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Steve Jobs Reportedly Demands Deletion of Tweet Sent From iPad

Stop Whining Jobsies.

It's not like the iPad is some huge secret anymore, you did a whole conference on it's release.

The tweet helped promote some of it's functions, it probably helped Apple the iPad to a few potential buyers..

A bigger shock would have been actually being able to send the tweet from the iPad on AT&T's garbage 3G netwok coverage. :D
 
Queso said:
The need to maintain secrecy is greater than ever. Do you see how quickly Chinese companies churn out rip offs of new iPod designs?
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You know what's sad? For example, the Chinese rip-off iPhones were way better than the Apple ones. They had a removable battery, worked on any network, had spots for SD cards, etc... I mean, the list goes on. Plus, they were $400 cheaper.

If the Chinese can make a better version of the iPhone in a few weeks, what does that say about Apple? :(
 
It's probably been said but, if this is true, Jobs was pissed not because fof the device but the fact that people would know who he is negotiating deals with. Want to bet Microsoft and Google placed calls to the WSJ yesterday or today?
 
Get Back to Living

I'm thinking of the scene near the end of the film "The Aviator." Howard Hughes alone, naked and delirious, locked in a dark editing room perfecting his film-gift to mankind. It was to be the most important thing he'd ever done. His greatest effort to immortalize his name forever through film.

For the sake of Apple and a techno-crazed public, Steve, never retire from Apple. Take those iThing projects with you all the way to your last breathe. But for the sake of yourself, your family and friends, don't forget that within three years after you return to the Earth, no matter how great a gadget you create, it will be replaced by something better- and possibly from one of your competitors.

Give up the reigns and enjoy what remains of your short lease on life.
 
I'm surprised that so many people are acting like Steve Jobs being arrogant is a weird thing. Guess what? Most CEOs are arrogant. It comes with the territory.

After all you don't become the CEO of a major corporation without thinking that you are right...
 
Hmac said:
As far as I know, the iPad still doesn't have FCC approval. What are the consequences of wirelessly posting something from a device that's not legal to post from?
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You get Steve Jobs pissed at you.

MacFly123 said:
I think pretty much the entire world would disagree with you!!! :rolleyes:
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Not me; I've been hoping for a long time that Apple would get someone who would refocus its computer business.

rdowns said:
It's probably been said but, if this is true, Jobs was pissed not because fof the device but the fact that people would know who he is negotiating deals with. Want to bet Microsoft and Google placed calls to the WSJ yesterday or today?
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Do you think one tweet is going to tell people something that a dozen executives won't be leaking anyway?
 
How exactly was this a reveal? Lets see...giant iPod revealed last month. We already know it runs iPod programs. And someone from Apple was running a giant iPod with an iPod program. That's...a leak? :confused:
 
Queso said:
The need to maintain secrecy is greater than ever. Do you see how quickly Chinese companies churn out rip offs of new iPod designs?
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the Chinese are the ones making ipods and ipads. did you think Hon Hai is based in Ohio or Michigan? Mac's are made by one of the 5 asian companies that make PC's for all the brand name PC's everyone knows.

apple and everyone else has to work with their chinese partners to be able to make their products
 
Shasterball said:
You know what's sad? For example, the Chinese rip-off iPhones were way better than the Apple ones. They had a removable battery, worked on any network, had spots for SD cards, etc... I mean, the list goes on. Plus, they were $400 cheaper.

If the Chinese can make a better version of the iPhone in a few weeks, what does that say about Apple? :(
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amammad said:
Alternatively, if you think the Chinese knock-offs are better than Apple, what does that say about you? :confused:

;)
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shasterball it says that apple is so good chinese companies buy one, rip it apart and copy it with 3rd party parts in 2 weeks...

and i agree with amammad.. what does that say about u?
 
Winni said:
Apple needs a new CEO. One that does not suffer from paranoia and who is not acting like he was still in the 1980s when the Internet and open communication flow where still stuff for science fiction movies.

It's 2010, Steve. Your version of 1984 does not belong here.
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I loved this.
 
Shasterball said:
You know what's sad? For example, the Chinese rip-off iPhones were way better than the Apple ones. They had a removable battery, worked on any network, had spots for SD cards, etc... I mean, the list goes on. Plus, they were $400 cheaper.

If the Chinese can make a better version of the iPhone in a few weeks, what does that say about Apple? :(
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Have you ever been to China? The place is one big contrast. It's the 10th century mostly, with a smattering of the 20th century. A few big buildings in the cities, but huts in the countryside. Plus the always present smell of human crap. They make a lot of Wal-Mart level junk, but they are NOt innovators. They have a billion people and all but a few million are still going to the toilet along roadsides and in fields. Their milk is poison, their toys have lead paint, their jewelry has poison chemicals and their homegrown computers are shoddy. Apple lets cheap Chinese labor put Apple products together but they use electronic components imported from South Korea and Japan.

Sure, they can 'copy' an iPad, but it will be junk. You can take that to the bank.

Don't get all swept up in the myth that China is some kind of sparkling gem of scientific capability. In 5000 years of human history, they've come from picking up one piece of rice with two wooden sticks, to picking up two buckets of ***** with one wooden stick.
 
He should be upset -
Do you think tweets are free?
Someone has to pay for the data plan on that thing.
 
Rocketman said:
Just say no.

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Well - if this is the real tweet, then I guess SJ was just pissed, that the Grammy running gag still was on :D

And honestly, an iPad is such a stupid product - when will I get a nice Apple computer again. I mean one, that really is worth its money considering the built quality.
 
nomad01 said:
Maybe Steve doesn't want the competitors to know who he's visiting and when?

I guess if it became clear that he visited the WSJ before another paper, that could jeopardise relations.

Who knows?
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That's about the only reason I can see for maybe getting upset. That Jobs didn't want other companies to know the pecking order he is negotiating with. Cause it's fairly common knowledge of what the point of Jobs visit to the east coast was. And naturally you'd talk to the WSJ since it is such a major player. So then what's the issue? The only thing I can come up with is that pecking order.
 
is... steve jobs going to have a choke a b****??

in all seriousness though, sj is becoming a bit of a liability-
 
hindmost said:
Don't get all swept up in the myth that China is some kind of sparkling gem of scientific capability. In 5000 years of human history, they've come from picking up one piece of rice with two wooden sticks, to picking up two buckets of ***** with one wooden stick.
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You sound like an ignorant fool.

There are numerous examples of Chinese innovation. Ever heard of gun powder? Guess where that was invented.

Ever heard of The Great Wall of China? One of the greatest building accomplishments in the history of mankind? The clue as to where it is, is in the name.

The fact that Chinas economy is growing at such an outstanding rate is evidence that that they must be doing something right.
 
Queso said:
The need to maintain secrecy is greater than ever. Do you see how quickly Chinese companies churn out rip offs of new iPod designs?
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I may be missing something here but what would sending a tweet from an iPad reveal to 'Chinese companies'?

That it can be used to send tweets? Astounding!
 
Henri Gaudier said:
Nope! I'd happily see the back of him. His legacy is there and so one can genuflect at the thought of it if one wants but it's time to put someone in charge who's into serious computers at competitive prices instead of someone who thinks the ipad is significant. He's ready for the paddock.
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So you want Apple to be HP? :confused: :rolleyes: I don't think you understand Apple at all!

kernkraft said:
Count me out! You would be surprised, how many times I read similar views on MAcrumors recently. It means nothing and changes nothing, but reflects the current atmosphere about Apple.
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Eric S. said:
Not me; I've been hoping for a long time that Apple would get someone who would refocus its computer business.
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I don't think you guys appreciate the vision. Computing is NOT just desktops and laptops anymore! The future is mobile whether you like it or not! These little 'side projects' such as the iPod, iPhone, and now iPad have all made the Macs better and opened Apple up to a market and user base that would never have been possible before. You need to take off the blinders and see the strategy!

Steve is widely held as the most visionary C.E.O in the world and C.E.O. of the decade. But hey, congrats, you've got 3 people in your boat lol! :rolleyes:

Now you really wanna talk about a C.E.O. that should be, and should have been fired LONG AGO??? Steve Ballmer! I am NOT just saying that because it is Microsoft either. They could be a WAY better company with WAY better products if that fool wasn't at the helm!
 
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