Google Inc (GOOG)’s Partnerships Are Beneficial

Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)’s second large partner is Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). For the first time ever, the Amazon Appstore for Android is now available in an additional 200 countries globally. Yes, Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD release coincides with the Appstore’s expansion. This move should boost revenues/sales for both Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Android maker
Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Both of Amazon’s 7″ and 8.9″ Kindle Fire HD units are currently available for pre-order. The 7″ unit is priced at $214 while the larger version is $70 more. These devices will offer 22 million Android apps, games, movies, etc… Although Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KRX:005930) receives 95% of profits in the Android device market, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) does receive a boost to its ad revenue. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) depends on affordable hardware to drive its digital content revenue, which is different from most other companies.

The release of Amazon’s new Kindle should noticeably increase revenue. Previously, these devices were only available in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Japan. Now, it will be available in 170 new international markets. Both Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Amazon should benefit from this drastic increase in geographic sales.

The Foolish bottom line

Often times, companies partner with each other and it ends up being a nightmare. Although the majority of Google’s revenue is generated through ads, these partnerships definitely compliment the company in beneficial ways. Google may now be the “benchmark” for those looking to partner up with other companies.

The article Google’s Partnerships Are Beneficial originally appeared on Fool.com is written by Tyler Wofford.

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