RenCutypoison said:
Osc89 said:
FrancisNobleman said:
I predict iPhone (not Apple) will go the way of the blackberry if the current trend for the past 5 years continues.
Android will just smash every other OS, unless someone does something radical about this. It's the new Windows all over again. |
That seems very unlikely. Have a look at this: http://techland.time.com/2013/04/16/ios-vs-android/
Apple is making 72% of the profit of the entire smartphone industry. Samsung is making 29% (from Android and Windows). Everyone else is losing money or breaking even.
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That has been apple policy for the last 15 years, making more money with less people.
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Apple appeals to the rich and those better off. That matters.
Android is a great product when combined with a decent phone (hardware). The OS on cheaper phones is a nightmare and turns people off.
Chrome OS is also doing very well. According to recent NPD report:
Chromebooks accounted for 3.3% of total computer sales (some 175,000 units) to Apple’s 20.3% (-3% in Macbook sales) and Windows 58% (down from 62% same time frame last year).
Now even MS is "worried".
http://seekingalpha.com/article/1767072-microsoft-it-is-time-to-take-chrome-os-seriously
