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Tim Cook on iPhone Prices: 'We Want to Serve Everyone'
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It's OK Tim! you don't need to lie!
You don't need to say you serve the customers when instead you serve the investors, you can't hide to the world that Apple, thanks to you, has become the richest company ever, you really did a good job but... just make me a favour if you can:
Can you be a little bit less hypocrite?
Since you has become CEO you have been incredible good in get us used to:
- Incredible expensive laptops impossible to upgrade and repair.
- Computers without ports.
- Purchase of expensive dongles.
- Smart phones that cost more than laptops.
- Laptops that cost more than cars.
- Disposable 5000$ all in one PCs.
If the trend is correct I predict that next step will be smart watches that cost more than smart phones.
You don't need to say you serve the customers when instead you serve the investors, you can't hide to the world that Apple, thanks to you, has become the richest company ever, you really did a good job but... just make me a favour if you can:
Can you be a little bit less hypocrite?
Since you has become CEO you have been incredible good in get us used to:
- Incredible expensive laptops impossible to upgrade and repair.
- Computers without ports.
- Purchase of expensive dongles.
- Smart phones that cost more than laptops.
- Laptops that cost more than cars.
- Disposable 5000$ all in one PCs.
If the trend is correct I predict that next step will be smart watches that cost more than smart phones.
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People who complain about iPhone's being expensive should not be buying them. There are cheaper options on Craigslist. It's like if I was complaining that BMW M vehicles are expensive and BMW needs to make them affordable.
Unless you can dock the phone with a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and use it like an actual computer, spending over $1000 on a phone is ludicrous as far as value is concerned.
I’m playing devils advocate. Releasing a new model does not mean releasing new technology. It’s lipstick on a pig.The technology released as new 2 years ago, thus implying it was the best of its time, and not as good as that released in the following 2 years.
Sorry. A bit of /s/ there.
They could have all models on 64GB with a card slot however that doesn't serve their bottom line very well. Main reason for having everything soldered in their devices. In that regards I don't have much hope for the new Mac Pro and Mac Mini...
I cant believe he said this
"We always thought ... that if you provide a lot of innovation and a lot of value, there is a segment of people who are willing to pay for it," Cook said. "For us, it's a large enough group of people that we can make a reasonable business out of it."
a reasonable business lol.
the last 3 years iphones have almost come to a peak in performance and features, after wireless charging and face id what else are they going to do to get us to buy another phone. I can see me keeping my iPhone 8 256gb for 5 years if I don't drop it or smash the screen
"We always thought ... that if you provide a lot of innovation and a lot of value, there is a segment of people who are willing to pay for it," Cook said. "For us, it's a large enough group of people that we can make a reasonable business out of it."
a reasonable business lol.
the last 3 years iphones have almost come to a peak in performance and features, after wireless charging and face id what else are they going to do to get us to buy another phone. I can see me keeping my iPhone 8 256gb for 5 years if I don't drop it or smash the screen
I'm a two phone person with one personal and one work device. My personal phone is currently an iPhone X and I have forgone the 'S' version with every model since the first iPhone. That trend is continuing with this year's announcement since I see no compelling reason why I'd upgrade to the Xs.
I currently use an iPhone 7 for work was hoping to upgrade to the Xr, but it's larger than the 7 which is the opposite of what I want for my work phone. I debated about upgrading to the 8 simply for wireless charging, but having different gestures between the home button of the 7 and face ID of the X is so frustrating.
Looks like I'll be sticking with my X and 7 until next year.
I currently use an iPhone 7 for work was hoping to upgrade to the Xr, but it's larger than the 7 which is the opposite of what I want for my work phone. I debated about upgrading to the 8 simply for wireless charging, but having different gestures between the home button of the 7 and face ID of the X is so frustrating.
Looks like I'll be sticking with my X and 7 until next year.
But they can buy used iPhone 5s or iPhone 6 probably. And they do I am sure. Why does everyone need a brand new phone? Especially when the monthly wage is less than $100 USD!
I wonder what would happen if Apple finally adds the in-screen fingerprint reader. Will they call it the next big thing after telling people that Touch ID is not as secure as Face ID? I guess they'll stick to the notch even when other manufacturers have 99–100 percent body to screen ration
2020 Under glass Touch ID will return as an additional tool. People will have choice. Apple will never get Face ID to work in portrait mode. This will be a big issue with the new iPads.
Always remember to listen carefully at these events. Phil states “ Gen 2 Face ID is the most secure “facial” recognition available.” It’s always specific to one type. You won’t hear him say “the most secure ID Method available of any type.”
I say it time and time again. As soon as Tim is replaced Apple will be better off. We've seen that the second CEO that comes in after a founder has stepped down is the better. Google and Microsoft are great examples. Once the old guard is replaced, I'm hopeful that Apple will not be such a polarizing company.
You can vote by not opening your wallet to buy an overpriced phone, but unfortunately too many people will rationalize the purchase by financing it through their carrier. "It's only $50 a month"...
Hooray, that really small screen size we can all now ignore for app development.
Except for the installed base of devices.
Last month I picked up a Prepaid AT&T iPhone SE 32GB for US$50 plus US$35 for one month of service which was mandatory. The price out the door after taxes was US$90.58.
It is locked to AT&T's network. But I can use it on any AT&T MVNO.
iPhone SE's were routinely around US$199 on MVNO's even while Apple was charging US$349 for an unlocked iPhone SE on its Web site.
I feel confident that we will start to see deals on the iPhone 7 in the coming months. I also believe that we will continue to see availability of the iPhone 6S and iPhone SE for some time through MVNO's in the United States as well as carriers in other countries.
It is locked to AT&T's network. But I can use it on any AT&T MVNO.
iPhone SE's were routinely around US$199 on MVNO's even while Apple was charging US$349 for an unlocked iPhone SE on its Web site.
I feel confident that we will start to see deals on the iPhone 7 in the coming months. I also believe that we will continue to see availability of the iPhone 6S and iPhone SE for some time through MVNO's in the United States as well as carriers in other countries.
It's hard to say Apple would be better off, because Tim is making them a lot of money. It would be better to say "We" would be better off replacing Tim with someone who understands that people are getting tired of Apple's price gouging.
Well, what is the limit then? What dollar amount do you say is below the "ludicrous" threshold?
What is your time worth? Is it not ludicrous for my auntie to still use an iPhone 5 with cracked screen and pay $60 per month for cellular contract? Whats the cracked iPhone 5 worth?
This is first year since I bought my first iPhone 3G that I am not going to update. I am in Canada and there are no options to purchase any of the new models under $1000 now! I did purchase iPhone X last year because it was revolutionary, but these new phones do not have any significant new features.
This bothers me. If you want to be a luxury brand and charge luxury prices, just say so. Own it. Don’t pretend to be for the everyman even as you jack up prices and eliminate your most affordable options.
People pay $110+ for a GT-R and it’s not luxury either. Samsung sells the note 9 for 1000+, courage to them for trying.
Whatever your view of Apple, to me they make premium consumer devices.