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Apple apps are incompatible with any other OS apart from Apple's one.

Name an OS this is not true of.

Batterygate, when they started slowing down devices with degraded batteries

The alternative being the phones literally turning off and not turning on because the batteries could not support the device at full power.

The problem with this wasn’t the actual slowing down of phones, it was that this was a stealth update that was neither optional, nor was the user informed.

Not replaceable batteries on their devices.

They are actually fairly easily replaced. I assume you mean “easily removable without tools” to which I’d point out that while I agree it’s kinda shit, it’s also pretty unnecessary. If you want more battery power, bring a battery bank.

Not replaceable SSD, RAM, etc. in their devices, everything is soldered.

While I can agree that this is an issue of repairability, this also how 99% of the market works.

Lightning cable: "According to AppleInsider's rough calculations, the "Apple tax" (MFi certification + chip + cut) on a Lightning cable can account for half of the price of the cable. According to media estimates, Apple makes $5 billion a year by selling Lightning cables and MFi certificates."

One of the main arguments that makes sense to go against lightning. And while I am happy, for the most part, that usb c is coming, there are many points you’re ignoring with that selective quote.

Main one being that Apple footed the bill to develop lightning, which again is a much better connector than what was available prior to usb c coming to market.

That said, they really should have phased it out in favor of usb c.

MagSafe is another example of proprietary standard, that's not open to the public.

I don’t see a problem with this. Where else do you want it?

You cannot change the default browser or maps applications in iOS.

This is not true. Hell, you can uninstall Apple Maps.

You can also check https://youtu.be/RIFQC8iA65k?si=T8ZAumHF29gZF0wc and maybe google Louis Rosmann

I’m well aware of Louis, and the right to repair movement. I also agree with the vast majority of legitimate issues with Apple.

I keep telling you that my issue is you talking about non-issues. I’ve never claimed Apple is good.

iPhones till today are not able to play MPEG-DASH or decrypt any other than AES & Fairplay encryption, which by the way belongs to Apple and surprise surprise is not free. Dash on the other hand can work with different encryptions, work on pretty much every device other than Apple and is more ubiquitous.

This is a decent complaint. I wasn’t aware of this actually, and the fact that Mac supports (or did at one time) it for Netflix and nothing else is telling.

Heck up until recently they were not allowing their scientists to publish their research papers.

Isn’t this normal for the industry?

Spotify is suing Apple, because they are subject of the 30% tax, while Apple music is exempt, giving them an illegal advantage.

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How exactly does one charge themselves a 30% tax?

“Apple, you owe Apple 1 kajillion dollars.”

“Oh okay, here’s a check from Apples bank account. Be sure to cash it into Apples bank account!”

Did you know that in order to write apps targeting iOS you need to use MacOS, so it is not possible to do it on Linux or Windows.

Yes, well aware. Did you know you can install MacOS on a windows PC, within a VM?

Is this enough to prove how ignorant I am and technology illiterate or do you want more?

I don’t think this question is the one you meant to ask. 🤭