Google went wrong in the past by abandoning their horizontal business model; are they repeating their mistake, or does the future give them no choice?
WWDC Followup: Apple Watch, Apple TV, Siri, Privacy
A follow-up on the specifics of Apple’s 2016 WWDC keynote, with a focus on Apple Watch, Apple TV, Siri, and Privacy.
Apple and the Long Run, How Satya Nadella Killed Windows Phone
My recent pieces about Apple actually don’t have anything to do with Google I/O or WWDC; they are about structural challenges going forward. Then, Windows Phone is well and truly dead, and how Satya Nadella killed it shows how structural changes can be effective.
Google I/O Overview, Announcements; TensorFlow Processing Units
A deep dive into Google I/O: why the overall keynote was a good sign for Google, and then a review of specific announcements.
Google’s Go-to-Market Gap
Google is unique in that their business was built on being the best. The company, though, benefited from the open web. That is not the case in mobile.
Apple’s Organizational Crossroads
A core part of what makes Apple Apple is its organization structure; Tim Cook has said it will never change. However, if Apple is serious about being a services company, change it must.
Snapchat Follow-up; WeChat, Facebook Messenger, and iMessage; Microsoft’s Bot Parade
Some follow-up on Snapchat, where it fits alongside Facebook Messenger and iMessage, then a discussion of where all the “bot” talk is coming from. Then, Microsoft jumped all in on bots: what does it mean, and what should they do next.
Amazon Echo Expands, The Nest Failure, Microsoft and Slack
There are a lot of useful lessons to draw from Amazon Echo’s early success, particularly when placed in contrast to Google’s Nest. Microsoft should pay heed if in fact they had a chance to buy Slack.
The News App, Open Source Swift, Additional Notes from the WWDC Keynote
This update touches on why Apple Music may be a much bigger deal than I suggested, and the moves on to all the other important announcements from Apple WWDC keynote. This includes the News app, open-source Swift, and more.
Daily Update: Initial Thoughts on Microsoft Office, Amazon Echo, WireLurker
Microsoft made a stunning announcement about Microsoft Office that both shows they understand their position and demonstrates how much delay cost them. Then, the Amazon Echo could be a much bigger deal that people think; it is a very different product than the Fire phone. Finally, a concerning new vector for malware on iOS.