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Cell Phone Wars: Majority of iPhone Users Admit to 'Blind Loyalty'
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:26 pm
Forbes
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iSheep. That’s the retort most readily used to attack owners of Apple kit. It is a wonderfully concise allegation: the thoughtless herd mentality Apple cynics attribute to those happy to spend small fortunes on Macs, MacBooks, iPhones and iPads. Well brace yourself for new forum flame wars because it might just be true.
As part of ongoing research into mobile phone purchasing decisions simonlycontracts.co.uk polled 2,275 iPhone owners and found a staggering 59% admitted “blind loyalty” to the handset. The definition was users who stated they would not even consider researching other handsets when upgrading in future. Asked why 78% said they “couldn’t imagine having a different type of phone now” while 52% said they were just “really impressed” with their iPhone.
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It isn’t purely about Android either. There are now 24 countries where Windows Phone outsells the iPhone.
This post was edited on 3/23/14 at 12:28 pm
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Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:27 pm to SlowFlowPro
did anyone seriously think this wasn't true?
it's like PC and macs. you aren't really going to easily change from what you're used to.
it's like PC and macs. you aren't really going to easily change from what you're used to.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:28 pm to SlowFlowPro
Incoming onslaught of butthurt droid fanb0is
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:28 pm to SlowFlowPro
It just works.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:29 pm to SlowFlowPro
I'd say I'm in that boat with my iPhone, I like that I know how to use it, never have issues and can't see what the others have extra that I would actuall use. For my MBPro on the other hand, I don't care how much I over paid for it, I'll never (in the foreseeable future) own another shitty PC.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:29 pm to TH03
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it's like PC and macs. you aren't really going to easily change from what you're used to.
Well, in that case, it's like anything else then.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:30 pm to SlowFlowPro
If it ain't broke, don't fix it
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:31 pm to shutterspeed
Dumb article. OP acts like its finding is revolutionary
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:31 pm to SlowFlowPro
i like overpriced and underpowered apple products, dwi poors
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:31 pm to shutterspeed
it's brand loyalty. it exists in just about everything produced for consumers.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:32 pm to SlowFlowPro
I am not quite In that boat but I am close. I love my apple products no doubt. I did shop around last year and almost pulled the trigger on a Samsung phone last year but I am still grandfathered in the unlimited data plan. The new data plan was significantly more expensive and that made me go with the iPhone 5s.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:33 pm to SlowFlowPro
I had a droid incredible before switching over to my 4S and it was a no brainer, everything runs so much more smoothly without any kind of crashing.
Once I got an iPad and an iMac and had the entire Apple ecosystem going, there's no going back to anything else for me. That is, unless someone creates something just extraordinarily groundbreaking or awesome that I felt I couldn't do without.
Once I got an iPad and an iMac and had the entire Apple ecosystem going, there's no going back to anything else for me. That is, unless someone creates something just extraordinarily groundbreaking or awesome that I felt I couldn't do without.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:35 pm to TH03
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it's brand loyalty. it exists in just about everything produced for consumers.
This.
I have an iPhone 5 and a Galaxy S3 (one is work provided)
Both (each?) does what I need it to do and about the same level. I happen to have used the iPhone more and am more familiar.
There is no big difference in either side and I find the "iOS v Android" battle to be silliness for MOST of us. If one likes to mess around more with customization and rooting, etc...android is for you. If you just want to buy a phone, use some apps, etc....whichever you are used to is just fine.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:37 pm to BlackHelicopterPilot
well, both my iPhone and iPad have been jailbroken for years, so I still get the customization so that's not as big of a difference. your average user of either isn't going to buy it and root/jb it instantly.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:38 pm to SlowFlowPro
Ironically, this phenomenon is starting to shift in the other direction.
Since it's now "cool" to hate Apple, many individuals myopically invest in an Android device simply because it's the popular sentiment.
Since it's now "cool" to hate Apple, many individuals myopically invest in an Android device simply because it's the popular sentiment.
This post was edited on 3/23/14 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:38 pm to SlowFlowPro
I thought about switching up from the Iphone before I got my 5s, but i'm comfortable with IPhones. I have a Mac b/c they're basically idiot proof.
Most people find things they like and stick with those brands.
Most people find things they like and stick with those brands.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:38 pm to SlowFlowPro
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Cell Phone Wars: Majority of iPhone Users Admit to 'Blind Loyalty'
Thats literally the definition of a brand. Apple has the highest valued brand in the world. I hope this wasn't a surprise.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:39 pm to SlowFlowPro
Scruffy plans on switching, but he was forced to buy all Mac products for school. Sucks because Scruffy hates Mac products.
Personally though, Scruffy doesn't really care what phone he has as long as he can surf the web, make phone calls, and text. Everything else isn't really important.
Personally though, Scruffy doesn't really care what phone he has as long as he can surf the web, make phone calls, and text. Everything else isn't really important.
This post was edited on 3/23/14 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:40 pm to TH03
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well, both my iPhone and iPad have been jailbroken for years, so I still get the customization so that's not as big of a difference. your average user of either isn't going to buy it and root/jb it instantly.
That is my point.
It is just easier to customize and root the android. But, if you are technologically adept (not some genius..just capable) then you CAN do it with either. But, iPhone usually has to wait for some smart person to develop a program to jailbreak each new iteration.
Again...my POV is that whichever phone you like or are used to...just sticking with it is a legitimate position.
Posted on 3/23/14 at 12:41 pm to TH03
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it's like PC and macs. you aren't really going to easily change from what you're used to.
because "blind loyalty" is developed from positive experiences. It's not exactly blind, imo
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