Well, Apple finally released a mobile phone device. It’s called the iPhone. I followed the play-by-play yesterday on Engadget. Lucky for me, I made a “bet” on Apple stock before Jobs’ keynote speech and bought a big chunk of Apple stock ahead of time. By the end of the keynote, the stock was up almost 8%. Big mobile phone competitors like Motorola, Nokia, and RIM (makers of Blackberry) all took hits on their stock prices with RIM losing almost $2 billion in market capitalization.

Within the next 5-10 years, I believe that we will see the end of Google as a major player in the technology industry.

This is the first article in an 8-part series that I have written analyzing Google’s business practices and strategy, and arguing that these will lead to Google’s eventual demise.

All articles here are my own personal opinion and not related to or endorsed by my company, Renkara Media Group.

Google’s downfall will result from three fundamental business failures. Failing in any one of these areas is enough to tank a successful business but when all three combine, you have the elements for a spectacular collapse.

This article discusses Google’s flawed business model and how it is at odds with your right to privacy.