Amazon's Bezos to `Double Down' on Alexa After Strong Year

The video discusses the challenges Apple faces with the iPhone, including lower sales and high prices, while Amazon's Alexa platform thrives with over 30,000 skills. The conversation highlights a technological shift from phone to voice, positioning Amazon as a leader. Apple's HomePod is critiqued, and the need for Apple to attract developers is emphasized. Crawford provides insights on the competitive landscape, noting Amazon's strong ecosystem and AWS growth.

What was one of the main reasons discussed for Apple's lower iPhone sales?

• Lack of new features

• Increased competition from Samsung

• Poor marketing strategy

• High pricing of the iPhone 10

What is a key factor in Amazon's success with Alexa?

• Limited availability in select markets

• Aggressive pricing strategies

• Over 30,000 skills available on the platform

• Exclusive partnerships with phone manufacturers

According to the discussion, what is the most important technological shift happening now?

• From local to cloud storage

• From hardware to software solutions

• From desktop to mobile computing

• From phone to voice computing

What is Apple's main strategy to compete with Amazon's Alexa?

• Expanding into new international markets

• Partnering with Google for AI development

• Focusing on Siri as a personal assistant

• Lowering the price of the HomePod

What is a significant challenge Apple faces in closing the gap with Amazon?

• Developing a new operating system

• Attracting a large number of developers

• Improving battery life of devices

• Reducing production costs