Android up to the challenge in cellphone battle with Apple

By Jay Fidell

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 23, 2011

~~<p>The new Android phones are starting to eat Apple's lunch. Apple knew the Androids could go beyond iPhone, so no surprise. But with the iPhone 5 and some advanced Androids coming out in September, will Apple stay on top?</p>
<p>Google, which developed Android in the first place, is now acquiring Motorola Mobility, which has been rolling out some excellent Android cellphones this year. This $12.5 billion deal makes Google an even more formidable competitor for Apple.</p>
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The new Android phones are starting to eat Apple's lunch. Apple knew the Androids could go beyond iPhone, so no surprise. But with the iPhone 5 and some advanced Androids coming out in September, will Apple stay on top?

Google, which developed Android in the first place, is now acquiring Motorola Mobility, which has been rolling out some excellent Android cellphones this year. This $12.5 billion deal makes Google an even more formidable competitor for Apple. Login for more...