They can´t hold their profit rates, also the market is totally saturated. So they have to increase their prices. Since many years most manufacturers also only build parts together, there´s no real R&D anymore. With Android they even can use a ready OS. But that´s only dumb capitalism so there´s nothing different to expect.
AnonD-535480, 24 Oct 2017I always wonder why some people take issues with how others choose to spend their hard earned ... moreWell see the article? We are all affected by how other people chose to spend their money. If they had more self-respect, the rest of us who do, would be able to buy less crippled or/and less expensive phones (And other stuff).
Anonymous, 24 Oct 2017True...
Here people want an iphone, no matter which model.
Even 5s is still available here.... moreAnd it's the most overprised and crippled flagship ever made.
Anonymous, 24 Oct 2017True... Here people want an iphone, no matter which model. Even 5s is still available here.... moreI always wonder why some people take issues with how others choose to spend their hard earned cash. Everytime i see it, I am reminded of something my dad used to tell me, "say nothing about what others buys, unless you are footing the bill."
AnonD-234961, 24 Oct 2017Looks like people from developed countries are smart and do not buy overpriced phones, while t... moreTrue...
Here people want an iphone, no matter which model.
Even 5s is still available here. At least 400 dollars.
Thanks to those 2 that overprice their phones...
No phone should be over 800
AnonD-234961, 24 Oct 2017Looks like people from developed countries are smart and do not buy overpriced phones, while t... moreLOL, sorry, but common sense would disagree. Poor countries don't make enough difference, so if they raise prices (And compromises. Getting rid of 3.5mm jacks and whatnot), it's because western people (Well, China too. Not exactly a poor country. Maybe India is the only exception).
Looks like people from developed countries are smart and do not buy overpriced phones, while the poor people from the Latin America and Eastern Europe are eager to show their status and buy expensive carrier plans with subsidized flagship phones.
AnonD-684631, 24 Oct 2017Android dominates whole worldYes, over 85% smartphones run Android.
It also beats Windows as the world's number 1 computer OS of any kind.
Android dominates whole world
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