Is Google Android the Next Windows?

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"The looming Google Android vs. Apple iPhone battle could wind up looking a lot like the old Windows vs. Mac OS war from more than a decade ago. Here's why.

"First, let's look at the current smart phone market: Apple has captured the entire industry's attention through its iPhone innovations. But those innovations come with some limitations. The iPhone's software is locked to Apple's own hardware. And a new iPhone software development kit also has some artificial limitations that aim to ensure Apple maintains platform control..."

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