I believe Apple has 1 billion active customers. I also believe half of them feeling trapped in an ecosystem it’s hard to leave.
EU didn’t enforce RCS. You need to get your facts straight. The EU did not consider iMessage as a “Gatekeeper”, thus the rule was never enforced.
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Huawei doesnt sell anywhere near a billion smart phones a year. Its not even 100 million at this point. Best year they ever had was like 200 million before the pandemic.
I don’t understand a thing you’re talking about? What “agency” and what does “woe is me” means.
I’m bummed that the last moonshot from Apple, where there were no leaks of the hardware and the rumor-mill was on fire, was the Vision Pro. An expensive, pointless, vision-less product.
The first iPhone 16 Pro unboxing video has been shared on Weibo (via Majin Bu), revealing Apple's new packaging design for its latest flagship smartphone.
With Apple keen to promote its environmental sustainability credentials, there hasn't been much to the unboxing experience with recent iPhone models, and that looks to be the case even more so this year. Assuming the packaging isn't region specific, Apple appears to have done away with the little booklet containing SIM card and other basic instructions.
Also, like the iPad Pro and iPad Air models that were unveiled earlier this year, there are no Apple stickers included in the box. All you get is the iPhone 16 and a braided USB-C cable. It's not too surprising – Apple previously announced that it aimed to achieve plastic-free packaging by 2025.
iPhone 16 Pro models have several new features, including larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays with thinner bezels, longer battery life, a new Camera Control button for quick access to camera functions, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, a faster A18 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 7 support, faster 5G, faster charging, and more.
Pre-orders for iPhone 16 models began at the end of last week, and shipping estimates for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max on Apple's online store in the U.S. have since slipped into October for many configurations. Many of the lower-end iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models are delayed from between 7 days and 2-3 weeks after launch-day delivery on Friday, September 20.
Article Link: First iPhone 16 Pro Unboxing Video Shared Online
Apple and Samsung have a combined market share of 40%. So not sure what metrics you are using.
Only the Pro Max comes with 256GB standard. All other iPhones have 128GB standard, even the iPhone 16 Pro.
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I know. I was asked what the competition had to offer in comparison to what Apple was offering.
Oké. You’re talking about your needs.
I'm not arguing that they took the lead 4-6 years ago. I said they are selling nowhere near a billion phones a year like the other posted claimed. Their sales have also dropped significantly in the last few years. They only sold 60 million phones in 2023. They sold 200 million in 2022 and sold 35 million in 2021........and in 2024 they are expected to sell less than 70 million phone again.
It’s pointless comparing specifications when the other phones don’t run the right OS.
120hz is common on flagship Android phones and is starting to work down to lower models as well. Samsung’s A series still uses a lot of LCD screens for instance and only their upper tier use 120hz. The A06 (a 2025 phone) has an LCD with only 90hz.
Which is great if you are prepared to use/live with android. Most iOS users aren’t though which is why the spec comparison is meaningless.
Android on a Google Pixel is a good experience. I highly endorse it. They are taking steps to make it more secure, and there is a trickle of more robust apps being deployed because of this.
) , but a long time. If there wasn’t competition, would Apple bother getting any better?Oh I have to disagree there. I'd love an iPhone that folded in a clamshell fashion a la the Motorola Razer of the past.
