I have a somewhat more cynical view of Apple and the ethics of Big Steve — I have respect for their innovation and slick marketing prowess, and I understand how they developed into a “lifestyle brand”, but I can’t say that I trust them, or that I am anything even close to a fanboy.

Also bear in mind that I am not out and out screaming BURN YOUR PHONES!!! APPLE IS COMING TO GET YOU AND PLANS TO EAT YOUR CHILDREN!!! :P The post is actually a report on information gathered from two other sources (linked at the bottom of the post), and interjected with what I repeatedly state is my opinion. Opinion of both the possibilities suggested by those sources, and my likely direction should things come to pass in the way those sources describe.

Most importantly, the post asks you, the reader, to express -your- opinion on the content of the post — which you most definitely did! :D And I appreciate your opinion. I was looking for discussion, and you are providing it. Keep it coming! Our readers are, and have always been, much more than guests, to us.