...When Apple first introduced IPhone5 and iOS 6, the company claimed that there would be huge innovations in the new system, one of which is Apple’s own Maps app substituting Google Maps. While after the new version of IPhone is released, the company only receives a mass of comments like “dumb” or “crap” about Apple Maps. There is absolutely an information breakdown somewhere in the whole process of the application’s development. But since we are talking about Apple, a giant in its field, I really do not want to believe the company’s developing team would make mistakes like not testing the products before its release or not communicating with potential customers to find their real needs. Rather I think it is the market factors and the competition with its rivals that make Apple have to do this. Ted Schadler, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, said on his twitter that “Apple had to do maps. It had no choice, really. The reason is simple: maps are the place where mobile matters most.”([1] http://www.forbes.com/sites/forrester/2012/09/21/why-apple-had-to-do-maps-a-mobile-engagement-analysis/) He summarized that on map applications, more information than merely location is embedded, which makes these apps more valuable. Also Caterina Fake, founder of Findery.com, once made a point that “Without location, mobile apps have no ground. They lose their context.” According to these comments, it seems that in the long term, Apple has no ways continuing its...
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...12/11/12 Why Apple Had To Release Its Terrible Maps App Now - Forbes Shel Israel, Contributor W rite r. C onsultant. Spe ak e r. Pre se ntation C oach. Nice guy. T EC H | 9/29/2012 @ 2:32PM | 80,328 vie ws Why Apple Had To Release Its Terrible Maps App Now Apple Maps is the worst-received new product to come out of Cupertino since the 1993 launch of the Newton, its first touch-screen device. Maps is the child of a nasty divorce between two of the world’s most powerful companies, and it has many industry observers trying to understand how Apple could enter the mobile maps market so late with a product that is so bad. see photos theamazingios6maps.tumblr.com C lick for full photo gallery: Those Terrible iOS 6 Maps There have been several partial answers, most of them coming from people like me who have no real access to inside information to two of the most tight-lipped technology companies of the Conversational Age. All Things D seems to have been among the few with any real access. It reported that Apple decided to make its own maps after it ran into a dispute with Google over voice-guided directions. The result is not without irony. The recently released Apple maps does indeed provide voice-guided directions, but they seem more likely to guide you off a bridge as to get you where you want to go. Consensus is pretty universal that Apple Maps are inferior, not just to Google maps, but to every other mobile map you can think of. People wonder why Apple didn’t just...
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...me. I fantasized of untainted bliss. I was curious to find out more, to discover what the White Rabbit’s very important date was. I searched for my identity, meandering in an unknown land of bizarre creatures like the Mad Hatter. I didn’t know who I would be the next day or what would happen if I suddenly awoke from a dream. My mind soaked up the utter confusion like a sponge, and nonsense triumphed over all. Today, I am sitting on a log at Walden Pond. Henry David Thoreau kneels on the grass next to me. We admire the hues of the setting sun. Its intensity awakens me, reminding me that I am truly alive. Mother Nature gives me the gift of life, of merely being, wrapped in a little box and decoratively tied with a ribbon. My existence is simple. I ignore time, the 24 hours in a day, seven days in a week, as I bathe in the magnificence of the natural environment around me. I discard my watch to witness the transformation from sun to moon. With Thoreau by my side, I forget civilization and simply listen to the sounds of nature. Tomorrow, I will reside in the Big Apple. I will share a cup of black coffee with Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg. We will talk about literature and current events. I will march to the beat of my own drum. If everyone is wearing black sneakers, I will wear neon green ones. I will be my own person. With a sheet of loose-leaf and a pen in hand, I will write to the tune of my soul. My desire to follow thoughts that rush through my mind will be as strong as...
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...Carr APPLE vs GOOGLE The Business week article is about Google going into the mobile phone business by developing its own touch screen smart phone, such as Apple’s has done with its popular iPhone. At the same time, Apple was announcing their, what they called, a strategic acquisition, by purchasing the company “Quattro Wireless, for a mere $275 million. Quattro is known in Silicon Valley circles, as a company whose main focus of business is to target mobile phone users. Apple is now the proud owner of “Quattro”. Now when first reading the article I had to wonder is this “déjà vu” 21st century style; or did the two CEO’s that were once good friends and of course, assuming their business relationship has not changed their personal relationship and that Schmitt and Jobs have not been forced to take the adversarial position in the “smart phone/mobile apps” world. Remember the legendary rivalries: Microsoft vs. Netscape, what a mess that was and really, in the end Bill Gates lost, if you call the multi millionaire losing at anything. But seriously, who really paid all the costs to fight Netscape? We did of course, the consumer. Microsoft and Apple were always “in”, but Jobs seemed to or appeared to be satisfied appealing to a certain type of individual consumer. Whereas, Microsoft always attracted the masses and the Business minded. Today there is Google and Apple and a new generation of high tech on the horizon, Apple started the...
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...be successful in their market, it requires an environmental scanning to be completed so the organization can analyze their internal and external environment. Companies Using an Environmental Scan The two real-world environments that Aude will be using that utilize an environmental scan are Apple, Inc and Wal-Mart. Aude will start with Apple, Inc. Apple, Inc has been very successful with the technology industry due to their innovative ideas and the ability Apple has to their ideas come to life, which displays a very strong business strategy. Apple, Inc’s business strategy involves a very meticulous scan of the internal and external environments that affect the organization. Apple has shown over and over again their ability to get the attention of their consumer, both the younger generation and older generation. Apple has the ability to capture attention to their products from various age groups; they have the reputation of attracting a diverse consumer audience. Steve Jobs and Steve Wosniak, the Apple founders, created Apple in the 1970’s. Apple took over their market back then and continues to take over their market, even globally, today with their iPod, iPhone, and iMac products. Apple...
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...development of a unified content analytical system and the promotion of cross-national comparisons are recommended. As for media consumption, the provision of privately funded data for the scientific community, the promotion of cross-national comparisons and the linkage of programs and audience data are recommended. Choosing “Apple” as a topic to focus on is a good choice because it relates to its brand’s product launch, research sources, figures and percentage, market shares and target audience. Apple has a strong brand loyalty, which results in returning customers. The consumers purchasing Apple products prefer the same brand in every product category available. Moreover, the cost of gaining new customers is a lot more expensive than keeping an existing one. Also, the number of consumers switching from other brands to Apple is increasing as it can be seen that the market share of Apple is increasing steadily. The position of innovative and technologically advanced products which are simple to use and brief product range catch the attention of consumers as it does not confuse the customers between its own product lines. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS I. Analysis of Apple INC. A: STRENGTHS 1. Financially Capable The company is among the top players in the IT industry, particularly in the...
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...where an organization must adapt to keep up with the growing market. This article indentifies the reason Microsoft has fallen from the number one spot in its industry. Microsoft for a long time led the market by generating 20 billion dollars a year in operating income on 50 billion dollars in revenue (Govindarajan & Trimble, 2010). The numbers speak for themselves with how well Microsoft was doing. Within the past years that has all changed. Microsoft has been at a standstill whereas their competitor, Apple, stock prices have multiplied (Govindarajan & Trimble, 2010). Therefore, Apple has taken the lead in the industry with their new and innovative ideas. Microsoft has lacked in the growth department, which the reasoning for their decline. They are unable to come up with new ideas or execute the strategic plans put into place. Microsoft employs some of the top master minds of software but they apparently have not been able to put their talents to use (Govindarajan & Trimble, 2010). Apple has used change management to its advantage, which is why they are number one in the technology market right now. They have come up with ways to make their devices thinner and faster using the latest technology. They recently released the iPhone 5S with fingerprint recognition and they have also released the new iPad Air. They are dominating the industry when it comes to cell phones, tablets, Web TV, and portable music devices. As a society, people are always looking for the latest and greatest thing...
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...Introduction: Vision and mission statements play an important role in strategy development by providing vehicles to generate and screen strategic options. They also provide organizational identity and understanding of business directions. A vision is an attempt to articulate what a desired future for a company would look like. It gives the company direction and it's the basic premise for the success of the mission statement. It stretches the imagination and motivates people to rethink what is possible. A mission statement is a brief explanation of the organization's purpose. It tells who we are and what we are. Mission statements should articulate the principles that will guide the business and its employees to grow, advance, and prosper. Definition of Mission and Vision statement: A mission statement, or simply a mission, is a public declaration that schools or other educational organizations use to describe their founding purpose and major organizational commitments—i.e., what they do and why they do it. A mission statement may describe a school’s day-to-day operational objectives, its instructional values, or its public commitments to its students and community. Figure 1.1: Image of Mission and Vision A vision statement, or simply a vision, is a public declaration that schools or other educational organizations use to describe their high-level goals for the future—what they hope to achieve if they successfully fulfill their organizational purpose or mission. A vision...
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...Sample Paper Coca Cola Instructions Total number of Sections = 04 Total number of Questions= 28 Time Allowed = 30 minutes The Sample Paper is totally MCQ Based, consisting of Question statements and four/five (i.e. A-D/E) Answer choices. You have to select the correct answer choice. Instructions about Answer Sheet + Right Answer Keys are at the end of Exercise. Note: This sample paper does not include quantitatively the same number of questions as there would be in actual paper. This is merely meant to provide conceptual guidance to the users or prospective candidates. VERBAL Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate word, from the given lettered choices (A to D/E) below each. 1. Intentions are closely related to fairness and certainly ________ the degree of honesty and dishonesty. A. affect B. effect C. affects D. effects 2. In many countries, the standard employment contract is to be at-will meaning that the employer and employee are both free _______ terminate the employment at any time and ________ any cause. A. for … in B. in … at C. to … for D. at … for E. to … at 3. Despite the ___________ of the materials with which Tahira had worked, many of her glass masterpieces have survived for more than seventy years. A. beauty B. translucence C. abundance D. majesty E. fragility Four lettered pairs (A to D) follow a related pair...
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...successful company requires a firm foundation. Businesses or corporations need to have a strategy in place to help management in the event there is a problem; they have a solution already planned out. They know how to handle any issues that may arise within the company. Apple Corporation, Inc. is a wonderful example of a company that is built on a firm foundation. When a company is up-to-date on their policies, plans, and procedures; that company is one step ahead of their competitors. In business, companies have to be a step ahead of the competition. Four management functions used to handle any situation: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Many factors impact these four functions of management and require careful consideration when planning committees are working out the details of their plans for the company Apple has an extraordinary excellence as the only computer business company to exist from the early days in the industry and is still challenging the competition in today's economy. In this paper, the Apple Corporation, Inc. will be discussed and how external and internal factors affect the four functions of management. Globalization, technology, innovation, diversity, and ethics within the Apple, Corporation, Inc. will be discussed in the following paragraphs. External and Internal Factors Planning is such an important aspect of management. Planning is the base upon which areas of management should be built. Many issues come up within a company and a good...
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...Mobile Technology Protection Research and Evaluation Report Technology in the 21st Century “Whatever people thought the first time they held a portable phone the size of a shoe in their hands, it was nothing like where we are now, accustomed to having all knowledge at our fingertips. A typical smart phone has more computing power than Apollo 11 when it landed a man on the moon. In many parts of the world, more people have access to a mobile device than to a toilet or running water; for millions, this is the first phone they’ve ever had. In the U.S., close to 9 in 10 adults carry a mobile.” (Gibbs, 2012) Technology surrounds us and is now part of our everyday lives and almost everyone relies on some form of technology for entertainment or communication. When traveling to Las Vegas it is important to have connection with friends and family as well as the ability to do work-related projects if necessary. According to the Las Vegas Visitors Report, about 55% of all Las Vegas visitors planned their trip using the internet, as compared to only 40% in 2007. Having access to the internet via a smartphone or laptop is essential for checking travel itinerary, using price checking applications to find the best deals, and keeping track of your expenditures especially when gambling and shopping is involved! The study done by Marketing Tech Blog and compiled by Compendium has shown that 80% of people in the world currently use mobile phones and 50% of all people in the United States...
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...PHI 210 Exam 2 Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/shop/phi-210-exam-2/ Question 1 4 out of 4 points Jacob is writing an article at work and is stuck. Karen has an idea, and Jacob is interested in hearing it. Jacob is being _________ minded? Question 2 4 out of 4 points Which of the following is a core skill of critical thinking? Question 3 4 out of 4 points According to the text, what impact have technological advancements had on the importance of critical thinking? Question 4 4 out of 4 points Maggie's friends don't want to attend school today; they think it would be much more fun to stay home and play video games. Maggie thinks it would be wrong to stay home and decides to go to school without them. Maggie is being: Question 5 4 out of 4 points Mark had to make a decision about which nursing school he was going to attend. Before making his decision, he investigated the average salaries of graduates, the job placement rates, and the cost per year to attend each school. Which critical thinking habit was Mark practicing? Question 6 4 out of 4 points Johann's sister believes that eating soy is healthy, but Johann believes it is not. To gather more information on the topic, Johann types "dangers of eating soy" into an Internet search engine and reads only the web articles that come up. Johann is guilty of which bias? Question 7 4 out of 4 points ...
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...PHI 210 Exam 2 Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/shop/phi-210-exam-2/ Question 1 4 out of 4 points Jacob is writing an article at work and is stuck. Karen has an idea, and Jacob is interested in hearing it. Jacob is being _________ minded? Question 2 4 out of 4 points Which of the following is a core skill of critical thinking? Question 3 4 out of 4 points According to the text, what impact have technological advancements had on the importance of critical thinking? Question 4 4 out of 4 points Maggie's friends don't want to attend school today; they think it would be much more fun to stay home and play video games. Maggie thinks it would be wrong to stay home and decides to go to school without them. Maggie is being: Question 5 4 out of 4 points Mark had to make a decision about which nursing school he was going to attend. Before making his decision, he investigated the average salaries of graduates, the job placement rates, and the cost per year to attend each school. Which critical thinking habit was Mark practicing? Question 6 4 out of 4 points Johann's sister believes that eating soy is healthy, but Johann believes it is not. To gather more information on the topic, Johann types "dangers of eating soy" into an Internet search engine and reads only the web articles that come up. Johann is guilty of which bias? Question 7 4 out of 4 points ...
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...Abstract Apple is a successful company that is one of the industry leaders in communication and entertainment technology. Despite their success, evaluation and planning must be done to maintain their status. SWOT analysis is the method that is used in this paper to determine the current status of the company and future modifications that can be made to ensure its continued success. Scanning the Environment Introduction We live in a technologically advanced society. Today, we buy a computer and tomorrow it is out of date. Apple is a manufacturing company that creates innovative consumer electronics and software products. Apple has developed a name brand in phones, MP3 players, tablets and computers that is highly reputable globally. The late Steve Jobs was the founder of this company that he developed in 1976. In this paper I will do an extensive SWOT Analysis to determine the state of the company and what improvements or changes can be made. Introduction of a SWOT Analysis SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This analysis is used to assist an organization in identifying internal and external issues that have positive and negative effects on the operation and overall success of the business. Managers that strategically plan the direction of their companies use analysis such as SWOT to make decisions. In order for this method to be successful, the analysis must be descriptive, not just a list of...
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