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“I think right now it's a battle for the mindshare of developers and for the mindshare of customers, and right now iPhone and Android are winning that battle.” quote by Steve Jobs
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“I think right now it's a battle for the mindshare of developers and for the mindshare of customers, and right now iPhone and Android are winning that battle.”

Steve Jobs

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Source Speech: Apple WWDC Keynote, 2010

The competition is about who controls developers' and customers' attention, and iPhone and Android currently dominate that mental space.

In simple terms: Control of attention decides market leadership.

Key Takeaway

Focus on winning mindshare.

Themes

competition technology attention market dynamics

Mood

strategic analytical

Type

business technology

When to use this quote

  • product launches
  • marketing strategies
  • developer conferences

Key Concepts

platform dominance network effects brand loyalty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can a new platform capture developer interest?
  • What tactics sustain customer loyalty?
A Different Perspective

Mindshare can shift quickly with innovation.

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