Apple, Inc. Continues to Dominate

Apple Computers, Inc. officially changed its name to Apple, Inc. to reflect its wide reach into the technology world. Not only has the iPod continued to maintain status as the leader in digital sound delivery, two years ago they became the leader in portable video delivery by forging a 3-inch screen on a unit, increasing the memory and announcing that video would now be the new standard media for personal entertainment.

Now, Apple unveils the iPhone, and CEO Steve Jobs said that this introduction into the telecommunications world revolutionizes mobile technology. The phones, which operate exclusively on AT&T Inc.’s Cingular wireless network are a masterpiece in design. A 4-Gigabyte model will cost $499, while an 8-Gigabyte iPhone will be $599.

Richard’s Ringer
When will the integration merge onto a single device? Laptops play music, video and can be used as a phone. With portable communications cards, laptops can access national wireless networks such as Sprint and Verizon, just as a mobile phone does.

But miniaturization without compromised usability remains the obstacle. Apple, Inc. has succeeded in defining the standard for ease-of-use, so it’s a good bet they’ll demand the mobile phone industry in the coming year.

— Richard Aaron Wright

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