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iPhone executive leaves Apple
Mark Papermaster, an executive overseeing the iPhone hardware engineering, is leaving Apple Inc.
The company did not explain the reason why the executive decided to leave the company. It is known that he was a senior vice president of iPhone and iPod hardware engineering. Papermaster provided no comments.
In accordance with news reports, the executive was unable to make serious decisions and had lost the confidence in the company. This quit does either not rise Apple’s PR which has been recently bad due its new iPhone 4 and antenna issues since iPhone 4’s launch in June.
An Apple spokesman noticed that Papermaster’s position will be transfered to a senior vice president of Macintosh hardware engineering Bob Mansfield.
Before Apple, Papermaster had worked for IBM for quite a long time. When he was quitting for Apple, IBM even filed a lawsuit against him and accused Papermaster of violating the agreement.
IBM let Papermaster join Apple last year. Under Papermaster Apple launched its extremely successful iPhone 4 (1.7 mln units were sold in the first 3 days!).
Back in time:
Despite the iPhone 4’s unexpected success, users noticed a significant signal loss provided the device was held in a certain way. It was believed that the reason of the unpleasant issue was defective antenna. At first users were instructed on how to hold the phone in a proper way or suggested to get a rubber “bumper”. Subsequently, an update to the iOS 4.0.1 was issued.
Apple informed it would offer owners a free rubber bumpers for resolving the topical problem.
Mark Papermaster
Android vs iOS
Google Android OS is expected to have become extremely popular on the mobile market by 2012.
It was announced that by 2012 75 million handsets will have used Android while only 62 mln of Appls iOS will have been in use. Android is going to experience the biggest gain in its users. When comparing to 2009, Android was used in 5 mln handsets against 25 mln in iOS.
75 mln of Android handsets will have added up to 19.4 % of the mobile market in 2012. What concerns Apple, it will have had 15.9 %. This is even more considerable when compared to shares of the current market. In 2009 Android featured a 2.7 % share and Apple had 13.8 % of the market.
Isuppli analyst informed that Android had graduated from the handsets of entry level to more progressive devices. A large scope of manufacturers supports them.
In 2008, the OS started with the models of simple level. Nevertheless, the flexibility that is offered for hardware designs, have attracted active support. Holding Apple back will put off other companies using Android and influence Apple’s number of users in a negative way.
Wireless services and apps could be the battlegrounds for the both OS. At the same time, each one will be trying to diverse themselves and become the winner.
Free Cases for iPhone 4 Customers
Apple announced about its plans to provide iPhone4 users with a free case at the Conference on 16th of July. The purchase price to those customers who already bought one supposed to be refunded.
However, it was difficult for consumers to guess how Apple was planning to handle the situation. The rumors talked about online registration forms provided or direct visits to Apple stores.
But the truth is that iPhone 4 Case Program allows you to select and order your case directly on your iPhone 4. All you have to do is to download an application from App store, run it, sign in, select from the list of available cases, and provide your shipping address. After 3-5 weeks your free case will be delivered.
One should keep in mind that provided the iPhone 4 is bought prior to July 23, you can claim the case till August 22. In case you purchase it from July 23 onward, you have 30 days since the program will end on September 30.
LG is stunned with Huge Number of iPad Display Orders
Apple is not the only company who is struggling with a huge demand on iPad these days. LG, the company that produces displays for iPad, is also overwhelmed with orders.
July 22, CEO of LG, Kwon Young-Soo announced about the troubles with filling orders for iPad displays that the company is currently experiencing . Kwon added that though factories are currently producing as many displays as they are able to, the demand is still growing and for LG it is impossible to meet it.
In 2009, LG signed a $500 million contract to deliver LCD displays for Apple.
Since April 2010 Apple has managed to sell approximately 3.3 million iPads. It is known that devices had been pre-ordered for a good deal of customers at the beginning of sales. Apple didn’t expect such an interest in the iPad, especially from the consumers who are not early technology adopters.
LG CEO mentioned that even provided production of iPad displays is increased, LG will not manage to make enough of them till early 2011.
What concerns Apple, it is worth to mention that a few days ago Apple COO Tim Cook informed that the company was selling iPads and iPhone 4s as quickly as they were produced. Still, everyone is surprised by the volume of iPad sales. After announcing of the numbers, many analyst firms had to radically adjust their forecasts for iPad sales for the year.
Talks: This Weekend Apple is Going to Clear Out Waiting Lists for iPad and iPhone 4
These days some of Apple stores are still experiencing troubles with shortage of iPads and iPhone 4s. However, it is now possible to place an order within the local stores provided they don’t have the device you are in need of. The name of the customer and the product wanted will be put on a priority list.
Fortunaterly, Apple seems to be eager to clear out all the waiting lists by this weekend. It is known that some stores have reservations of approximately 250-750 iPads and 500-1000 iPhone 4s.
To achieve this goal, Apple is planning to use “all hands on deck” approach, similar to when major products are presented. In addition, some stores will be opened early on Sunday to assist with moving iPhone 4s and iPads. According to BGR, after waiting lists have been cleared out, sales can be total approximately between 500,000 and 1,000,000 over the weekend only.
In such a way, Apple can sell a great number of iOS devices and clear out the iPhone 4 waiting list before launching the white model.
Still, there are rumors that some stores are still keeping the iPad in stock almost 4months after launching, but Apple reports that the iPad has been selling not worse than all of its Mac computers. According to the common iPad sales rates these reports are worth believing.
Apple stunned by huge iPad / iPhone 4 demand
The situation is that Apple has not enough quantities both of iPads and iPhones 4. In such a way, the consumers’ demand is not satisfied for 100%. Besides, the company has no idea when it’s gonna be enough units and how many of them are still in shortage. Specialists assure no artificial shortage of the devices is created.
Tim Cook, Apple Chief operation officer pointed out that this shortage of iPhones and iPads, that differ considerably, is not Apple’s objective since the company does its best to fill all the orders as quickly as possible. He said that Apple had orders backlog of these units at the end of last quarter. The point is that the company didn’t manage to fill demand, and these days Apple is selling iPhones and iPads as fast as they produce them.
However, Cook noticed that Apple are not just selling iPads and iPhones 4 as they produce them, but they are working 24/7 to meet the demands of customers.
At the same time Tim Cook didn’t provide the details on what exactly caused the shortages of iPhones and iPads. He assured that the company would manage to increase producing of iProducts.
What concerns the problem with iPhones, it is rather new, and the point is that its producing is not yet up to full speed. Apple started to ramp it in June, and the volume of iPhones is still increasing.
Anyway, it cannot be said that Cook is very upset because the brand new products are in high demand nowadays. According to his words, “High demand is never a problem”.
But still, Cook cannot announce exact numbers in profits on iPhones 4 and iPads that are lost by reason of Apple’s inability to meet consumers’ demands.
iPad
It follows that the company was taken by surprise by the sales rates of iPads since COO announced that they had planned a million capacity per month for iPads. Besides, many analysts predicted that Apple would only be selling that quantity approximately for the whole year. For the first 90 days of iPad release a million devices were produced monthly.
iPad sales estimates were increased from 7.1 million to 12.9 million by iSuppli by the end of 2010. In case these numbers are true, the iPad sales rate will be put for this year at over 1.4 million per month.
iPhone 4
What concerns iPhone, Apple COO explained that the demand for iPhone 4 is really significant, and the company does its best to serve the demand. Though Cook couldn’t predict when that would happen, but he assured that everyone in the company was striving to do it. Cook was uncompromised when asked about the effects that Antenna gate had on demand.
In addition, Tim Cook informed that Apple is going to shut down producing of older models (iPhone 3GS) for promoting early adoption of newer models. The company’s goal is the promotion of the new product in the market.
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Tagged apple, Apple COO, apple iphone demand, iPad, iphone 4, iphone 4 demand, iphone 4 huge demand, Tim Cook
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iPhone 4’s Antenna
The problems with Apple iPhone 4 antenna are still major technical issues. Nevertheless, the debate has changed recently. Before Apple’s last press conference, it was debated how Apple would answer and explain its position. The problem with antennas of the iPhone 4 had its foregone evaluation.
Jobs provided evidence that the people who purchased iPhone 4 are now the happiest customers. It is known that the return rates of iPhone 4 are lower than in case of iPhone 3GS. However, the tech press was accused of exaggerating the current problem. At present, it is debated whether Jobs is right or wrong.
At the same time Research in Motion, HTC, Nokia and Samsung fired back at Apple. HTC supported calls for the Droid Eris. Before, Jobs noticed the signals’ losing while tight grip. It concerned the reception issues 0.016% of the time, when comparing with for iPhone 4’ 0.55%.
That is why Apple had no way out but deflect the problem. Patrick Kerley, an expert in communication, pointed out that softening the focus on Apple is a standard way to discuss all situations occurred. Obviously, the readers of any media get confused since both sides tell different stories. Consequently, the question arises whether only iPhone 4 features an antenna problem, or any Smartphone has such problems.
Both Computerworld and Fortune’s Seth Weintraub noted that the problem of iPhone 4 (causing loss of signal by a finger when bridging the space between antennas) lies not in the entire covering up a telephone. The point is that the external antenna and the slight pressure are required to interfere with it.
Offering free cases on the table and a 3-week term to wait for customers of iPhone 4, Apple can be sure of succcess.
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Tagged antenn-aid, apple, apple iphone, iphone 4, iphone antenna, iphone bumper, steve jobs
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