The iPad maker ended its 10-year ties to a Silicon Valley design firm, SurfaceInk, after it began showcasing its own tablet-PC design. "I think they view our capabilities as an opportunity for competitors," Eric Bauswell of SurfaceInk told the New York Times.
The iPad maker ended its 10-year ties to a Silicon Valley design firm, SurfaceInk, after it began showcasing its own tablet-PC design. "I think they view our capabilities as an opportunity for competitors," Eric Bauswell of SurfaceInk told the New York Times. Apple's (NMS:AAPL) iPad has enjoyed strong sales, but it faces pressure from a rash of rivals coming to market. Apple rose 0.6%.
SurfaceInk publicizes a prototype 12.1-inch tablet in June; CEO says Apple considered it a potential competitive threat, according to The New York Times .