Verizon’s new iPhone deal with Apple is a blow to Google and its Android phone ambitions. Given a choice, most consumers would opt for iPhone over Android devices. So, the availability of a new iPhone model at Verizon sales will cut into Android sales at a crucial time — just as Google’s gaining traction in the market. That said, the recent growth in Android phones from the likes of Motorola, Sony Ericsson and HTC suggests Apple shouldn’t take its market dominance for granted. A blend of smart functionality and appealing pricing is all a user needs to opt for an Android-based model over the iPhone. Check out this article from ChannelWeb, and this one; also have a look at an article in PCWorld, which shows that Google’s got big plans for Android.
2 Comments to Paranoid Android
Not sure the article about the Verizon deal is very reliable. The weak point of the iPhone is that it’s tied to a contract; adding Verizon as an option to AT&T would not help that much. The appeal of Android is switching phone companies without hacking; that is easier with GSM (because it is more common) than with CDMA (which technically should be better, but in practice has few advantages).
With smartphones people will stick to the machine that works well. If there is justice in the world Motorola, Sony, Ericsson, AT&T, and Verizon, who have nothing to offer except for marketing, will be toast.
March 30, 2010
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