Google's penetration into Apple will lose its dominance of 10 factors

Today's news, according to foreign media reports, as the world's most popular brand, Apple enjoys no one can trust and respect, Apple's success and its unique ability to meet consumer demand, making people dominate the industry in Apple Status is convinced. However, there are ten factors that reveal that Apple may lose its dominant position and will face sales and profits like other companies.

1. China's demand for iPhone 5

Apple has officially launched the iPhone 5 in China, but according to reports, its sales are not very good. The fact is that at the end of the release date, many Apple's physical stores still have some stock. The diversion caused by China Unicom and China Telecom’s custom iPhone 5 may be part of the reason, but the other part is due to more Chinese consumers choosing Android. China is undoubtedly an extremely important market, but Apple is not as popular in China as it was supposed to be.

2. iOS market share

In the third quarter of this year, Android’s share in the global smartphone market reached 75%, while its market share in the same period last year was around 59%. The rapid development of the Android system has attracted more and more developers to participate in it. This is undoubtedly an extremely bad news for Apple.

3. Professional users are disappointed

Apple’s success is due in large part to its own professional users such as graphic designers. However, in the past two years, Apple has not introduced new Mac Pro products, which makes many professional users begin to complain that Apple has neglected them. Worse yet, Apple has yet to make any statements about it and reassure these users. If Apple loses these professional users, it will lose many evangelists who help Apple to develop.

4. iPod is getting weak

Although sales of the iPhone and iPad are excellent, Apple's iPod sales have begun to decline. It may not be worthwhile for Apple's CEO Tim Cook to make a fuss about this, but if it continues, one day, Apple will have to abandon this series of products. The problem is that the current iPod still brings billions of dollars in annual revenue for Apple, and if you lose this business, investors may be very unhappy.

5. Think of Samsung's success

In the mobile market, Samsung is currently the only company that can compete with Apple. Samsung's Galaxy S III sales are very hot and are considered to be even better than the iPhone 5. Finally, once Apple met its rivals in the hardware field, and how it will respond is still unknown.

6. Tablet PC Market Trends

In 2007, Apple laid its dominance in the smart phone market in North America by launching the iPhone. However, over time, the iPhone market has gradually been eroded by Android devices. From the recent market share data, the same situation exists in the field of tablet computers. From a current point of view, this situation may not be enough to affect Apple's revenue, but as the market matures further, it will become a huge problem for Apple.

7. The confusion of Apple maps

The problem of map application shows that Apple is not a perfect company. In fact, this shows that Apple will make some very bad decisions, and then make up for mistakes. At present, Apple's map application is still a mess. This not only disappointed the iPhone 5 users, but also enabled Google to seize the opportunity to launch its own map application on the iOS system.

8. Foxconn issues

Although Foxconn does not belong to Apple, it can be considered an important partner of Apple. Earlier this year, Foxconn was exposed to forced workers to work overtime to produce apple products. This incident also affected Apple's image. Although Apple stated that it will prompt Foxconn to make rectification, some consumers will always feel uncomfortable whenever they are connected with Foxconn.

9. Google's Penetration of Apple Sites

The previous Google was still just a search company and it was not enough to worry about Apple. However, Google is currently a big problem facing Apple. Google’s Android system occupies a dominant position in the mobile space, and Google’s mobile advertising also challenges Apple’s mobile advertising. Google has also entered the hardware field through Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, and perhaps in the mobile market, Google will become the next Apple.

10. Change in top management is never a good thing

Apple recently announced the departure of two senior vice presidents Scott Fortstall and John Browett. In addition, Apple has adjusted its own management, giving its chief designer Jonathan Ive more control over the software. Apple calls this a positive adjustment to the company's development. However, changes in top management are never a good thing. This usually indicates some internal discord, and Apple seems to be facing this situation.