Google execs are sitting back and laughing today at Apple trying to play catch up.

 

According to the numbers I saw Apple generates 3x the revenue and 4x the profit of google. Whose playing catch up?

The reason you gave is the only reason to buy apple the fact you have so many other products. But new apple products are inferior to new google products. Heck from a technology standpoint the new Microsoft phones are better. The S4 has been out how long? Apple still hasn't made an equal product. I hold no loyalties to any company I buy the best product.

What about the S4 is better? I've never used one so I really don't know.

It's funny to hear these comments about Apple "playing catch up", "inferior for last 3 years", "Samsung is better", etc.

 

 

You all do know that Apple, not Samsung, created the smart phone right.

 

 

The reason Apple doesn't have to clog their phones with random features is because they know they have a superior product in terms of overall performance.

 

Unlike Apple, Samsung has to create tons of features just to appease fans because their phone doesn't change that much. Check out the reviews for the S4 they are not overly positive and many say it's just slightly better than the S3.

 

 

I can guarantee in terms of performance, as Apple has already stated, that the 5S is far superior to the 5 in terms of power and performance.

 

 

Make fun of Apple all you want but they know how to run a business and I can guarantee that the 5S will out perform the S4.

Apple stock does not like the news.

My oldest son sure does!

I don't know about that, but Otterbox does now make a case that is more like lifeproof. Waterproof, all that.

 

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It seems like I read somewhere that AT&T now has the upgrade once a year option..anyone here know anything about that?

 

I can usually sell my old phone and make enough to pay for a new one, so if AT&T will let me upgrade early I'll consider buying a 5s. If not, I'm keeping the 5.

It seems like I read somewhere that AT&T now has the upgrade once a year option..anyone here know anything about that?

 

I can usually sell my old phone and make enough to pay for a new one, so if AT&T will let me upgrade early I'll consider buying a 5s. If not, I'm keeping the 5.

 

It seems like at least for iphones i saw the same thing.

It's called AT&T Next...

It's called AT&T Next...

 

Is anyone eligible for it?

I switched to Verizon when I got my iPhone 4 and was eligible for upgrade in April but haven't used it yet. I'll probably use it for the 5S after it is released.

 

Since I've never upgraded through Verizon, is it still $199 even though it's an upgrade or is it a discounted price?

I switched to Verizon when I got my iPhone 4 and was eligible for upgrade in April but haven't used it yet. I'll probably use it for the 5S after it is released.

 

Since I've never upgraded through Verizon, is it still $199 even though it's an upgrade or is it a discounted price?

 

I'd say $199 is the lowest price for the iPhone 5s.

As for the AT&T Next, I just read an article that says it's a ripoff.

Is anyone eligible for it?

 

I believe since you're already a customer you're eligible but you may check out their website to find out more info.

I switched to Verizon when I got my iPhone 4 and was eligible for upgrade in April but haven't used it yet. I'll probably use it for the 5S after it is released.

 

Since I've never upgraded through Verizon, is it still $199 even though it's an upgrade or is it a discounted price?

 

Still be $199

According to the numbers I saw Apple generates 3x the revenue and 4x the profit of google. Whose playing catch up?

 

This topic is about phones isn't it?

 

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