Strategy & Games
Interface Hierarchy
A single hardware capability (e.g., microphone) evolves into distinctly different software logic layers depending on use case and product positioning. Lower layers prioritize universality (answering calls, triggering assistants); higher layers pursue domain specificity (interpreting athlete biometrics). A product's competitive advantage lies not in the hardware itself, but in how software decisions interpret and leverage it.
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