What this tells us is that more people download free (add-supported) applications from iTunes then they do from RIM or WM.
Nothing more
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Are they indicative of anything at all for that matter ? People view more ads by Admob on iPhone. That's all this article says.
But I guess now we get to endure Goona and *LTD* post this over and over again as some proof of the iPhone's superiority to all other competitors.
What this tells us is that more people download free (add-supported) applications from iTunes then they do from RIM or WM.
Nothing more
It's always entertaining when the trolls complain about pro-Apple bias here on MacRumors. (No mention of their bitter anti-Apple bias, of course.)
What this tells us is that more people download free (add-supported) applications from iTunes then they do from RIM or WM.
Nothing more
What this tells us is that more people download free (add-supported) applications from iTunes then they do from RIM or WM.
Nothing more
I am a huge Apple fan, don't get me wrong there. But taking every pill Apple hands out with a glass of water and a smile is not something I am about to do. On a personal level, I was upset when Apple moved away from computers and devices that also addressed the needs of the disabled and instead pleased the climate change mongers. Ever try using a touch mouse with arthritis?
I think it is more then reasonable to have opposing views on this website. These forums are nice for presenting different sides to a debate. I wouldn't go as far as calling those who disagree, "trolls" unless you want to call those who blindly praise and protect every Apple move as "ignorant lemmings".
If there weren't differing opinions on here, this would be a really REALLY creepy website.
I am a huge Apple fan, don't get me wrong there. But taking every pill Apple hands out with a glass of water and a smile is not something I am about to do. On a personal level, I was upset when Apple moved away from computers and devices that also addressed the needs of the disabled and instead pleased the climate change mongers. Ever try using a touch mouse with arthritis?
I think it is more then reasonable to have opposing views on this website. These forums are nice for presenting different sides to a debate. I wouldn't go as far as calling those who disagree, "trolls" unless you want to call those who blindly praise and protect every Apple move as "ignorant lemmings".
If there weren't differing opinions on here, this would be a really REALLY creepy website.
I am a huge Apple fan, don't get me wrong there. But taking every pill Apple hands out with a glass of water and a smile is not something I am about to do. On a personal level, I was upset when Apple moved away from computers and devices that also addressed the needs of the disabled and instead pleased the climate change mongers. Ever try using a touch mouse with arthritis?
I think it is more then reasonable to have opposing views on this website. These forums are nice for presenting different sides to a debate. I wouldn't go as far as calling those who disagree, "trolls" unless you want to call those who blindly praise and protect every Apple move as "ignorant lemmings".
If there weren't differing opinions on here, this would be a really REALLY creepy website.
So? The rest of us have to endure you, Rodimus Prime, lex750, Aiden Shaw, and the rest of the Apple Haters Brigade that infest this forum. If you can dish it out, you can take it. Enjoy.
Hater ? I love macs, I defend them against people calling them overpriced by showing facts and comparisons. I love OS X. Heck, I don't even hate the iPhone.
I'm just tired of hearing about the iPhone being the best thing since sliced bread when it's not. It has flaws, some of them glaring. It's also 3rd as far as the market goes.
Don't put me in the same camp as all the pro-MS, anti-Apple crowd. I'm just a level headed guy who realises Apple doesn't crap gold.
Even sliced bread has flaws...
TBH, I hadn't even considered using a Smartphone until the "iPhone revolution".
And I was using an Internet enabled phone, with Java games, e-mail, camera, video capture, audio/video playback and a SDK with full emulator back in 2006.
The iPhone is nothing new. It's a nice package, nice interface, but it's not new or novel or smarter than my old dumb phone.
The iPhone is mostly my old phone with a full featured web browser.
You think I'm talking about the features? Symbian, Windows CE, PalmOS sucked major usability ass.
I didn't have any problems using my old phone. Usability ? Highly subjective. Heck, my old phone had a sort of "icon view" for "apps", just like the iPhone does.
Put down the kool-aid a minute. The iPhone is a nice package, no doubt. What existed on the market before wasn't an awful mess either. Apple isn't some kind of mobile savior, just another player in the market (who happens to be 3rd).
I didn't have any problems using my old phone. Usability ? Highly subjective. Heck, my old phone had a sort of "icon view" for "apps", just like the iPhone does.
Put down the kool-aid a minute. The iPhone is a nice package, no doubt. What existed on the market before wasn't an awful mess either. Apple isn't some kind of mobile savior, just another player in the market (who happens to be 3rd).
Apple isn't some kind of mobile savior, just another player in the market (who happens to be 3rd).
I would ditch Apple altogether if the Linux world could get some sense of direction.
Put down the kool-aid a minute. The iPhone is a nice package, no doubt. What existed on the market before wasn't an awful mess either. Apple isn't some kind of mobile savior, just another player in the market (who happens to be 3rd).
And now, in only two years, they're within about 2% of RIM, and about to overtake them.
You're right, of course. It's just another phone. I'm sure this whole iPhone thingy will turn into a flop. No significant market share. Stuff like that.![]()
This is the kind of crap I'm talking about. Apple had a hit with the iPhone 3G, they were ahead of RIM Q3 2008. RIM overtook Apple and had more growth last quarter though :
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This is the kind of comments I hate. Pure fantasy world based "iPhone as a savior device" type commenting. Not based in reality once bit. Apple isn't necessarily on the way up all the time. Competitive market means that sometimes they'll be up, sometimes they'll be down. And these numbers are worldwide, so your 1 device, 1 carrier thing doesn't hold. The iPhone is on 3 carriers now in Canada...
I didn't say that at all. Rose colored glasses having problems reading my comments ? The market isn't white or black. You don't need 100% market share or dominant position to succeed.
Competition is a good thing. The iPhone being 3rd at 15% doesn't mean it's a flop. Though I guess for fanboys, it's #1 or bust right ?
Damn the success of the iphone really pains some people.
Your charts prove my point. Thanks.
I fail to see how that proves your point that "Apple is catching up to RIM". Seems to me they are losing ground.