Posts Categorized: Apple

Apple Says It Has Never Worked With NSA To Create iPhone Backdoors, Is Unaware Of Alleged DROPOUTJEEP Snooping Program

Posted by & filed under app, Apple, data mining, iphone, IS ethics, Privacy, Security.

Description: A statement was released by Apple claiming that they have never worked with the NSA  In fact, they state that their customers’ privacy is of high importance and steps are constantly being taken to deter “malicious hackers”. Source: Tech Crunch Date: December 31, 2013 Apple has contacted TechCrunch with a statement about the DROPOUTJEEP NSA program… Read more »

Obama Calls for Tech Research ‘Not Seen Since Height of Space Race’

Posted by & filed under Apple, Obama, politics.

Description: In his State of The Union address Barack Obama recommended that the US explore the tech industry to uncover and develop innovative business models and markets.  This is good news for the tech industry and potentially, good news for the United States. Source: Mashable Date: February 13th, 2013 U.S. President Barack Obama called for a level… Read more »

Why Tim Hortons, Air Canada, and the Weather Network Love BlackBerry 10

Posted by & filed under Apple, Blackberry, smartphones, Software.

Description: Months ago when Blackberry postponed their new OS launch until the beginning of 2013, many critics saw this as the end of Blackberry because postponing the launch gave Blackberry no competition against the new Apple and Samsung launches. Now the company has the spotlight all to itself, and in the aftermath of iPhone5, the… Read more »

China Will Soon Become Apple’s Most Important Market

Posted by & filed under Apple, China, Hardware, iphone, smart phones, technology, telecomunications, Tim Cook.

Description: Apple CEO Tim Cook is currently visiting China to strengthen relations with the country’s mobile players. The visit comes after a nearly 3 month delay to roll out iPhone 5 to the worlds largest mobile market. Source: TechCrunch Date: January 10th, 2013 Tim Cook would like to get Apple on a faster boat to… Read more »

Why Everyone Suddenly Loves The Phablet

Posted by & filed under Apple, branding, digital divide, disruptive technology, industry analysis, iPad, Phablet, smartphones.

Description: Just when the smartphone saturation in the developing world seems to be near, a new device has found its niche. The Phablet (part phone, part tablet) apparently offers solutions to the problems here and in the developing world. Source: Fast Company Date: January 10th, 2013 Big screens equal big bucks. That’s what Samsung realized… Read more »

Microsoft launches Xbox Music streaming service

Posted by & filed under Apple, business models, Cloud Computing, iphone, peer file sharing, revenue model, smartphones, streaming music.

Description: Microsoft has joined the music streaming competition in attempt to gain traction against iTunes and other music providing services. The newest streaming music service will be available on Xbox, mobile and tablet devices. Source: CBC.ca Date: October 15, 2012   Microsoft has launched Xbox Music, a digital music streaming service to take on Apple’s… Read more »

After $30 Billion Mistake, Can Tim Cook Manage Apple?

Posted by & filed under Apple, Artificial intelligence, branding, ethics, iPad, iphone, siri, smartphones, Tim Cook.

Description: After another astounding year for Apple it appears that questions are arising about CEO Tim Cook. Although Apple’s stock has risen 74% since his August 2011 take-over, major issues with Apple Maps have damaged his successful launch of  iPhone 5. Source: Forbes Date: October 1, 2012   The flaws with Apple Maps and previously with Apple’s voice recognition software, Siri,… Read more »

Samsung in Hot Seat Over Abusing Chinese Workers

Posted by & filed under Apple, ethics, Human Resources, industry analysis, iphone, national culture, smartphones, social impacts.

Description: New York-based China Labor Watch has recently conducted a six month investigation into eight Samsung factories in China. The investigation has unearthed issues that include  safety, work hours and underage workers. Source: theglobeandmail.com Date: September 5th, 2012 Fresh off a billion-dollar loss in a patent fight with rival smartphone maker Apple Inc., embattled Samsung… Read more »

TV Makers Join Forces Against Smartphone Giants

Posted by & filed under Apple, branding, business models, streaming video, telecomunications.

Description: The rise of Apple and Google in the smartphone market has pushed Nokia and Research In Motion to the brink of irrelevance. Now, television makers are scrambling to make sure the same does not happen to them. Source: www.nytimes.com Date: Sept 5, 2012 TV makers are wagering that mobile phone users hooked on consuming… Read more »