It’s a new year and Ctrl-Walt-Delete is back! On the first episode of 2017, Walt and Nilay reminisce on the origin and legacy of the iPhone, which was introduced 10 years ago this week. Also, Walt’s latest column tackles TV streaming, which is starting to look more and more like cable subscriptions. A great episode awaits you, please press play.
Online TV goes backwards
But the birth of the iPhone in 2007 was an epic moment
But the birth of the iPhone in 2007 was an epic moment


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