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I think in-part because Apple was able to move into the smartphone business and grow so much as a result it has other companies thinking they could do the same.
by bredren 7y ago
I think in-part because Apple was able to move into the smartphone business and grow so much as a result it has other companies thinking they could do the same.
Also, it could be some of these companies have existential threats that they must try something big and new or risk going out of business or being forced to sell to a rival.
- collyw 7y agoComputers and iPods are a lot closer to a smartphone than to a car.
- bredren 7y agoI agree with you. But I could see a consultancy creating a slideshow with bullet points showing “synergies” between products, partners and manufacturing ability enough to get an exec to green light an attempt.