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Tech Trials: The Rise and Fall of Microsoft's Mobile Ambitions
This chapter examines the challenges faced by Microsoft's mobile ventures, including the Zune, Kin phone, and Windows Phone, highlighting failed promotional strategies and internal politics. It also explores the impact of carrier support and app availability on market traction, drawing historical comparisons with other innovative yet unsuccessful devices. Additionally, the conversation touches on Amazon's new initiatives in smart home technology and reflects on the nostalgia for what could have been in mobile innovation.
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