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Speculation has been rampant that Apple was seeking alternatives to their close relationship with Google. Some have insinuated that Microsoft’s Bing could replace Google on the iPhone. But at Mobile World Congress a Google spokesperson said that Apple was still a “close and valuable partner”.
Tensions seem to have risen since the release of the HTC built Google Nexus One. Apple CEO Steve Jobs is reported to have mocked Google’s “don’t be evil” mantra, and Google recently added full multitouch to the Nexus One. Apple would do well to think things through before making any brash movesm though. By some estimates, the search deal with Google nets Apple over $100 million each year.
Google has made it clear that the Nexus One won’t be the only Google-branded handset they sell. While the Google-Apple love may survive this little spat, no one knows if it will endure the next one.
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Chef098
February 16, 2010 at 10:58am
Even if they did remove google from iphones main apps i would make my own links to googles awesome mobile site. I probably would have an easier time with the interface. So who cares.
