A Private Message to Apple CEO Tim Cook

Hi Tim,

I know you’re up to your neck in preparations for what you promised will be a busy fall product season. That’s good. I wanted, however, to speak privately with you about Apple and the somewhat lackluster pace of innovation over the last 22 months.

I remember when you took over for Steve Jobs two years ago and what you said seven months after his deathYou promised some change, but with a continuing commitment to excellence. Personally, I think you’ve kept that promise. The iPhone 5 and iPad Mini, both released during your tenure, are easily among the best products in their class