According to a recent survey, the majority of college students in the United States prefer iPhones to other types of smartphones, including Android phones, and Blackberry phones. This trend of preferring iPhones isn’t just isolated to the U.S. All over the world, you’ll find a good number of university students glued to their iPhones.
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Apple products, particularly iPhones and iPads, are very appealing to young, educated people. There’s no definite answer as to why this is. However, there are a few reasons why iPhones may be so popular among the university crowd.
Apple’s smartphone creation likely appeals to college students due to the following factors:
1. It looks Stylish
There’s nothing sleeker and simpler than an iPhone (like the iPhone 14). No matter how hard Samsung tries to create attractive, minimalist smartphones, they just can’t compete. iPhones, like most Apple products, have an aesthetic appeal that simply draws people in.
2. Its App Collection is Arguably Better
Even though Android devices are becoming increasingly popular, there’s still a larger collection of apps available to iPhone users.
Additionally, more developers create apps for iPhones than any other types of smartphones. College students crave the best educational and entertainment apps. So, choosing an iPhone probably seems like a logical choice to many of them.
3. Its “Cool”
People recognize iPhones immediately, and iPhone users are able to bond over their iPhone-specific smartphone experiences. A huge part of what Apple does is market its products as hip and trendy.
Many university students probably feel as though they have to have iPhones to be a part of the “cool” crowd at school. They are aspirational devices that most students want to own, but only a few can afford.
4. It Provides a More User-friendly Experience
Everyone knows that Apple products in general are super user-friendly. Using an Android smartphone is a little bit more complex than using an iPhone, and other types of smartphones often seem to be a little bit less effective at performing essential tasks than the iPhone.
For the best experience, an iPhone that can support the latest iOS, i.e. iOS 16 is recommended. This means picking from latest models like iPhone 15 Pro Max and the iPhone 15 Pro all the way down to the iPhone 8, the iPhone X.
Ultimately, users want their phones to intuitively do all the work for them. iPhones may not have the most impressive specs, but they’re unbelievably easy to use.
These are just some of the reasons college students might prefer using iPhones. As Android smartphones continue to become more and more popular, we’ll have to see if the preferences of college students change. If you’re a student at a university or college, which smartphone do you use or wish you had?
The iPhone 14 Plus, the iPhone 14 Pro, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the iPhone 12 Pro Max are some newer models of the iPhone.
About the author: Patricia Garza is a freelance blogger and technology enthusiast who works in the higher education industry for accredited online schools. When she’s not writing or reading about the latest gadgets, Patricia likes to spend time with her kids and train for marathons. Please leave your comments and questions. Patricia welcomes your feedback.
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