I don’t believe you (Especially given your all-to-obvious username), and nor would you be commenting on this site if you did, being it violates their policy/procedure guidelines.
I wouldn't want Apple to invest 1 trillion in R&D, nor do I think it is something to be celebrated. It simply reeks of wasteful spending, because I doubt the ROI is ever going to be worth it. Plus at some point, simply throwing more money at a problem isn't going to solve it any more quickly; you are just shovelling good money down a hole.
Jokingly: Incoming "Hair Force One". Sorry I couldn't resist the dig.
Bud, the word I’m looking for is anecdotal. Because your experience probably doesn’t equal someone else. I’m not suggesting that everyone, all hundred thousand, working at apple is rainbows and fairy dust. But the tone of your posts paints a picture that is your observation alone, and I appreciate it from that point of view.
Federighi? Are you nuts? Apple is plagued with software quality control issues, and you want to make that guy CEO???? He should have been fired years ago.
Stock buy backs in theory (your view imho) is sound. The problem, and why I think they should be illegal, is that C-level mgmt is highly, HIGHLY incited to use buy backs to affect EPS thereby meeting quarterly (near term) objectives, thereby achieving their stock incentives. The personal gain amounts are so enormous that no human would consider better use of the funds if they can benefit from buy backs (**cough** Abbott **cough**). Apple has been extremely well managed under Cook, but they have also externalized huge costs in pursuit of revenues via championing the disposable device. It is my opinion that Apple would be better positioned today for long-term shareholder value, and Mother Earth would be much, much happier if Tim, Lisa, & Co. had taken some ownership for the vast external costs Apple has imposed on the environment. No one will argue with stock price performance to date, but I think Apple's glory returns are behind it as the paucity of risk taking re: novel inventions, and the realization that Tim & Co. sacrificed everything for EPS begins to be realized. Yeah it is not $1T in just R&D, but likely other impacts if Apple had both a Fairphone like line (recognizing external costs), and its current products for those who simply want the new & shiny no matter what. Apple's PR makes one think that they are champions of the environment, but their actions and focus on buy backs factually argues otherwise.
I fully agree that it is more than time for another CEO at Apple. Tim Cook is a FINANCIAL GENIUS, granted. But as far as innovation and creativity, Apple's once shiny exterior is becoming stale and tarnished. Perhaps some new blood in UPPER LEVEL MANAGEMENT would reignite the once raging flames of INVENTIVENESS. Now, it is the same old same old same old almost every year. Yes, some of the "new" Macs are different with their blazing internals, but the exterior shells and overall uniqueness and even quality is quite distant in their design philosophy. I am a TRUE Apple FAN Boy and will remain one always, but I think Apple being stale is costing them greatly, the competition is catching up once again. Perhaps Mr. Craig Federighi could set the ship right and moving forward again.
That is quite true. Some move on since their interest was merely part time and to have something look good on a resume. But the real talent that warrants keeping satisfied with their role in the company and contributing to the overall quality of design and innovation are the true losses. They are frustrated with the current stale same old same old same old design philosophy and look elsewhere where their talents and contributions to success are more appreciated. The exodus does show in the product lines as of late. I hope the likes of DELL and their fellow electronic device manufacturers do not make great strides as a result of Apples lack of foresightedness.
We do not see the behind the scenes vantage points at Apple. But you are correct, Cook seems to be a Lone Wolf of sorts. The image is disturbing only because Apple seemed to function better in terms of innovation and creativity years ago. It was a collaboration of function and uniqueness that caught people's eye as well as piqued their interest and curiosity about new products or just newer models. The competition is looking and responding in their own ways, but consumers are indeed LOOKING and SHOPPING. Apple's BIGGEST CLAIM TO FAME is their UNIQUE and SECURE Operating Systems for all devices. That is alluring yes, but the design and function need to go hand in hand with an EXCELLENT Operating System, like it did a few years ago. The unveiling of a BRAND NEW iPhone used to SHINE BRIGHTLY in a sea of boredom and sameness by the competition. But the NEW iPhone 14 coming in the Fall 2022 is in many ways an iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 YAWNER. Where is the innovation and creativity and EXCITEMENT??? Management is a TEAM EFFORT, not a stand alone parade of one.You are correct. It could be any of them on this list.
Tim Cook’s Run as Apple CEO Could End as Early as 2025. Who Will Replace Him?
This week: A look at who could succeed Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook when he eventually retires, the company settles a $100 million lawsuit with developers and gives up basically nothing, and details on plans for a larger Apple Watch.www.bloomberg.com
Craig Federighi is just a charming guy. He’s actually very smart and knows what’s up. Just look at how he handled the whole CSAM stuff. He was very transparent and blunt and even said, the way it was presented was wrong. It had misled too many things.
He is the chosen one. Even MacWorld wrote an article about him. He's got the potential. They make very good points.
www.macworld.com
I’m guessing you don’t follow business or the markets. Criteria is very simple. Record growth and profits of Fortune 500 companies. Look at the SPY, DIA and NDX over that 2 year span.
No, I want your criteria. What did you base yourself onto? Generalizing is just a way of trying to defuse. I actually want to know and follow your logic.
We’ll see how well it sells. It’s been proven on MR that innovation is a personal, sliding scale.
Tim Cook is on 1 of 5 covers that Time Magazine uses for 2022
