I disagree. I think your phrasing is poor if you think Android is "struggling." AS a platform, it is not.
Also, what gimmicks? You didn't answer.
Also - boosting resolution, as others and myself have explained is less about viewing content "normally" on the device - although there would be a difference... but rather when that device is used to power VR through something like Gear VR or similar. Having 4k/8K will make a markable difference. You gain a lot.
The Gear VR itself, as of today, is the best example of gimmick I could make...
Explaining the ridiculous pumped up resolution on some android devices as a facilitator for gear VR is the demonstration of how poor your arguments are... Gear VR ... on my iPhone ... who cares ???
Lol. You fell for the "retina" marketing spiel. Makes you wonder - if we can't see past "retina" resolutions why Apple has gone for "retina HD", a higher PPI on iPhone 6+.
Could it be that you can see a difference..?
Its funny, you are ignoring multiple citations which are saying you are wrong. Quit drinking the kool aid. As an avid Apple fan myself it's just embarrassing to watch.
are you being obtuse on purpose ?
For the iPhone 6+, using a bigger screen, Apple had to change resolution and they just used one with slightly higher PPI, maintaining the same aspect ratio.
That have very little to do with Android manufacturers trying to differentiate themselves from a crowd of otherwise identical uninspiring products....
Funny how everyone with a different opinion than you is always wrong. Funny how market share is only important when Apple is on top. Funny how no company but Apple produces a good product. Funny how you make wide ranging claims and offer no evidence to support them other than because you say so. And you claim to be open minded and not biased yet say that anyone who doesn't agree with with you is biased.
Again, market share is good for "supporters" cheering their beloved OS on forums ....
Apple NEVER was or want to be on top of market share.
They are not going after the crappy cheap low end segment that makes Android "the most used mobile OS".
Except you can distinguish pixels at 326 ppi at normal viewing distances.
No you can't, a normal viewing distance, and any medic could say that... but keep believe you "see pixels".
Maybe you would be able to see how ridiculous the PenTile matrix is, with such a good view sight ...
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The point I was arguing is that it's incorrect to say Android as an OS is struggling. That couldn't be further from the truth. You can't be installed on the # of devices (no matter which version) and be considered struggling.
English isn't my first language, but the phrase was quite easy to understand:
most of the companies (or at least their mobile department) are struggling to survive despite market share...
No one said Android as an OS is struggling.
Android is nothing more than a "data bait" for Google. They made it to have people involved in their ecosystem and monetize on their data.
Android itself isn't struggling, on the contrary it is constantly improved.
But in my opinion it is mined in its foundations.