Apple's iPhone is seeing a boom in traction among low- to middle-income users.
By Judy Mottl
Apple's iPhone isn't just for the deep-pocketed crowd. A new study reports that the popular smartphone's buyers are increasingly skewing toward lower incomes -- and helping Apple grow its user base despite the current dismal economic conditions.
While 43 percent of iPhone 3G users earn over $100,000, iPhone adoption increased 48 percent this summer among those earning annual salaries of between $25,000 and $50,000, while it grew 46 percent among those earning between $25,000 and $75,000.
The iPhone demographic study, conducted by comScore (NASDAQ: SCOR) and released this week, also found that Overall iPhone use increased 21 percent between June and August.
"As an additional budget item, a $200 device plus at least $70 per month for phone service seems a bit extravagant for those with lower disposable income," Jen Wu, senior analyst at comScore, said in a statement. "One actually realizes cost savings when the device is used in lieu of multiple digital devices and services, transforming the iPhone from a luxury item to a practical communication and entertainment tool."Continued...
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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Opera Software has revealed that they have developed a version of Opera Web Browser for the Apple iPhone mobile phone.
But they are not allowed to offer it on the Apple App Store as it competes with Apple Safari which comes preloaded on the iPhone.
Apple has already declined several applications from appearing on the iPhone for similar reasons.
This is something that baffles the iPhone users. A competing application should be allowed on the iPhone as it gives Apple the reasons to improve upon their own products.
Users are not very impressed with the Safari that comes bundled on the iPhone. Opera would have given them an alternative.
Opera is also working on a version of the browser for Google Android. Offering it to Google G1 users is not going to be a problem as anyone is free to make their products available for download for the Android.
"Free market involves competition. I believe inhibiting other applications from appearing on the iPhone will lower down sales of the phone. Consumers nowadays are after for flexibility which may be provided by different companies."
But they are not allowed to offer it on the Apple App Store as it competes with Apple Safari which comes preloaded on the iPhone.
Apple has already declined several applications from appearing on the iPhone for similar reasons.
This is something that baffles the iPhone users. A competing application should be allowed on the iPhone as it gives Apple the reasons to improve upon their own products.
Users are not very impressed with the Safari that comes bundled on the iPhone. Opera would have given them an alternative.
Opera is also working on a version of the browser for Google Android. Offering it to Google G1 users is not going to be a problem as anyone is free to make their products available for download for the Android.
"Free market involves competition. I believe inhibiting other applications from appearing on the iPhone will lower down sales of the phone. Consumers nowadays are after for flexibility which may be provided by different companies."
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