The Apple/Cisco Partnership, Apple Watch's Biggest Competitor
Today's Above Avalon stories:
- The Apple/Cisco Partnership
- Apple Watch's Biggest Competitor
Today we begin by taking a closer look at the Apple/Cisco partnership. It is obvious Apple looks at this new relationship as a key factor to its success in enterprise. We then shift over to the topic of Apple Watch competition. After a few months on the market, it does seem like Apple may have its first genuine Apple Watch competitor.
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Apple's Original Programming Temptation, The Android Smartwatch Army
Today's Above Avalon stories:
- Apple's Original Programming Temptation
- The Android Smartwatch Army
We begin today's email by discussing the Variety report on Apple considering producing its own original video programming. While the temptation is likely real, I hold long-standing doubt that owning content is the right strategy for Apple in this environment. We then turn to Android Wear and why the smartwatch platform reminds me of Android's early attempts at competing with the iPad. There are a few things to think about when competing with Apple Watch and I'm not convinced Android Wear has the answers.
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