I don't currently have one but they're in the running to replace my current phone since most of the android market has been enshitified to be just as bad as them.
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The optimisation. And the ecosystem of iPad iPhone AirPods Mac. Watch
Because Apple is still the only company to do a small smartphone without seriously degrading its performance.
I would suggest you to give a look at the Sony Xperia 5, but we know that's a lousy motivation.
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Smaller brands, those with fewer customers, also have lower repurchase rates. iPhone being such a large brand has a high repurchase rate. For most people who own an iPhone simply buying another iPhone is the most convenient option.
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Literally no reason other than blue bubbles.
I was all ready to switch and then someone asked βso you donβt care about the blue bubbles eh?β and I chickened out and got yet another iphone
I donβt want to be the guy with low res photos in the group chat
I like the clean design of iOS, and I like being able to Apple Pay my whole family if needed cause we still share like a phone bill and stuff, so it's easier to Apple Pay than bank transfer or download an app.
Plus I like Apple's credit card and now I have their savings account too....
Have you tried getting a human on the phone with any Google product ever ?
Leave a comment if you have ever talked to a google/alphabet employee during their work hours about a problem that you have with a google/alphabet service or product ?