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Apple’s Tim Cook: The Full D11 Interview [video]

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Re: Apple’s Tim Cook: The Full D11 Interview [video]

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Post by siglesias »

adventured wrote: post #37

This is a shockingly terrible interview by Tim Cook. He dodged constantly and rarely actually answered a question (instead redirecting by answering something that wasn't asked). He said they weren't religious about not supporting their software on multiple platforms. If that were true, iTunes would be on Android. The honest answer would have been: we believe putting iTunes on Android would hurt iPhone sales and help…

He said they weren't religious about not supporting their software on multiple platforms. If that were true, iTunes would be on Android.

How does that follow? I think it's a rather strong signal that they're going to do it. Let's not forget that following his announcement that he wasn't "religious" about hoarding cash, a dividend program was announced. Let's not also forget that once upon a time they ported iTunes to a dominant Windows with incredible success.

HN: I don't think we should aspire to comments like the parent that are filled with vitriolic personal attacks and name calling.

Re: Apple’s Tim Cook: The Full D11 Interview [video]

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Post by JuliaFunti »

siglesias wrote: post #41
adventured wrote: post #37

This is a shockingly terrible interview by Tim Cook. He dodged constantly and rarely actually answered a question (instead redirecting by answering something that wasn't asked). He said they weren't religious about not supporting their software on multiple platforms. If that were true, iTunes would be on Android. The honest answer would have been: we believe putting iTunes on Android would hurt iPhone sales and help…

He said they weren't religious about not supporting their software on multiple platforms. If that were true, iTunes would be on Android. How does that follow? I think it's a rather strong signal that they're going to do it. Let's not forget that following his announcement that he wasn't "religious" about hoarding cash, a dividend program was announced. Let's not also forget that once upon a time they ported iTunes to…

Well we'll find out soon enough. But then again Jobs promised Facetime would be cross-platform almost 3 years ago and there's still nothing there.

Tim Cook could start by getting the Apple Store app (1) to Android and WP8. There's no reason not to and it'd be helpful for Apple's core business.

(1) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-store/id375380948?mt=8

Re: Apple’s Tim Cook: The Full D11 Interview [video]

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Post by panacea »

ernie_ wrote: post #27
hcarvalhoalves wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Everyone is talking about wearable computers but no one knows yet what it should look like (heck, I don't either, but certainly it isn't cyborg glasses). It was the same with tablets. Apple's strategy seems to be focusing on launching good products or nothing at all so it's understandable if they are late to the game. The interview is sad though. The interviewers are too rude at times, it seems bashing Apple is the n…

I wouldn't put down Google Glasses so quickly. I really think they're on to something; even if it's a bit ahead its time socially.

Google Glasses (Googles) are all fun and games until some glasshole loses an eye from being punched in the face.

Re: Apple’s Tim Cook: The Full D11 Interview [video]

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Post by Sevores »

adventured wrote: post #37

This is a shockingly terrible interview by Tim Cook. He dodged constantly and rarely actually answered a question (instead redirecting by answering something that wasn't asked). He said they weren't religious about not supporting their software on multiple platforms. If that were true, iTunes would be on Android. The honest answer would have been: we believe putting iTunes on Android would hurt iPhone sales and help…

It was also a shockingly terrible interview by Walt and Kara. I don't get why they were so desperate to get secrets out of Cook. I'm guessing they know that he would never answer questions regarding future products, so why waste everyone's time? Jobs seemed to dodge these questions by sharing his views on the future of technology. Cook always replies with the "area of great interest" line, which (paired with the "we're focused on making the best products" one) made up almost the entire hour.

Re: Apple’s Tim Cook: The Full D11 Interview [video]

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Post by jasomill »

bookwormAT wrote: post #31
ernie_ wrote: post #25

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Your "undo replaces confirm dialog" quote blew my mind the second I read it. Is there a specific article discussing this design element? It's crazy how something simple goes unnoticed when you use it, but when pointed out you realize the thought process behind it.

Aza Raskin discusses the feature in 2007: http://alistapart.com/article/neveruseawarning . I don't know if there is more/better material on the topic. Personally, I have a very positive memory of when I discovered this feature in the early days of Gmail. Edit: Guide van Rossum also wrote about this in 2005: http://www.artima.com/weblogs/viewpost.jsp?thread=97581

Aza Raskin's father Jef incorporated the idea in his design for the Canon Cat, released in 1987. Notably, he felt Undo was such an important operation that it deserved its own large key[1]. He discussed many ideas behind the design, including universal undo as an alternative to confirmation, in his book The Humane Interface[2].

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Canon_Cat_keyboard.jpg [2] http://books.google.com/books?id=D39vjmLfO3kC&q=undo

Re: Apple’s Tim Cook: The Full D11 Interview [video]

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Post by voxmatt »

adventured wrote: post #37

This is a shockingly terrible interview by Tim Cook. He dodged constantly and rarely actually answered a question (instead redirecting by answering something that wasn't asked). He said they weren't religious about not supporting their software on multiple platforms. If that were true, iTunes would be on Android. The honest answer would have been: we believe putting iTunes on Android would hurt iPhone sales and help…

HN, really? This is the #1 comment?

Re: Apple’s Tim Cook: The Full D11 Interview [video]

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Post by acomar »

voxmatt wrote: post #46
adventured wrote: post #37

This is a shockingly terrible interview by Tim Cook. He dodged constantly and rarely actually answered a question (instead redirecting by answering something that wasn't asked). He said they weren't religious about not supporting their software on multiple platforms. If that were true, iTunes would be on Android. The honest answer would have been: we believe putting iTunes on Android would hurt iPhone sales and help…

HN, really? This is the #1 comment?

If you're going to criticize, criticize. What's your problem with the post? Tear it apart so there's a real discussion on the points brought up.

Re: Apple’s Tim Cook: The Full D11 Interview [video]

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Post by wdr1 »

adventured wrote: post #37

This is a shockingly terrible interview by Tim Cook. He dodged constantly and rarely actually answered a question (instead redirecting by answering something that wasn't asked). He said they weren't religious about not supporting their software on multiple platforms. If that were true, iTunes would be on Android. The honest answer would have been: we believe putting iTunes on Android would hurt iPhone sales and help…

> intentionally evades taxes, almost to a cowardly degree in fact.

To a "cowardly" degree? What does that even mean?

This tech witchhunt over companies not paying optional taxes is getting pretty crazy. How long before it becomes "cowardly" to use the deduction on mortgage payments or medical expenses?

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