Or just think they are forced to do. They don't necessarily judge the market right all the time (they'd probably be leading at least the Android market if they actually did judge the market right all the time).Sadly, this is what these companies are forced to do to sell products.
Ummm.... How is this different from the rest of the android industry?....
First of all this is not the American company you thought of anymore. Motorola have gave up long time ago and they’re own by Chinese now in case you don’t know. Besides phones are look alike even before you were born. Things around they’re look alike clothings, cars and even tools. They just slap their own brands and ready for market. Nothing new here so don’t worry about it.Wow they have stopped trying haven't they
I didn't know Apple owns the rights to Triangles, Squares, Circles, cubes, etc....
I don't think Apple sold the design to Samsung, Samsung just copied it for that device.Wow. If that's all it takes then it's not just Samsung.
My point is: you can't just claim that Apple is selling "gutted" macbook airs to another company so that they can slap their own badge on it and make their own copy. Let's take a look at that chrome book next to an actual macbook air:
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1. Different physical size
2. Different keyboard bezel
3. different hinge design
4. different function key size/shape
5. Different lower left key layout
We won't even look at a side/bottom view.
The reason I'm even saying any of this is because there are legitimate criticisms of apple:
1. The touchbar
2. Lack of upgradability/serviceability
3. Throwing around the term "pro" with certain projects
4. Lighting port on iphone (should just be usb c)
5. The list definitely goes on
And then there are people just spouting absolute falsehoods and lies, and acting like they actually know the first thing about product manufacturing (my professional field). It's laughable and frustrating at the same time. People will skim over something like that and take it into their brains as fact when it couldn't be farther from the truth.
The only way this is happening is if Apple was selling raw blocks of aluminum to Samsung (they're not/they didn't).
Sure, Apple products have changed look/ feel every release.It gets worse when you flip them over.
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Don’t forget the s series.
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After 4 years the designs are incredibly dated,
Especially in tech. Must be why sales are so low.
I don't think Apple sold the design to Samsung, Samsung just copied it for that device.
Don't put much credence to that poster's comments.I agree, but a couple pages earlier a guy was claiming that "In 2015" apple sold "gutted macbook airs" for Samsung to brand as their own.
Pretty pathetic, but no surprise. Second rate OS and phones, have at it.
Truth hurts
Nothing in your post has any factual basis; just more Apple fan-boy bashing. Based on your previous comments in other topics, you can hardly be relied on to remain objective.
In fact, Motorola makes some of the most solid handsets in the industry. All of the Motorola devices I’ve owned in the past were like tanks, relative to their hardware stability, software integration (their Android implementation is damn near stock), and build quality.
A successful Apple can co-exist with another competitor. Not all competitors need to be obliterated from the face of the planet just because they dare to build a glass-paneled rectangle.
I’ve owned all different types phones - iOS and Android. I’m currently rocking a Red iPhone 8 Plus, and it’s fantastic. This doesn’t mean, however, I immediately dismiss everything Android based, even if it borrows design elements from the iPhone. Why wouldn’t they borrow design elements from a great design?
The original iPhone was a revolution in the sense that it brought smartphones to the masses, but still evolutionary, and borrowed from previous smartphone designs. It combines all of the positive elements of its predecessors and included some of its own.
These “blatant copy” or “ripoff” threads are tired and simply attempts for the site runners to whip up a frenzy and generate clicks.
The bigger problem is that consumers buying this phone wants to be mistaken for owning an iPhone X, which isn't going to happen with that stupid Motorola logo on the bottom chin.
The bigger problem is that consumers buying this phone wants to be mistaken for owning an iPhone X, which isn't going to happen with that stupid Motorola logo on the bottom chin.
You’re right that is possible, but motorola is primarily a mobile electronics company. So they can’t really afford to make lackluster phones. Apple on the other hand, while the iPhone accounts for two thirds of their profits, that remaining third is weighted heavily enough that they ideally should be able to use it as a buoy to weather any storm they underwent pertaining to their mobile category.Apple could end up the same way.
you're correct about my grammar mistake, but the U.S was at war when they created the space shuttle.You mean *you’re.
For the record the U.S is not at war with Russia.
I think you misunderstood my comment, or I didn't explain myself well. The iPhone isn't technically edge to edge, because it has a bezel where the notch is, but it's the only phone that has come close due to it have no chin. There is the notch, but because the screen follows the corners, it has the effect of being true edge to edge. plus it looks symmetrical, which is why I think its the best looking phone out there. I agree with you comment about Apple getting it right and the others failing.You’re completely wrong. The iPhone is edge to edge unlike any other phone on the market. The bezel curves inwards which makes the display cost way too much for others to complete with. Also, the slight “bezel” you refer to is so that the phone is rounded and comfortable to hold. So having any less bezel than the iPhone X would be detrimental to the comfort of holding the phone.
In summary, Apple got everything right in their first and only attempt to reduce bezels, while others are failing miserably.
No optical illusion on the iPhone, because it is actually uniform. Apple pioneered a process that folds the display at the bottom so the display connector don't have to be on the bottom and making sure bezels stayed uniform.
Of course it is possible. It is also possible TC could take Apple to 2T.I see his reasoning as well. You are obviously biased towards the iPhone so it might be difficult for you to look at [...]Apple could end up the same way.
Don't put much credence to that poster's comments.
They provide no supporting evidence to back up claim.
If you look at the other post they made on this thread you can see why you should just ignore.
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...copies-iphone-x.2132935/page-17#post-26364989
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...copies-iphone-x.2132935/page-19#post-26365309
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...copies-iphone-x.2132935/page-20#post-26366262
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...copies-iphone-x.2132935/page-20#post-26366398
LOL...right.
Sigh. Why would people who wear Rolex (or use iPhone) care what other people use? Some folks no doubt purchase them for status symbol, but plenty of people buy iPhone X just because they like the product. In many places, owning an expensive phone is not a status symbol at all.Awe, now i understand. People are concerned other people will mistake the Motorola for the iphone X!
I guess for a lot of people the iPhone X is a status symbol. Having phones out there that look the same takes away from the exclussiveness.
I don't think you guys have to worry. I can assure you when someone wears a Rolex people do not mistake it for a Timex. They can tell the difference even from a distance. I'm sure that will apply to the iPhone X as well.