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(unpaywalled version on archive.today: https://archive.ph/03cwZ)

Interesting figure that comes out of the article: 87% of US teens prefer iPhones. Also the explanations given aren't quite surprising, I guess it's mostly because of iMessage. Teens will feel like outcasts if they get an Android phone while their friends still use iMessage because of the green bubbles.

It's actually hilarious how we allowed consumerism to take us this far and that we have now peer pressure over smartphones.

“You’re telling me in 2023, you still have a ’Droid? [...] You gotta be at least 50 years old.”

ouch 😔

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[-] lorez@lemm.ee 12 points 1 year ago

I own a Pixel 7 but I hate that you always have to reach a compromise on something. This time it's the SOC. The Tensor G2 is a toaster. I looked for the Galaxy S23 and it has camera issues with shutter lag.

[-] WarmToiletSeat@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

I feel you on this. Might consider switching to iPhone once they switch to USB C for charging.

Every single pixel I've owned came with a problem or two especially when it comes to hardware.

Samsung on the other hand, has great hardware but once 2 years is up and software support ends, it feels outdated in software

[-] CSharp@programming.dev 7 points 1 year ago

Interesting. I've owned a Pixel 3, 4a-5G and a 7 and have had no hardware issues, even side loading unsigned software and stuff (e.g. hacked version of Samsung health for the Watch 4).

[-] account_93@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Samsung is now doing 4 years of Software updates, Still not enough compared to Apple.

[-] Koala@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago

I have the Pixel 6 and Dual SIM still doesn't properly work 2 years after release. Modem will still randomly crash after 30 minutes or so. Hate it

[-] ddkman@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Also depending on the region you are stuck with Exynos, and the fucking garbage Exy modem which is a total dealbreaker.

[-] R4iNO@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 1 year ago

I'm happy with with mid-range Motorola with mid-range expectations. $300 androids are the best.

[-] randint@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

The shutter lag has been very very noticeable and even annoying on my Galaxy A42. It was fine during the first year of purchase, but then it got worse. Taking a picture can now take up to 10 seconds.

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