Look, I'm happy about the EU regulating these things and think it's great for the overall ecosystem. But can we please stop with the "Apple users are braindead" circlejerk? It's so fucking cringe, and it unironically reminds me of the unebearable zeal that Apple cultists used to (and probably still do but I see it less) impose on anyone who made the mistake of getting to close to them.

I've had many Android phones over the years, and one iPhone 8. While I am considering moving to a de-Googled Android for privacy reasons, I have to say, my iPhone has held up better than any of my Android phones (Galaxy S3, S4, LG G3) did, without needing to replace the battery. Just because you can't understand why someone might want one doesn't mean everyone who gets an iPhone is an idiot.

I would much rather have left this kind of tech chest-beating over at reddit.

[–] net00@lemm.ee 24 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Those who are still on the 'apple bad' train like to forget they are running an OS built by an ads company.

Every phone manufacturer has some bad shit, I choose to stick with apple cuz I already have a big library of paid stuff.

[–] Holzkohlen@feddit.de 16 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Excuse you, I use CalyxOS on my phone. I also use Linux on my PC. Am I allowed back on the "apple bad" train? Tbh, I don't think Apple products are bad. I just hate the company, just like many MANY others.

[–] Simba@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Apple products are fine, generally well built and easy to use, especially if you value multiple interconnected devices.

The major con is all the horrible tactics Apple uses to protect it's walled garden. Without that, they can't extort users into staying because we know their devices and price are not the reason.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Apple products come with a large fine at the point of purchase

FTFY.

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