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> i think it's clear that consumers don't actually give a shit about updates when they choose their next phone, The people that do give a shit pick ios. Securi
by max76 8y ago
> i think it's clear that consumers don't actually give a shit about updates when they choose their next phone,
The people that do give a shit pick ios. Security and updates was the #1 reason I moved from Android to iOS.
- kakarot 8y agoThat's some intense gatekeeping... At least I can root my Android phone. iOS security, from a targeted hacking perspective, is easier than ever to circumvent for full control: https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2017/11/ios-11-horror-story-the-rise-and-fall-of-ios-security/ https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2017/11/ios-11-horror-story-the-r... Apple also has a nasty habit of coercing users into upgrade to new models, reducing the need for supporting older devices and artificially limiting the amount of older phones in circulation: https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-faces-multiple-lawsuits-over-throttled-iphones-1522229400 https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-faces-multiple-lawsuits-o...
- graeme 8y agoYup. I'm on iphone for this reason + privacy. The ecosystem integration with ipad is a nice bonus