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Meituan – Thumb economics.

Meituan proves the efficacy of RFM’s rule of thumb. There is a mad rush going on to use Meituan Dianping’s profitability as an example that food delivery can make money,...

Lyft – Robo experimentation.

Lyft is preparing for robotaxis, not car rentals. Lyft is launching a car rental service that I think has nothing to do with renting cars and everything to do with...

5G – Juicy fruit.

Apple decides the roll-out time table. While Qualcomm is busy setting the scene for 5G with its latest silicon releases, it is Apple (and to some degree Samsung) that is...

Mobile Banking – The legacy bet

If you can’t beat them, join them. Google’s move into banking with Citigroup makes complete sense because, as Facebook found, the vested interests in the banking sector will do whatever...

Short Break – Back Oct 28

Radio Free Mobile is taking a short break. Daily commentary will resume on October 28th. 

Android Automotive – Greek gift pt. IV.

Good and bad news for OEMs. Android Automotive has finally made it onto the Volvo XC40 marking Android Automotive’s arrival into the mainstream but it’s only the electric version supporting...

WeWork – House of cards.

I do not expect an IPO in 2020. WeWork has gone from a $47 juggernaut sweeping all before it to a company that so desperate for cash that it will...

Gone Falcon Racing – Back August 28

Radio Free Mobile has taken a trip to the Empty Quarter (Rub’ al Khali) to race falcons. Service will resume on August 28th. Radio Free Mobile wishes its readers a...

Short Break – Back Friday May 31st

Radio Free Mobile has taken a short break and will return on Friday, May 31st.

Research Publication – Mobile Ecosystems – Territorial Waters – Thematic update.

May 6th 2019: Radio Free Mobile updates its coverage of mobile ecosystems with the publication of: Mobile Ecosystems – Territorial Waters – Thematic update. RFM research subscribers will receive their copy directly...