If reports and predictions are to be believed then Android is in big trouble (atleast on Verizon) as reports are that Verizon is going to launch a massive PR campaign to promote the latest addition to its arsenal i.e the Apple iPhone. According to an analyst, who sees Verizon favoring Apple and iPhone in its marketing instead of Android-based devices by Motorola and others.
Shaw Wu, who is an analyst with Kaufman Bros., said in a note to investors on Wednesday that Verizon plans to put “marketing muscle” firmly behind the iPhone, noting that Verizon is “already highlighting the iPhone 4 and the iPad as flagship products with not much else in sight.” – That means less advertisements, promotions, and campaigns for Android and more for iPhone.
Analysts are also saying that iPhone’s coming to Verizon is a “first true test” for Android and Android device makers because previously iPhone has been accused of being on only one carrier. Verizon that currently has 93 million users will add 9-12 million new users this year thanks to Apple iPhone.