[Kururin]

During 2016 I tested two models of Apple against Samsung.  Apple 6 and 6S.  I've written about my experiences a few times in this Forum.  After change of OS there were battery issues.  Apple then invited users to test and if necessary have batteries changed by December of 2016.  They were using Apple Sales Offices to participate in what I consider to be a "promotion" of Apple trying to change the negative feedback on batteries due to OS issues.  I tested my Apple against Comparable Samsung Galaxy S7.  There was a huge difference in use of battery between Samsung and Apple.  I took both Apple phones to Apple for testing the batteries.  They said the one was OK (even though it was still slow) and the other they recommended that there was something not good with the phone, and that I should take it to an Apple Retailer to upgrade to a new phone.

The Apple distribution system is one of selling new Apple phones and as many bells and whistles you can think off.  I can't remember where I read this - as this was discussed at some point too.  Apple bringing out a model prematurely, because of wanting to score with marketing - even when the technology was not completely ready yet.  

Just imagine all of the add ons one has to buy these days when you get a phone or an Apple laptop.  

So Apple is greedy.  And so are all of the other cell phone brands.  No one is exempt.  They're there to make as much money as they can, and a huge part of that market is their existing clients, getting the clients to upgrade their phones to new ones.

I decided not to go for Apple as I found a lot of hype surrounding the brand.  Yes, it is a good quality phone that professionals like to have.  But you have to pay for every bell and whistle along the line.  Including music. There are also too many restrictions so that they can control the phone. I'd go as far to say that Apple is greedier and more marketing focused than the other brand phones.  But for now I'll stay with just greedy like every one else.

Apple during 6 and 6s is a different thing than now. I went to my Apple store during pandemic that after two year of use my XS MAX died on me. They replaced me on the spot and I had AppleCare+. They tried changing the battery for free (which wasn't the problem) With other phone manufacturer like Samsung they would just tell you to straight up pay for repair, atleast that what they told me when I had a Galaxy. There was a battery gate controversy with Apple yes, but as with anything Lithium-ion battery do degrade over time and Apple even replaced the battery for the people who were affected so its not really they trying to do planned obsolesce just that the new features caused a strain on the old technology that is 6S/6.

Again you are talking about bells and whistles, not sure where you got that from, Apple doesn't force you to buy their accessories and you can always buy cheaper alternative at a different brand or retailer. Also Apple does not force you to upgrade its your choice whether you do or not. They will tell you when you go to their store but you have a choice!

I have a MacBook Pro 16" and I have not payed for one accessories ever and I am not to buy straight from Apple if I have to because there are cheaper better alternative accessories and Apple do not stop me from using it.

There is a legit reason why it is hyped. It because of their premium product. I use my MacBook everyday for professional development and it saved me many headaches I would get otherwise if I were to use Windows. It works for me and it works for countless million/billion people. Apple is just like any other company, they just trying to make money. You cannot just slap greedy on their face because they are trying to make money. If you think they are trying to sell bell and whistle just do not buy it, simple. If you do not like their upgraded phone just do not upgrade. Its all simple.