And doesnt microsoft make more from Android handset sales than Google does? Understanding this phenomenon requires understanding what the end game for each company is and I think a market share comparison could paint a wrong picture Apple has always wanted the cream of the crop that has more money and will purchase from itunes apps,movies and songs that will continue to contribute to it being the most valuable tech company in the world Microsoft continues to make money off tech patents that are in android and of course seeks to push its windows mobile platform for almost as similar objectives as google. But at a small fee Google simply needs people to be using Android to further its search, mapping and other related services and generate revenue from the same not from sales. At the end of the day I think everyone will be happy and making lots of money despite their positions. My assessment is that the short term winner if compared is Microsoft. Time will tell who the long term will be. On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 10:25 AM, ndungu stephen <ndungustephen@gmail.com>wrote:
Despite many perceptions - Apple is still Apple - and I do not really think they want to appeal to the 'masses' ; yes they will try to gain that market share but thats where it ends.
Apple will continue to reach to niche, a kind of status quo that separate their products as high end - mostly due to prices and the lack of conformity to mainstream standards..
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