Internet giant, Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) has seen its stock price hover around the $600 level for quite some time, after reporting strong growth numbers 2 quarters ago, and disappointing results in the last report. The Android operating system has propelled the stock much higher as Google grabs share in the mobile space. But the stock seems to be stalled here and is taking a breather as competitor Apple outshines the king of search. The question is, will Apple be able to continue its dominance demonstrated over the last 3 months, smashing Android's share in the marketplace?
The nice thing about Android is that there are a multitude of manufacturers such as Samsung and HTC which are backing the new operating system and are dishing out phones like there's no tomorrow. This strength is also Google's weakness however, as the company's generic manufacturers lack the vertical integration and the exclusivity that Apple has mastered. The mobile revolution is still strong and may allow Google stock to rise again. But continued innovation from Google is the real driver of growth, and the company likely has what it takes to propel itself higher and stand by Apple.
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