I just realized where Steve Jobs has been all this time. He was hired by the ad firm who created Microsoft's new "Laptop Hunter" ads! He actually created the ads! I mean, why else would Microsoft spend millions on an ad that advertises Apple computers as being "hip" and "sexy"?
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Steve Jobs Still Involved in Apple, Still Expected to Return in June
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Agreed. If you want to put 3rd party apps onto your own phone, jailbreak it. I agree with Apple's decision to keep the iPhone/touch closed. They have always had a tight control over their products which is one of the reasons why Apple's user experience is so good. Imagine if Apple did not stop jailbreaking, then many would download apps they see on a random website that bricks their phone or restarts Springboard or gives the SWOD. The whole saying 'it just works' would be dilute and Apple products would have a reputation of being unstable and crappy.
Also, I don't know if it was a good thing to reveal that Steve Jobs had an active role in the company during his leave. Things seemed to go pretty smoothly when Steve was gone, but now we hear that Steve was helping the whole time. Many will get the continue to think that Steve equals Apple equals Steve which is not good for the company should he really retire.
my thoughts too except for the "arrogance" thing. it must not necessarily be connected to the app store or their attitude towards controlling EVERY product and "add-on" thats "officially" distributed by apple.
apple ist quiete self-confident, but sometimes, it feels more like arrogance. especially if +50% of your "public statements" imply that "the rest" (ms, whoever) of your competitors make bad products, and therfor you are the only one who knows how ANYTHING should be made...
i don't have an example right now, it is just a feeling i got.
They're saying end of June so people won't expect him at WWDC - but he could make an surprise appearance. 
There may be method in their madness...
Interesting thought. Having now seen the new shuffle in person (it is tiny!), I have concluded that like AppleTV, this is an experimental product. Apple are probably test marketing voice based user interfaces, whether it means you talk to the device and/or it talks to you. They may be encouraging people to move towards a new paradigm. However, for most of us without sight problems, there is no faster way to navigate data than browsing a list - something most DPad equipped mobile phones and screen based iPod models do well.
I mentioned the size at the start, because when you see it, you realise it could easily be hidden on your person and be fiddly to glance at. It is possible Apple will launch a new type of remote with a display that you can wear on your wrist etc? Perhaps the new shuffle has hidden Bluetooth like the iPod Touch?
Interesting thought. Having now seen the new shuffle in person (it is tiny!), I have concluded that like AppleTV, this is an experimental product. Apple are probably test marketing voice based user interfaces, whether it means you talk to the device and/or it talks to you. They may be encouraging people to move towards a new paradigm. However, for most of us without sight problems, there is no faster way to navigate data than browsing a list - something most DPad equipped mobile phones and screen based iPod models do well.
I mentioned the size at the start, because when you see it, you realise it could easily be hidden on your person and be fiddly to glance at. It is possible Apple will launch a new type of remote with a display that you can wear on your wrist etc? Perhaps the new shuffle has hidden Bluetooth like the iPod Touch?
I think this is a very strange article by the WSJ. If it is true, what exactly has changed then? He's making all the important decisions still, but just from home? How can this be a medical leave, then? If this indeed is the truth, then it's probably best for him to just continue what he's doing. We wouldn't want him to come back, get buried in minutia, and get himself sick again.
These are the best news over the past few months, for sure.
To Steve:
Steve you are a great inspiration to everyone with your strength and determination for life, as you have been too with your vision and vigor for apple. Everyone who knows anything about anything is extending their warmest regards to you and is expecting you in the wwdc keynote where iphone 3.0 blows all the contenders away, or whenever you see fit to return to the public eye. It's been a great and fun journey so far and we are looking forward to part II.
To Steve:
Steve you are a great inspiration to everyone with your strength and determination for life, as you have been too with your vision and vigor for apple. Everyone who knows anything about anything is extending their warmest regards to you and is expecting you in the wwdc keynote where iphone 3.0 blows all the contenders away, or whenever you see fit to return to the public eye. It's been a great and fun journey so far and we are looking forward to part II.
I would imagine the new shuffle was designed and prototyped while he was still there... I understand your point though. Not used the new shuffle so can't really comment on if its any good or not. Design wise though it seems ok.
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I hope Steve's health is improving. I look forward to seeing him back at Apple.
I hope Steve's health is improving. I look forward to seeing him back at Apple.
I reckon Steve will let the keynote at WWDC go to Phil Schiller, or another of his little minions, as further proof that Apple can run without him when the time comes. But a couple of weeks later we'll get the iPhone special event, which will be Jobs's show...
Can anyone post the whole story?
I don't have a subscription and can't see the whole article. SAI and others are reporting that they mention Tablet/Netbook in the article
I don't have a subscription and can't see the whole article. SAI and others are reporting that they mention Tablet/Netbook in the article
I hope his health gets better. Seriously, the guy probably works hard every single day. How could he not? He has Apple to worry about, as well as his Disney stock.
Having said that, I hope he retires from Apple soon. He won't, but I wish he did. I want change.
Yeah keep hoping for change, next we will people driving the company into the ground the last time he left.
LOL at these dudes calling for change like they know how to run multibillion dollar companies, but these days anybody can be internet CEO's.
Yeah keep hoping for change, next we will people driving the company into the ground the last time he left.
+1 for change..
Of course there are restrictions, haven't you heard of apps getting pulled from Android, they recently started pulling tethering apps from the store, so much for this supposed "open land heaven."
Plus studies shows Apple has the most satisfied customers in the industry despite all this not open as people say, I wonder why.
Windows Mobile and Palm both allow it. There are thousands of sites on the Web where you can get freeware, shareware and commercial software for your smartphone. You can even write your own.
Exactly. Apple will stay a closed, proprietary shop that does not play well with others.