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I think the remarkable issue is that the story seemed to be flipped after around the Samsung Galaxy S4 or 5, which didn't meet expectations critically or commercially. The ball was in Samsung's court, then it flipped back to Apple.
The other issue is that the outlying players seem to have a continually difficult time maintaining market share. Google's Nexus-branded line was successful, then the 6 came out and has not been successful because people liked the Nexus line because they could get a cheap (in comparison) phone that was fully loaded. I've often talked up the 4 and 5 on this board.
The 6 came out and was a huge (I'm guessing it wouldn't fit in my pocket, as the 5 barely does) and much more expensive phone. After the 4 and 5, I'd actually pondered the 6. When it was revealed to be a giant phone and significantly more expensive ($649, I got the 5 for $399), I went, "Well, don't need that."
I've pondered lately - if I was to get a new phone, what would it be? I honestly don't know.
Xiaomi has been a thorn in Samsung's side and something they didn't expect. Samsung was focused so much on Apple they didn't notice the other guy.
My 4s is showing its age so I will upgrade pretty soon. My old eyes would appreciate a bigger and better screen but I too am curious about the size and carry ability of the big phone.
I upgraded to iPhone 6 Plus over the holiday from a 4 years old 4. Took good care of it and obtained great resale price. Sofar I have been very happy with 6 on the performance and haven't had problem fitting it in my front pocket.
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The other issue is that the outlying players seem to have a continually difficult time maintaining market share. Google's Nexus-branded line was successful, then the 6 came out and has not been successful because people liked the Nexus line because they could get a cheap (in comparison) phone that was fully loaded. I've often talked up the 4 and 5 on this board.
The 6 came out and was a huge (I'm guessing it wouldn't fit in my pocket, as the 5 barely does) and much more expensive phone. After the 4 and 5, I'd actually pondered the 6. When it was revealed to be a giant phone and significantly more expensive ($649, I got the 5 for $399), I went, "Well, don't need that."
I've pondered lately - if I was to get a new phone, what would it be? I honestly don't know.
My 4s is showing its age so I will upgrade pretty soon. My old eyes would appreciate a bigger and better screen but I too am curious about the size and carry ability of the big phone.
Regards,
Ted
Regards,
Ted