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While it is true that picking this period severely hurts the results for Apple, I do not believe it was done for this purpose. More than likely, the period was used out of pure stupidity.

I just think it is amazing that google is only 10% away from apple in the short time droid has been out I think droid will take over number one if apple does not fix the iPhone 4 fast

I think you are being very optimistic if you think the Droid will outsell the iPhone Eric, or maybe just a little mischievous perhaps. With so many phones on Android they may well have a chance but any single one will most likely be well short especially once we see the likely iPhone 4 sales despite the attempted muck raking. Now what was that about the Droid screen...

1. Apple is hurt by having a single carrier, and 2. Apple will never discount their product like Droid based smartphones do.

I disagree that Apple needs to fix the iPhone 4. I have had no problems. None. Zilch. Apple needs to quit getting pwned in the media and by unscrupulous bloggers (Giz).

@Eric spielberg:
Droid is only that high since it's available on non-AT-T networks. Lots of people would buy an iPhone instead of a Droid if they didn't have to switch providers.

Jul 08, 10 - 02:47 pm Comment from: HMCIV

ComScore's next reporting period will be August to October. June and July will be excluded because of Global Warming.

Jul 08, 10 - 03:21 pm Comment from: Jon000

Doesn't matter. When they figure it again, the numbers are going to look like Apple grew faster than they actually did - but people will still be surprised. (including RIM)

Comments above that say Apple needs to open to other major carriers are right. Give iPhone to Verizon and others and android numbers will drop to half. For many people problem is not Apple. Some people just can't stand ATT.

The article clearly shows what Verizon's BOGO promotion has on both RIM and Droid sales. Adding more carriers with supply constraints does not grow market share. Apple tends to grow quality relationships with it's sales approach and despite straining it makes AT&T;'s network look better for supporting such a capable device. The number of re-up and customer service ratings seem to indicate this, despite all the FUD heaped on the IPhone over the years. Has anyone noticed how simple and subtle Apples IPhone marketing campaign has been? Show the phones capabilities and app store support, whereas Verizon relies on special effects to make it seem like the Droids are capabilities are more than they really are. It's like a sales pitch from Mercedes vs one from Joe Izuzu.

Jul 08, 10 - 08:23 pm Comment from: jmmx

It seems to me that Apple moves in very carefully planned strategic ways. It has served them very well to have a single carrier at launch, and the cost of that was a long term deal.

They also do not like the idea of having different models (memory size does not a different model make). So they are waiting for the right time to make their move. Perhaps they will jump CDMA altogether and go straight to 4G. Or they will couple the move to CDMA with a China plan.

When they move to Verizon, it will be interesting to see the numbers. One should keep in mind that every switcher from another system is a leap of 2 in share. Apple gets 1 for selling their iPhone and the competitor looses 1 of their own.

Jul 09, 10 - 04:42 pm Comment from: Davenzi

It has served them very well..
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Jul 09, 10 - 04:58 pm Comment from: Brulek

that 4% growth in the final column on the google row of the table must be somewhat unsettling for some...particularly in contrast to the -1% in the apple row. Sure there was obvious slowdown in anticipation of the iphone4 but how much? The figures for june will be interesting: possibly turning that -1% into +% in a very significant manner. If not then there must be cause for concern...