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>Apple probably gets more value out of Android than anybody else since Android’s existence keeps Apple out of antitrust court. I don't understand this statemen
by eertami 5y ago
>Apple probably gets more value out of Android than anybody else since Android’s existence keeps Apple out of antitrust court.
I don't understand this statement, it seems very strange given that Android is by far the largest player in the market. If anything, the exact opposite is probably true, since Android is far closer to a monopoly than iOS. In reality, it is Android that is quite happy for Apple's existence and keeping them out of the antitrust court.
- PaulHoule 5y agoAndroid makes a lot of phones but not much money. When it comes to "flagship phones" for instance it is a strange status game where presumably customers get $900 of value because their phone costs $900. Flagship Android phones tend to have so many flaws (starting with zero software updates) that it's hard to see them as premium products. One wonders if companies like Samsung, HTC, and such are not out to make money with phones but rather create a halo for their other products or to impress investors.