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I live in New Zealand. Every cheap phone is an Android phone and mean cheap. No one wants contracts over here so there is a flood of cheap crappy "I can make a phone call" phones. Prepay is the way people generally go. !00 minutes of talking and unlimited texts, SMS's and 1/2GB of data for $19 a month with no contract and bring your own phone. The vast majority of uses buy these cheap phone and text and make calls and pretty well wouldn't know hoe to download let alone want to use an app at all. Android phones have replaced cheap feature phones and are generally not used as a smartphone (I am referring to these cheap ones only not he GS4's obviously) So I don't see market share as an accurate measure. There seems to be 2 markets in that case. People who use them as a smartphone and people that don't. I'd like to see some figures.
Why market share doesn't (yet) matter in mobile
For years now I've been arguing that market share doesn't matter in mobile. Only I was wrong. Not about market share not mattering, but about why it doesn't matter, at least not yet. Charles Arthur, however, does a fantastic job explaining why. The Guardian:
Because it's easy to measure market share — much easier than measuring installed base, which requires large panels of people who you interview on a regular, repeated basis. (ComScore does this in the US, where it provides a picture of the installed base of smartphone users that is consistent back to the end of 2009. Its figures for the three months to September 2013 show a 51.8% installed base for Android — that's 76.6m — and 40.6% for iPhone — that's 60m. It's not 80% Android; not even close.)
I'd argue a step further, as well. Why is it important how many phones run Android? Is it important how many phones run *Nix? It's probably going to get to the point where what matters is how many phones can access the Google Play Store vs. the iOS App Store. Whether it one day matters or how many can access the Samsung app store will be something interesting to see as well. In the meantime, read Arthur's article via the link below.
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Your first point...you're probably not far off.
Your second point...you lost me; there's no logical connection there.
+1 meaning you didn't bother to read the linked article either? That's more of a -1 :)
That reflects no reality in which I live. However, I'm willing to concede my reality doesn't have any enormous chips on shoulders either (just in cookies!).
Seriously, this has nothing to do with Apple, it has to do with reporting, and is there anyone who doesn't want the quality of reporting to go up? (Don't answer that!)
1) Apple was never #1 in phone market share. Nokia and RIM were way ahead of them before, Android is way ahead of them now.
2) You didn't read the linked article. It wouldn't matter even if Apple was #1. It's simply not a saturated market yet, so install base matters more. (Android is almost certainly ahead there as well, but it's harder to measure.)
Nobody? Not one person in the entire world? Not even Eric Schmidt?
Honestly does market share matter that much when in the Android world you have incredibly cheap tablets being sold that probably aren't being used the way an iPad gets used? These shipment statistics never match browser usage statistics. And no the difference isn't Android users "fooling" their browser into thinking their tablet/phone is a PC. What this tells me is cheap Android tablets/phones aren't being used to the extent iPads/iPhones are.
Here is a thought, it is fairly easy to measure exactly how many and what type of phone in use. Get the data from carriers !
Can't understand why this should be such a secret ?
Actually, it would. Carriers consistently report incredibly high iPhone sales, often more than half their units sold (one quarter last year it was ridiculously high on AT&T.) I wouldn't be surprised if Apple had the greatest share if measured that way in the U.S., and Android in other countries. But it also probably wouldn't matter.
Like a Anthony, one of our writers said, measuring connection data from the towers might be an even better way.
However, rather than making everything about Apple vs. Android (which it's not), it's more interesting to actually think about the state of the market, and the tremendous growth that's still possible.
Or, you know, and I'm just spitballing here, read the linked article. :)
The whole market share thing is quite interesting. Back in the day when iPhone had around 40% of the smartphone segment in Europe, Apple evangelists touted market share the holy grail, since it attracts developers. Now that is overtaking iPhone in the large European markets, the same people no longer discuss market share, but mind share, installed base, etc. Of course, apple's pricing model is unsustainable in Europe, so the installed base will fall behind in the future, too, since it follows market share inevitably. One wonders what the fanboys will then boast about. Apps? Well, local apps will be built first or solely for other platforms -- are already being built, in fact.
That's not the case at all - they touted number of units sold and amount paid to developers - two far more influential stats.
I have no doubt Apple would trumpet market share if it was in their favor, the way they trumpet usage share now, but what Apple does is pretty meaningless for consumers.
"Fanboy" is the type of word that prevents intelligent discussion on any topic. It's dismissive. It's beneath us. Instead consider this: Be a fan of consumers. Who cares what's best for the big companies, what's best for us?
I use a Mac, which has almost no market share. Does that mean it works any less well, or that I enjoy it any less? No, of course not. Even in an industry that has reached saturation, where market share matches install base, how important - how well understood - is the term market share.
How important is it when considering what to buy compared to other stats?
What's the context?
I think it matters less now than it did with pc's back in the day. There are so many more smart phones being sold now than pc's were in the 90's that even a 15% market share would warrant interest from developers.
Market share for android in the US is around 50% so no shit US install base is the same... worldwide its 80%... Dumb article
Interesting to see Benedict Evans directly contradict this guy. Great to see analysts fight over statistics.
Link? Evans is super smart, I don't see it on his site but I'd love to read it.
It's referenced in the comments of the article you link. Evans believes Android has about an 70% usage share, a factoid that sort of disagrees the point of the article (granted both authors are just guessing and Evans has some wild ideas (i.e. the used market for iPhones is negligible)). Market share predicts the future and usage share predicts the present. Market share absolutely matters as it's a precursor to the future; all one has to do is look at Symbian and Blackberry for proof of that. More of importance to Apple is marketshre as Apple makes all it's money from sales, not from usage. Riddle me this; what does Apple gain more from; a user buying a new iphone or a user buying a used iphone? In that scenario, only one affects market share but both affect usage share..
What I don't get is how is there any comparison on the whole iOS vs android argument. There really is no easy way to gage that, I mean android isn't just one phone. It's like 1,000's of phones that run android with different price points, different markets and different makers. There is only one iPhone theoretically speaking, there is only one phone that can run iOS. Which to some is very pricy or people just not into the style. So, it's kinda not a fair comparison......unless we straight talking about makers.
There are three iphones being sold at the moment. Not just one. And they get pretty cheap on contract. And everyone on this forum knows that Apple has the number one selling smart phone. It just doesn't account for the lions share of the OS. And it probably never will. All forecasts have Android holding on to that title well into 2017 if not later.
Like this article and the one it is writing about states, market share means nothing. Of course android is going to hold market share as like the first commenter wrote. 3rd world countries by cheap phones and cheap phones run android as it is free to compile. Most have no access to google apps and no access to the play store. This is why so many reports have surfaced that show iOS accounts for way more web traffic then android does. Most android phones sold aren't accessing the web and are just the new feature phones for off contract pre paid phones. If you want to count these and feel that android is somehow better then be my guest. I personally use and love both and android is behind in the facets of the market that actually matters such as the Eco system (where android is not even close) and also the high end market that apple only competes in (you know the one that actually makes revenue). Apple doesn't even have a phone that competes in these markets and never will. What would be the point? In the high end market that we all know and love their is no phone that is even coming close to any of apples offerings. For example, Samsung announced during the s4 release that it has sold its 200 millionth galaxy s variant (this includes every galaxy s they make all over the world which literally covers dozens of samsungs best selling devices like the galaxy s 1, 2, 3, and 4 and note 1 and 2 (the note 3 wasn't out at this time and many many others over a 3 year period). This is no small feat. Now let's look at apple. The iPhone 5 sold 5 million devices in its first weekend and the 5s is somewhere around 90% of the 9 million sold during its first two days on the market. Apple sells 20-40 million of its current gen iPhone every quarter. We all know samsung is selling a massive amount of phones and it is quite the feat yet, as you can see the high end market even Samsung is no where close to matching what Apple sells of it's lonely 4" iPhone in any model. Samsung holds somewhere of 90% world wide market share so if Apple is absolutely dominating them in the high end market of phones we all know then how many low end feature phones in other countries make up this number? I would say somewhere of 80-85% of the 90% market share they have. Not so impressive anymore is it?
Like I mentioned before and so did the article. World wide market share means nothing. Of course android should be able to outsell apple and their 3 iPhones that are never free on contract like dozens are at anytime on android even here in the states. If android couldn't outsell iOS then I would be worried. The real number is how many of the market share is really using the OS and making the owner of the OS money. When you look at that then apple is never going to be caught. Even Google sees this as they have just as many devs working on high end google apps for iOS as they do working on android as a whole. Not only that but some apps get updates on iOS before android even does and some even look better and run better. Why would they dothat if they had such a commanding lead and apple was doomed anyway?
Sorry,I've not read the article (yet), but I thought I would ask something. Why the fascination on market share? Are people viewing this as a gauge to make their next purchasing decision on, or as some sort of justification that they bought into the right ecosystem?
Personally, I quite like not having the same phone as everyone else! For the record as a long time BlackBerry user I've just picked up the Z30. I've never been asked so many times "what phone is that? Is that the new Sony?" lol. Attention seeking aside it's nice to be a little different.
I've noticed that people use these figures as a sort of Willy measuring exercise (excuse the phrase). It's as if somehow by buying an S4 or iPhone suddenly makes them the chief designer and marketeer of the product and the success of said product is all down to them! It's a bizarre phenomenon. Newsflash, they are both excellent products hence their success!
Right, now I'm off to read the article.... ;-)
The funny thing about bias is that it's usually a reflection, not an image :)
Seems to me the issue is, next to no companies outside of Apple report shipped or sold figures so where do these analytic firms come up with their market share figures? And this has nothing to do with sold vs shipped because if a company wasn't selling what they were shipping they'd have huge write downs on their financials ala Microsoft and Surface. But honestly I'd love to know where IDC and others get their shipment figures because it never seems to match usage statistics from mobile ad tracking firms.
What I still can't figure out is why Apple refuses to make an App store for Android, that was the stupidest error they could ever had made. As their market share continues to drop, investors will freak and keep forcing them to do things that may not be in their best interest (Microsoft comes to mind). Had they invested heavily in opening up an App Store that Android and Windows phones could access, like they did with iTunes and Windows, it wouldn't be such a big deal about who had what market share. Now, I give them ten years till they're the next Nokia.
Here's another odd thing about just looking at Android vs Apple market share. The more you buy, the lower your material costs will be, and the market share leaders usually can undercut the smaller players. Android has a huge advantage over Apple but no single model outsells the iPhone. Even the 4S outsold the Galaxy SIII early in 2013. So that means Apple, the "small" player has the equivalent of a market share leader purchasing power in the mobile world.


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The contract on my iP4 dies this month, so I can't wait for a new phone with what looks to be a great feature set. I'm happy with my full size iPad 2, and will be updating to the next full size version in 2013 (unless, of course, the Mayans were right). October can't get here fast enough.
Me too. Nano with connectivity to iphone or iPad. Dick Tracy!
The next iphone.
In the ipad department, i think the most anticipated feature already happened, the screen. A non retina mini ipad? Not if you have an ipad already. As mentioned then, future updates to ipad will pale in comparison post retina. The ATV3 was such a disappointment (from the ATV2) that it really sets the bar low from what I'd expect out of Apple there along with the awful UI changes.
I think BJones718 may be thinking the same thing, but I want an iPod Nano with Wi-Fi.
It can be the same sized device, maybe a little bigger to fit the radio, and it doesn't need a full-blown web browser or app store. I just want a Wi-Fi radio in there for iCloud syncing and iTunes Store.
I will be bummed if the only change in the iPhone is it's taller. And considering the stale/old/boring nature of the springboard, and the coming integrated features with Win8/Surface/Office, I'm seriously thinking about WP8.
It's time Apple stepped up their game and stop this incrementalization for each new phone.
Apple: please innovate again...I don't want to leave but will if necessary!
I want the iPhone 6th Generation. It sounds better than the so-called iPhone 5 from last fall that was never released.
Honestly, the iPod Touch is in serious (seriously) need of an update. The current 4th gen model is way behind the iPhone and iPad current models. When it comes to things like gaming, you can really see the hardware struggling with some of the new games.
So personally, I'd like to see a 5th gen. iPod Touch. Heck, I'd love it if apple would give us a new iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch!
Picture reminds my of the turtles all the way down image. ;)
Definitely a phone oriented audience here at iMore. Bet a significant fraction of iPhone 4S users will upgrade to the 2012 iPhone.
Anyways, my kids need some iPod touches. Apple ship an A5 w/512 MB with a new 2012 iPod touch, please. I'll be 3 or 4 of them.
Happy with the 4S, and have the new iPad. Really wish I could afford the Retina Mac book pro, but just way too much. I am using Aruia 48 track studio on the iPad, and depending on the project, wish there was more memory. It still is not bad, but the CPU meter on what I would call a medium project, is running at 47-50%. That would be my biggest wish for the iPhone, and iPad. More memory, and ram, a lot more.


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Every time I try to launch the current magazine, it takes me to a sign up page. A yellow box then pops up on the page stating that I need to do a onetime account link. It then takes me to manage subscriptions. I fill that out and nothing happens.
I'm having the same problem as Jack Treese.
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Hey, Joey, a heads up that members are reporting seeing mod buttons accompanying comments in articles such as http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/06/06/electronic-arts-talks-e3-plans.aspx. Orochi reports the same appearing elsewhere as well.
It happened to me too. It's gone now, though.
Thanks guys. We rolled out an optimized version of the comments widget but it has a bug in it that allows anyone to moderate. We've since rolled it back and are now working to fix the bug because we REALLY want the new comments widget on the site. It's faster, nicer to the database.
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Rated 4 out of 5Â by designer1 so cute! just got these in the mail and i love them! they fit really well and feel very comfortable and sturdy. i got the red ones, which are a true red (my computer screen made them look a little on the coral side). can't wait to pair them with lots of spring outfits, including my Sunburst Maxi Dress :-) 3.19.2012
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Am I supposed to be happy about this? I don't find this any comfort at all, I wouldn't do this to my own enemy or to a rat and be able to watch it, no matter what this enemy or even a rat has done to me.Or do I misunderstand what you are putting forth?
"But Robert, He knows you" ...am I to understand that although there is no eternal 'hell' but that my poor mother is being punished burning in a lake of fire to 'purify' her? Is this what you are indicating or not?


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Students can access account activity, billing statements, recent payments, as well as make payments and more through Wings Express via WINGS. Also, students can give parents and others access to student account services - including online payment - by establishing an "Authorized User" through WINGS EXPRESS Student Fees link. Log in to WINGS, click on the WINGS Express icon toward the top of the page and select "Student and Financial Aid" and then "Student Fees".
All student payments, regardless of method, must be made by the payment deadline. Students with unpaid charges after the term begins will be subject to cancellation of their registrations.
Online Payment Instructions
The preferred method for payment on student accounts is online through WINGS Express via WINGS. Once in WINGS, click on the WINGS Express icon toward the top of the page. At the main menu for WINGS Express, click on "Student and Financial Aid" and then "Student Fees". When using the online method, payment options include:
- E-check
An ACH debit entry from WSU will be processed on your checking/savings account.
- Debit Card
Funds are deducted from your checking/savings account provided the transaction limit set by your bank is high enough to accommodate the student account payment. Check with your financial institution to verify the daily debit limit and whether online debit cards are permitted transactions.
- Credit Card
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted online only for tuition payments.
Please Note: A 2.75% convenience fee is assessed to all credit card payments.
International Student Payments
Wright State University has partnered with peerTransfer to offer an innovative and streamlined way to make international tuition payments. peerTransfer's mission is to save international students and their families money that would otherwise be lost on bank fees and unfavorable foreign exchange rates. With peerTransfer, you can pay from any country and any bank. You are also offered excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing you to pay in your home currency (in most cases) and save a significant amount of money, as compared to traditional banks. In addition, the posting of the payment into your Wright State University account will be faster, you will be able to track where your payment is in the transfer process via a student dashboard, and you will be notified via email when it is deposited into our account.
The information below includes a summary and instructions.
Click or go to: wright.peertransfer.com to begin the payment process.
- To get started, select the country from which your funds will be coming and the payment amount (in U.S. dollars) you wish to make to your student bill.
- In most cases, the U.S. dollar amount will be converted into your home currency at preferential exchange rates, which will translate into savings for you.
- After providing some basic information, you will visit your bank (via phone, online, or in person) to send funds from your local bank to peerTransfer.
- peerTransfer will then convert the funds to U.S. dollars and forward the U.S. dollar amount to Wright State University, where it will be directly credited to your student billing account.
- Through the peerTransfer student dashboard, you will be able to track where your payment is in the transfer process.
- You will receive an email confirmation when your payment is deposited into Wright State University's bank account.
- No matter your time zone, you will have a dedicated multilingual customer support team available to you—reachable 24/7 via live chat, Skype, email, and phone—to answer any of your questions.
Visit today: wright.peertransfer.com
By Mail/In Person
Fees paid by mail must include a hard copy of the electronic billing statement (found on WINGS Express via WINGS) along with the payment. Please include the student University ID# with the payment. Payment options available to those using the by mail option include: check or money order (made payable to Wright State University), and third party sponsors.
Mailed payments should be addressed to:
Office of the Bursar
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001
In person payments can be made using the secure fee payment drop box located outside the Wright1 Card Office (055 Student Union) during Student Union building hours. All payments will be processed by the next business day, and receipt of the payment will be available on the student account in WINGS Express.
Lake Campus students can pay in person at the Student Services Office in Dwyer Hall.
Payment Plans
Looking for an affordable way to pay for your educational costs? You can spread out the cost of your education by using one of our convenient Payment Plans.
Available Fall 2015: $10 application fee to enroll in 4-payment plan
Students registering for fall classes by August 31 can maintain their registration with just a 5% down payment if enrolled in the Payment Plan on or before August 31. The remaining balance will be divided into equal monthly installments with the last payment due in November. It's easy to sign up online and pay the down payment through WINGS/WINGS Express. Want to know more about our Payment Plans- just click the links below.
4-Payment Plan
- Fees are due by August 15 if you registered for classes by August 15
- Enroll online with a minimum 5 percent down (after financial aid) for your first installment payment (you have the option to pay more).
- Current term charges are all eligible for this plan.
- Installments 2, 3, and 4 are calculated by dividing the remaining balance into equal payments.
- No interest added to the balance. Just pay a $10 application fee each time you enroll in the plan.
- Accessing the payment plan is easy! Go to WINGS and enroll through WINGS Express.
- Plan available through August 31 with subsequent payments due on the 15th of each month.*
*A $50 late payment fee will be assessed for each late installment.
3-Payment Plan
- Enroll online with 33 percent down (after financial aid) for your first installment payment.
- Current term charges are all eligible for this plan.
- Installments 2 and 3 are calculated by dividing the remaining balance into equal payments.
- No interest added to the balance. Just pay a $40 application fee each time you enroll in the plan.
- Plan available September 1- September 15 with subsequent payments due on the 15th of each month beginning in October.*
*A $50 late payment fee will be assessed for each late installment.
Students can also enroll by completing the Payment Plan Promissory Note (PDF) and mailing the completed form along with the initial payment and application fee to the Office of the Bursar. Students must be current with their student account fees before they are eligible to enroll in the plan. All students interested in this option should pay close attention to the due dates listed on the payment plan promissory note.
Penalties for late payments include, but are not limited to, late fees for each payment and/or a "hold" being placed on your student account which will prevent registration changes and transcript availability. Ask Raider Connect to find out more about the payment plan's terms and conditions.
Sponsored Student Payments
The billing is processed on a per term basis. A letter or contract must be presented to the University outlining the sponsor's guarantee to pay. This authorization must not be contingent upon the student receiving a specific grade or upon a financial need status.
It is the policy of the University to protect our student's right to confidentiality under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Sponsors must obtain information regarding grades, transcripts, course listings or other specific information directly from the student unless there is a student authorization to release grades and other information on file.
What is a Sponsored Student?
Sponsored students are students that require Wright State University to bill an outside sponsor for their tuition and fees while they attend the University. Fees can include technology fees, course fees, room/meal plan charges, student legal services fee, and/or health insurance. A letter of authorization is required from the sponsoring agency expressly authorizing Wright State University to bill the sponsor directly for the student's expenses. A third party credit is applied to the student account each term for the covered expenses, which is conditional upon the sponsor's payment.
What are the Sponsored Student's Responsibilities?
- It is the student's responsibility to ensure the University is provided with a valid authorization letter (contract) from their sponsor before the appropriate due date to avoid cancellation of registration and/or late fees.
- A sponsored student must monitor their student account status regularly. If the sponsor does not cover the total charges, it is the student's responsibility to pay the balance owed.
- Non-payment by the sponsor immediately becomes the responsibility of the student.
- It is the student's responsibility to know the duration of the sponsorship as listed in the authorization letter. The University will not notify a student when the sponsorship has expired.
- Additional information required by the sponsor, including grades, transcripts, course(s) and other miscellaneous information, must be supplied by the student.
- If questions arise concerning conditions of the sponsorship the student should contact the sponsor.
- Students may submit agency/third party authorization forms through the refund period of the following term, however; your fees must be paid from other resources by the fee payment deadline.
What are the Sponsor's Responsibilities?
Provide a letter or contract to Wright State University prior to the term fee payment deadline with the following information:
- Student's name and University ID number
- Description of covered charges, which may include tuition, technology fee, course fees, room/meal plan charges, student legal services fee, and/or health insurance fees
- Any dollar limitations on the covered charges


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All proceeds from the event go to fund athletic scholarships at Charleston Southern University.
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The tournament field is limited to the first 25 teams. The Captains Choice tournament begins with an 11:30 a.m. shotgun start and registration opens at 10 a.m.
Prizes for the tournament include $2,000 in cash, courtesy of Stokes Honda North, for various contests including Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive. Team prizes and door prizes can also be won.
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Students gear up for Quiz Bowl with practice round
The Lee County Quiz Bowl, originally scheduled for tomorrow, has been officially postponed until Feb. 2 to accommodate any potential bad weather locally — but that didn't stop students from preparing Thursday afternoon.
"We didn't want to have any nail biting and hand wringing while waiting to see what happened," said Lee County Library Director Michael Matochik, one of the Quiz Bowl sponsors.
The date change was announced Thursday during the practice round, giving the teams a chance to adjust to the format and style of the bowl. Students from Lee County High School, Southern Lee High School, Lee Early College and Lee Christian School all have teams in this year's bowl and will tackle questions concerning math, religion, chemistry, current events, sports, philosophy and other topics, Matochik said.
The Quiz Bowl encourages hard work and strong academic success, he said, and students must think critically while under the bright lights of the stage.
"What is nice about this competition is we are one of maybe a dozen county library systems that still have a Quiz Bowl in the state," Matochik said.
Robert Newman, coach of the Southern Lee High School team, said he'd like to see his team win, but either way, the members would be having fun. The Southern Lee team has has been meeting for practice since November, he said, and would like to reclaim their top ranking from previous years.
Lee Christian School coach Stephen Coble said that regardless of the outcome of the game, his students were winners for learning new things during the process.
The Quiz Bowl is a chance for students to showcase their academic talents and abilities, said Lee County High School coach Pippa Nelson.
"Always looking forward to the camaraderie of the team and opportunity to enhance our learning," she said.
The Quiz Bowl is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 2 at the church hall at the First Presbyterian Church. Other sponsors of the bowl include The Sanford Herald, the First Presbyterian Church and Friends of the Lee County Library.