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Saturday, 10 August 2013

OK, Something is Definitely Wrong with Apple

Posted on 12:41 by Unknown
Some of this article will repeat things I've shown in earlier posts. I'm trying to give you an overview of just how bad things are.

Some will think that I'm being too hard on Apple, but I really think that it's more likely, I'm not being hard enough. I'm far from alone, consider this article from a MacWeek founder: Apple Needs A New Roadmap, Again.

UPDATE: You might also want to read this 2006 post from David Pogue about the last time Apple failed:
When Apple Hit Bottom
One quote he uses that is particularly relevant is:
* Time Magazine, 2/5/96: “One day Apple was a major technology company with assets to make any self respecting techno-conglomerate salivate. The next day Apple was a chaotic mess without a strategic vision and certainly no future.”

Signs that something is definitely wrong with Apple:

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