both companies have very different business models and are going after different aspects of the same overall market. it's like comparing intel with microsoft.

both companies have very different business models and are going after different aspects of the same overall market. it's like comparing intel with microsoft. one is after the information and how to host and provide it and the other is after the device that will display that information (and the personal media). if it wasn't for apple's closed strategy, everyone would be using google voice to make free phone calls and send txts. btw, this is going to happen. Apple will be selling the iPhone thru google.com/phone one day. besides the internet is large enough for both companies to coexist. disclaimer: long AAPL, long GOOG.