Blackberry is already uncool.
Does anyone think they can possilbly grow share once APPL devices are more integrated into new BMW, GM and Chrysler cars?
Where they need to be
TelecomFreq
6/13/2012 10:22:55 AM
I see this as just the natural move for Apple and any phone maker, with all the issues that come up in the US with texting and driving and talking and driving it only makes sense for phone makers to work with car makers and intergrate this technology. Given Apple's eye for design I think they will more than likely put out a very nice finished product.
A little improvement here, a little patch there
Value Hiker
6/13/2012 10:44:57 AM
Maps, Voice control, blah, blah, are these somethings every smart phone can do? Under Jobs, we are flooded with real innovations. Under Cook, it is so hard to find a real one.
Re: A little improvement here, a little patch there
tokyogai
6/13/2012 12:14:40 PM
Even Jobs did not have a major new product each cycle. Sometimes there is real innovation in the product improvements. I would not count Cook out yet.
Re: A little improvement here, a little patch there
Value Hiker
6/13/2012 12:41:41 PM
I have not ruled Cook out yet. Just doubt Apple can drag along like this while all the Android manufacturers are coming out exciting new product every six months.
Re: A little improvement here, a little patch there
TelecomFreq
6/13/2012 1:34:38 PM
@Value Hiker, yes, smart phones can do all that, but I think its the intergration with car makers that is going to make the difference here.
Re: A little improvement here, a little patch there
Value Hiker
6/13/2012 2:46:33 PM
@telecomfreq, the integration is important, to certain extend. My friend once received a htc special made phone for Porsche. He tossed it to the garbage can once he found it too hard to use
Re: A little improvement here, a little patch there
TelecomFreq
6/13/2012 3:22:26 PM
@Value Hiker, I think this is where Apple will shine. they have always been known for very refined design of thier products. If that holds true under Cook then we should see something that blows all other systems we have seen out of the water. If not and Cook can not hold the company to the same standards that Jobs once did then it might very well be a sad offering.
When it comes down to it, I think there is a market for this kind of technology, it just has to be something that is user friendly and feels native to use.
Re: A little improvement here, a little patch there
Value Hiker
6/13/2012 6:29:51 PM
I agree that Apple's product is generally more polished than most android counterparts. Maybe Samsung Galaxy S is an exception. Galaxy S series were as good as iPhones if not better. Between Galaxy S2 and iPhone 4S, I will not hesitate to choose Galaxy S2. The S3 just came out, it will be interesting to see how it will compete with next iPhone (5?)
If the hardware design has major drawbacks (3.5" screen, no LTE), how can Apple keep regular users happy by polishing software alone, it is really beyond my understanding.
Re: A little improvement here, a little patch there
mInvestor
6/13/2012 10:26:01 PM
@Value Hiker,
Lots of Chinese companies can make similar smart phones with lower cost as similiar as iPhone or Samsung phones (hardware wise), but they can't compete with iPhone or Samsung phones at all. The difference is on software and service. Samsung can now make a very good phone now, sometimes their hardware is even better. But their software is still not that good, not that user friendly comparing to iPhones.
I love Android system, I like all open source systems. I even spend quite some time to develop for Android systems. Unfortunately no app or smart phone can compete with iPhone or iPad yet. I admire what Apple engineers achieved.
Maybe one day we can catch up and even make a better smart device.
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