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An iPhone is the durable personal computer for most people. They don't own a "PC", this is the only way to safely conduct e-commerce. Without it, you're done in
by shadowtree 6y ago
An iPhone is the durable personal computer for most people. They don't own a "PC", this is the only way to safely conduct e-commerce. Without it, you're done in the modern world (even government interactions, like scheduling a DMV visit).
A necessity, not a luxury.
Best security, best long term support, best re-sale value.
If you're poor, an iPhone is the smartest choice.
You need to AFFORD an Android device.
- VikingCoder 6y agoI'm surprised to see you say "most people," as Android is what, 85% of the market?
- casefields 6y agoNot in the US which is what OP was referring to. Also, that worldwide market share is massive for junky low-end androids. iPhone alone is ~50% of US market share: https://www.statista.com/topics/2711/us-smartphone-market/ https://www.statista.com/topics/2711/us-smartphone-market/ Android splits the rest.
- VikingCoder 6y agoSorry, where does it say or imply "US"? Presumably people are buying the best phone for their budget and needs. Per OP, "They don't own a PC, this is the only way to safely conduct e-commerce." How many people with an iPhone do you want to bet have a PC, versus how many people with a "junky low-end android"? I'll bet you vastly more iPhone owners have another computer.
- samatman 6y ago"DMV" implies the US, although I can see where that might not be clear to a reader from another country. Like it or not, HN is an English-language forum, run by a company based out of SF, and a lot of commentators presume that context. I try not to, just as I strive to use clear English for the benefit of ESL speakers. But it is the default.
- objektif 6y agoThe only issue is that iphone revenue was not up but mac and ipad was up considerable. So people are actually buying more computers and tablets.
- johannes1234321 6y agoiPad is the device Grandma uses during the lockdowns to see the grandchildren. iPad is the device to follow the stream of the school lesson. iPad is what the manager got for his Zoom meetings.
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- pkaye 6y agoMaybe from all the people working and studying from home.
- notsureaboutpg 6y agoI just don't think the stats bear this out. Apple vs Android is like 60/40 market split in the US, that doesn't bear out the idea that poor people NEED an iPhone AND know that they need it and pay for them accordingly. It's probably a mix of both. iPhones are probably BOTH a status symbol AND a device many people see as a necessity and so are willing to splurge a bit more on (same as with cars).