Ben Bajarin and Benedict Evans discuss the announcements around Apple's big event. We discuss everything from iPhones taking share of premium from Android, to payments and Apple's business model advantage, and some high level thoughts on what smart watches may actually be. Show Notes Google Wallet Leaking Money
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