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Bill Gates Regrets Missing Mobile Revolution, Microsoft Thrives

1/16/2025

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Bill Gates reflected on his biggest blunder: missing the mobile revolution, which paved the way for Google's Android. He cited mismanagement and antitrust challenges as obstacles. However, Android co-founder Rich Miner argued that he developed Android to curb Microsoft's potential dominance. Despite this misstep, Microsoft continues to thrive, boasting a valuation exceeding $3 trillion.

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Bill Gates reflected on his biggest blunder: missing the mobile revolution, which paved the way for Google's Android. He cited mismanagement and antitrust challenges as obstacles. However, Android co-founder Rich Miner argued that he developed Android to curb Microsoft's potential dominance. Despite this misstep, Microsoft continues to thrive, boasting a valuation exceeding $3 trillion.