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The 19 pages that link to Apple Inc., each with the reason it gives.

• IBMCompared with: Apple’s tightly controlled Macintosh platform contrasted with IBM’s PC-compatible ecosystem.

• MicrosoftCompared with: Apple competes with Microsoft in personal computers, productivity software, and operating systems.

• Bill GatesCompared with: Apple’s integrated hardware-and-software strategy contrasted with Microsoft’s broad licensing model.

• GoogleCompared with: Apple competes with Google in mobile platforms while also distributing Google services on its devices.

• Samsung ElectronicsCompared with: Apple competes with Samsung in smartphones while relying more heavily on external chip manufacturing.

• AcerCompared with: Apple’s tightly integrated hardware and software approach contrasts with Acer’s broad Windows-based range.

• LenovoCompared with: Apple’s tightly integrated Mac ecosystem contrasts with Lenovo’s broader device range.

• Steve BallmerCompared with: Apple’s integrated devices-and-software strategy contrasted with Microsoft’s struggles to establish a successful phone ecosystem.

• XiaomiCompared with: Apple is a major smartphone rival with a more tightly controlled hardware-and-services ecosystem.