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Topic: Apple Ecosystem
Part1: Reading
WWDC: (n.) worldwide developers conference
explicitly: (adv.) clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
albeit:(conj.) Although, even though
backbone: (n.) the central or most important support or part of a system
seamless: (adj.) smooth and continuous, without any interruptions or visible seams
vertical integration: (n.) a company directly performs different steps of their production process, rather than relying on external companies
have an edge over: (v.) having an advantage or superiority compared to others
vendor lock-in effect: (n.) a customer becomes dependent on a vendor’s products or services, and switching to another vendor becomes impractical
walled garden: (n.) a closed or restricted environment, often in technology, where certain content or services are limited to a specific provider or platform.
Part2: Video
Part3: Discussion
- Why is an ecosystem good for business?
- Are business ecosystems, walled gardens and vendor lock-in unethical? Or just a natural part of business?
