Evolution iPad
I like to share with you when Apple started its iPad indevers and how much they have improved. Not only has iPad’s design and technology improved with each new model, but iPad has also had great impact on the society as a whole. Many schools and business are adapting to the change of using iPads versus textbooks in schools. The iPad Tablet has really taken over the market in Tablet sales since they have but first designed. I also like to share the Apple products are still leading in Tablet sales compared to all the rest.
Apple’s iPad was first released in April 2010, within twelve months later, March 2011 the iPad 2 was released (The Apple Case Study, 2013). Then twelve months later iPad 3 arrived into the market and so on up to the current iPad 5. The Apple product development program reflects a process of constant improvement (The Apple Case Study, 2013). The new Apple product development program reflects a process of constant improvement, always having a new product coming out every twelve months with better performance each time. For Apple to be the number one in Tablet sales they have to perform at high level of quality, with better improved Tablets each time. To do this they are always updating their research to make a better iPad for its consumers.
Apple never holds back on new product sales of old established product lines (The Apple Case Study, 2013). Their own greatest problem is competing with itself, by selling more of their own Apple products, such as the iPhone having more sales then iPads (The Apple Case Study, 2013). The reason this happens is because Apple never stops developing better products. Every time Apple comes out with new model it is better in more than one category. The new iPad 5 has a...
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...ments (Venture Beat, 2013). This was not good when Apple only grew about half a percent while other tablets gain more ground on the iPad Tablet (Venture Beat, 2013).
After learning more about the Apple iPad it has proven to be the number 1 iPad in sales year after year on the market. But evidence also shows many other brand names also starting to catch up to Apples iPad. The company will have to continue to keep a high level of implementing technology into their Tablets to stay at number 1 in Tablets. It looks in the future that many of the tablets will be the same, as they keep implementing more on the market. Another interesting fact is these Tablets are phasing out the textbooks in many schools and soon be considered a device of many things. Not sure how much longer there will be anymore paperback books when it cost so much more to make then with digital books.
Apple is a king in the technology world; poisoning every area of the industry that they have introduced a product too. They are slowly weeding their competition out. The only a company thrives in the thorn bush market is if they are in cahoots with apple. Apples co-founder Steve Jobs, started the company with all intention of dominating the market. The only obstacle for them is the Anti-trust law created ages ago. Apple, in their attempt to take the market over, has been racking up evidence against themselves. There reach has leaped boarders and even caught the attention of the European Union. Apple is pushing their boundaries and in the future will eventually cross the line in to monopolistic actions.
I realized the need of purchasing an iPad, when one of my friends showed me his new device and gave me his positive opinion about the features and characteristics of the tablet. He also “advertised” the benefits of having the specific model these days.
On a year to year basis the industry has grown 72.95 percent and on an quarter to quarter has grown 26.94 percent. This growth allows Apple to innovate and continue to lead the way in the industry (Total markets). As the industry grows Apple Inc grows with it as well. In 2014 Apple announced some very disappointing figures for its iPhone sales that had everyone thinking that it 's glory days when Steve Jobs ran the company is behind them. Then they reported the largest quarterly profit ever for a publicly traded company ever. This changed the mindset of everyone. Mr. Cook of Apple Inc stated “We certainly believe there are legs to it” when he commented about the iPhone sales growth. Some figures that he stated include that fewer than 15 percent of older iPhone owners upgraded to the iPhone 6 or 6 plus. Along with the majority of the people who did switch were from the Android operating system.
Product Differentiation: Apple has been able to differentiate its products by offering innovative products that is almost perfect. “ Apple has developed some of the world’s most daring technology”. The company has been able to provide unique products that is way ahead the curve compared to its competitors’. Apple has successfully increased the demand of its products through product differentiation, the uniqueness of its products has always drawn the attention of consumers. By focusing on a particular set of consumers who are willing to pay more has enhanced the company’s premium pricing strategy which is also a stands to be a differentiator. Product design is a major factor that has enhanced all Apple’s products to be different, when the company introduced its iPod, iPhone and iPad no other similar product could match up with the features of these
According to the article, “Scenerio: Polishing the Apple,” Steve Jobs faced many doubts from people about the iPad launch. Many thought it was just going to be an “oversized iPod touch,” but Jobs was driven to prove them wrong. Apple was a high stakes company and had high-profile campaigns. Steve Jobs took risks and
With Apple continuously innovating they have improved the battery life, increased the memory capacity, or a better colour options. With each change they have considered the value and to what it will mean to the customer and how will that meet their needs.
Apple management must bridge the perceived innovation gap with some sort of product breakthrough. Otherwise, it is reasonable for the company to accept lower Street expectations built upon the premise that while the company remains an exceptional production, distribution and branded business, the days of unparalleled enterprising innovation and leadership may be ebbing.
Today, Apple keeps coming out on top with their exceptional and award winning items and administrations. Apple is additionally credited with driving the advanced media upheaval with their iPod compact music and feature players and iTunes online media store, making the first supportable music-downloading plan of action ever. (Jakab,
The next decade brought the increase of Apple’s brand following and fame to the organization. In 1991, Apple’s PowerBook gave the concept of more portable computer that was a new idea in computers in general. Then in the late 90s, the company started making other electronics except computers. These other products included digital computers, cameras, speakers and other products tat did not gain much recognition among the public (Sohail, 2010). This marked a decline in Apple, which was about to turn around.
Taking a step back into Apple's product history, and noticing how ancient the first products seem, compared to the sleek, "cool" products of today, will leave you feeling inspired. Apple has gained technological superiority over its competitors, but how and does Apple plan to continue its advantageous market share in such a rapid, fast-paced technological era? Apple has a cult like following, consumers who are anticipating and ready to purchase new Apple products as soon as they are released. Technology has become second nature and a very important aspect of millions of consumers' lives.
has a competitive advantage over their competitors. One of the methods that Apple uses to maintain a competitive advantage in international markets is tying their hardware and applications together with an integrated operating system. This means that one of their devices, such as the iPad works very much like the iPhone and many of the apps run one device just as they do on the other. The only difference would be the size of the product. Apples laptop is larger than the iPad which is larger than the iPhone. Otherwise these products share the same functionality and information through connectivity. They share functionality and information seamlessly through connectivity, constantly updating customer’s lives through simple plug-in. I think this is the number one reason why Apple has an edge over their
...nging technology market, they too have to make more innovative tablets capable of advanced multitasking.
Apple Inc. was established by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak on April 1, 1976 as a computer designer, developer and seller company. However, the company shifted its focus from only personal computer to include other consumer electronics such as portable media player and mobile phone in 2007. Apple Inc becomes one of the most popular makers in its field since it seems that its popularity has increased according to a report on www.statista.com that Apple Inc’s products sales was generally increasing throughout the first quarter of 2006 to the first quarter of 2014. On the one hand, it has increased its revenue from about 14 billion US dollars to more than 170 billion US dollars in 2013. All in all, the company is highly successful corresponding to its products’ development and their sales growth in world’s market.
In the late 1970’s Apple came up with the idea of a graphic apple tablet. The graphic apple tablet was meant to be used for artist to create graphics and draw on a canvas. After, the invention of the applet tablet, then came the invention of the message pad, the iPod, and then the iPhone. The invention of the apple iPad was in the year 2010. The apple iPad is a mobile computing device that allows one to take photos and record videos. Also, it allows one to download music, books, and periodicals. Another thing the apple iPad does is allow one to brows the web, send/ receive emails, and send messages.
...t cell phones. Then, in 2010 Jobs outdid himself by introducing the iPad. It was a perfect gadget for all gamers, geeks, or people who just wanted this amazing technology at their fingertips. The iPad had a significantly larger screen than the iPhone and was capable of holding more data.