On the individual level, there is an argument that pride should be reserved for something that you achieve by your own actions, not for an accident of birth (or naturalization).The Chinese are allowed or "encouraged" to have national pride
On the individual level, there is an argument that pride should be reserved for something that you achieve by your own actions, not for an accident of birth (or naturalization).The Chinese are allowed or "encouraged" to have national pride
Even Apple fans like myself in the US are experiencing Apple fatigue. I've recently found myself many times wondering about alternative options for both tablets and phones. I never experienced those thoughts a few years ago.
Something seems stale and tired with Apple these days...
I'll say it again. This is what happens when accountants are in charge of tech companies. No really new stuff in a long time. Except the glasses which are so expensive no one buys them.Much deserved. iPhones have been basically the same since 4 years now.
Heavy
Huge notch compared to Androids
No finger print reader on-screen
60hz display in almost all devices
Slow charge
Normal speed compared to the other
Normal network behavior
Poor typing correction
No multitask
mediocre keyboard
No foldable phone yet!
Ilusion of safer not so true anymore
Etc. still love my 15pro max, but will be my last iPhone in a few years. Then Harmony Os for me!.
Innovation is not Apple strong suit since Tim took reign. Apple is investor oriented and that is killing it.
Apple survives because of the artificial US restriction on a company, not because Apple is absolutely better in every aspect. Not anymore.
Now iOS 18 with AI will be the selling point to get an IPhone?, sorry, it will be just an expensive disaster for Apple.
I think this is the main reason. I looked at some of these brands and felt that the iPhone was still stuck in its earlier 2010s. Apple is not innovating or doing anything interesting anymore, they are re-packaging the same phone over and over again and expecting people to spend 1,000+ every year for it. And FYI, adding new phone colors is not an innovation.I know people like to say that the reason the iPhone isn't doing as well in China is due to politics, but I think it's more that Chinese phone manufacturers are trying all sorts of new and interesting things and pushing the boundaries of mobile technology...
...and meanwhile, Apple is set to release the iPhone 12SSSS this year.![]()
Not really sure what people expect at this point, this nomral and happens to every industry.I'm just bored with smartphones, across the spectrum. It's a mature market and picking out a new phone is about as exciting as picking out new tires.
No one should be replacing their phone every year. Just like people keep computers for several years, phones should be the same at this point.I think this is the main reason. I looked at some of these brands and felt that the iPhone was still stuck in its earlier 2010s. Apple is not innovating or doing anything interesting anymore, they are re-packaging the same phone over and over again and expecting people to spend 1,000+ every year for it. And FYI, adding new phone colors is not an innovation.
On the individual level, there is an argument that pride should be reserved for something that you achieve by your own actions, not for an accident of birth (or naturalization).
...everyone and their dog ... has one.
I suspect that Chinese people are not blind to the fact that there is a bright white line at the bottom of the iPhone screen.
That "home bar" is annoying. It obscures text beneath it. That white line shows up in screenshots. It interferes with gaming. It's a sign of Apple arrogance because despite years of complaints they won't respond to customers by fixing it.
Apple stopped innovating in iPhones -- unless you call adding a button (wow!) innovation! They were behind with periscope lenses, they are behind with foldable phones. The only thing superior about iPhones is the software, but if everything is in WeChat, that hardly makes a difference.I know people like to say that the reason the iPhone isn't doing as well in China is due to politics, but I think it's more that Chinese phone manufacturers are trying all sorts of new and interesting things and pushing the boundaries of mobile technology...
...and meanwhile, Apple is set to release the iPhone 12SSSS this year.![]()
Just as in China, there are more Windows PC users in the U.S. than Mac users (62.44% vs 24.47%) and yet iOS market share in the U.S. is greater than for Android (55.91% vs 43.77%).Nah, the three main reason have to be price, that more users in that market are using PCs (there's little reason to own an iPhone if you don't also own a Mac - which may be the largest hurdle
It mainly goes the other way. Chinese can buy iPhones, but Americans cannot even buy Chinese phones. Apple is shielded from competition in the US, so they are not pushed to innovate.7. Patriotism and feeling amongst Chinese that USA = Bad
I think this is the main reason. I looked at some of these brands and felt that the iPhone was still stuck in its earlier 2010s. Apple is not innovating or doing anything interesting anymore, they are re-packaging the same phone over and over again and expecting people to spend 1,000+ every year for it. And FYI, adding new phone colors is not an innovation.
I remember back in like 2014 when WeChat did the smartest, most insidious thing I've ever seen to secure its dominance in the market;Which is not an if but when. It is nearly impossible to live in contemporary China today without WeChat.
#7 being the only one that is actually true.The real reason is Apple is behind in most aspects in Smartphone market.
1. Poor displays (Dull colours and glare issues) People don't care about XDR and fancy terms.
2. Poor Battery life
3. Slow charging speed
4. No easy way to transfer downloaded random files from iPhone to PC/Mac
5. Basiccheapnon-Pro models artificially limited to 60hz while $250 androids are pushing 120hz
6. Brand fatigue
7. Patriotism and feeling amongst Chinese that USA = Bad
Absolutely no one cares about this.I suspect that Chinese people are not blind to the fact that there is a bright white line at the bottom of the iPhone screen.
That "home bar" is annoying. It obscures text beneath it. That white line shows up in screenshots. It interferes with gaming. It's a sign of Apple arrogance because despite years of complaints they won't respond to customers by fixing it.
No other phone has this artifact on the screen. And you can't turn it off.
It’s not like the U.S. bans Chinese products or mobile phones.This should have been #1
This!
The Chinese are allowed or "encouraged" to have national pride and are not called racist or xenophobic for doing so.
I literally had to grab my phone to even see what they were talking about.. lol.Absolutely no one cares about this.
You’re wrong. I hate the white line for obscuring subtitles whenever it comes on. Like seriously give us a choice to turn it off.Absolutely no one cares about this.
You’re wrong. I hate the white line for obscuring subtitles whenever it comes on. Like seriously give us a choice to turn it off.