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I would also add that there is a custom chip design in the airpods (m1?). In terms of "sucking the oxygen out of the market", it's a lot easier when your compet
by anonu 7y ago
I would also add that there is a custom chip design in the airpods (m1?). In terms of "sucking the oxygen out of the market", it's a lot easier when your competition can't even come close to the level of tech savvy you put into your hardware
- saagarjha 7y agoFirst-generation AirPods have a W1 SoC, and AirPods with “Hey Siri” functionality have a H1 chip.
- FireBeyond 7y agoHow is it a failing of their competitors "tech savvy" that Apple put a custom chip for which they are able to embed support in the OS, and won't share / license?
- anonu 7y agoIt's not so much a failure by the competition. My point is that Apple raises the bar so much by building a custom chip. A custom chip raises the bar on user experience: faster bluetooth connection times, longer battery life. What does the R&D cost for that chip? $100 million? Thats a complete guess - but totally within the realm of possibility given how much cash Apple sits on... Do you think the next viable competitor can spend that kind of money?