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If Apple releases mid-tier phone after this, they will win the market for sure.

You forgot the other reason. I don't want an IPhone because I prefer to actually own my device (and because Android is overall more secure and I personally care about this).

> I prefer to actually own my device

What do you mean by that? Its an odd take in an article about Android users learning they don't own their device.

> and because Android is overall more secure and I personally care about this

citation?

You can flash android phone with another OS that won't spy on you. And you cannot do this with iPhone.

The security of Android vs Apple keep ping-ponging back and forth for which is considered more secure against programmatic exploits.

Isn't an iPhone SE pretty mid-tier?

$429 MSRP for the SE (3rd) vs $250 MSRP for a Moto G 5G 2023.

There's certainly arguments to be had about comparisons, and maybe better pricing with careful shopping and hoop jumping, but Apple simply doesn't address the wide global market of people with limited means, and it shows in their global market share.

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