Google Inc (GOOG), Apple Inc. (AAPL): This Space’s Next Defenses

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Two things giving Apple the edge in Japan

#1. Design: It seems that women just love a phone in uniform. According to Fortune‘s report, the iPhone sleek’s design makes it a “must have” among Japanese female consumers who enjoy the large variation in cases and ease of decoration.

#2. Refusal to Compromise with Phone Company Software: Many competitors of the iPhone in Japan have become bogged down by frontloaded, carrier-based software which users do not find appealing. Having stuck to Steve Jobs’ principal of software first, hardware,second, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is able to provide consumers a less cluttered, more streamlined experience that seems to be winning out over its rivals.

Such a victory provides Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s moat with a few crocodiles to call its own, too.

Foolish Parting thought: As the patent, customer base, and sales battles between tech companies are sure to continue in the future, any edge is a good one in helping you decide which of these players should have (or keep) a place in your portfolio. Don’t forget, the bigger the moat, the safer your investment.

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