The Daily Dose

Yesterday, Google showed the world that they’re doubling down on their efforts to be seen as a hardware company. By releasing five hardware products that are made by Google, you will be able buy into the company’s software ecosystem through products that they’ve crafted. This is a scary prospect for one competitor in particular. Apple has always been a great hardware company, showcasing stellar industrial design with products like the iPhone. On the other hand, its software efforts have been lacking — just take a look at the struggles iCloud and Apple Maps have been dealing with in the past.…

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