a16z Podcast a16z Podcast: Mobile is Eating the World (and Apple is Gobbling Fastest)
Jan 30, 2015
Benedict Evans, a Venture Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, dives into the mobile landscape with keen insights. He highlights Apple's dominance in the high-end smartphone market and discusses Android's evolving role. Evans forecasts a continued split between premium and low-end devices. He unveils internal dynamics at Google and the challenges major players like Facebook and Amazon face in mobile adaptation. Additionally, he touches on the stagnation of the tablet market and reflects on the legacy of the iPod, hinting at changes ahead in mobile OS.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Mobile Revolution: Apple's Strategy and Market Dynamics
01:54 • 8min
Navigating Google's Internal Dynamics Amidst Market Changes
09:29 • 2min
Navigating Mobile Challenges
11:58 • 4min
The Changing Landscape of the Tablet Market
15:46 • 8min
Nostalgia and Innovation: The iPod's Legacy
23:22 • 5min