Apple’s Move Into IOT Raises Eyebrows
Plans for a new software platform that would turn the iPhone into a remote control for lights, security systems and other household appliances faces mixed reviews.
Why Apple Wants To Make A Remote Control For Your Home
“By developing a software platform, rather than building or acquiring the appliances themselves, Apple is taking on less risk. The biggest challenge for Apple will be convincing device manufacturers to integrate with this new platform. Considering Apple’s market penetration and reputation, that shouldn’t be too difficult.”
Apple Reportedly Plans To Tackle The Smart Home Market. It’s About Time
“Apple kickstarted the mobile software revolution with the App Store, which many connected platform-makers have tried to emulate; and it owns some of the busiest stores in the world, which many other Internet of Things companies could never even imagine doing.”
Apple Can’t Sell Me A Smart Home
“The concept is a useless and dangerous one and now Apple’s powerful marketing machine may join Google’s in selling it as progress.”
Apple’s Entrance Into The Smart-Home Arena Is Another Ecosystem Jail We Don’t Need
“The inevitable battle for smart home which will be one word by 2016 supremacy will end in proprietary systems and the dreaded ecosystem its natural conclusion.”
