Google Inc., the maker of the ever-more popular Android phones, has now taken away the Top 2 spot from Apple Inc. after outselling the iPhone in the US market during the first quarter of 2010.
Many of the analysts said that the change in lead for the Smartphone software industry has now sparked a tougher competition among mobile phone makers in the coming years, which could potentially generate more advance devices.
However, Google’s success was cut short after reports that one of its key partners, Sprint Nextel, has parted ways with the Internet giant.
Sprint officials, in a statement, said that they will no longer support the distribution of the Nexus One Smartphone. The new sleek touchscreen Android phone was developed by Google with the help of HTC, and was being sold directly in its website.
Based on records, Google’s Android operating system has accounted for some 28 percent in the US Smartphone unit sales in the first quarter of this year. Meanwhile, Research in Motion’s Blackberry device remained on top with 36 percent share of the market sales.
Smartphone sales in the US have significantly increased over the past year due to its flexibility, allowing users to surf the Internet and send emails while on the go.
Millions of users, based on a survey, also told that they are looking forward of having a Smartphone to replace their outdated phones, making the Smartphone market a viable business opportunity for the mobile phone companies.
It will be recalled that Hewlett-Packard Co expressed its intention to enter the Smartphone market by acquiring Palm Inc for $1.2 billion.
According to technology experts, the company that will bring together all the capabilities and features of the Smartphone in a sleeker package will win the top spot in the market.
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