Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s Domination

Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) has major products in its pipeline. An example would be its new innovation Google Glass, as well as its Nexus Line. Google Glass is a new and special type of product that its other competitors have not come out with. This product is special because it has sunglasses combined with other technology. Google also has its new Nexus Line as well as its tablets, Google should be up to par as far as technology with Apple and Microsoft.

When Google first launched the Android operating system at its keynote address in 2012, Google specifically said, “We created Android to stop an Apple-dominated future.” These few words showed Google’s motivation. Since 2010 Google has accumulated about 52% of the total market share. Fundamentally, none of these companies are a match for Apple and its horde of cash.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has also emerged as a key player in the smartphone operating software industry. Microsoft’s Windows 8 has been gaining marketshare in the past few years. Microsoft has always been into software. Many investors view Microsoft as a solid stock with solid fundamentals. Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer is also motivated to continue to gain more marketshare.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has been trying real hard to compete with Google and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). It has desperately come out with new products such as the Windows 8 software and the Surface tablets. But it still has not been enough. Microsoft has a couple of products in its pipeline as well including new Microsoft Office software, and the Xbox 1 which has sold out almost everywhere.  These products will allow Microsoft to compete.

Microsoft used to be the worlds largest company by marketshare but since that time Microsoft has fallen back down to earth. Microsoft may still have a chance to gain some marketshare. Microsoft still has all the resources, cash, and revenue. All it needs is a new product.

Conclusion

In my opinion Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will continue to dominate the technology industry; however, Apple will see major competition from its competitors. Apple will continue to pay high dividends and will continue to increase its horde of cash.

The article Apple’s Domination originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Shazir Mucklai.

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