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It seems that whenever I begin to warm to TC, he suddenly comes out with deluded, smug comments like this, that just smacks of ignorance and arrogance.

I simply can't comprehend how he can so actively and willingly overlook how he is squeezing ludicrous profit margins from every line, taking advantage of loyal consumers, and destroying a brand's long-term reputation with outdated hardware and poorly performing machines.
Renewable energy, digital privacy, and focusing on the user experience is smug? What happened to this site? The Apple fans must have left to go to other sites. Just Android trolls left
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Some people are really living in the Apple bubble.
Yeah, any product which isn't engineered by Apple is garbage and more storage is bad, because you force people.
Stop smoking crack.
I've never seen a non-Apple smartphone that is worth more than 200 bucks. Samsung charging Apple prices is ludicrous
 
I'm curious why anyone would buy a Samsung phone. You break it.... and take it to your carrier and you get a refurbished POS... or wait for crazy mail in service. Apple has a massive strategic advantage with their physical stores you can walk into and get help
 
The only way of proving this in literal terms is to show your fans, supporters and customer base on how you intend to execute your plan. Words travel so far.
 
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What CLU used to say, " Not anymore ".

Watch your beloved Cook leave Apple soon.

And if a Republican gets the White House, there's no way Cook will stick around. Not even his secret lover hiding in plain sight ( you know who he is ).
What does an election have to do with a private corporation? Also, why do you care about his private life? Also, yes, they still are the most profitable company to every exist in human history
 
those are exactly why Apple is losing 10 mil iPhone sales last year. ;)
That's why no single competitor can match iPhone sales
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Nope. Actually selling best products possible expands the life cycle. Not crippling a device. Because the 16 Gig iPhone will end up in a landfill in maybe 5 years, a 64 gig iPhone may last 2, 3 or 4 years longer.
Consumers believe the iPhone is the best. Hence why no competitor can match their sales
 
What does an election have to do with a private corporation? Also, why do you care about his private life? Also, yes, they still are the most profitable company to every exist in human history

I have to correct you: PUBLIC company. It's not private.

And as for the election, trust me. Apple does care about who ends up in the White House. And Cook kept going there for political help to pull strings.

And as for his private life, I smelled a rat the second he promoted Williams and I saw a connection between the two considering their background. It's not that hard to see how and why Cook is playing favorites.
 



Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke with CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer yesterday for a two-part interview covering a wide range of topics. In the second portion of the interview, which aired tonight, Cook talked about Apple's recent feud with the FBI, what Apple stands for, and who he personally admires.

On a question about what Apple stands for and what he's most proud of, Tim Cook said Apple conducts business in a way that's "right and just." He pointed towards the company's environmental efforts, use of renewable energy, focus on human rights, employee shareholder plans, and privacy efforts. "All of these things help us stand for something," he said. "And I think that's what people want."

He went on to say that he's proud of the products Apple makes that give customers the ability to do things they couldn't have done otherwise, from giving a voice to an autistic child to providing tools for artists to giving grandparents a way to talk to their grandkids with FaceTime. "All of these things excite me because they're bringing out the best in people," he said.

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The discussion on Apple's values turned towards the company's recent dispute with the FBI, where Apple was ordered to unlock the iPhone 5c of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook, leading to a vicious and public debate between Apple and the U.S. government. Echoing past statements, Cook said the FBI's request, which asked for a new version of iOS that bypassed passcode restrictions, went too far and had the potential to put millions of people at risk. He said Apple had to stand up for what it believed in, even though it led to a fight with the government.

Cook reiterated his hope that the encryption debate will lead to a discussion where different groups, from law enforcement to civil liberties groups to technology companies, are represented and can weigh in on the issue.

In a final question, on who he admires, Cook named human rights leaders he's spoken of in the past and former Apple CEO Steve Jobs.The first half of Cook's interview with Cramer aired last night and covered topics including innovation, the future of the iPhone and Apple Watch, the growth of Apple services, Apple's performance in China, and more.

Article Link: Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'We Want to Change the World Through Our Products'
[doublepost=1462321700][/doublepost]I used to believe this crap.
 
So does that also explain why Android has the biggest world wide market share and is gaining more market share from Apple then?
There are a lot of cheap people out there that will buy crap and live with the problems. Those that bough Microsoft crap now use Andriod. However, the aftermarket for Android is awful. Unlike Microsoft that has a significant aftermarket, market share is not making the platform diverse. All the cool apps are on iOS because they have money to buy accessories. About the only way for a third party to make money on Android is by adware or subscription.
 
There are a lot of cheap people out there that will buy crap and live with the problems. Those that bough Microsoft crap now use Andriod. However, the aftermarket for Android is awful. Unlike Microsoft that has a significant aftermarket, market share is not making the platform diverse. All the cool apps are on iOS because they have money to buy accessories. About the only way for a third party to make money on Android is by adware or subscription.

Get over yourself you elitist wanna be. You are one of the reasons Apple has a bad name.

I'll be sure to let the mums and their 8 year olds know walking around with their iPhones in Tesco's next time. It is ALL in your head if you truly believe the iPhone makes you exclusive and rich, because by God it certainly does not!
 
That is a good point - Tim Cook will NEVER be on that list.
Thanks. Tim is in a classic "inherited crown" position. A few centuries ago, he'd have taken the name "Steve Jobs II" to keep the franchise going with the assumption of the greatness in the hands of someone not as able. Ive is taking Steve's design philosophy and Tim is doing his best to keep the business sense going. Whomever replaces Tim when he retires, my guess that will be sooner than most expect, will define the company for the next few years.
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Get over yourself you elitist wanna be. You are one of the reasons Apple has a bad name.

I'll be sure to let the mums and their 8 year olds know walking around with their iPhones in Tesco's next time. It is ALL in your head if you truly believe the iPhone makes you exclusive and rich, because by God it certainly does not!
Coming form a Brit, you mindset makes a lot of sense. All those VATs and social service tax, surprised you have money for a mobile phone at all.
 
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