Above Avalon Episode 159: AirPods as a Platform
Apple is turning AirPods into a platform for what comes after the App Store. AirPods will augment our environment by pushing intelligent sound. In the first episode of Season 6, Neil goes over how AirPods have evolved from an iPhone accessory into the early stages of a platform well positioned to reshape the current app paradigm for the wearables era. Additional topics include the AirPods Pro launch, AirPods Pro initial impressions, AirPods sales, examples of AirPods as a platform, and the three sources from which AirPods will derive its platform power. Receive Neil’s analysis and perspective on Apple throughout the week via exclusive daily updates (2-3 stories per day, 10-12 stories per week). Available to Above Avalon members. To sign up and for more information on membership, visit AboveAvalon.com/membership.
Links:
AirPods Are Becoming a Platform
More on AirPods Becoming a Platform, Apple Owns the Wireless Headphone Market
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 76: AirPods
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 85: AirPods and the Battle for Our Ears
Above Avalon Podcast Episode 141: Viral AirPods
Neil’s AirPods Sales and 3Q19 Installed Base Estimates
Neil’s updated Apple earnings model (includes quarterly AirPods sales estimates)
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