Re:Why I'm investing in Windows Phone and skipping Android
by benwalther on Friday March 19, 2010 @07:13AM
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Apple won this round because they already had access to people's pocketbooks through existing iTunes users.
It will take years (5?) for any other company to build up a marketplace like iTunes. Honestly, Amazon or eBay could out-compete Google or Microsoft in this area right now, because they have regular paying customers. Hell, Amazon already has some experience with mobile devices (Kindle).
It will take years (5?) for any other company to build up a marketplace like iTunes. Honestly, Amazon or eBay could out-compete Google or Microsoft in this area right now, because they have regular paying customers. Hell, Amazon already has some experience with mobile devices (Kindle).