The sentiment in this thread rings true to me. Usually the techies (ie HN readers/commenters) are ahead of the curve, so it will only be so much time before the cries from the general populace become louder.
Meanwhile, last time I was on an airplane (December), every single older woman over the age of 60 had an iPhone. This means that it's not only reached critical mass (the late majority on the technology adoption curve has been achieved), but now it's no longer hip.
I'm not sure what will be next, but I'm guessing it won't be Apple's.
Were I gambling man, I'd have shorted Apple's stock right there after that airplane ride.
I wouldn't discount all the people who don't give a shit about being hip, but just want their devices to be safe and kick ass.
Apple haters seem to often have the misconception that people like Apple products for their style appeal. It's easy to think that, and not wonder if there are possibly some more important reasons.
That's very well, but this entire thread is about how Apple's devices are slowly not kicking ass as much anymore.
So, if we're not buying them for style... they're not working as well... they cost $800... they have questionable tax and manufacturing practices... at what point does the public call it all into question?
This thread, in my opinion, is a sign of bigger and worse things to come for the company. The canary is singing.....
Meanwhile, last time I was on an airplane (December), every single older woman over the age of 60 had an iPhone. This means that it's not only reached critical mass (the late majority on the technology adoption curve has been achieved), but now it's no longer hip.
I'm not sure what will be next, but I'm guessing it won't be Apple's.
Were I gambling man, I'd have shorted Apple's stock right there after that airplane ride.