Apple needs to listen... This could get UGLY!

Before I start. Did you see the iTunes sales numbers? Over 3 billion downloads! Sweet music to my ears!

Well it is not looking good for the iPhone battery: "Apple should revamp those policies and set cheaper fees for the service", according to a letter sent to Apple CEO Steve Jobs by Mindy Bockstein, the chairperson of New York's Consumer Protection Board.

Apple did not return calls for comment. An AT&T spokesman referred all battery questions to Apple. AT&T is the sole mobile-phone service provider for the iPhone.

Damn, not even AT&t will take a call on the Apple iPhone battery issue.

Here is what I think will happen. Apple will comply with the States request (so far 2 States are coming after Apple. More will follow). Apple will allow you to take the iPhone into an authorized Apple battery replacement center (AT&T stores, Best Buy, Circuit City, Apple Store, etc...) where you can have the battery changed while you wait. This model is exactly how Omega and Rolex watches operate for battery replacement.

Here is the catch. Apple will also allow you to replace the battery on your own. But once you do this you void the iPhone and software warranty. Smart move on Apple. We should see this in place before the Winter starts. Hey at least you have options now.....

Does this hurt Apple? No way man! They will still get the revenue, extra foot traffic in their stores will cause impulse buying and Apple continues to make money. And our stock continues to climb.

As for the stupid news about the iPod, ignore it. God I hope they stop making that weak looking iPod and go to the slick screen iPod. This will be a good move for Apple. Apple can sell all the old style iPods to the folks in the mid-west....

Ignore the noise out there ya'll. Apple will kill their number as usual and we will be loving life!

On a parting note, this was a cute note I found from some poster:

The iPod's permanent battery has not generated many complaints because users are more willing to live without music than phone service, according to comments on several Apple blogs, and to the foundation's letter. Sure you wanna bet?