Apple vs. Palm: Round 2
January 25, 2009 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Announcements
“We like competition, as long as they don’t rip off our IP, and if they do, we’re going to go after anybody that does….We will not stand for having our IP ripped off and we’ll use whatever weapons we have at our disposal [to make sure that doesn't happen]. I don’t know that I can be more clear than that.”
“Palm has a long history of innovation that is reflected in our products and robust patent portfolio, and we have long been recognized for our fundamental patents in the mobile space… If faced with legal action, we are confident that we have the tools necessary to defend ourselves.”
What? Apple claiming something for themselves and Palm insisting on its top dog status? Has anything really changed?
When Good Marketing Kills You—and Your Partners
August 25, 2008 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Cellphones, Ramblings of a Gadget Geek
No doubt about, Apple’s marketing is king (with a few exceptions). The company’s reliance on well-crafted and pithy messages manage to build an aura of accessible exclusivity that always attracts customers. With the iPhone 3G, “twice as fast at half the price” became the battle cry that rallied more users in the Apple fold.
Yet recent events have shown that Apple’ matter-of-fact statements may actually work against its interests. And more importantly, the same marketing that have built and sustained interest in the phone may also work against network partners who enjoy relative iPhone 3G exclusivity in their respective areas. Read more
