Foldable phone users spend way more on apps than the rest of us plebs
Does that count Gemini subscriptions?
Google has claimed that users of foldable phones spend significantly more money on in-app purchases compared to those with standard smartphones. According to the official Android Developers account, foldable phone owners are reportedly spending 14 times more on these purchases than the average user. While Google did not provide specific figures or details on the types of in-app purchases made by foldable users, it is reasonable to assume that the higher hardware costs associated with foldable phones, such as the Pixel 11 Pro Fold starting at $1,900 compared to the regular 11 Pro at $1,100, may encourage a more generous spending habit among their users.
The message Google is conveying to mobile developers is clear: despite having a relatively small market share, users of foldable phones tend to spend generously on in-app purchases, and developers should optimize their software accordingly to cater to this form factor.
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