

Lookback: The Moat Around iMessage
Apr 27, 2024
Apple's iMessage finally adopts RCS on iPhone, sparking regulatory concerns and an antitrust suit. Beeper Mini revolutionizes iMessage on Android before facing banhammer backlash. Discussions on Apple's ecosystem control, messaging platform dynamics, and monopolistic practices. Spotify's reaction to Apple's pricing moves in the music streaming industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
iMessage vs Alternative Messaging Apps
04:20 • 29min
Nostalgic Reflections on Early Apple Watches and Emojis
33:02 • 2min
Apple's iMessage Security and Bubble Colors
34:42 • 5min
Beeper Mini: Revolutionizing iMessage on Android
39:25 • 15min
Messaging Platforms and Bubble Colors: Significance to Younger Generations
54:03 • 2min
Apple's Ecosystem and Monopolistic Concerns
56:17 • 26min
Competitive Responses to Apple's Pricing Moves in Music Streaming
01:22:27 • 2min
Apple's Monopolistic Control over iOS
01:24:16 • 11min