I can’t say I like Apple exactly, but I like Mac OS a lot more than any version of Windows I’ve used recently (but not as much as Linux Mint on my notebook). The problem is that I worked until recently in video and graphic design fields and those are very Mac-centric. So I have stuck with it when it comes to desktops for quite some time. My next desktop probably won’t be a Mac because that’s no longer an issue (or at least not for now), but I plan on using this iMac until it’s just not practical to use it, so that might take a while. It’s an Intel iMac and it’s still chugging along just fine (admittedly, it’s only running Big Sur, but I don’t see a reason to upgrade).
I do also have an iPhone (I also use those until I can’t, so I currently have an 11 after having an XR until the battery started crapping out on me) for several reasons- one, I bought into the system before Android phones existed and invested a lot of money in apps and games that I would have to repurchase, two, the rest of my family has them which makes compatibility handy and three, so far, with the iterations of Android I’ve played with, I just prefer using iOS as an OS. I realize it’s more limited, but I just prefer the way it works. Maybe it’s just that I’m more used to it, but that’s still how it is.
So for me, I’ll probably stick with iOS for a while longer, but I doubt I’ll keep buying Macs for the same reason I doubt I’ll pay for an Adobe license anymore. It’s just not necessary for what I do.
Welcome to saying anything positive about Apple outside of an Apple community. PC/Android users like to downvote and condescendingly comment on anything positive about Apple, even when it’s the topic of the post. Notice how the top comments are always useless contributions about hating Apple? I think it makes them feel superior since they’re not dominating in market share. Lol
I didn’t even say anything all that positive beyond “I prefer using iOS to Android.”
It’s not just Android users or Windows users or whatever though, there’s silly tribalism across the tech world. The idea that having the choice of OSes is good and there’s nothing wrong with preferring one choice over another. I really feel like some people believe there should be some sort of monopoly without realizing that’s what they believe.
Agreed. I have nothing bad to say about Android other than it’s not for everybody. With great power comes great responsibility, and not everyone wants or needs full control of their daily driver. Personally, I prefer the mindless security over full customization on my phone. It’s like trading admin privileges for user.
Re the edit about the XR (I actually meant XS, I keep confusing them) battery, I did that and gave the phone to my daughter. Her phone was on its last legs anyway. I try to keep tech in use as long as I can if possible.
Sorry about that. I thought of it right after. I was hoping to get it in there before you to read it.
That’s a good move for the planet. Apple is very good about recycling materials for reuse, but there’s still energy consumption and some material loss in the process. The longer you can use tech the better it is for everyone.
I can’t say I like Apple exactly, but I like Mac OS a lot more than any version of Windows I’ve used recently (but not as much as Linux Mint on my notebook). The problem is that I worked until recently in video and graphic design fields and those are very Mac-centric. So I have stuck with it when it comes to desktops for quite some time. My next desktop probably won’t be a Mac because that’s no longer an issue (or at least not for now), but I plan on using this iMac until it’s just not practical to use it, so that might take a while. It’s an Intel iMac and it’s still chugging along just fine (admittedly, it’s only running Big Sur, but I don’t see a reason to upgrade).
I do also have an iPhone (I also use those until I can’t, so I currently have an 11 after having an XR until the battery started crapping out on me) for several reasons- one, I bought into the system before Android phones existed and invested a lot of money in apps and games that I would have to repurchase, two, the rest of my family has them which makes compatibility handy and three, so far, with the iterations of Android I’ve played with, I just prefer using iOS as an OS. I realize it’s more limited, but I just prefer the way it works. Maybe it’s just that I’m more used to it, but that’s still how it is.
So for me, I’ll probably stick with iOS for a while longer, but I doubt I’ll keep buying Macs for the same reason I doubt I’ll pay for an Adobe license anymore. It’s just not necessary for what I do.
Welcome to saying anything positive about Apple outside of an Apple community. PC/Android users like to downvote and condescendingly comment on anything positive about Apple, even when it’s the topic of the post. Notice how the top comments are always useless contributions about hating Apple? I think it makes them feel superior since they’re not dominating in market share. Lol
I didn’t even say anything all that positive beyond “I prefer using iOS to Android.”
It’s not just Android users or Windows users or whatever though, there’s silly tribalism across the tech world. The idea that having the choice of OSes is good and there’s nothing wrong with preferring one choice over another. I really feel like some people believe there should be some sort of monopoly without realizing that’s what they believe.
Agreed. I have nothing bad to say about Android other than it’s not for everybody. With great power comes great responsibility, and not everyone wants or needs full control of their daily driver. Personally, I prefer the mindless security over full customization on my phone. It’s like trading admin privileges for user.
Re the edit about the XR (I actually meant XS, I keep confusing them) battery, I did that and gave the phone to my daughter. Her phone was on its last legs anyway. I try to keep tech in use as long as I can if possible.
Sorry about that. I thought of it right after. I was hoping to get it in there before you to read it.
That’s a good move for the planet. Apple is very good about recycling materials for reuse, but there’s still energy consumption and some material loss in the process. The longer you can use tech the better it is for everyone.
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A while ago there was an article about how Apple is destroying a lot of its phones (old generation) instead of selling them at a low price.
It was also explained that in the facility where it was done a lot of phones were disappearing because employees were stealing them to use them.
So I don’t know if they’re so good about recycling ♻️.
I can’t find the article but it seemed legit.