The Fall Of A Tech Titan | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

The Fall Of A Tech Titan

The beginning of the end for Apple.

11
The Fall Of A Tech Titan
Apple

Over the last several years, Apple has grown to become the largest technology company on the planet. In recent years, Apple has released a pen, a watch, and a computer with 1 port—all of which has been seemingly underwhelming from a technology point of view. Technologically speaking, Apple hasn’t released a new, successful, revolutionary product in almost 3 years. The last product apple unveiled which was successful, and well received, arguably is iOS7. Apple is on the decline.

Now before you all stop reading and start trolling the article, hear me out. iOS 7 gave us a fresh new look at our Apple devices allowing us to experience a fresh look with a modern sleekness to it. I’ll hand it to you that it was nice, and cool but since then what has been a comparable success? The watch? The stylus? The iPad Pro? None of these had a great roll out when the hit shelves.

The watch was one of the most unsuccessful technological roll outs. Again, I say technological for a reason. Yes, their sales have been through the roof, and the year they came out (2015) Apple sold more watches than iPhones. However, a successful product this does not make. A salesperson could potentially sell computer monitors for 10 dollars and make a fortune. However, if the computer monitor doesn’t work, is it still considered a successful product? In addition, over the first three months of its sales, the watch decreased in sales (See below).

The Watch OS had a number of bugs in it making it very difficult for the average user to access its full potential. The watch was also marketed in the fall of 2014 keynote as something that would replace the iPhone. Even today, you cannot use your watch without your phone entirely. To answer calls, you still need your phone close to you, and texting is only good if you have just three words to reply with.

The next product that leads to the point of Apple plateauing is the Apple Pen. Sure, it looks fancy, it can do some cool things, but it destroys the main point of the iPhone that Steve Jobs created. In the keynote of 2007 (back when Apple only needed to 1 keynote per year instead of 2 or even 3), Jobs said, ”Who wants a stylus? You have to get them out, and put them away. Yuck! Nobody wants a stylus. Plus we were born with 10 perfectly good ones.” When the iPhone was revealed, the new touch screen software was new and imaginative. Now, with the Apple Pen, it feels like we are going back in time rather than forward.

Over the last few years, it has seemed like Apple has hit it plateau and point of customer inflation. There have been rumors in the tech world about a car, as well as some other products they are working on. For their sake, I hope they come up with the next iPhone soon. From what has been released about the iPhone 7, the future doesn’t seem bright.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

188142
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

13616
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

456895
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

26045
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments