Apple v. Android
Cal Condon
For most people in America, smartphone products are placed high on want lists. Technology is something everyone feels the need to keep up with. Apple is all about technology and staying modern, so people never lose interest in its products,they might add a product to be touch screen or add games for another age group to enjoy products. Although the main debate in the cell phone business is Apple vs. Android. In terms of numbers, Apple's App Store has earned about $4.9 billion in gross revenue for paid apps, while the Android Marketplace is estimated to have earned just $330 million in that market. Apple is beating Android in this area, primarily because of its overwhelming success in the paid apps market. While this is promising for apple, for the consumer not so much while Android offers many more free apps. Although androids apps are cheaper, it is said Apple has produced a much more organized app menu and is clearly easier to navigate. One huge aspect Apple has over Android is its innovative difference from any other brand. In terms of numbers, Apple's App Store has earned about $4.9 billion in gross revenue for paid apps, while the Android Marketplace is estimated to have earned just $330 million in that market. Apple is beating Android in this area, primarily because of its overwhelming success in the paid apps market.
As you can see in the graph above android is predicted to overtake apple in unit shipments. While many people believe apple is demolishing android in sales, I disagree. Android is big in tablets. The problem is that no one has a clue how big it is. While Apple happily reports its rising unit sales for tablets, Samsung and other major Android distributors are silent. Android leaves us in the dark as to just how many tablets are being bought and used.
According to The Economic Times, In a lawsuit, Apple is seeking about $2 billion in damages from Samsung for selling phones and tablets that Apple says violate five of its mobile software patents. Samsung, meanwhile, says Apple violated two of its patents. As you can see the debate is real, and very heated. Both sides are heavy competitors which is great for technology because both will be pushing each other to improve.
Android is in no doubt growing rapidly, and winning the smartphone phone marketshare. One question many wonder is will android ever catch up to apple in total downloads? Does this declare the winner of who's better? Apple is still the leader in revenues, with this trend likely to continue for the future. However, the battle between the companies is only beginning and many surprises will unfold in the coming years
For most people in America, smartphone products are placed high on want lists. Technology is something everyone feels the need to keep up with. Apple is all about technology and staying modern, so people never lose interest in its products,they might add a product to be touch screen or add games for another age group to enjoy products. Although the main debate in the cell phone business is Apple vs. Android. In terms of numbers, Apple's App Store has earned about $4.9 billion in gross revenue for paid apps, while the Android Marketplace is estimated to have earned just $330 million in that market. Apple is beating Android in this area, primarily because of its overwhelming success in the paid apps market. While this is promising for apple, for the consumer not so much while Android offers many more free apps. Although androids apps are cheaper, it is said Apple has produced a much more organized app menu and is clearly easier to navigate. One huge aspect Apple has over Android is its innovative difference from any other brand. In terms of numbers, Apple's App Store has earned about $4.9 billion in gross revenue for paid apps, while the Android Marketplace is estimated to have earned just $330 million in that market. Apple is beating Android in this area, primarily because of its overwhelming success in the paid apps market.
As you can see in the graph above android is predicted to overtake apple in unit shipments. While many people believe apple is demolishing android in sales, I disagree. Android is big in tablets. The problem is that no one has a clue how big it is. While Apple happily reports its rising unit sales for tablets, Samsung and other major Android distributors are silent. Android leaves us in the dark as to just how many tablets are being bought and used.
According to The Economic Times, In a lawsuit, Apple is seeking about $2 billion in damages from Samsung for selling phones and tablets that Apple says violate five of its mobile software patents. Samsung, meanwhile, says Apple violated two of its patents. As you can see the debate is real, and very heated. Both sides are heavy competitors which is great for technology because both will be pushing each other to improve.
Android is in no doubt growing rapidly, and winning the smartphone phone marketshare. One question many wonder is will android ever catch up to apple in total downloads? Does this declare the winner of who's better? Apple is still the leader in revenues, with this trend likely to continue for the future. However, the battle between the companies is only beginning and many surprises will unfold in the coming years
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