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Apple: We're 'Unrivaled' in Innovation, We Have No Limits

By - Source: CNET

No set formula for innovation, so says firm's head honcho Tim Cook.

Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that his firm is "unrivaled" in innovation, as well as emphasizing that it has no limits.

"Innovation is strong as ever and in the DNA of the company," he said. "Apple is the center of innovation." He stressed that there is no given formula for innovation, and if there ever were one, wealthy firms would utilize their cash piles to acquire it. Innovation, according to Apple's leader, is ultimately achieved through skills and leadership.

"Apple has skills in software, hardware and services. The model that grew the PC industry where companies specialized. That model is not working for what consumers want today. Consumers want this elegant experience." He referred to the integration of hardware, software and services when he said, "I think we're unrivaled in that."

Cook's comments come after Apple lost its place as the world's most valuable company, as well as Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak stating that the iPhone is "somewhat behind" on smartphone features. He previously expressed concerns regarding the company's creativity, while an analyst stressed that innovation at Apple is "sputtering."

After being sued in relation to demands that it share more of its $137 billion cash pile, Cook claimed that Apple has no limits. He assured investors and analysts that the best has yet to come, as Apple doesn't see any limits in making its products or the future of its business. "It's because of that that Apple's been able to do so many things for so many years, and do things that people didn't know they wanted and now can't live without. We don't think of the world with limits," said Cook.

 

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  • 43 Ð
    esrever , February 13, 2013 11:03 AM
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  • 40 Ð
    trainmaster2000 , February 13, 2013 11:03 AM
    HA!
  • 37 Ð
    gamingboy , February 13, 2013 11:05 AM
    "Unrivaled in innovation" huh? Is that why people are abandoning iOS and getting Android devices instead?
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  • 40 Ð
    trainmaster2000 , February 13, 2013 11:03 AM
    HA!
  • 43 Ð
    esrever , February 13, 2013 11:03 AM
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA....
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  • 37 Ð
    gamingboy , February 13, 2013 11:05 AM
    "Unrivaled in innovation" huh? Is that why people are abandoning iOS and getting Android devices instead?
  • 36 Ð
    sacre , February 13, 2013 11:07 AM
    Yet phones interface, design and customizability all remained the same for the past 3 years.

    The iPad remained the same in terms of design

    The iPad mini is just a small version of the same design.

    I fail to see innovation, Apple, I really do. Nothings changed.. My iPhone is as boring as it was since I got it, I can't customize, I can't transfer files, i've changed my computer and now I can't transfer my songs I have to use some third party App..

    Its smooth, fast, responsive and doesn't crash or go choppy on me, i'll give ya that. But god damn I feel i'm just borrowing this phone.

    Innovation, no.
  • 31 Ð
    BigMack70 , February 13, 2013 11:10 AM
    bwahahahahahahahahahahaha
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RyWSEwKPo8s

    The only area apple has innovated in recently is the area of patent trolling.
  • 31 Ð
    BigMack70 , February 13, 2013 11:15 AM
    otacon72What other company has $137B in cash reserves? Move along Android children...


    Since when does sheering iSheep over and over until you have a mountain of money (all while patent trolling the competition) constitute innovation?

    Nobody is disputing that Apple has a lot of money.
  • 25 Ð
    alidan , February 13, 2013 11:15 AM
    thanks, that title gave me a good laugh... i needed that after how depressing the last week has been for me.
  • 32 Ð
    merikafyeah , February 13, 2013 11:17 AM
    The "You're-holding-it-wrong" is definitely one of the all-time greatest innovations we've seen thus far.
    Bar none.
  • 22 Ð
    Azn Cracker , February 13, 2013 11:17 AM
    LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

    **** I just sharted from laughing too hard
  • 20 Ð
    merikafyeah , February 13, 2013 11:21 AM
    BigMack70bwahahahahahahahahahahahahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?featu [...] yWSEwKPo8sThe only area apple has innovated in recently is the area of patent trolling.

    This one's also pretty accurate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5I28LwMJCA
  • 19 Ð
    BigMack70 , February 13, 2013 11:23 AM
    Quote:
    This one's also pretty accurate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5I28LwMJCA


  • 22 Ð
    Cons29 , February 13, 2013 11:24 AM
    otacon72What other company has $137B in cash reserves? Move along Android children...

    none, but what other expensive phones tablets do you have that does not let you configure it the way you want to? not let you connect thru blu to other devices other than the same brand? expansion slots? cable that costs like they are made of gold?

    so 137B = innovation? have the UI changed since the last several years?
    and yes those 137B are from those who buy their marketing BS, good thing im not one of those
  • 23 Ð
    JJ1217 , February 13, 2013 11:27 AM
    what.. having a slightly bigger screen can be considered innovation now?
  • 19 Ð
    faster23rd , February 13, 2013 11:28 AM
    Yeah. Sure. Innovation in spinning the sh8 out of their overpriced products.
  • 19 Ð
    MrSlavw , February 13, 2013 11:34 AM
    I really hope you will go down apple .
  • 6 Ð
    Soda-88 , February 13, 2013 11:41 AM
    Good one...
  • 22 Ð
    bak0n , February 13, 2013 11:43 AM
    The definition of pride. Hey Apple, you know what happened to Rome when they had that attitude?
  • 5 Ð
    gilgamex , February 13, 2013 11:46 AM
    Oh man, let the tower of hate just collapse like a rigged match of Jenga!
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