Aug 12

Steve Jobs just confirmed that the new iPhone 3G has a kill switch, in case if any malicious software gets through their store and into consumers iPhones. It is a smart move on Apple's part to have such a plan in place but a lot of people are questioning why they didn't tell the public this information any sooner. Avi Greengart, an analyst with Current Analysis said,

"The kill switch is a very controlling gesture. I am not sure why Apple didn't disclose it up front as simply a security measure. Consumers will accept an awful lot if you let them know what they are accepting."

With Apple's position, Jobs said, "Hopefully we never have to pull that lever, but we would be irresponsible not to have a lever like that to pull."

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Jul 31

Here's a flashback to 2005; Steve Jobs gives a Stanford Commencement Speech.

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Jun 21

A new website called, Glassdoor is reshaping how outsiders see the business side of large corporations. Any current employees are welcomed to share their opinions of the company heads, leave reviews and reveal their actual salary.

Steve Jobs currently has a 91% (from 161 employees) approval rating on Glassdoor. The CEO of Apple, Steve Ballmer, comparatively has only a 55% approval rating. The CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt has a 86% approval rating and Michael Dell, CEO of Dell has a 66% rating.

Comments about Apple ranged from, "Awesome company, unforgettable experience, totally worthwhile endeavor," to "Good job, dead end career."

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