I didn't notice this until recently, but people are very picky when it comes to which device they use to send out their messages on social media.
My primary phone is an Apple device. For a long time, I have used the devices made by the company that makes them. Do you remember when you needed to get referred to in order to get the first phone from the company? I was able to get a phone after getting one of these. It was a favorite device of mine. I fell in love with the retractable camera after playing around with different devices.
A lot of people seem to have been triggered by the fact that I use an Apple device as my primary device. A little over a month ago, I wrote an article about how Apple likes to announce innovative and new features for its products that have been used for a long time. When the article was published, I took a picture of it and posted it on my account. The person who posted the picture attached a cry- laughing emoji.
Managing editor of android central…uses an iPhone 🤣 pic.twitter.com/KzYNOv3oRgSeptember 23, 2022
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It made me think about whether or not my doing this reduces my credibility for what I write about because I have been chastised about it many times.
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Normally, I don't write opinion pieces, but I write about a lot of things. When you read my articles, you'll understand what the consumer-tech business is all about because I get help from many different analysts.
I asked a few people to help me understand why people are chastised for doing this on social media.
Part of the reason why someone like myself has been getting chastised is because of how niche of a website it is.
It certainly doesn't come as a surprise to me that a site that benefits from and occasionally stokes the tribalism that reinforces that kind of 'us vs. them' mentality' is a fan site. The place is still referred to as "Android Central".
To his credit, the first thing that he did was start a website that was devoted to promoting the products and services of the mobile operating system. Since then, it has grown to be a reliable site that has reliable articles with commentary from reliable sources.
Is it true that we need to make sure we have both phones handy so that we know what we are talking about when we are doing reviews, articles, and content?
Jacklyn Dallas says it's important to have both phones to have the right perspective when writing.
I use two phones and have two primary numbers, one for an iPad and one for an Apple phone. Outside of the U.S., I use both Apple products because I want to make sure I'm up to date, but within the U.S., I use both because it's important to me.
When you attach yourself to a brand, you become attached to everything else. There isn't anything wrong with that. I will be the first to talk about it.
Dallas points out that the attachment comes from the amount of money people have invested into the system.
She says that they feel like they are part of the community and that their choice is a part of their identity.
Carmi Levy is a technology analyst and commentator.
I think virtue signaling around which tech devices we use is just as common as it was when we were teenagers. The sad reality of modern life means we are perceived by others at least in part by the brands we choose to associate with.
In a world where individuals are still being judged by the logo on the back of their device, my opinion doesn't mean much.
That goes as far as the color of the bubbles. Do you have a blue bubble or green one?
How many times have you heard a sarcastic comment from an Apple user? Even though it doesn't matter what message they get, it's always a green bubble Is it really that important? That doesn't mean it doesn't.
Levy concurs. No one should pay attention to what brand we wear or use on social media.
I sighed deeply when Levy told me that we don't live in an ideal world and consumer tastes are driven by the perceived value of particular brands.
Levy says that it depends on what you are doing in this industry.
He says that if you are a regular person using your phone for regular personal activities then it shouldn't matter if you use an old or new phone.
If you are paid to promote a product, that is a different story.
Levy says that if that is the case, you need to be careful about how you use technology.
Journalists hold themselves to strict journalistic standards. Honest reviews for products are not paid for by the company.
If you work in public relations, the deal may be different.
If you are in a PR, advertising, or marketing agency and your job is to represent a specific product on behalf of a client, you need to make sure your behavior is consistent with your messaging. He says that if you are getting paid to promote an iPad, then you should not use your phone or tablets to post a message.
We know this has happened before with the internet giant.
The company has a mobile device. TeamPixel is here to get you closer to your favorite team and we might be able to make your NBA tip-off even better.
It was made on the social networking site.
If you are in-house working for a company, you should not make these mistakes.
I would concur.
They might be in-house PR for a manufacturer of phones. It's not the same if it's a manufacturer that makes a lot of noise about how different they are from Apple. That is a pretty embarrassing combination of sloppiness and hypocrisy.
It reinforces the cynicism shared by a lot of people that anyone representing a brand is just there for the money, that the moment they get off the stage or off the clock they dump their phones in a drawer and go back to work. He says that it's bad.
It's okay to have different devices and be a part of different ecosystems in this industry. That is the most important question I have had in this article. What do you think that perspective looks like?
It is important for those who want to cover the entire mobile landscape to carry an iPhone at least part of the time. Every mobile product out there is informed by the iPhones. It is irresponsible to not pay attention to it. I used to stay current on the platform by moving back and forth between the Apple Watch and the iPhone every quarter.
This is the perspective. I think it's important that you have the knowledge of both sides of the camp when writing articles because almost everyone in my immediate family uses anAndroid device.
It shouldn't matter for those who work in the media because they need to know how to use different devices from different vendors
It is the only way to fully understand a product's strengths and weaknesses and to be able to talk and write about them in a balanced, professional manner.
We have paid too much attention to technology, fashion, and society in general on brands and logos
Levy said something that made me feel what we should all be feeling.
If we spent less time worrying about what others think about us because of what we wear or use or buy, our world would be a better place. We need to stop zeroing in on what device someone used while posting. Human nature being as imperfect as it is doesn't matter.
We use these tools to lead relevant, purpose-driven lives in the digital age. What we choose to produce with them is more important than what we use. The logo isn't relevant. The impact that our creations have is all that matters.
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