[FredZarguna]

I code mobile apps for phones--both iPhones and Androids as well as Windows CE and embedded devices for a living. The phones I use personally are rooted, and I use multiple, random accounts on various phones, including my iPhone.

Your belief that Androids are cheaper than iPhones because Apple isn't tracking you is cute, and wrong. Androids are cheaper because Apple is skinning you alive, and you've brainwashed yourself into liking it.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

“Your belief that Androids are cheaper than iPhones because Apple isn’t tracking you is cute, and wrong.

I don’t claim it is the only reason. But it has s entirely valid.

I buy iPhones because they work, are a joy to use, are not rife with viruses or tracking apps, and because I’m not sold to others as a product. Those factors are a fair value for money to me and a billion others.

I don’t see the FBI whining to Google to unlock android phones.

Other people would prefer an iPhone knockoff at a discount. Their choice. Lots of people like shopping at Walmart or The Dollar Store. I do not. I’m happy for people to choose Walmart, or other places like it, though.

If price has to be your primary consideration, I understand. Nothing dishonorable in that.

I don’t really care what phone anyone else uses. Competition from the knockoffs keeps Apple on its toes.