Yes, it matters a lot to me as a consumer. One of the reasons I stick with ios is its popularity. Popularity leads to better/more apps, better first party suppo

Yes, it matters a lot to me as a consumer. One of the reasons I stick with ios is its popularity. Popularity leads to better/more apps, better first party support (more retail Apple stores), better third party support (forums), better third party features (jailbreaking), more accessories, etc.