Apple Music on Alexa Devices: One company is playing 3D chess and one company is playing checkers. This is a massive historic shift.pic.twitter.com/chBc6tTppp
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Apple Music on Alexa Devices: One company is playing 3D chess and one company is playing checkers. This is a massive historic shift.pic.twitter.com/chBc6tTppp
Just in case folks aren’t already aware: Apple Music is already on Android.
Erik, indeed! Thank you. This in my view is the game of checkers that is being wisely played. There are many more dimensions to Apple Music/Alexa. I hope to present this case soon privately or publicly.
To me, this is less about voice first and more about Apple executing their “services” strategy. To drive growth, they need new users. With iOS device sales flattening / declining, and anemic HomePod sales, what other choice do they have? Are Google Assistant devices next?
Erik, I hear ya. Indeed Apple services everywhere is a strategy. I have a thesis on if this is a checkers or 3D chess strategy. I hope to present this in a cogent way and let time be our guide. I do have a track history about the long arc of time.
Looking forward to it! It does further highlight the missed opportunity with Siri. A 2011 acquisition 
Erik, indeed! Fully agree. I have deep sadness for this. However I have great hope for the future. I hold no grudges from the past events however and see so many opportunities in front of us! This is really an amazing time for us all.
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