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If Apple reduces platform fees the price of the phone could go up to compensate for that. Also, my experience aligns with this too. I dont game on my phone and
by enos_feedler 5y ago
If Apple reduces platform fees the price of the phone could go up to compensate for that.
Also, my experience aligns with this too. I dont game on my phone and basically use default apps. I use the United app to book flights but could easily use the mobile website. Same with Twitter
- ntSean 5y agoThe profit margin on the iPhone is 35%. The App Store currently runs at a large profit (estimated to be 70%) primarily from in app purchases in the gaming category. Your purchasing habits are not indicative of the mainstream; further, the iPhone isn't priced based on cost to the cost to design or manufacture.
- enos_feedler 5y agoI'm not sure how anything you've said here relates to anything Iv'e said
- shkkmo 5y agoBut then you wouldn't be paying for an AppStore, you would be paying the real cost of the hardware. This is also entirely hypothetical because Apple has really good margins on their phone sales.