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Google OS is Outperforming Apple
Published Nov 19, 2012
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Analysts have said tablets and smartphones powered by Google's Android operating system are devouring the mobile gadget market, eating into Apple's share by feeding appetites for innovation and low prices. According to IDC's industry trackers, Apple's market share has fallen to just over 50% from 65% in the second quarter as Android devices gain ground. Android is benefiting from being an 'open-source' platform that gadget makers use free of charge and improve as they deem fit, while Apple tightly controls its products from the software to the hardware and even the online shop for music, books, games or other content. "What you get with Android is this incredible feedback loop with developers, equipment makers, customers, and designers," said Gartner vice president of mobile computing Ken Dulaney.
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