Mr Forster is confident that he can extend this to other models, making huge savings in inventory costs along the way.
The firms that do this well will discover innovative ways to extend their existing business models and open up new monetization opportunities.
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According to Mr. Cook's letter, Apple will extend warranties on repaired models of the iPhone 4 and 4S to one year for any phone repaired after April 1, 2012.
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New games are in the pipeline that will further extend the use of physics models.
Porsche is preparing to extend its product range from four currently to seven models over the years ahead as it aims to double sales to some 200, 000 by 2018.
In 2012, Samsung will extend 3D capability to even more LED and Plasma TV models.
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The current Iridium constellation has a stated operational life of just five years, more than one of which is already gone, but Motorola did have plans to extend the system's life, and eventually replace the satellites with models capable of handling data rates above 4800 bits per second.
The front facing speakers on XBR 4K LED TVs extend Sony's new design concept to match the exterior aesthetic of some of the other 2013 models for the home with a striking, angular, faceted outer cabinet - incorporating the Sense of Quartz design concept.
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In-cell touch can help reduce the thickness of the display, which could make the iPhone 5 thinner than previous models, or clear out space to add other features like a larger battery that can help extend operating time.
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These upcoming models have been in the pipeline since 2009-10 and could help Harley-Davidson maintain or even extend its market share.
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