Google Inc (GOOG), Apple Inc. (AAPL) And The War In Detail

Let’s briefly look at Nokia. Once the gem in the mobile segment, I contend that it refused to take up Android because it was confident in the numbers that it had in the feature phone segment. Now, however, it has failed to persuade its feature phone users to buy Nokia smartphones. Most newly-converted smartphone users are taking up Android-powered Samsung. Worse still, smartphones, led by Android powered devices, have outpaced feature phones. This mass exodus to Android devices partly explains why Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK)’s Q1 earnings report highlighted a 30% sequential and 21% year-over-year decline in mobile shipments, which came in at 55.8 million units.

Now, the IDC along with other research firms, asserts that Android-powered Samsung is bounds ahead of Apple. The IDC, in particular, believes that in addition to being ahead of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Samsung increased its smartphone shipment by 60.7% from the year-ago quarter to the quarter ended March, shipping a total of 70.7 million units. This secured Samsung a 32.7% market share, compared with Apple’s 17% market share.

Conclusion

I have to admit that Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) chose the better strategy. Apple’s strategy, despite being good for immediate results, was unsustainable. Google’s, on the other hand, was, and still is, assured of longevity. With more than 70% of the global smartphone market share currently inclined toward Android, a bright future lies ahead of Google. The 30% uptrend in its stock over the past year couldn’t justify this any better. Go long on Google, a $1,000 plus share price is feasible.

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