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Apple CEO Tim Cook on Privacy: 'We Very Much Are on Your Side'
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Every interview is the same. Why bother?
This is true, but it isn't just about being paranoid. Think about it this way. Apple says (in Jan 2019) they have 1.4 billion active iOS devices, and several hundred million Macs.
I suspect a huge percentage (99%+) store backups and/or at least use iCloud services for things like Safari history and the like. However, whether it is 50%, or 99%, the total number is between 700 million and 1.4 billion iOS devices, plus macOS. How are all these stored? On other servers, such as Azure, AWS etc. They are of course encrypted so are not much good right now, but the number of hacks we've seen and employees with access to the data is huge. All it would take is one employee to make a backup of all these or make a mistake and leave them accessible which has happened a large number of times. Or one employee to be blackmailed, or just click on a bad link ... . Then all the backups and search histories etc are out there somewhere. There are plenty of government agencies who could be doing it. USA, China, Russia, Australia, Canada, UK - many would like that kind of data.
After they are compromised, all it takes is one person out of a somewhat large group with access to the keys at Apple to be compromised - criminal, blackmailed, stupidly clicking a link, huge payday, heart bleed or other software bug letting someone in etc - and then all those backups and histories are available. They don't have to occur simultaneously. The backups could've been compromised in 2015 or 2016 and just sit there until the key is compromised. 700 million to 1.4 billion is a huge target that would be worth a lot to the right people.
Contrarily, if you accomplish all of the above above, but only for one key individually, sure it would be bad for the one person compromised by losing their key, but it wouldn't be bad for the other 699.999999 million devices.
It isn't just being paranoid, it is thinking about how the ecosystem can be compromised and the consequences of having it happen.
A huge data breach would be terrible for everyone involved, and would devastate Apple's reputation for caring about privacy and consequently the stock price.
Just think about the number of CVEs for bugs each year and the number of security updates for all devices to close them and then all it takes is 1 to hit the wrong person and hundreds of millions of people lose their privacy.
Software and features are lacking yes..but if the hardware is good and can compe
I agree with your post..I think the limitations of the HomePod can be solved with software...services is the focus for Apple so it appears like it’s possible for Apple to bring the 1 gen HomePod inline with what the other companies are doing..June is around the corner
I'm surprised he didn't say, "we're right behind you," because it seems Apple is ready to give it up the ol' poop chute anytime they feel like getting political and turning tables for sheets and giggles or a profit they suddenly deem "ethical".
Apple has to dust off their roof and get a new weather vane, because Tim's a decorative cock that turns to where the ill winds blow him.
Apple has to dust off their roof and get a new weather vane, because Tim's a decorative cock that turns to where the ill winds blow him.
And in other news, I have several bridges and ocean front property in Montana to sell you.
That is anonymity, not privacy.
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Cause apple is the only one loudly saying they are pro privacy/security.
If you define best as listening in on your private conversations and harvesting your personal information, then you are 100% correct. Apple does not make the best smart speakers.
If you're online then Google gets your identifying information. There are countless techniques they use to digitally fingerprint users.
Most users don't know what a private key is. Or a public key. Or what encryption is at all. Apple makes their tech mostly for people who are not as adept as you are. They came up with Touch ID because they found out that only 40% of users were using a passcode at all. So they came up with tech that is reliable and transparent. Same with Face ID.
Apple Watch positioned as a health device
No, it was originally positioned as a fashion accessory
Best to not dwell on that though
No, it was originally positioned as a fashion accessory
Best to not dwell on that though
No one cares about privacy, Tim Moron. Apple users want the Android life. Widgets on the Lock screen. Widgets on the Home screen. Widgets in the Notification screen. Widgets in the bed. Widgets under the bed. Widgets, widgets, widgets. How about split screen? The human mind excels at multitasking. I want to focus on both YouTube videos and Netflix shows. I want to work on my essays while at the same time watching a podcast.
On the hardware side, we want novelty. We want something cool. Something fetching. Smartphones are like the new wristwatch. No one cares about the diving capabilities of a Rolex Sub. It’s about that wrist presence. The smartphone is not a tool. It’s a fashion accessory.
Android phones be like Prada, iPhone is nada.
On the hardware side, we want novelty. We want something cool. Something fetching. Smartphones are like the new wristwatch. No one cares about the diving capabilities of a Rolex Sub. It’s about that wrist presence. The smartphone is not a tool. It’s a fashion accessory.
Android phones be like Prada, iPhone is nada.
Cook NEVER does an Interview with ANYBODY who has ANY real knowledge of AAPL.
Know why ???
So he & AAPL "Can Control the Narrative !"
They are Control Freaks 1st & Foremost !
Most on Wall Street have NOT picked up on that.
Have NO clue why !
Know why ???
So he & AAPL "Can Control the Narrative !"
They are Control Freaks 1st & Foremost !
Most on Wall Street have NOT picked up on that.
Have NO clue why !
Please speak for yourself in this post.
I care about privacy. I don’t want android.What do you consider the "class" of the HomePod to be?
When you can get a Sonos One for about $150 less, the HomePod is trash.
Literally the only side Tim is on is the one that generates $$$. Nothing else, period.
Yes that is his fiduciary role as CEO, but be honest about it. These faux crusades are nothing more than avenues to explore to see if they can generate even more billions of dollars. Anyone who praises Apple and thinks these actions are because they are on their side is immensely gullible and have fallen for the sales patter.
"Mr + Ms Consumer, we are on your side. That is why we charge you $1500 for a phone".
Yes that is his fiduciary role as CEO, but be honest about it. These faux crusades are nothing more than avenues to explore to see if they can generate even more billions of dollars. Anyone who praises Apple and thinks these actions are because they are on their side is immensely gullible and have fallen for the sales patter.
"Mr + Ms Consumer, we are on your side. That is why we charge you $1500 for a phone".
It enables him to fulfil his main ambition of meeting celebrities while having his expenses covered.
I actually wrote him a email about this just last week. I think they know people want it as he has mentioned it as a possibility before.
Tim would be able to enrich my life by asking a bit less for new Apple products.
Next time, please ask Tim about product related things, I am fed up with all the privacy bs and enrich people's live.
You just want to make money Tim, that's why we will soon have a services overload (there is a service for that).
Next time, please ask Tim about product related things, I am fed up with all the privacy bs and enrich people's live.
You just want to make money Tim, that's why we will soon have a services overload (there is a service for that).