Is the iPhone still cool?
I recently read an article in The Washington Post, by Hayley Tsukayama titled “Has the
iPhone lost its cool?” This article discussed two key points favoring the
position that the iPhone has lost its cool. The first point was that parents
and business people now have the iPhone, so college students and even teenagers
feel that the high status of the iPhone has declined. The second point
mentioned was that the iPhone is too expensive, and therefore Apple must target
adults and business people because that is the only segment that can actually afford its
product. However, what I found most interesting about this particular article
was that the source of opinion on the matter is the head of HTC’s U.S.
operations, Martin Fitcher. HTC’s Android is a major competitor for the iPhone
and in the article it stated that “according to research from Pew’s Internet
and American Life Project, Android phones are more popular among younger users
than the iPhone”. This may be true,
however the article was titled “Has the iPhone lost its cool?” not, HTC is more
popular than the iPhone.
So what’s this article really about-
Is Fitcher just trying to stir up controversy among HTC and
Apple?
Do you feel that the iPhone has lost its cool?
Would you take into consideration the opinion of Martin
Fitcher regarding the “coolness” of the iPhone?
19 Responses to “Is the iPhone still cool?”
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I think Apple, and the IPhone in general, have a segment of very loyal fans, who will always be on edge to buy the newest IPhone, I do, however think that younger people, and people buying their first smart phones are becoming more inclined to go with an android device, due to the growing capabilites and large number of phones that the Android OS is now operating on.
I’m with Mike. Too many people love Apple and the iPhone, so it’s likely they will stick with it until it dies. I feel like most people go with a particular phone and stick with it. Personally, I’m a Blackberry and probably won’t make a switch until I see something I like better or am turned off by the new BB. I’d say the iPhone won’t lose its popularity for a while.
I do not feel that the Iphone has lost its cool because people like it since it looks good and has so many apps and features. Also, it is made by Apple which has a large fan base. I would not take into consideration the opinion of Martin because it is coming from a competing company.
I think iPhone did not losing it cool. iPhone have been make our life more convenience. With your iPhone in the pocket you can go online anytime you want. It have lot of tool for you to use. iPhone 5 it about to come out so it must be very hot product out there. However, after Steve Job quite the job it might affect the sale a little but it will not loose it cool.
I do not think the iPhone lost “its cool.” I know alot of people that have been trading in their BBs for an iPhone and with Apple keep coming out with newer editions I do not see this changing.
I don’t think the iPhone has lost it’s cool. I admit that I bought an Android over the iPhone because the data plan and phone is a lot cheaper them going with ATT or Verizon. Actually, I’d probably prefer an iPhone over Androids just because the battery issues on my HTC is horrible, even with battery boosting apps.
I don’t know if the iPhone has lost its “cool” or not, but I don’t know that it matters. I don’t know anyone who bought the iPhone because it was “cool,” they bought it because it was incredibly versatile, especially when Apple pioneered the app market. Apple has an incredibly loyal customer base, which it earned through its innovation and reliability. Also, given that this is coming from an HTC exec, I can’t take it that seriously, of course he has an agenda.
I think it depends on the consumer segment. As someone who loves technology, I would never get an iPhone over an Android device. I had an iPhone for a little while but the amount of customization and innovation that Android devices provide far outweigh anything “sleek” Apple puts forth.
I have an Android phone, and have very little to complain about with it. That being said, I still think the iPhone is going to remain strong for a long time. First, I don’t think parents using the phone makes it any more or less cool – maybe I’m in the minority here, but I don’t think so. Second, the iPhone has always been more than “cool.” If I were to ever switch to it, the reasons would be for the functionality with the built in iPod and the overall simple functionality and easy use of the phone.
I personally have never been much of a fan of apple products; I’ve always viewed them as trying to be too cool. I have an android and I like that much better than my friend’s iPods I’ve used. IPhones haven’t lost their cool, people still consider them sleek and stylish, they’re the “it” phone. I’ve always seen the iPhone as more of a toy phone while the android and blackberry seem more productivity and business oriented.
I think IPhones have lost their “cool”, it seems everyone and their relatives have one. Also, all iphones look very similar if not exactly identical. This leads to the case we have today where it looks like the majority of people have the same phone. I personally like my android phone more than I would an Iphone. I like that it has some different features and doesn’t look like a cookie cutter-generic Iphone. Most apps are on both platforms. Android phones also allow for more buisness integration that is compatible with Windows.
I don’t think iPhones have lost their “cool”, just that more people are using them. I have one, and would never get another kind of phone. My parents are even considering getting iPhones once their upgrades come around because of how simple they are to use. Apple has a large and strong base. Also, I’ve had my iPhone for almost a year now and haven’t had any problems with it, whereas all of my other phones had either started having problems by now or I had to get a new one.
I think it’s interesting that this is coming up because I just recently traded in my iPhone (after 2 years) and got a Droid! It was a long and hard process to decide whether to get another iPhone or a Droid and I ultimately ended up getting the Droid. I described the iPhone community as almost like a cult, but a cult that I liked being part of. It was so hard to leave it! But I’m definitely happy with my decision. I think he may be right, it is losing it’s cool. The Droid OS has so many choices of phones and options I think people are getting tired of the restrictions in place by Apple.
The iPhone has not (and never will..hopefully) lost its “cool.” I personally am an avid Mac user, and I waited for what seems like a century for the iPhone to come to Verizon. I think that is the reason that a year ago much less people has iPhones. They are definitely more widespread now, and it is a much less exclusive “club.” But I still think the iPhone is the best phone out there. The touch screen technology is amazing along with the Apps and internet access. I personally think all other smartphones are wannabe iPhones.
I do not think the IPhone has lost it’s cool at all. You better believe that when the IPhone 5 comes out there will be people camping outside of Apple stores all over the country to get one. I considered get an IPhone, but I didn’t feel like waiting forever for the IPhone 5 to come out seeing how they were not giving any information on when that might have been. I got an Android phone and I absolutely love it and have no complaints. Unless my Droid falls through, I probably wont be getting an IPhone anytime soon.
I think iPhone is actually gaining its coolness, with its new look i feel like they are will get more people to come to them. I feel like the move to change the look of the iPhone was a great positive and this move separates them from the look of the iTouch. This seems like the newer looks will lead apple to higher anticipation.
I don’t think IPhone lost its cool. If you look around you can easily spot someone with IPhone. Today in CNBC, I believe they mention that IPhone had it record preorder sales in history. So it definitely didn’t lose its coolness.
In my opinion the iPhone has not lost its cool and I do not think that it will anytime soon. Apple is always creating cutting edge products. I do agree with the article that the iPhone is too expensive; however, they will continue to have their loyal fans. I know some families that have Apple products from cell phones, iPods and iPads. Also, Android does have a higher market share than Apple due to its lower cost and the ability to go to any provider opposed to the iPhone having only at At&t and Verizon. (Before Oct 4th)
I don’t think the iPhone lost it’s cool. In fact, the iPhone just released a new iPhone and it’s better, faster, sleeker, and skinnier than before! Also, since the new iPhone came out, that means the older models of the iPhone are cheaper now which will convince people like me who don’t have a smartphone to really get one.
I think the public conception of the iPhone still thinks this product is really cool.