That other company costs about 2x as much though, and they heavily limit what you can do with them. They also charge more money for accessories, they don't support SD cards, some say third party stuff like Tile is just a little bit crappier than it is on Android, etc.
If you're rich, and really care about your privacy, it makes sense, but most people I know use Android.
Not sure where all these iOS users are, it must be regional or class-based or something
I would rather have the simple transaction that I give the company money and they give me stuff than buy a phone where the company makes money based on collecting personal data on everything I do on the phone.
Google's data collection lets me afford better tech than I otherwise would, so I really don't mind that much.
It's not like these are random hackers that can steal credit cards, that's not what they do.
There should be a lot more private tech available for those that need it, but for everyone else Apple is just too expensive for a protest unless privacy is on your shortlist of causes you really care about and prioritize.
If you're rich, and really care about your privacy, it makes sense, but most people I know use Android.
Not sure where all these iOS users are, it must be regional or class-based or something