I have a 7+ and would like to go smaller, so I would rather have an updated SE for that price. I was most productive on Apple’s smallest iDevices (iPhone 5 and iPad Mini 4), so I would love to see updates for both.
Thank you though.
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Thank you though.
I stuck john Adams in Google and up came the 2nd U.S president 1797.. lol I think i like this one.
More people switched to Android for "better customer service"? Seriously? Apple isn't perfect for sure but customer service from Google, Samsung, etc. is a flaming train wreck.
Last year I switched iOS for Android (Galaxy Note 8) for the extra features: better multi tasking, proper file system, full flexibility on my main screen layout/look, mouse compatibility, etc.
Best decision ever. Once the learning curve was done for, Android materialized as a superior OS. That was my experience at least.
The UX is less consistant and the Apps themselves are less polished than in iOS though, but the extra features listed above tilt the scale to the Android side.
Best decision ever. Once the learning curve was done for, Android materialized as a superior OS. That was my experience at least.
The UX is less consistant and the Apps themselves are less polished than in iOS though, but the extra features listed above tilt the scale to the Android side.
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People that consider resale prices as part of purchase price?
People who are subsidized (via carrier, or work, or various other sources) or who take into account total cost of ownership.
It's been good, I appreciate the polish and uniformity across the OS, something that was lacking in Android.
My reason was simple. iPhones got more expensive. No way I'm ever going to spend 1000$ on a phone. Apple wants to make a decent 500$ phone, I'd be happy to give it a chance.
Maybe because its not as visible or easier to forget?
Im sure many of us don't think of that but I do, that and how easily the iPhone integrates with my macs.
For some it all about the price..which with monthly payments the differences are negligible if you ask me.
Goes to show that the people on this forum aren't in the ordinary.
If this survey is even legit. I have no idea why someone would switch to Android phones for "customer support" when it's basically nonexistent. Hard to even find community support because there are so many different models, and the OS isn't identical across them. Was such a nightmare helping my friend recover data from his Galaxy.
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That's actually one reason I use an iPhone. You can get an older iPhone for less money than a high-end new Android phone (I don't count low-end cause those are trash), and it's still better. Buying an old Android phone isn't really an option. But idk if others view it this way.
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Maybe they thought it meant that the updated software runs faster. Cause iOS updates almost always slow down the phone.
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I don't think that is Apples target audience.
Most of us want the best iPhone and those aren't priced much higher than androids that don't integrate
with macs nearly as well. Then there are all the other things about android that I don't want.
Then when you consider the monthly payment for the best iPhone is almost the same as the best androids why
would an iphone user bother?
If you're paying cash your only route if you want an iPhone is used or the SE..
the new 6.1" LCD looks like a viable option as well.
Seriously, it's one of the best customer services, with super nice Apple stores to go with it, vs one of the worst.
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They didn't get more expensive. They offered one extra-expensive model. But yeah $500 won't buy you an iPhone unless you get an old one like I do.
In some cultures/countries even moderately expensive items (like iPhones) are treated as status symbols. So people might be buying more expensive phones just to show that they can afford them (and then some of them come to MR and make claims like "only people who can't afford iPhone buy Android phones").
I'm surprised there is no category for privacy, that's probably the biggest reason why I switched to Apple.
Did you just say you switched to Apple due to "false sense of privacy"
No I said part of the reason I switched to Apple was because I feel they value my privacy much more than Google does.
....forgot in this case Consumer Reports is a legitimate well respected publication that is relevant and matters.
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It’s probably because it matters to the 71 folks on this site, but for the rest of the planet, no one gives a ......
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Given that sales of iPhones are 10 x Mac sales, at least 9 iPhone users in 10 don’t have a Mac to integrate with, so that can’t be an issue to the vast majority