Morning Tech Wrap: Apple, Facebook, Samsung

Apple CEO Steve Jobs; Image via Wikipedia

Tech websites and newspapers have spent the last few days musing over what the future holds for Apple and the tech industry after the resignation of Steve Jobs. Citing the influence that new CEO Tim Cook has held in the past over Apple, PC Mag reports that not a lot will change for the company. However, despite confidence across the board that Cook will keep Apple moving forward, there are concerns he lacks the creativity and vision that Jobs had.

“I like Tim Cook a lot, but I don’t see him as that visionary guy,” one anonymous Apple ex-employee said. “Someone within the organization will become the future visionary person. There are a lot of power struggles going on at Apple right now.” Cook has already made his mark on the company, encouraging efficiency and market aggressiveness. Over the coming years though, he will have to continue that success while inspiring others to do the same.

Meanwhile, Apple is said to be working on a digital television based on its iOS operating system, and plans to launch it next year, according to Venture Beat.

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Samsung has said it will pre-install an instant messaging tool on feature phones and smartphones that run Android or its Bada operating system. The new service, called ChatON, is set to arrive in October. The IM system will offer competition to Apple’s up-and-coming iMessage feature and RIM’s BBM.

Telecoms carriers are concerned that this trend in free IMing will take revenue from text messaging services, Reuters reports. ChatON will work across all major smartphone platforms, including iPhone and BlackBerry. It will allow users to send text, image, video and even hand-written messages.

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Facebook is getting out of the daily deals space after four months of testing, according to Reuters, potentially easing pressure on the likes of Groupon and LivingSocial. “After testing Deal for four months, we’ve decided to end our Deals product in the coming weeks,” the company said on Friday in a statement.

“We think there is a lot of power in a social approach to driving people into local business,” Facebook added. “We’ve learned a lot from our test and we’ll continue to evaluate how to best serve local businesses.”

Facebook started offering deals in five cities and had a small sales team arranging the deals with merchants. Facebook also promoted deals from 11 other companies like ReachLocal, Gilt City and Zozi. The exit means one less rival for Groupon as it nears a $750 million public offering later this year.

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Dr. Wigoda Kicks Off Facebook Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery Sweepstakes

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ –
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon Dr. Paul Wigoda has launched a Facebook sweepstakes and campaign to expand his digital interactions with his patients. Now men and women looking for an expert source in plastic surgery and non-surgical services like Cosmetic Botox and fillers can subscribe to Dr. Wigoda on Facebook for all the latest plastic surgery tips and trends.

http://www.Facebook.com/DrWigoda

Dr. Wigoda gives his Facebook Fans something to talk about with his Beauty Sweepstakes Giveaways. The sweepstakes starts today on Dr. Wigoda’s Facebook Page and entrants have a chance to win a $250 Dr. Wigoda gift card or a Victoria’s Secret gift card ranging from $10 to $250. The winner will be published in Dr. Wigoda’s beauty blog and earn $250 towards Dr. Wigoda’s non-surgical services, while 10 runners-up will win Victoria’s Secret gift cards ranging from $10 to $50.

The winner will also be featured on Dr. Wigoda’s plastic surgery and beauty blog to share some of their top beauty tips and experience with Dr. Wigoda. Official contest rules include: winners must be 18 years of age or older, live in Florida and be part of Dr. Wigoda’s Facebook Page.

The contest will run through September 30, 2011 and the winners will be notified by October 15, 2011.

About Plastic Surgeon Dr. Paul Wigoda

Dr. Paul Wigoda practices plastic surgery in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami area. As Chief of Plastic Surgery at Broward General, Dr. Wigoda is board certified and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Wigoda is an advocate for patient safety and education when it comes to plastic surgery. Areas of specialization include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane and Cosmetic Botox treatments, laser hair removal, and spider vein treatments.

Dr. Wigoda is located at 1404 E. Broward Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

954-463-7088

http://www.Facebook.com/DrWigoda

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