These imitations, analysts say, merely confirm the huge popularity of Apple brands and Steve Jobs.

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Nonetheless, the continued popularity of Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod products has led to earnings growth that is outpacing the stock's ascent.

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While phones running Google's Android system represent the majority of the world's smartphones, no single phone has come anywhere near the popularity of Apple's iPhone.

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