Interest in Switching to iPhone Drops Among Android Users Ahead of iPhone 13 Launch, Survey Shows

[Marshall73]

Got an iPhone 12 Pro Max, I wasn’t going to upgrade from my 11 Pro Max but the squared off sides made me bite. I can see no feature that would have me upgrade to the 13.

Also, enough with the CSAM crap, it’s been done by Google for ages.

 

[JCCL]

And we want Android users because…??

Maybe, just maybe, to attract new customers......and get more sales? Really hope you don't run a business

 

[dantracht]

I have, in addition to my due for retirement 11PM, a Pixel 4a, on an installment plan. I couldn't resist. Have to say I am quite impressed with it. No, it's not the best looking, and it doesn't have wireless charging or face ID, but it's a joy to use, the camera is amazing, and I like android way better than I used to on that crappy Samsung tablet AT&T gave me for free years ago.

 

[popdan]

i will surely move from my iphone 6s to pixel 6 if apple not included the touch ID this time. Really had enough with their BS reasons

 

[jimmy_uk]

Privacy was Apple's killer app, and they blew it.

*shocked Pikachu face*

You blew it

 

[spinedoc77]

I'm curious to know how Android phone users are avoiding CSAM? If they're using Google Photos, for example, then those photos are already being routinely scanned against the CSAM databases. (source: https://9to5mac.com/2021/08/13/csam-scanning-controversy-was-predictable/)

I think the gripe is that Apple is scanning the photos on your phone. I would assume all of the drive providers already scan their content that is uploaded, so regardless whether you go with iCloud or Onedrive you still get scanned, but they don't scan your phone.

 

[groovebuster]

This shouldn't be any surprise for Apple... Completely expected. CSAM will be maybe the reason for me to go away from Apple completely step by step, if they don't reconsider the introduction...

 

[Populus]

I’m commenting only to say that I love that image that illustrates the article. White and teal, a beautiful composition.

As for the article itself, if I was an Android user I would happy with a Pixel 5A, but I love iOS so I’ll stay on the Apple ecosystem, and I plan to jump from my iPhone 8 to an iPhone 13 mini.

 

[robertcoogan]

There's not much incentive to do so, without paying through the nose or at least sacrificing screen size. Most Android users I know (eh...not many, really) like what they have because Android phones are cheap and they do what they need them to do.

 

[spinedoc77]

Got an iPhone 12 Pro Max, I wasn’t going to upgrade from my 11 Pro Max but the squared off sides made me bite. I can see no feature that would have me upgrade to the 13.

Also, enough with the CSAM crap, it’s been done by Google for ages.

Wait, I didn't see this in the news. Google scans your actual phone even if you don't upload those pictures? /s

 

[bobcomer]

Wait, I didn't see this in the news. Google scans your actual phone even if you don't upload those pictures?

No, they don't scan your phone, the scan their cloud drive and maybe email.

 

[GadgetBen]

I have the current 'new' iPhone but I have to say, I'm more interested in the Watch and MacBook Pro this year. A smaller notch and better night time camera isn't going to swing it for me.

 

[JonGarrett]

And we want Android users because…??

Who the hell is "we"? Apple is a for profit business, they want all the customers they can get.

 

[citysnaps]

Shrug. Apple will continue to do incredibly well, breaking more sales records going forward.

Life goes on.

 

[spinedoc77]

No, they don't scan your phone, the scan their cloud drive and maybe email.

Oh I know, I was just being sarcastic.

 

[Airforcekid]

I would imagine the number put off by CSAM is probably higher than documented 10% due to (unwarranted) stigma. Currently on a 12Pro, and queued for the original iPhone way back on its first day of release. I won't be upgrading to any further iPhones until Apple packs up its self appointed law enforcement agenda. I've never felt so betrayed by a brand, keep thinking I am going to wake up and this was all a dream.

I'm moving to Graphene OS and getting an Alienware laptop I will dual boot Linux on going to sit out on Apple for a few years.

 

[Darmok N Jalad]

Degoogled Android exists, so there is another option. Just prepare to lose some convenience.

 

[SmugMaverick]

Also, enough with the CSAM crap, it’s been done by Google for ages.

LMFAO

People shouldn't comment on things they don't understand.

 

[NightFox]

And we want Android users because…??

...we're adults who don't need to resort to tribalism to compensate for personal insecurities?

 

[Gabebear]

I think the gripe is that Apple is scanning the photos on your phone. I would assume all of the drive providers already scan their content that is uploaded, so regardless whether you go with iCloud or Onedrive you still get scanned, but they don't scan your phone.

Why do so many people on here think all photos on an iPhone will be scanned? Only photos that are going to be stored on Apple's servers are scanned(either sent via iMessage or backed up to iCloud).

The actual detection happens on the phone, but the actual content being scanned is identical to other services. https://9to5mac.com/2021/08/09/apple-csam-detection-solution/

Putting the detection on the phone allows for end-to-end encryption(even if that isn't enabled currently)

 

[nvmls]

Shrug. Apple will continue to do incredibly well, breaking more sales records going forward.

Life goes on.

Deep.

 

[citysnaps]

Deep.

Fact.

 

[Mydel]

I'm curious to know how Android phone users are avoiding CSAM? If they're using Google Photos, for example, then those photos are already being routinely scanned against the CSAM databases. (source: https://9to5mac.com/2021/08/13/csam-scanning-controversy-was-predictable/)

Its not about avoiding. Its about no on device scanning. Thats on server side

 

[JonGarrett]

I would imagine the number put off by CSAM is probably higher than documented 10% due to (unwarranted) stigma. Currently on a 12Pro, and queued for the original iPhone way back on its first day of release. I won't be upgrading to any further iPhones until Apple packs up its self appointed law enforcement agenda. I've never felt so betrayed by a brand, keep thinking I am going to wake up and this was all a dream.

This is what happens when you give them too much power.

You made them feel like they're entitled to your patronage, you accepted everything they did without question, you defending everything they did.

Now they're moving in a direction you don't like and still they get to keep your business.

Trade in your iPhone for another brand, THAT is what will send a message otherwise your outrage is not genuine

 

[t0pher]

Likely android users didn’t like the news that apple was going to be snooping on their photos and messages.