Why Apple Bought Beats

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    Back in May 2014 Apple announced they’d be buying a company called Beats Electronics for three billion dollars. Making it the most expensive acquisition Apple’s ever made. And to this day, I receive questions from viewers asking why they did it. So in this video I’m going to explain three reasons why Apple bought Beats, and whether or not the three billion dollar purchase has paid off.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 369

  • @BG-bq1qp
    @BG-bq1qp 4 роки тому +112

    4:03 “I’m still …”
    Me automatically: “…D.R.E.”?

  • @andriytroyan3888
    @andriytroyan3888 4 роки тому +138

    It’s about design. Beats had the same philosophy as Apple.

    • @cowenant
      @cowenant 4 роки тому +11

      Yeah both apple and beat rip off their consumers

    • @balthasarking3829
      @balthasarking3829 4 роки тому +11

      Not really, beats design was terrible before apple bought them. Google the first beats models, they're plasticy af.

    • @DidierDrogba1997
      @DidierDrogba1997 4 роки тому +4

      @@balthasarking3829 they were by far the most stylish headphones back in 2010 and waaaaaay ahead the competition. Of course its easy to say they didnt age well 10 years later but back then they were on another level

    • @jashwinreddy4803
      @jashwinreddy4803 4 роки тому

      If that was the complete case then Tesla would have accepted apples acquisition offer over googles

    • @jasonbennett9825
      @jasonbennett9825 3 роки тому

      Yet 5 months after your comment, they have still done nothing with it.

  • @nandus2224
    @nandus2224 4 роки тому +1

    The only man in UA-cam who do ads which we even won’t understand at first. So genius

  • @OGtech939
    @OGtech939 4 роки тому +2

    Great video as always man.
    6:40 it's either me imagining things or you just pulled off a perfect invisible cut in your video ^^

  • @armoredinjun
    @armoredinjun 4 роки тому +4

    For a split second I thought the Steve Jobs doll had a mask on. Then I realized it was a beard...

  • @AvaneeshSrivastava-lm5vj
    @AvaneeshSrivastava-lm5vj 4 роки тому +8

    Wait a min, why does this video feels unfinished?

  • @aaronofficials
    @aaronofficials 4 роки тому +27

    Didn't you do this already Greg?

  • @pedroandrade2398
    @pedroandrade2398 4 роки тому

    Worth mentioning, that HTC worked with Beats a few years prior to deliver better sound to theire phones.

  • @priyonjoni
    @priyonjoni 4 роки тому

    I get Apple acquired Beats to create Apple Music. But I just can’t get with plastic headphones that break easily with a market full of quality alternatives who’s only weakness was marketing.

  • @LEGOGames1000YT
    @LEGOGames1000YT 4 роки тому

    Don't you think that Squarespace is already overrated, Greg? I mean, it's sponsoring MANY VIDEOS today, and doesn't let much room for his competitors like Wix (which is what I personally prefer) sponsor videos like this!

  • @yoyo-mv3wt
    @yoyo-mv3wt 4 роки тому +4

    What if Apple bought Google in 1998?

  • @MichaelN77
    @MichaelN77 4 роки тому

    Very informative video. Do those four Homepod devices really make a difference compared to just two of them?

  • @hi_my_name_is_chadcampbell8227
    @hi_my_name_is_chadcampbell8227 4 роки тому +2

    Square space out of nowhere

  • @jack-td4re
    @jack-td4re 4 роки тому

    Four homepods 😯

  • @lionprincess3472
    @lionprincess3472 2 роки тому

    I personally prefer Spotify over Apple music. I think Spotify has an adventage when it comes to usability and the music quality especially over my AirPods. I am only a apple music costumer out of customer loyalty which is Apples biggest advantage and secret of success. - In my opinion

  • @alxisl
    @alxisl 4 роки тому

    They needed beats music! And they turned it into  music!

  • @djartyom924
    @djartyom924 4 роки тому

    Wait I thought this video was already made?

  • @tongobongo2007
    @tongobongo2007 3 роки тому

    Apple just has better taste, in everything. The absolute best and PERFECT playlists I’ve listened to were curated on Apple Music.. (not Spotify)

    • @akshatmeshram
      @akshatmeshram 3 роки тому +1

      Spotify overall is still better but i do repsect ur opinion

  • @Slush23
    @Slush23 4 роки тому

    I didn’t know you was from Ohio. Nice shirt love the Easton mall in Columbus. 👍

  • @CommanderGinyu
    @CommanderGinyu 4 роки тому

    lol no one in europe knew dr. dre for his music before beats became popular. so saying he's the most influential rapper is a bit of a stretch

  • @luigimss_
    @luigimss_ 4 роки тому

    short answer: money

  • @ericksonjacobnavarro7052
    @ericksonjacobnavarro7052 4 роки тому +1

    maybe apple. buy also bose 🎧🎧

  • @karimnawar1219
    @karimnawar1219 4 роки тому

    damn apple bought a pair of beats bruh how they doing

  • @rtn7229
    @rtn7229 4 роки тому

    Why Apple didn’t buy Bose then

  • @adv4nc358
    @adv4nc358 4 роки тому

    I Miss the music

  • @richardlizner7063
    @richardlizner7063 2 роки тому

    beats succeded by spending so much money to make celebrities wear them and making a mediocre at best pair of headphones to give to an audience that doesn't know what else you can get for 200 USD and what does that sound like.

  • @papajohn5613
    @papajohn5613 4 роки тому +1

    Yay

  • @rustunited7922
    @rustunited7922 4 роки тому

    I love this

  • @TuGordoBello
    @TuGordoBello 4 роки тому +1

    the worst purchase ever

  • @Mercilessonion
    @Mercilessonion 4 роки тому +2

    I'd rather buy sony, bose, Sennheiser or steelseries ... Beats headphones are crap

  • @yonatanlevkovitz4727
    @yonatanlevkovitz4727 4 роки тому

    I’m listening on beats Powerbeats

  • @pdr770
    @pdr770 4 роки тому

    There a Will be a Memos and Music Memos Software in HomePod In killer idea for Record Songs in killer idea in September via Siri.

  • @Chillednfunked
    @Chillednfunked 4 роки тому

    This strategy never worked on me, never liked Beats - nothing imo is better than Bang & Olufsen - Apple should have bought them instead...

  • @OurLadysTheology
    @OurLadysTheology 4 роки тому

    Hi Greg

  • @username_576
    @username_576 4 роки тому

    Videos starts at 5:48

  • @senorcats
    @senorcats 4 роки тому

    I never knew how handsome Apple Explained really was 😍 lol

  • @AEAG9YT_
    @AEAG9YT_ 4 роки тому

    3:30
    Skip sponsor
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  • @greebo7857
    @greebo7857 4 роки тому +1

    JJ Abrams is a great talent?? You're kidding, right? He ruined Star Trek. He, along with the round headed idiot, killed Star Wars. Let's face it, he should have stayed Lost. Oh, and don't get me started on Oprah. Putting those two in the same sentence as Spielberg is blasphemy.

  • @insanitylol
    @insanitylol 4 роки тому +179

    Idea: History of Apple Explained
    If u haven’t done it already maybe for a late 500k special

  • @MuhammadAAlawiPAI
    @MuhammadAAlawiPAI 4 роки тому +121

    3:29 to skip the ad.
    you're welcome.
    Edit: what i mean is sponsor
    sorry guys ✌

    • @samstockton5223
      @samstockton5223 4 роки тому +3

      ha nerd I have premium

    • @samstockton5223
      @samstockton5223 4 роки тому +1

      jkjkjkjkjkjk

    • @samstockton5223
      @samstockton5223 4 роки тому +3

      I don't even have premium

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      @sebono68 4 роки тому

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    • @saravanank1058
      @saravanank1058 4 роки тому +2

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  • @rudra3981
    @rudra3981 4 роки тому +233

    UA-cam: 8 comments
    Me : can I see them
    UA-cam : No

    • @MikaeelDadlani
      @MikaeelDadlani 4 роки тому +6

      this is the best comment

    • @hycubing
      @hycubing 4 роки тому +3

      YOU STOLE MY NAME

    • @MikaeelDadlani
      @MikaeelDadlani 4 роки тому

      @@hycubing i bet this is an alt account lol

    • @hycubing
      @hycubing 4 роки тому

      MrMik Well No

    • @Howard25
      @Howard25 4 роки тому

      taking a spot in the comments

  • @LREY888
    @LREY888 4 роки тому +98

    That "Easton Town Center" shirt tho 💪🏼

  • @kylegriffith8301
    @kylegriffith8301 4 роки тому +34

    I remember being in seventh grade with my iPhone 4 creating new accounts every time my Beats Music free trial ended, good times.

    • @DarioSpeed.
      @DarioSpeed. 4 роки тому

      Lol

    • @guitarboyjeff
      @guitarboyjeff 4 роки тому +1

      Lucky you, I couldn’t get an iPhone at all back in 2008 because AT&T wouldn’t approve me and my credit took a nose dive at the time!!! I was 20 and working. I could afford my own line just not get approved.

    • @AnimeEnergy
      @AnimeEnergy 3 роки тому +1

      Dude same

  • @eddiestilll
    @eddiestilll 4 роки тому +85

    Audio has always been at da heart of Apple's business. From the iPod to Apple Music to AirPods, it's always been a huge part of their success

    • @MarlonDeLaTorreyoutube1
      @MarlonDeLaTorreyoutube1 4 роки тому +8

      And iTunes

    • @winnermatt1180
      @winnermatt1180 4 роки тому +4

      I know what you mean but I’m pretty sure almost every product apple makes has a high focus on audio.

    • @georgeoust
      @georgeoust 4 роки тому +18

      Pervy_Sage well if you think Apple has crappy processors then clearly you have no idea of tech or you’re new here 😂

    • @RWL2012
      @RWL2012 4 роки тому +3

      Apple was found in 1976 and didn't have any audio products until 2001 (if the iPod is counted as the first one), so not "always"!

    • @guitarboyjeff
      @guitarboyjeff 4 роки тому

      Which is ironic now because one of the largest audio companies no longer really is anymore an audio company, Sony. Funny how a computer company became an audio company “Entertainment Media” and an audio company became a video game company!! Lol!

  • @logan_page
    @logan_page 4 роки тому +18

    I've got an HP MacBook clone with Beats audio built in. How ironic.

  • @appleleptiker
    @appleleptiker 4 роки тому +30

    Isn't "History of Beats by Dre" the exact same Video...? Just somewhat different? I kind of feel like you're running out of ideas.

    • @JoshF848
      @JoshF848 4 роки тому +2

      He can start doing videos on the history of his videos pretty soon.

    • @ArunT1130
      @ArunT1130 4 роки тому

      Josh Foster LOL

    • @AppleExplained
      @AppleExplained  4 роки тому +23

      My 'History of Beats by Dre' video explained why the company was founded, the type of products they created, and how the company ended up where they are today. This video (Why Apple Bought Beats) explains three specific reasons why Apple acquired Beats Electronics. There may be a little bit of overlap, but the two videos address very different subject matter.

  • @djsantiago474
    @djsantiago474 4 роки тому +12

    That was the smoothest segway into a sponsor I’ve seen in a long time

  • @Altik.
    @Altik. 4 роки тому +36

    does he have 4 f ing Apple HomePods or whatever its called in that room wtf

    • @tahliaastevens
      @tahliaastevens 4 роки тому +1

      a l t i k cos they’re like a sound bar or surround sound system?

    • @Altik.
      @Altik. 4 роки тому +1

      @@tahliaastevens bruh

    • @megpat24
      @megpat24 4 роки тому

      I only thought there was 2 😂

    • @tahliaastevens
      @tahliaastevens 4 роки тому

      a l t i k ?? also yuh i understand what ur saying lol i’m just saying what it probably is-

    • @rispostedthiss5997
      @rispostedthiss5997 3 роки тому

      I think he’s using them as like surround sound speakers

  • @Horyshettt
    @Horyshettt 4 роки тому +76

    The video starts at 0:00. Thank me later

  • @AnneTemple6175
    @AnneTemple6175 3 роки тому +4

    My brother bought me a pair of Beats Studio 3 headphones for Christmas -- almost $400. the plastic is cracking on it by the earphones and apparently, this happens a LOT as I searched on the internet. So we made an appointment at the Genius bar and were told that this is not a manufacturing defect and they were going to charge us $350 to replace them. How is this NOT a manufacturing flaw? Shame on you Apple.

  • @PearComputingDevices
    @PearComputingDevices 4 роки тому +4

    You know if you get fired from Apple, you still had the honor of working for Apple. Still I think Levine is one of the top talents in the music industry as whole. He knows good music. Going back to his record labels, think of the bands he signed, including Eminem, Korn, Dr Dre himself. The man has always had a good ear for music. It's just kinda sad understandably Apple couldn't find a use for talent.

  • @queenelizabethii6024
    @queenelizabethii6024 4 роки тому +19

    First video in some time to be early to watch

  • @rp6782
    @rp6782 4 роки тому +6

    I still don’t trust this guy ever since he did the paid review for the urbanpods which are a scam!

  • @emiel333
    @emiel333 4 роки тому +2

    You don’t have to be an audiophile to tell that beats isn’t the best headphone. A $20 cheap Sennheiser sounds better. To tell the truth: it costs around $10 to make a Beats headphone which they sell for hundreds of dollars. But they invest a lot in marketing. But the profit margins are still high so it suits Apple fine.

  • @thechannelofrelaxing3970
    @thechannelofrelaxing3970 3 роки тому +1

    Without Samsung Apple wouldnt exist, Apple used a Samsung chip to create their first phone. Samsung inspired Apple, In my opinion the ios system is like an apple 🤣
    Android 10 is way smoother the only thing i can agree with are Apple accesories they got premium quality compared with the Samsung buds.
    Also Apple got alot to Learn from Samsung.
    Imagine Apple made washing machines🤣

  • @itscesarbtch3451
    @itscesarbtch3451 4 роки тому +1

    They Bought out they’re competitor and used they’re tech to make themselves better. Dr.Dre should have kept it and just worked with them now he’s got nothing .

  • @theincrediblehulk2865
    @theincrediblehulk2865 4 роки тому +6

    To summarize:
    Beats is a designer brand, made by celebrities and audio engineers.
    Apple wants talent, as they associate their brand as being innovative and futuristic.
    Apple wants a name brand that people are willing to spend a lot of money on.

  • @maxfriedman3148
    @maxfriedman3148 4 роки тому +2

    Cmon bro why did you feel the need to use a midroll? Completely disrupted the video.
    Good video regardless though.

  • @bruhrnav
    @bruhrnav 4 роки тому +2

    I think Apple made a mistake (somewhat), with not the purchase of Beats, but with the execution after purchase. If they wanted to make some profits, they could slap the name 'beats' on their airpods, homepods andwhat not. Instead, they branded it with their own name. Even though AirPods sold like hotcakes, Beats and Apple are kind of in a weird place.

  • @brianwillaman1776
    @brianwillaman1776 4 роки тому +7

    I LOVE my beats pro wireless earbuds. They absolutely sound amazing. I was always a Bose fan and thought they were the cream of the crop but after using my Beats for the first time, it was like_ WOW!!!!

  • @YouTubeNewsReal69
    @YouTubeNewsReal69 4 роки тому +1

    This Is How Much Apple Makes Every Second
    👇

  • @Chris24_
    @Chris24_ 4 роки тому +8

    They bought Beats by Dre because they needed a way into the streaming industry and bought the company mainly because of Beats Music. They almost didn’t care at all about the headphones and that continues to show years later today.

  • @kinocchio
    @kinocchio 4 роки тому +1

    Why is Apple planning to gradually kill Beats?

    • @nigelbassett3791
      @nigelbassett3791 4 роки тому

      Because Beats is nothing compared to how many people know Apple, so they’ll probably just fold all their stuff into the brand. Why bother keeping up a separate brand you own when you can just make it your own?

  • @Alvin-eq5rc
    @Alvin-eq5rc 4 роки тому +1

    Beats back then was heavily advertised by famous music artist but ever since Apple bought over. Beats seems to died out while the earpod continues to rise

  • @stArismynameee
    @stArismynameee 4 роки тому +1

    But what if beats bought Apple.....

  • @PossibleJothamChin
    @PossibleJothamChin 3 роки тому +1

    Apple: Beats is nearly taking over the headphones industry!!!
    Apple Board: Just buy it lol

  • @jacoblynch9862
    @jacoblynch9862 2 роки тому +1

    I know I'm late to the party on this video but I think Apple was actually smart by keeping them beats because with now with AirPods being apple branded and beats still being beats you corner both sides of the market you have an headphone for both sides of the market people who like their base boosted which is a lot of people and then just a more regular standard sounding headphones they have both sides of the market now that's kind of smart

  • @LuigifanZane
    @LuigifanZane 4 роки тому +1

    not first

  • @markmark3872
    @markmark3872 4 роки тому +1

    The question should be why did Dr Dre sell beats??

  • @techlord5573
    @techlord5573 4 роки тому +1

    Make it Cheap and Sell it for a lot.

  • @fttech6594
    @fttech6594 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, subscribed! You give good vibes, such that Zollotech gives. So nice, educational and kind! 👍🏻

  • @fetsluck453
    @fetsluck453 4 роки тому

    You dont need a WHOLE video..... They wanted to TAKE OUT THE COMPETITION bro. What better way then to own the competition. Saved u sum time :)

  • @thecapone45
    @thecapone45 11 місяців тому

    I actually remember Beats Headphones being remembered for having great quality after they got bought by apple. Especially the studio version.

  • @mikemuponda1781
    @mikemuponda1781 4 роки тому +2

    They bought it so they can kill it 😂💀

  • @ryanexx5250
    @ryanexx5250 4 роки тому +1

    Beats was bought for more than Minecraft

  • @stevenherrera4170
    @stevenherrera4170 2 роки тому

    Romans 10:9
    because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

  • @andrewperkin7192
    @andrewperkin7192 4 роки тому

    Shame beats to me anyway don't match apples high quality hardware.
    Beats never sound good as competitors and usally always have worse build quality than competitors
    Sony and Bose are just better choices for wireless headphones

  • @ROMANRELOAD
    @ROMANRELOAD 4 роки тому +1

    the video: *talks about squarespace and how good it is*
    the ad in the beginning of the video: *i used wix bla bla bla*

  • @Amoss77
    @Amoss77 4 роки тому +1

    Beats by Dre
    By Apple

  • @JasonEyermann
    @JasonEyermann 4 роки тому +5

    Beats is well known in the music industry as overpriced hype with lower quality sound. Waste of money.

    • @neahanglingkhim6704
      @neahanglingkhim6704 4 роки тому

      i use beats and i don't believe in u

    • @incalycia
      @incalycia 4 роки тому

      Idk, something is telling me you've never owned a pair of beats before...

    • @JasonEyermann
      @JasonEyermann 4 роки тому

      Every single UA-cam reviewer that I watched. The ones where they try many and tell you which is the best always put them at the bottom or near the bottom. You can search for yourself. I’ve not owned a pair but I listened to my brother’s. I’ve not compared them to other expensive earphones so I don’t know personally.

  • @caleb6392
    @caleb6392 3 роки тому

    What does this guy do for a living? It’s not just UA-cam right? Does he work at an Apple store or something

  • @ShinkuGouki
    @ShinkuGouki 3 роки тому

    Airpods are EARPHONES. They go in you r ear,not on your head. He calls them headphones lol

  • @Chipbar
    @Chipbar 4 роки тому +1

    Lol 3 views and 10 likes

  • @SevenDeMagnus
    @SevenDeMagnus 4 роки тому

    I emailed sir Tim now to buy Beats. This was a bad investment.
    Apple was already making speakers and headphones then.

  • @aditagrawal2652
    @aditagrawal2652 4 роки тому +1

    I think I already saw this videos of yours, anyone else feel that?

  • @itztans
    @itztans 4 роки тому

    Can you lower down the camera position please? Like put it in your chest position so that it makes us feel like we are right in front of you and not above you. It lowkey freaks me out

  • @KeemySmith122
    @KeemySmith122 4 роки тому

    Because it’s something that Apple would make. I mean it’s beats cmon

  • @appledinger1121
    @appledinger1121 3 роки тому +1

    Ending Competition

  • @stephanie7252
    @stephanie7252 3 роки тому +1

    And what happened with employees, factories and all of that?

  • @santarpanroy570
    @santarpanroy570 4 роки тому +1

    Apple killed beats

  • @le9038
    @le9038 3 роки тому

    Why is there a delay between your lips moving and the voice?

  • @amardeep6847
    @amardeep6847 4 роки тому +2

    Love from INDIA 💞💞

  • @danielsongomes8367
    @danielsongomes8367 4 роки тому +5

    Mann you really need to work on how you incorporate the ads into this video because right now the way you do it is NOT good. Right now it feels very intrusive to the video.

  • @RudieObias
    @RudieObias 4 роки тому

    I kinda wish Beats made the Apple AirPods. I bought two pairs and both died on me after about a month of purchase. I connected the Apple for support and they did send me replacements, but both were "lost" in transit after I sent them back via FedEx. I'm out $640 and no Apple AirPods to show for them. I like Apple a lot, but I'm never going to buy their headphones ever again.

  • @Kitty-f4w
    @Kitty-f4w 4 роки тому +1

    Interesting.

  • @LoboTv_01
    @LoboTv_01 3 роки тому

    Why did Apple buy dark sky, that’s what i want to know

  • @provirahujakidschannel4772
    @provirahujakidschannel4772 2 роки тому

    Make your next video about why MagSafe cannot charge ipad

  • @Fascistbeast
    @Fascistbeast 4 роки тому +6

    “To get the best technology and put it all together so people can grow up with better things”
    Steve Jobs
    His thinking still influences Apple up to now 👍

  • @MrMannyhw
    @MrMannyhw 4 роки тому

    Na. Apple + is not good. HTC was all beats before they abandon it.

  • @juicygamer9724
    @juicygamer9724 4 роки тому +1

    Love the new photo