• Electricd@lemmybefree.net
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        11 hours ago

        Then it’s up to how much one values having slightly better privacy over the rest. You can’t blame someone wanting the best of both worlds without too much effort but at a higher price

        Besides, iOS has had a relatively good interface and the best chips and energy efficiency, one of the best cameras, but ofc lacks in other areas

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          10 hours ago

          I don’t buy the fact that apple is more secure than android. but what do i know, i’m not a mobile OS developer.

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                    5 hours ago

                    They make a significant margin on them, but note that material cost isn’t the only cost involved. Development and R&D should be included in the price. Same goes for taxes, and different spendings like renting the workspace…

                    If your cheap phone is made by underpaid workers in China, then you have a part of the answer. Those cheap phones sell your data to make their margin. Some others charge you premium because they’re good and they know it. Obviously they’re making good profit on them, but I wouldn’t say it’s “so much”