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dalton99a

(84,248 posts) Mon Sep 11, 2023, 08:14 AM Sep 2023

As Smartphone Industry Sputters, the iPhone Expands Its Dominance

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/business/apple-iphone-17.html
https://archive.ph/NXPmv

As Smartphone Industry Sputters, the iPhone Expands Its Dominance
Apple, which is set to release a new iPhone on Tuesday, has increased its share of smartphone sales by converting Android customers and adding teenagers.
By Tripp Mickle
Sept. 11, 2023

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In the United States, the iPhone’s largest market, the device now accounts for more than 50 percent of smartphones sold, up from 41 percent in 2018, according to Counterpoint Research, a technology firm. The gains have helped it claim about a fifth of the world’s smartphone sales, up from a low of 13 percent in 2019.

Apple has expanded its smartphone empire as the broader industry has faltered. Over the past two years, sales of Android smartphones have plummeted, but the iPhone has suffered only modest declines because it’s been winning new customers. It has done so despite being the industry’s priciest device.

Apple has overcome price sensitivity by creating a business that is reminiscent of U.S. car sales. Like a car, iPhones last for years and can be resold to offset the purchase of a new one. Wireless providers, much like auto dealers, offer discounts and monthly payment plans that make it more affordable to buy the latest model. And customers, like brand-loyal car buyers, are more likely to buy another iPhone than switch to Google’s Android operating system.

In the United States, the iPhone’s popularity is expected to widen in the years ahead. Nearly 90 percent of teenagers own an iPhone, according to Piper Sandler, an investment bank.

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As Smartphone Industry Sputters, the iPhone Expands Its Dominance (Original Post) dalton99a Sep 2023 OP

Cost too much snowybirdie Sep 2023 #1

True. Even the budget phones have what most people need dalton99a Sep 2023 #2

Quality must be first decision which is why the iPhone is perfect jimfields33 Sep 2023 #4

I agree they cost too much. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2023 #8

After three disastrous Samsung phones in a row dlk Sep 2023 #3

iPhones are far more reliable and durable - across the entire product lineup dalton99a Sep 2023 #6

Yes, there's a world of difference, in my view dlk Sep 2023 #13

Writing this in an iPhone8 that is easily 8 years old. usonian Sep 2023 #5

Google created Android and the Android ecosystem for data collection purposes. dalton99a Sep 2023 #7

I'm an Apple guy and have been for years...but not for phones. brush Sep 2023 #9

You're not wrong! justaprogressive Sep 2023 #10

I have an AT&T android that works just fine too. brush Sep 2023 #11

The article says "more than 50% of smartphone sales" AND "a fifth of the world's smartphone sales"? sl8 Sep 2023 #12

snowybirdie

(5,627 posts)

1. Cost too much

Reply to dalton99a (Original post)

Mon Sep 11, 2023, 08:52 AM

Sep 2023

For those of us that don't live our lives on the phone, the IPhone is very expensive and not worth it. My Samsung smart android works just fine for what I use it for daily.

dalton99a

(84,248 posts)

2. True. Even the budget phones have what most people need

Reply to snowybirdie (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 11, 2023, 09:09 AM

Sep 2023

make calls, send texts, browse the Internet, and take photos

jimfields33

(18,837 posts)

4. Quality must be first decision which is why the iPhone is perfect

Reply to snowybirdie (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 11, 2023, 09:18 AM

Sep 2023

Although, I pay mine out right every 4 years, you can pay 30 bucks a months for 3 years to pay it off. Everyone can swing that.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(26,727 posts)

8. I agree they cost too much.

Reply to snowybirdie (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 11, 2023, 10:03 AM

Sep 2023

Which is partly why I have an android. Plus, I long ago lost all respect for Apple. Nor do I live my life on my phone. I use it to make actual phone calls or text. On rare occasions I might google something.

Did they ever solve that problem of putting in crappy batteries and then forcing people to buy a new phone rather than replace the battery?

dlk

(12,355 posts)

3. After three disastrous Samsung phones in a row

Reply to dalton99a (Original post)

Mon Sep 11, 2023, 09:12 AM

Sep 2023

Including challenges even successfully making phone calls, I am a very happy and satisfied iPhone user. They work.

dalton99a

(84,248 posts)

6. iPhones are far more reliable and durable - across the entire product lineup

Reply to dlk (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 11, 2023, 09:35 AM

Sep 2023

They are well designed and well built

dlk

(12,355 posts)

13. Yes, there's a world of difference, in my view

Reply to dalton99a (Reply #6)

Mon Sep 11, 2023, 12:30 PM

Sep 2023

I can’t imagine ever going back.

usonian

(13,772 posts)

5. Writing this in an iPhone8 that is easily 8 years old.

Reply to dalton99a (Original post)

Mon Sep 11, 2023, 09:32 AM

Sep 2023

And the simple camera has taken some of my nicest pictures. There's something about stuff that's well put together and lasts that appeals to me in this throw-away world.

My stereo gear is from the 80's and the 70's camera gear still works great.

Best thing is that Google doesn't write the software for it. Nobody's perfect but Google is the spy master.

For example:
https://theconversation.com/google-chrome-just-rolled-out-a-new-way-to-track-you-and-serve-ads-heres-what-you-need-to-know-213150

The new suite of features represents a fundamental shift in how Chrome will track user data for the benefit of advertisers. Instead of third-party cookies, Chrome can now tap directly into your browsing history to gather information on advertising “topics”