Apple vs. Google: The Fight for Digital Media Supremacy  by Tony
D'Altorio Innovation Innovation  Apple vs. Google: The Fight for
Digital Media Supremacy  by Tony D'Altorio, Investment U
Research  Thursday, February 24, 2011  As usual, Apple (Nasdaq:
AAPL) is busy pushing the envelope. This time, it wants to
change how internet commerce is conducted, by way of its iPhone
and iPad devices.  The company is dictating tougher terms, such
as a 30% cut of subscriber content fees sold through its
devices.  Its new international rules require content publishers
with digital subscriptions to do the same through its App Store.
The businesses won't even be allowed to link to their websites
from the apps unless they do so through an Apple app.  This will
force more subscribers through Apple's digital content store. It
also means content owners lose revenue from the surging
smartphone and tablet market...  Apple Bites into the New York
Times, Hulu, Etc.  Brands from the New York Times (NYSE: NYT) to
Elle, Hulu and Spotify