i was waiting for someone to tear down that argument. :)
this is actually the case, guys.
Don't get me wrong, I love Android, it's my favorite smartphone OS period. However it really pisses me off when someone tries to compare sales data because you can't, you just can't. You can put Android on a piece of toast and sell it out of your backyard, it's so spread out it's impossible to track and compare accurately. Android vs. iOS is an argument that can't be won since it all boils down to what a person wants out of their phone, it's Mac vs. PC all over again.
I absolutely agree it annoys me when everyone's first thought upon hearing the words, "smart phone," they think, "iPhone." But you have to think about it critically.
Apple
did set the standard for smart phones, and continued to do so until Android picked up steam. It used to be exciting when Apple unveiled the new iPhone because it was time to see what everyone had to compete with. Now that Android has started to get the leg up, it's not that exciting anymore, but there's always going to be that nostalgia. When something stays the best of the best, one and only for so long, that's how it stays remembered for an even longer time afterward.
None of this is to mention the fact that the iPhone is dead simple to use, has the most accessories, has the most accessible size, and has the best build quality. The easy to use interface, solid performance and lack of features makes it key for consumers. There's nothing dumber than the general public, and that is where the biggest chunk of smartphone sales comes from, so the simplest and nicest looking phone will always win out no matter what.
Individuals who educate themselves on smart phones will always know what they want, but Bob down the street who works at a corporate office for Golden Corral will pick up an iPhone and be like, "It makes calls, has lots of games, doesn't feel like a toy, and doesn't let me forget up the interface. Take my money."
It's the unfortunate truth and it's one I've learned to deal with.
