Facebook Inc (FB): Will the Company’s New Phone Inspire a Twitter Phone?

That last question is of critical importance to investors and users alike, because it will probably affect the future direction of the industry. If Google begins to lose search prowess as a result of having Android subjugated to social-media versions of its devices, it may need to adopt a more protective posture. Google’s business model has always been about directing traffic to search, but if Facebook somehow steps ahead of that effort, the landscape is likely to change. As things currently stand, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) is extremely well positioned to capitalize, and if Facebook Home gains traction, the stock should have plenty of room to run.

Even more certain is the introduction of a Twitter Phone if the Facebook version gains acceptance. These top two social-media competitors are always looking for points of differentiation and even footing. A Twitter Phone seem inevitable unless users quickly pan the Facebook version.

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Fool contributor Doug Ehrman has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Apple, Facebook, and Google.

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