"First, it says that iPhones are bought as statement pieces, ie their hardware". The author said nothing of the sort, you are projecting your own (incorrect, i

"First, it says that iPhones are bought as statement pieces, ie their hardware". The author said nothing of the sort, you are projecting your own (incorrect, imho) opinions. The author said that iOS is significant differentiator and that's why people buy iPhones. Except not so much in China now, because WeChat.