Ike: If it wasn't for apple, i don't feel like nfc would be something that anybody is talking about. The reason that nfc is as popular as it is right now is because of applesso. He says the integration is one of the deepest sets of integrations in history. But there are benefits and costs to having a monopoly on payment systems.
Ben and James discuss the downsides of monopoly, and Apple. Then, why there is no absolute answer when it comes to integration or modularization, and why different approaches require different types of organizations and different types of leaders.
Links
- Ben Thompson: Integration and Monopoly — Stratechery
- Ben Thompson: Facebook and the Cost of Monopoly — Stratechery
- John Gruber: 16-Inch MacBook Pro First Impressions: Great Keyboard, Outstanding Speakers — Daring Fireball
- Ben Thompson: Apple’s Organizational Crossroads — Stratechery
- Ben Thompson: Why Microsoft’s Reorganization Is a Bad Idea — Stratechery
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