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OK? And for Apple, iOS is a means to end: to get people using their services and get their money alongside getting their money upfront. It just so happens that delivering quality experiences are a good way of achieving both Google and Apple's ends. People who hate their phones don't see as many ads as people who enjoy their phones.

But, of course, we are feeding the troll.



I think that the point is that Google makes money regardless of whether you get an Android or an iPhone. Apple does not.


Google was making more money from iPhone users individually due to higher engagement than Android users.


Is this still true or was that only while Apple were paying for Google Maps?


The gap may not be as wide anymore, but I wouldn't be surprised if it still holds true. Pretty much every traffic stat report I've seen shows iOS users still account for about 75% of all mobile traffic.




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