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Major Nikon

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14. Android is an operating system, not a manufacturer

Wed Sep 13, 2017, 10:35 AM

Sep 2017

It covers a much wider range of devices, manufacturers, and price ranges compared to iOS which only serves one manufacturer and a relatively few devices. If you compare manufacturers, Apple far eclipses anyone else.

The link you references also states that the reason Apple activations are down is because they haven't released a new model in a while. I'm not s sure if this is accurate or not, but it does stand to reason as Apple new activations tend to be more cyclical following new releases vs Android new activations which tend to be more constant.

I don't have any data to support the overall trend, but most people I know that have Apple products don't upgrade with every single new model and will often skip two or three iterations. When a new model does come out, lots of people upgrade to the previous model as prices come down.

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Not Everyone Who Prefers Flip Phones is a Luddite [View all] MineralMan Sep 2017 OP

Great Observation. delisen Sep 2017 #1

And then there are most people, who are in the middle BannonsLiver Sep 2017 #2

Yes, which is why Android phones outnumber iPhones by such a large MineralMan Sep 2017 #4

Android is an operating system, not a manufacturer Major Nikon Sep 2017 #14

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I am enjoying it. mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #46

I feel his pain Egnever Sep 2017 #47

And not everyone who wants the latest iPhone B2G Sep 2017 #5

OK... MineralMan Sep 2017 #6

Lol. OK. nt B2G Sep 2017 #7

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My smart phone doesn't fit in my pocket. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2017 #64

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There are security-savvy people who use flip phones to avoid being hacked, chia Sep 2017 #11

Yes. Everyone has his or her own criteria. MineralMan Sep 2017 #12

"It's so much more than just "marginally more capable" than a flip phone." Egnever Sep 2017 #35

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here you go: MineralMan Sep 2017 #15

Thanks! Siwsan Sep 2017 #20

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Lots of reviews on it Egnever Sep 2017 #58

You know - it can't hurt! I might just give it a try! Siwsan Sep 2017 #63

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Not really. MineralMan Sep 2017 #17

Yeah but underpants Sep 2017 #18

Hmm...I don't remember that either. MineralMan Sep 2017 #19

Good God, Jim Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #21

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I could give a flying fuck what other phones people choose to use. Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #22

You actually talk to people on your phone? Wounded Bear Sep 2017 #24

I'm definitely a Luddite and too dumb for my smart phone. Vinca Sep 2017 #25

I have an old flip phone because I hardly ever call anyone and hardly anyone ever calls me. tanyev Sep 2017 #26

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I like having a landline phone, too. tanyev Sep 2017 #29

I keep it for 911 calls during massive power outages MineralMan Sep 2017 #30

I'll be clinging right along with you. GoCubsGo Sep 2017 #38

The same here. GoCubsGo Sep 2017 #42

You're right. Not all flip phone owners are luddites. Act_of_Reparation Sep 2017 #27

The idea of spending $800 for a damn phone is obscene. DK504 Sep 2017 #31

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I know where there's a working one nearby. MineralMan Sep 2017 #37

Sorry but pretty sure that is the exact definition of luddite Egnever Sep 2017 #39

I'm with you there. Binkie The Clown Sep 2017 #40

There you go! MineralMan Sep 2017 #45

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No kids or grandkids. No problem. MineralMan Sep 2017 #43

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I still Lord_at_War Sep 2017 #57

Eww..... MineralMan Sep 2017 #61

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Just so you know, I'm not on your lawn right now. Bucky Sep 2017 #52

Well, if you do come on my lawn, could you please MineralMan Sep 2017 #53

I still use a Nokia "candy bar" phone Lord_at_War Sep 2017 #55

Those are really, really reliable phones, too. Cheap, to boot. MineralMan Sep 2017 #56

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Yeah. OK. I'm writing this at my desk, in front of a 27" monitor, MineralMan Sep 2017 #60

LOL. JDC Sep 2017 #62

Yeah they are. (n/t) Iggo Sep 2017 #66