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Re:Android isn't cool with teenagers, and that's a big problem by askonomm on Wednesday November 15, 2023 @02:24PM (#38281157)
That, and convenience. Android simply can't provide the same coherent, seamless ecosystem of experiences that Apple can. People can't be bothered to deal with the annoyances of separate systems from separate providers anymore, and I feel that, especially in HN circles, that's a very undervalued thing.
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Re:Android isn't cool with teenagers, and that's a big problem by calciphus on Wednesday November 15, 2023 @02:47PM (#38281411)
If that were true why is Apple laptop / desktop market share not 50% in the US like phones are?

For most iPhone users, the iPhone is their only Apple device. Maybe a few have an iPad (about one in 30 or so), but that's it. Most don't have a Mac, HomePod, etc, and so the "seamless ecosystem" is not a factor.

Talk to any teenager or young adult. It really is the green bubbles.

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Re:Android isn't cool with teenagers, and that's a big problem by FirmwareBurner on Wednesday November 15, 2023 @03:18PM (#38281875)
>If that were true why is Apple laptop / desktop market share not 50% in the US like phones are?

People care less about their computers/PCs. That market has peaked over 10 years ago and has been on the decline ever since, minus the temporary pandemic peak, while they are far more emotionally attached to their computer in their pocket (their phone) rather than the computer sitting on the desk at home.

Plus, computers being more open means you can do most of the stuff on a PC that you can do on a PC, it's very little you can gatekeep in that market software wise.

So Apple has "fixed" that "mistake" and not allow the iPhone to be nearly as open as Macs were, therefore more easily gatekeep features valuable for social interactions and keep customers tied.

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Re:Android isn't cool with teenagers, and that's a big problem by neogodless on Wednesday November 15, 2023 @04:40PM (#38282938)
No, I think it's still true. As another commenter said, teens might be into PC gaming, so they have to buy a PC to guarantee they can play all the games their friends play.

But those same kids will have an iPhone, Watch and Airpods which also let you show off very visibly that you're in the Apple ecosystem when you're in public.

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