The Scariest Chart For Apple Investors

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		Tech Entertainment Wall Street Markets Strategy Sports Lifestyle Politics Europe Video Latest Wednesday, October 19, 2011 The Scariest Chart For Apple Investors Forget yesterday's blip of an earnings miss. Apple has one looming concern that's much bigger than a single weak quarter. Android has been taking smartphone market share at an unbelievable clip, as this chart from Mary Meeker shows. As Android grows into a ubiquitous platform, Apple's edge with developers could be weakened. And if it loses developers, it loses its software advantage. To be sure, Apple has done just fine as Android has grown. It became the world's biggest smartphone company as Android grew. But, to deny that Android's domination isn't something to give investor's concern over the next five years is foolish. Read » Also On SAI Today: WATCH: Does Apple Underestimate Android? Here's A Photo From Today's Steve Jobs Celebration On Apple's Campus Groupon's IPO Valuation Slashed To $12 Billion Meet Oink, Digg Founder Kevin Rose's Newest Project Advertisement CHART OF THE DAY: The iPad Is A Bigger Hit Than The iPhone CHART OF THE DAY: Apple's REAL Earnings Expectations CHART OF THE DAY: Apple's Stock's Rise Since The iPhone Share this: Facebook Twitter Digg Reddit StumbleUpon LinkedIn The email address for your subscription is: dwyld.kwu.wyldside@blogger.com Change Your Email Address | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Subscribe to the SAI RSS Feed Business Insider. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

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