Why Apple, Samsung and Google Need Each Other

How is Samsung involved in iPhone displays?

Samsung supplies OLED screens for iPhones.

What could end Samsung's role as Apple's display supplier?

Apple switching to micro LED or a new supplier.

Why does Samsung sell displays to Apple?

Profits from Apple outweigh any rivalry.

Why does Google need Samsung?

Samsung distributes Android and Google services globally.

How are Google and Samsung connected?

Samsung runs Android and pre-installs Google services.

What if Google stops paying Apple for default search?

Apple could switch to another search or make its own.

Why does Google pay Apple for default search?

To prevent Apple from launching a rival search engine.

What is the main theme between Apple, Samsung, and Google?

They compete but also depend on each other financially.

How do Apple and Google partner on search?

Google pays Apple to be Safari's default search.

Why is default search on iPhones valuable to Google?

Most users keep the default, boosting Google's reach and iphone is by far the most popular smartphone.

How did Samsung profit from iPhone X?

Samsung earned more from iPhone X displays than Galaxy S8 sales.

Why does Samsung need Google?

Samsung relies on Android and Google services.

Example of a new Android feature on Samsung and Pixel?

'Circle to Search' launched on both S24 and Pixel 8.