Apple (iPhone4) versus Google (nexus One)

Just when you thought Apple could hardly do anything wrong after successfully overtaking Microsoft, as the world’s biggest software company, the by now well publicized iPhone4 fiasco antennae problem exploded. While the die-hard apple fan boys /girls remain devout to Steve Jobs and Co., this could be the foot in the door that Google has been looking for its Nexus One phone. Not that it needs an incident like this but things like this and this hurt... The Nexus One has some amazing specs, and is lighting fast given the release of the new Android OS 2.2. Recently I picked up a Nexus One for a friend and have subsequently been playing with it, and I might just give into it. It’s pretty neat, and Google have definitely added nice finishing touches to the phone. The android app marketplace also seems to be doing really well and has definitely come a long way. Hmmm… The battle for the best smart phone on the market seems to be taking on new hues as Google recently announced that they would cease their online-purchase-only policy for the Nexus One and retail it directly in stores, and Verisign announcing that they would get to retail the iPhone as well..! Let’s wait..