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Android Continues to Have More Loyal Customers Than iOS
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It's subjective but still ridiculous and can be criticized on an open forums.
It's almost laughable to read folks commenting on "power users." So called power users represent a tiny fraction of the folks who iOS or Android. Most folks can only do the basic things on either platform. Many have no idea of what functions the platforms are actually capable of performing.
Having two DND times? Hah? Many folks have no idea that there is a DND function. Resizing icons? Many folks can't change their wallpaper or organize their apps.
Perhaps folks didn't read further that Apple probably converts more android users to iOS than vice versa. "These loyalty rates are not equivalent to switcher rates, where iOS wins out."
However this isn't about who has the superior platform. That's in the eye of user. They are both very good and either will provide more than most people desire. This is just about getting comfortable with one or the other. Android has more cheap and inexpensive devices. The guy, like my neighbor, who makes his decision based on what the carrier is providing at the lowest cost is choosing Android.
The most recent iOS releases have been disappointing because of how buggy they have been. Even conceding that Android is more flexible and has better support for third party Apps I still prefer iOS because of it's simplicity and my familiarity with it. My device always has the most current software. It works for me and I ain't switching.
Power users? Customize? Ain't nobody got time for that!
Having two DND times? Hah? Many folks have no idea that there is a DND function. Resizing icons? Many folks can't change their wallpaper or organize their apps.
Perhaps folks didn't read further that Apple probably converts more android users to iOS than vice versa. "These loyalty rates are not equivalent to switcher rates, where iOS wins out."
However this isn't about who has the superior platform. That's in the eye of user. They are both very good and either will provide more than most people desire. This is just about getting comfortable with one or the other. Android has more cheap and inexpensive devices. The guy, like my neighbor, who makes his decision based on what the carrier is providing at the lowest cost is choosing Android.
The most recent iOS releases have been disappointing because of how buggy they have been. Even conceding that Android is more flexible and has better support for third party Apps I still prefer iOS because of it's simplicity and my familiarity with it. My device always has the most current software. It works for me and I ain't switching.
Power users? Customize? Ain't nobody got time for that!
You usually leap to these odd conclusions? My statement dies not imply the opposite is true, your thinking it does is simply the byproduct of faulty thinking.
I switch between the 2 (use to be 3, but Windows Phone died :/). Moved from a Moto Z to an iPhone 8+. Going to get the new iPhone X+ next. It'll be a while before I head back to Android.
When looking at the big picture, it really does not matter. There is a plenty of customers for Apple and all the Android manufacturers. This kind of thing is really not important.
I use to be an Android fan a few years back. I remember always having issues with my phone especially using the map system. Im now with Apple and have not turn back to android. Yes Apple has their issues with software and what not. But what major companies out there does not a few things going on!
I switched to Android for about a year seven or so years ago. While a lot of things have improved about Android over the past seven years, one of the constant complaints I still hear from people who have an Android phone is that "little glitches" happen. Sometimes an app will start and crash. Sometimes the camera app will crash when they take a picture. Sometimes the phone reboots for no readily apparent reason at all.
What concerns me lately is that iOS used to be known for its rock-solid stability; but Apple is definitely faltering in that regard. When I ditched the Droid X and went back to iPhone for the iPhone 5 five and a half years ago, I immediately remembered why I loved iOS in spite of the fact that it really couldn't be customized -- especially back then. It was dependable. I'm encouraged by the fact that Apple seems to recognize that its quality control with software has slipped considerably. I hope they'll have the intestinal fortitude to not only acknowledge that there are problems, as they've done, but that they'll take proactive steps to start fixing problems as they're supposedly going to do with iOS 12.
What concerns me lately is that iOS used to be known for its rock-solid stability; but Apple is definitely faltering in that regard. When I ditched the Droid X and went back to iPhone for the iPhone 5 five and a half years ago, I immediately remembered why I loved iOS in spite of the fact that it really couldn't be customized -- especially back then. It was dependable. I'm encouraged by the fact that Apple seems to recognize that its quality control with software has slipped considerably. I hope they'll have the intestinal fortitude to not only acknowledge that there are problems, as they've done, but that they'll take proactive steps to start fixing problems as they're supposedly going to do with iOS 12.
Very flawed data. So if you switch from a Google Pixel 2 to a Samsung Galaxy S9, you’re more loyal than an iPhone user that switches to Google Pixel.
I’m curious who the most loyal phone brand is.
I’m curious who the most loyal phone brand is.
Also, device lifespan is a crucial item here. iOS is around 4+ years while Android is around 1.5-2 years. This means Android needs to have 2-3 the “loyalty” than iOS to hold even.
No. "Sticking with Android" is different from "sticking with Apple". On Android one has way more choices in both hardware and software. One can find a satisfactory solution without dropping Android.
That really doesn't match my experience. Granted it's been a few years since I dabbled in rooting Android phones, but from what I understand delayed or non-existent security patches continue to be a problem, especially with cheap and/or unpopular Android phones.
The funny part is people actually think IOS is an amazing piece of software. When in reality.. it use to be.
Perhaps on the lower end. But most flagships are in the same price range. And there are plenty of "budget" iPhone models too.
And now with Android Go (a lite version for lower end phones) updates will be all around.
Why are android fans always so angry? Choose what works best for you. No reason to claim people who choose iPhone’s are dumb or making a bad choice. We have our reasons, it’s up to the individual. Just relax.
I’ve read scant few people doing actual criticism of it and more like “attacking people who buy the iPhone”
Wrong. If you brought a $200 phone and needed a new $200 phone you're way more likely to be an Android owner. Your choice is limited by price.
If you brought an $800 Apple phone than your choice is both Android and Apple.
That's my point. There are way more people with cheap phones who will stay cheap, stay Android and therefore stay 'loyal'.
And now we count only the droid users who buy a phone starting at Apples cheapest offering.
Oh. Suddenly the data doesn't provide the same conclusion. Funny how that works.
Why do droid users have that extreme need to justify their purchase over and over again ...
Oh. Suddenly the data doesn't provide the same conclusion. Funny how that works.
Why do droid users have that extreme need to justify their purchase over and over again ...
It's not shenanigans. There's nothing misleading about this stat. The switch rate Tim Cook uses is misleading.