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Ipad Quote by Jonathan Ive

“The iPhone was broadly dismissed. The iPod was broadly dismissed. The iPad was probably more copiously written off as a large iPod.” quote by Jonathan Ive
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“The iPhone was broadly dismissed. The iPod was broadly dismissed. The iPad was probably more copiously written off as a large iPod.”

Jonathan Ive

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2010 Design Talk, Jonathan Ive

Initial skepticism about new devices can be overturned as they prove revolutionary.

In simple terms: People often doubt new tech at first.

Key Takeaway

Stay open to innovation.

Themes

innovation skepticism technology

Mood

thoughtful optimistic

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • product launches
  • consumer tech
  • trend forecasting

Key Concepts

design thinking market adoption

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes you trust a new product?
  • How do you handle early criticism?
A Different Perspective

Not all dismissed ideas succeed; risk of over‑optimism.

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