Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 06/28 - Jony Ive Leaves Apple
Jun 28, 2019
Jony Ive is leaving Apple, marking a significant shift in design leadership. Health tech is buzzing with its first major IPO focused on diabetes management. Amazon is poised to challenge UPS, quietly reshaping delivery dynamics. Deep concerns arise around Google’s new reCAPTCHA and its privacy implications. Plus, explore how TikTok reshapes the music industry and the fascinating journey of Slack from gaming failure to communication giant.
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End of an Era
- Jony Ive's departure marks the end of an era at Apple, though he'll consult.
- His design influence shaped modern life beyond Apple products.
Design Philosophy's Downsides
- Ive's design philosophy prioritized thinness and lightness, sometimes at the expense of usability.
- This led to controversial design choices like glued batteries and fragile keyboards.
Ive's Unfettered Power
- Ben Thompson suggests that Ive's unchecked power after Jobs' death negatively impacted Apple.
- He argues that iOS and Mac products became more aesthetically pleasing but less user-friendly.