I agree. Those are cheap shots. Today is not the day to criticize Tim in the context of Steve's passing, but rather a day to remember and appreciate Steve for having created Apple.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Tim Cook Shares Tribute to Steve Jobs on Sixth Anniversary of His Death
- Thread starter MacRumors
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
How dare you! Steve Jobs did and was more than 'just detail oriented'.
Call me cynical but I think it's more Apple PR!
I don’t fully agree with that assessment as they have tried and updated devices and services outside of your scope as well. They have also become more hardware independent and produce some of the fastest processing hardware for mobile devices all on their own now. You can call it milking if you like, but deep innovation and development in Silicon is far from easy. Likely why most other companies are purchasing their chips and components off the shelf from other vendors.
Your post ignores the new MacBook (MacBook Nothing?) line, the (agreeably failed) Mac Pro cylinder, the upcoming iMac Pro, and iPad Pro line, Apple Pencil (yes a glorified stylis), the AirPods (actually a great device), as well as a few other accessories and improvements throughout the entire range. Some of their exclusive hardware features and innovations (such as 3D / Force touch) aren’t that bad either.
At the end of the day the Mac is just a personal computer (not invented by apple), the iPod was just an MP3 player (not invented by apple), and the iPhone is just a smartphone (not invented by apple). Steve, was awesome at finding segments that he helped become popular, Tim (and his staff) aren’t as good at this, but they have been doing a damn good job in some segments, failed at some, and perhaps “milk” others. The watch may have the potential to be much bigger, depending on how open Apple wants to be with it (allow Android or full iPhone independence), but , only time will tell.
No, he's honoring Apple's visionary, and his friend. Sad that it's not possible for you to see that.
[doublepost=1507217784][/doublepost]
Really? You're sickened by Tim Cook's simple and respectful tweet, honoring Steve Jobs, his friend and Apple's visionary, on the anniversary of his death?: Remembering Steve today. Still with us, still inspiring us. “Make something wonderful, and put it out there.”
Last edited:
It's not just today's tweet, the opening of the theatre, as I said Tim uses Steve's name to honor him far too often. Let him rest in peace. He didn't have to publicly remind the world of Steve's passing in a tweet, an internal email would've been great. It's like a preacher knocking on your door to push you religion when you may not want it.
Sure you can say 'don't read the tweet then' but there is more on this site we all visit for information, discussion, learning etc.
I love Jobs' creative mind, effort, tenacity, and miss his stage presence just like any other fan! I've never stated in a post "Steve wouldn't ..." so in that same token I don't feel Tim should've mentioned to the world "anniversary" of Steve still insipiring us (seems like a sales pitch), still with us and a quote from Steve.
"Remembering Steve today. We'll continue to make insanely great products, as his vision still drives us at Apple" may have been better. Jobs is NOT with them ... he's long gone, his personal touch on their products most likely too. I'm VERY curious what will happen when Cue, Federighi, Cook, Ive and especially Schiller finally retire?! Will anyone new in the executive chairs keep mentioning Steve as much? Will it make Apple any less of a company then?
I just prefer ones passing to be remembered, honored, but not their likeness continually invoked to those that may not have known them personally. Statues and the like.
But if Cook insists to honor Steve in his own way ... then why not go full out and make Apple go hard like Jobs did with Think Different Ali ad in response to Michael Dell when Apple's store front first went up?
I think Apple wouldn't exist unless there was at least two Steves.
Think there would be 10 different phone models to pick from at the release of another iPhone?
iOS7?
TouchBar?
Not saying they could be or not, I'm just curious.
It's not just today's tweet, the opening of the theatre, as I said Tim uses Steve's name to honor him far too often. Let him rest in peace. He didn't have to publicly remind the world of Steve's passing in a tweet, an internal email would've been great. It's like a preacher knocking on your door to push you religion when you may not want it.
Sure you can say 'don't read the tweet then' but there is more on this site we all visit for information, discussion, learning etc.
I love Jobs' creative mind, effort, tenacity, and miss his stage presence just like any other fan! I've never stated in a post "Steve wouldn't ..." so in that same token I don't feel Tim should've mentioned to the world "anniversary" of Steve still insipiring us (seems like a sales pitch), still with us and a quote from Steve.
"Remembering Steve today. We'll continue to make insanely great products, as his vision still drives us at Apple" may have been better. Jobs is NOT with them ... he's long gone, his personal touch on their products most likely too. I'm VERY curious what will happen when Cue, Federighi, Cook, Ive and especially Schiller finally retire?! Will anyone new in the executive chairs keep mentioning Steve as much? Will it make Apple any less of a company then?
I just prefer ones passing to be remembered, honored, but not their likeness continually invoked to those that may not have known them personally. Statues and the like.
But if Cook insists to honor Steve in his own way ... then why not go full out and make Apple go hard like Jobs did with Think Different Ali ad in response to Michael Dell when Apple's store front first went up?
Sometimes you need to step back from thinking it's all about you, and what you like and dislike.
There are no doubt millions of people who had no idea that Steve Jobs passed away on this day in 2011. A simple and respectful tweet by the CEO of the company that Jobs co-founded, honors Jobs to those millions.
Please, be respectful, rather than using today as an opportunity to rag on someone. Show some respect, think beyond yourself, and what the purpose of Cook's message was.
The Tim Cook hate is getting old
Stop complaining already
Stop complaining already
Its true. Even the settings app with all of its drill down and multilevel stuff, everything seems to miss the polish and simplicity and easy to pick up and understand, and intuitive experience. Its just got a bit of clunkiness to it.
I see both Jobs and Cook as leaders for this Company. Jobs I respect for who he was and his methodology and Cook for his accomplishments and goals established with Apple. They both have respective measures by me.
Putting "still inspiring us..." makes the message look like marketing.
I'm not stating it's about me. Respect was given if you properly read what I typed about letting Steve rest in peace - the BIGGEST form of respect for someone that has passed away. Like you I own the products and hold true to choosing them based on Jobs' vision and Apple's values.
I'm just seeing a repeated theme from Cook regarding Steve ... and today made it prevailent in thought. You're talking about it as well. You cannot fully speak for Cook's purpose(s) of his message as you're not him and most likely don't know him personally either. Phil Schiller is probably closer to Jobs and known him on a personal and professional level longer than anyone working at Apple (Cook, Cue, Ive, Federighi) save for employee #8! You don't see Schiller making such a tweet, where is Ive's who apparantly was VERY close to Jobs probably as much as his wife and kids yet on a different level. So I ask you to reflect and stop name calling and pointing a finger thinking I'm disrespectful or have ulterior motives to the conversation here.
I'm sure Tim means well and truely misses Jobs ... honestly I do, I just don't think he needed to mention the anniversary of his passing to the world vs doing so internally to those that are closely and directly affected by that - internal staff, and a direct message to family and friends. He may have done so already, and prior to the tweet. I just think the tweet was a bit much.
BTW: Happy World Teachers Day educators.
I wouldn't characterize it as hate. More like frustration for inadequately preserving and building on the je ne sais quio that made Jobs II era Apple products special. I'm not complaining, just observing. I'm complimentary where deserved, critical where deserved.
But even Tim fans have to acknowledge, if they are honest, many of Apple's designs of late have been puzzling to lackluster. The bump battery case, the Apple Pencil with awkward charging method and lack of convenient storing, new computers that focus on making emojis easier to use but connecting peripherals more difficult, new iPhones that have animated features that belong on a Fisher-Price toy.
Hate is a very intense word with meaning ... I'm not hating just disliking an action he seems to make too often - again that's personal perception and we're all entitled to it. how we reflect and discuss it is the key: in a mature manner.
Glad I'm not the only one that feels that way and seeing the meaning of the words chosen "still inspiring us..."
As a veteran fanboy, I hate to admit it, but Steve had it relatively easy during his tenor. The company was much smaller and more flexible. It didn’t have to please a wide demographic or impatient Wall Street. What distinguished Apple’s earlier products from the rest wasn’t their “innovation” or perceived perfection… it’s that the competition’s products were so bad.
Nowadays, Apple is almost indistinguishable from their competitors. Others have improved their game, which is making Apple’s offerings appear less unique. Some are even obsessing over the details as Apple was famous for.
Still, I miss Steve’s reflectance on technology’s potentials and pitfalls—and how his products encouraged meaningful uses.
Nowadays, Apple is almost indistinguishable from their competitors. Others have improved their game, which is making Apple’s offerings appear less unique. Some are even obsessing over the details as Apple was famous for.
Still, I miss Steve’s reflectance on technology’s potentials and pitfalls—and how his products encouraged meaningful uses.
damn, you must be a sick guy and I guess the folks who likes your comment too.
Tim was a very close friend to Steve. What can be wrong to remember the guy on the anniversary of his death? Sad.
If you dislike the guy as CEO, that's fine but this is hardly a reason to criticize him.
Hmm. Perception ... and hindsight is always 20/20 (clear).
Back in first run of Apple I'd agree Apple was ahead of the game. competition ramped up globally and Apple was not fully ready for that even though they where the first Silicon Valley company to have an online marketplace (or amongst the first).
Upon his return to Apple with NEXT team ... you can BET Jobs had to deal with Wall Street - remember the Zero Sum speech with Gates' investment ... THAT was appealing not just to customers but also to Wall Street! Likewise competition in laptops from Sony had ... 'the sex' remember that prior to the Titanium PowerBook G4 announcement?! So yes Apple's innovation was there in the Golden Era as well as Platinum Era (Silver Apple Logo on building and website).
If you presented me with a working PowerBook G4 Titanium in mint condition, or a PowerMac G4 Cube or Apple IIe/IIc especially I'd buy it and I'd actually use it throughout it's life just for nostalgia, kicks and learning.
Has it been six years? Wow. I grew up with Steve's/Apple's influence. So its always sad to be reminded that Steve is gone.