There is choice in terms of hardware but very little in terms of the OS. I'd like to see a proper three horse race mobile. MS, Apple and Google could each enjoy a nice chunk of the market and provide us with real alternatives.
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Apple Introduces Four Television Spots for the iPhone 5
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There is choice in terms of hardware but very little in terms of the OS. I'd like to see a proper three horse race mobile. MS, Apple and Google could each enjoy a nice chunk of the market and provide us with real alternatives.
I think all of us can agree that these are better than the Genius ads. Well, most of us, anyway (I'm beginning to think there isn't ANYTHING that we could all agree on).I really don't understand how people say these ads are pretentious.
They actually remind me of their older ads and seem to be back on course. Just glad they ended the genius ads they ran during the Olympics.
Having watched these back again, I like them more than the first time round. There's a nice simplicity to them. They each focus on one aspect alone and really push that specific bit - they don't try to list every feature or make outlandish claims about how this device will make your life complete. They just show you the product and explain why it is the way it is. It's nice and far, far from pretentious. Pretentious would be making a big speech about the philosophy behind the iPhone with reference to world changing ideas. This is simple, homely and down to Earth.
Most of them yes, I changed my ringtone do the DONG sound, but now a couple of friends have followed suit. Put a custom ringtone though with Gold-Digger
If consumers keep paying for a little better, watch out for the microsoftish complacency that is gonna hit the iphone for a while.
I will be switching back to the iphone 7 when Apple gets to its senses
Don't particularly care for these ads and that's saying something. I think Apple have lost their way. At least the Genius ads were mildly entertaining.
The director of the ad drove off Hoover dam.
Although I haven't had any problems with the maps app myself, this comment made me laugh.
These weren't Apple's best ads but they were very, very, very good ads. They were slightly amusing without being slapstick and the imagery was simple yet elegant.
But some people just have to complain about something...
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Apple doesn't need to beat people over the head about the iPhone. It's such a ubiquitous device that it almost doesn't even need any advertising to be successful. These ads are just subtle nods at the product for the sake of those stuck on an old paradigm.
But some people just have to complain about something...
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Apple doesn't need to beat people over the head about the iPhone. It's such a ubiquitous device that it almost doesn't even need any advertising to be successful. These ads are just subtle nods at the product for the sake of those stuck on an old paradigm.
Missed Opportunity.......
They should have done a call back to the old Galaxy Tab (I think) ad:
"Your wife will really appreciate the new A6 chip based on a custom ARM configuration with three graphics cores."
Then - maybe they would sell some phones this weekend.
Kidding (of course). For the most part I've always loved Apple's ads - simple, classy and they really make you want what they show. The new ones are all great. I don't know what they pay their advertising folks, but they earn every penny of it.
They should have done a call back to the old Galaxy Tab (I think) ad:
"Your wife will really appreciate the new A6 chip based on a custom ARM configuration with three graphics cores."
Then - maybe they would sell some phones this weekend.
Kidding (of course). For the most part I've always loved Apple's ads - simple, classy and they really make you want what they show. The new ones are all great. I don't know what they pay their advertising folks, but they earn every penny of it.
What?
If it is defective WHY would people buy it?
Believe wHAT i want?
Now you are inside my head?
We are discussing Apple decisions in a site where people comments about their love of Apple.
Did i admit it was a fault?
NO, i wrote whether it was a fault or not, what is the point?
I respect courage that is needed to innovate.
I suppose English is not yr mother language as it is not mine. Only i bother to understand what i read.
Just tell me when did i do such thing in this site.
I wrote plenty of times here, i do not have a phone ( since 2004 ), my wife is the one that have one.
Again, WHY i love Apple - mostly because of their biz model - Apple depends on its shoulders, Apple competes with the world.
You are full of prejudices and you project it on anyone who shouts - I love Apple.
I am not here to oppose people who happens to just express their love for what Apple does, which is what you are doing. You are discussing with an imaginary friend/enemy, because nothing you just throw at me correspond my believes.
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Samsung's ad is childish.
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They are launching the era of widescreen photography.
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Are they crappy, or are you just being a spoiled brat?
Loving a sport team is just great?
Apple is more than a tech company to me. Why i love Apple has nothing to do with what they sell mostly, but because of their biz strategy/model.
Free will. Accept people desire and you will be free!
Who is being a child here?
Or is it just envy?
Why bother or even feel threatened with anyone happiness?
Why are people so obsessed with a bigger screen? If Apple came out with an "iPhone Nano" with a SMALLER screen, I would buy it today, unsubsidized.
I just get tired of have such a big gizmo in my pocket all the time.
I just get tired of have such a big gizmo in my pocket all the time.
Apparently someone lined up. And no, Samsung is not expecting to convert people that line up for Apple products. They are trying to distinguish themselves from people who do, while still being friendly (i.e. its the dutiful son that owns a GS3).
So your proposed solution is that Samsung should copy Apple?
The Samsung ad is good. The new Apple ones are clean but they are also derivative, emotionless and boring.
It is refreshing to see this type of ad having been posted, as opposed to Apple responding to Samsung's ads by resorting to making fun of galaxy S3 customers.
That was also my first thought when seeing the ad:
How clever to show a left hand, so the thumb could easily hit the Back button without stretching.
However, the overwhelming majority of people are right handed.
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Wow... I completely forgot about that.
Either way, find somebody better than this guy on these iPhone commercials. He's terrible.
Wow!
Your thumbs are asymmetric?
People are actually arguing because of an ad that just states - This is WHY we make the phone this way?
A reason that is clearly obvious now.
They brought the funny! And Jeff Daniels voice suits them too.
(any one else think it sounds like Aaron Sorkin wrote them?)
(any one else think it sounds like Aaron Sorkin wrote them?)
By who?
Again generalizing!
Your post paints you the same color as those who want to criticize.
OH, you never saw a cubist painting portrait or never heard of Quantum Mechanics.
: Boring!
Clearly it doesn't matter what Apple does, there will be those that cheer and those that say its boring! What's new?
Bottom line is as a consumer and stock holder I couldn't be happier! Nuff Said!
Bottom line is as a consumer and stock holder I couldn't be happier! Nuff Said!