On: US smartphone shipments fall sharply, but Android more than iPhone

[bhauer]

Tribalism. Just like politics and brand preferences in other economic sectors (cars, computers, and so on).

I for one think both Android and iOS are pretty awful operating systems. I still look forward to a viable third option, and would especially enjoy a phone that functions more like an accessory or terminal to my computer, rather than a first-class computer in its own right.

[BLKNSLVR → bhauer]

I quite like Android in it's more libre form, disconnected from artificial manufacturer-imposed restrictions, ie. LineageOS.

I tend to purchase hardware based on the availability (or likely availability) of 3rd party ROM support.