Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 05/31 - Does Amazon Want To Be A Mobile Carrier?
May 31, 2019
Amazon may be taking steps to enter the cellular market by eyeing a deal with Boost, coinciding with the Sprint-T-Mobile merger. Uber's latest quarterly report reveals promising growth as it expands its delivery service. Excitement builds for Apple's upcoming WWDC, with anticipated features like dark mode for iOS 13 and improved multitasking for iPads. The podcast also explores intriguing links between technology, like smartphones and USB, and societal changes, including declining crime rates in the 90s.
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Amazon's Mobile Ambitions
- Amazon's potential acquisition of Boost Mobile could significantly alter the mobile carrier landscape.
- This move would provide Amazon with a valuable foothold in the mobile industry and potentially facilitate the Sprint/T-Mobile merger.
Uber Eats Growth
- Uber's first earnings report as a public company revealed substantial growth in their Uber Eats segment.
- Their CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, suggested that Uber Eats could eventually surpass ride-sharing in revenue.
WWDC 2019 Predictions
- Apple's WWDC is expected to unveil major changes to iOS 13, including a dark mode, a revamped home screen, and updates to core apps.
- Significant iPad updates are also anticipated, potentially including improved multitasking and mouse support.