10 Reasons 2012 Could Be A Nightmare Year For Apple

 
 
 
Apple hasn't tasted defeat in years. From the iPod's launch, to the iPhone, to the iPad, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company has reinvented the form factor for portable computing and beat out competitors with ease. Most researchers and analysts believe that its success will continue in the years ahead, and the chances are good that they are right. But to simply assume that that will be the case is a mistake. Apple faces a host of threats to its operation right now from all sides. The technology giant might not enjoy as great of a year as shareholders and analysts expect. Here's a look at some of the threats that could take Apple down in 2012.
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1. Android's Continued Smartphone Rise

Apple's iPhone is an integral component in the company's success. But Android continues to solidify its market position. Will the smartphone market get bigger, ensuring Apple can continue to post strong sales? Maybe, but the stronger Android becomes, the worse it will be for Apple over the long-term.
1. Android's Continued Smartphone Rise
 
 
Don Reisinger is a freelance technology columnist. He started writing about technology for Ziff-Davis' Gearlog.com. Since then, he has written extremely popular columns for CNET.com, Computerworld, InformationWeek, and others. He has appeared numerous times on national television to share his expertise with viewers. You can follow his every move at http://twitter.com/donreisinger.
 
 
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