. I also think the hyper focus on Apple Park as a campus has undermined some of the company's credibility.
On balance, I'd say he's done a good job. No, he isn't the speaker or dreamer Jobs was. But he's run the company as well as could be hoped. While many other companies floundered during the worst crisis of the 21st century thus far, Apple has generally not lost a beat. Others may have made different choices, but I don't think anything he's done is beyond the pale bad.
That's an excellent point. Jobs tried to setup services several times (.Mac, Ping, ect) but Tim's logistics have navigated that to being a major profit center for the company.
And Musk has plenty of good points, if only his bad points weren't so bad. He's obsessed with fairness to the point he forgets that some people can't and won't play by those same rules.
And at a time when other product categories' growth have plateaued, which was predicted by analysts. He's also responsible for roughly 160,000 employees during a once in a hundred year pandemic, with Apple coming out of that in good shape and financially strong. Apple is incredibly lucky to have him as their CEO.
Tim Cook said that Apple's purpose has always been to create technology that enriches peoples' lives, adding that the company is only able to achieve that goal by having a relentless focus on its values, such as making technology accessible to all.
But most of us can’t afford over au$2000 for an iPhone or iPad let alone now the 27” iMac has gone or $79 for a iPhone case that’s $12 on eBay. Think Apple just $$$$ now and forgot about most customers that are on minimum wage. Just my view.
But most of us can’t afford over au$2000 for an iPhone or iPad let alone now the 27” iMac has gone or $79 for a iPhone case that’s $12 on eBay. Think Apple just $$$$ now and forgot about most customers that are on minimum wage. Just my view.
Kind’ve depressing to see Tim mentioning that AI is ‘not that good.’ :/
Apple CEO Tim Cook today delivered the commencement address at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., which is the only university in the world where Deaf and hard of hearing students live and learn bilingually in American Sign Language and English.
During his speech, Cook told undergraduates that his one piece of advice is to lead with your values throughout life.
"What does it take to build a life that provides meaning and fulfillment?" said Cook. "No one can answer that question for you, and that includes me. There is no iPhone feature that can come to the rescue. AI is good, but it's not that good. Still, I have one important piece of advice I want to share — so important, that it's the only piece of advice I'm going to share today. And that is this: whatever you do, lead with your values."
Cook said that Apple's purpose has always been to create technology that enriches peoples' lives, adding that the company is only able to achieve that goal by having a relentless focus on its values, such as making technology accessible to all, ensuring that privacy is a fundamental human right, and environmental responsibility.
The commencement was streamed live on YouTube:
Cook's commencement address came after Apple TV+ film "CODA" won an Academy Award for Best Picture. The film revolves around a young woman named Ruby, the sole hearing member of a Deaf family. Using sign language, Ruby acts as an interpreter for her parents while working for her family's struggling fishing boat business.
Article Link: Apple CEO Tim Cook Delivers Commencement Address at Gallaudet University
So you're mad both about the most expensive iMac being canceled, and the expensive iPhone, and the premium accessories that aren't required but some people like?
I'm sorry, you're not making much sense.
Apple offers all kinds of levels, from a 429$ US iPhone and because of apple's market strength and design, those Apple chooses not enter are often covered by others. And if you can't buy new, well-supported used items are perfectly available. An iPhone 7 from 2016 works fine today, with a secure, modern OS.
You're working hard to show Apple's a terrible money grubbing company - but really, let's look at it - an original Bondi iMac in 1999 was $1299 - same as the current iMac. But with inflation, $1299 in 1999 is $2,254.22 today (all this is in US dollars, sorry). Is keeping basically the same price over 20 years the act of a greedy company? I don't think so. Now you can argue that Apple should lower prices - but honestly, if they keep Macs that run for 10 years, which is very common (I worked in Apple repair for AASPs for 5 years, and would commonly see Macs from 2010 running perfectly well in 2020), and phones that run for 6-7 years... well, is that the problem of Apple? Hell, there are wall street types who say apple needs more planned obsolesce to keep sale numbers up. But Apple hasn't seemed to have listened thus far.
So I'm sorry, I can understand your feelings, but your feelings don't line up with facts.