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Who expected Apple to own the market? From day one the iPhone was a premium price / premium experience product with a user base that developers would work hard
by aresant 17y ago
Who expected Apple to own the market?
From day one the iPhone was a premium price / premium experience product with a user base that developers would work hard to access.
Android is already a sloppy mess for developers, and for many traditional consumers.
It's like the Mac vs. PC battles, except this time the market is much more accessible for the average consumer ($500 vs. $5000 unadjusted no less!) and, as such, many times more profitable for Apple who uniquely owns the hardware, the software, and the content delivery channel.
- DrJokepu 17y agoI'm not sure about US pricing but here in the UK Android devices are similarly priced to the iPhone.
- smackfu 17y agoIn the US, you can get a Droid running Android for $20. Compared to a iPhone 3G for $99 or a 3GS for $199. Both require a 2-year contract.
- joezydeco 17y agoPeople want a winner and a loser. They also want to be on the winning side, whichever one that is. They'll argue and argue forever trying to convince everyone that they're right and you're wrong.