Google in 2013 sent mixed messages about the consumer release of Glass. Early in the year, the company aimed for a late 2013 release, but in an April interview with the BBC, Google executive chairperson Eric Schmidt said Glass would arrive in 2014. The company's decision to issue new hardware to buyers of the Glass Explorer Edition suggests the need to refine the design further, before attempting a general commercial release.
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Google had a good year in 2013. As of mid-December, its stock was up about 55 percent for the year. Apple meanwhile was up a mere 4 percent. Google is expected to take in more than half of all mobile ad revenue this year, and its share of the market appears likely to continue growing as it becomes better at monetizing YouTube on mobile devices. Android consolidated its position as the leading smartphone platform, by volume if not quality.
According to IDC, Android handsets accounted for 81 percent of all smartphone shipments worldwide during the third quarter of the year. Chrome OS found its footing as a platform for low-priced laptops. Google+ has over half a million users, even if it has fallen short in terms of sharing and engagement. Google should have an even better 2014, as Larry Page's effort to put more wood behind fewer arrows continues to pay off. But before we get to next year, let's look at how my predictions for Google 2013 fared.
Google had a good year in 2013. As of mid-December, its stock was up about 55 percent for the year. Apple meanwhile was up a mere 4 percent. Google is expected to take in more than half of all mobile ad revenue this year, and its share of the market appears likely to continue growing as it becomes better at monetizing YouTube on mobile devices. Android consolidated its position as the leading smartphone platform, by volume if not quality.
According to IDC, Android handsets accounted for 81 percent of all smartphone shipments worldwide during the third quarter of the year. Chrome OS found its footing as a platform for low-priced laptops. Google+ has over half a million users, even if it has fallen short in terms of sharing and engagement. Google should have an even better 2014, as Larry Page's effort to put more wood behind fewer arrows continues to pay off. But before we get to next year, let's look at how my predictions for Google 2013 fared.
According to IDC, Android handsets accounted for 81 percent of all smartphone shipments worldwide during the third quarter of the year. Chrome OS found its footing as a platform for low-priced laptops. Google+ has over half a million users, even if it has fallen short in terms of sharing and engagement. Google should have an even better 2014, as Larry Page's effort to put more wood behind fewer arrows continues to pay off. But before we get to next year, let's look at how my predictions for Google 2013 fared.
Google had a good year in 2013. As of mid-December, its stock was up about 55 percent for the year. Apple meanwhile was up a mere 4 percent. Google is expected to take in more than half of all mobile ad revenue this year, and its share of the market appears likely to continue growing as it becomes better at monetizing YouTube on mobile devices. Android consolidated its position as the leading smartphone platform, by volume if not quality.
According to IDC, Android handsets accounted for 81 percent of all smartphone shipments worldwide during the third quarter of the year. Chrome OS found its footing as a platform for low-priced laptops. Google+ has over half a million users, even if it has fallen short in terms of sharing and engagement. Google should have an even better 2014, as Larry Page's effort to put more wood behind fewer arrows continues to pay off. But before we get to next year, let's look at how my predictions for Google 2013 fared.
