Topics include Samsung getting pinched from Apple on the high end and Xiaomi (at least in China) on the low end, Android and the importance of software differentiation, wearable devices, and more.
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Links:
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<li><a href="http://www.mi.com/en/mi3">Xiaomi M3 phone</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/06/android-wear-review/">Ron Amadeo's review of Android Wear for Ars Technica</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.khoslaventures.com/fireside-chat-with-google-co-founders-larry-page-and-sergey-brin">Khosla interview with Larry Page and Sergey Brin</a></li>
<li><a href="http://stratechery.com/2014/smartphone-truths-samsungs-inevitable-decline/">Ben Thompson on Samsung's demise</a></li>
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The Talk Show With John Gruber

87: ‘Free Alcoholic Beverages’ With Ben Thompson

The director’s commentary track for Daring Fireball. Long digressions on Apple, technology, design, movies, and more.