Steve Jobs on the iPad, Flash, and the iPhone
D8 conference interview, All Things Digital · June 1, 2010

What he talks about
In this 2010 D8 interview, Steve Jobs talks with Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher about the iPad, Flash, and the iPhone. He also uses the conversation to explain how he thinks about personal computers versus other kinds of machines, including a memorable comparison to trucks.
The discussion matters because it captures Jobs in a candid, argumentative mode, defending Apple's product choices and his broader view of what modern computing should be.
Jobs is interviewed by Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher.
Key points
- He explains Apple's thinking behind the iPad.
- He argues against Flash on Apple devices.
- He discusses the iPhone and Apple's approach to it.
- He contrasts PCs with trucks to frame his view of personal computing.
Full transcript
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