Apple fans have good reason to love the Cupertino company, which continues to revolutionize new product categories and deliver hugely successful products year after year. But how far should that love go?
Some might say there is a group of fans who are irrationally loyal to the Apple brand, devoted to buying its latest products just because they sport the Apple logo, and dismissing all competitors just because they don’t. But is there really a “Cult of Apple?”
Join us as we battle it out over that very question in this week’s Friday Night Fight between Cult of Android and Cult of Mac.
Killian Bell (Writer, Cult of Android): So, Luke, week after week we carry out these Friday Night Fights, and they almost always involve you bashing Google and Android in some way. In fact, I don’t think you’ve had a good word to say about either of them so far.
That makes me think you’re part of that large (but perhaps decreasing?) group of Apple fans whose love for the company and its products is so strong it has almost become a cult. Not only do they prefer Apple products and services, but they won’t even acknowledge that there are excellent competitors.
Would you agree that this is a thing, and that you are in that group?
Luke Dormehl (Writer, Cult of Mac): That’s a mighty big question for a Friday, Killian. First of all, you’re wrong in saying I’ve never praised Google in any way. I think the company (well, I guess technically “Alphabet” now) does a lot of good work, but I’m certainly an Apple supporter when it comes to the phones, tablets, smartwatches and computers I use.
I don’t know where you get the “decreasing” metric from. With the exception of iPads, which remain the number one tablet, every other aspect of Apple’s business keeps growing quarter-on-quarter.
If you’re asking whether Apple has a dedicated group of fans, you’re 100 percent correct, though. Many of these are people who rightfully see Apple as an illustration that, when it comes to tech, quality wins through. The best high-tech company can also become the most successful high-tech company — and Apple’s journey to the top has proven that.
At the end of the day, Apple has some very loyal fans, but there’s nothing irrational about that loyalty. For me, the name “Cult of Mac” has always meant the culture of Mac. Few tech companies have had a fraction of the impact that Apple has. And I don’t think you’ll find any who consistently do things better than Apple, either.
That’s why people stick with it, as much as Android fans would like to think otherwise.
Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Killian: Okay, it’s good that you’ll acknowledge Google does great things. And when I mentioned “decreasing” numbers, I didn’t mean Apple’s sales or fanbase; I meant the number of people who blindly support Apple without checking out the competitors. Sure, Apple’s fanbase is as strong as ever, but I think a greater percentage are willing to check out the competition now.
And that’s all I ask. I agree that Apple consistently rolls out great products, but they’re not perfect products. Just like anything else on the market, they have their weaknesses, and my beef is with the group who will dismiss those weaknesses while calling out those of competing products.
Just because Apple’s been consistent, it doesn’t mean its competitors aren’t catching up, either. Samsung is a great example of that; its Galaxy smartphones used to be made of tacky plastic and terrible software, but now they’re just as beautiful as an iPhone, with rounded aluminum edges and glossy glass panels. HTC and Sony make gorgeous smartphones, too, and Motorola’s high-end Moto X isn’t bad, either.
What I don’t understand is why certain people will buy an aging iPhone just because it’s an iPhone rather than spending the same money on a high-end Android device. I’ve just finished reviewing the OnePlus 2, which costs just $329 off-contract — almost half as much as an iPhone 6. It sports a terrific design, has great software and battery life, delivers outstanding performance, and has a very good camera.
It’s the perfect smartphone for those on a budget, but there are some Apple fans who would rather spend the same money on an iPhone 5c, and that blows my mind.
Luke: Here’s the thing: I think you’re assuming a lot saying that Apple ever had blindly loyal fans. Did Apple have a hardcore group of devotees during the time in which it was still an underdog? Absolutely. Were they supporting Apple despite the fact that other companies were making better products? No way! The truth is that Apple always built great products; it just took the masses a while to figure it out. When Apple has made a mistake, no-one comes down harder on it than its most hardcore supporters — precisely because they expect the best.
Something you’re ignoring is that Apple’s ecosystem gives it a massive advantage over other companies. You might not be able to understand why someone would buy an iPhone 4s or 5 over the latest Samsung Galaxy, but if they already use iTunes, have an iPad, a MacBook and whatever else, the fact that all of these products work so neatly together is a real selling point.
While you can pick a few isolated features here and there that other companies manage better than Apple (I like the displays on Samsung’s high-end mobiles, for instance), it would be a stretch to say that any other company has consistently outperformed Apple when it comes to turning out innovative, usable and consistently high-quality products.
Defend Android all you want, but — for me at least — the fragmentation issue, malware, lesser app store and other major factors just make it a distant second to Apple. That’s not blind Cupertino devotion on my part; it’s acknowledging proven consistency that Apple has been displaying for the past 30+ years.
Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Killian: I disagree. You only have to tweet out the wrong story or say the wrong thing on some forums and the Apple fanboys are ready to jump on you and blindly defend some of Apple’s craziest decisions and biggest failures.
Before the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were announced, I remember listening to podcasts that had bloggers defending Apple’s decision to stick to a 4-inch screen, and mocking larger devices. But they changed their tune in their reviews praising the iPhone 6 months later.
Apple’s ecosystem is great, but Google’s is pretty awesome, too — and I have no problem using my Android devices alongside my iPad and my Mac. In addition, lots of popular services are cross-platform these days, so you don’t have to have an iPhone just because you have other Apple products. The only thing you’re really missing out on is iMessage and Apple Music, but the latter is on its way, and most people can live without iMessage if they’re willing to try.
Fragmentation doesn’t have to be an issue on Android if you choose the right device, and neither does malware if you don’t download dodgy things from untrusted sources. I’ve been using Android for six years without antivirus products and I’ve never had a problem with it. iOS does have some exclusive apps that are terrific, but Android’s catching up, and Google Play offers plenty of great alternatives to apps that are iOS only.
I’m happy to acknowledge Apple’s consistency and other strengths just like you — I still use a Mac on a regular basis and choose an iPad as my primary tablet — but as a fan and user of technology, I don’t want to miss out on all the great things from its competitors.
Luke: Let’s not get into the “malware doesn’t matter so long as you do the right thing” debate. I’m sure North Korea is awesome if you say and do the right things, too. And are you telling me that there aren’t irrational Android fans out there? Because I’ve covered the good and bad of Apple these past few years, and easily the biggest outpouring of negative messages has been from Android fans.
I don’t think people are as closed to new non-Apple technology as you think. But, as I said earlier, I think you’d honestly struggle to give me consistent arguments of areas other companies beat Apple, without making huge compromises along the way.
Ultimately, you’ve tried to sell me on the fact that Apple fandom is a case of the emperor’s new clothes — where there are great alternatives that are ignored because people refuse to step outside of the Cupertino comfort zone. I don’t think this is true and is actually bordering on the dishonest. Point me to one company that’s consistently outperforming Apple on quality and innovation and, well, I’ll eat my Apple Watch.
People like Apple because it’s the overall best option for their needs. Not because they bought into a clever ad campaign.
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Killian: That’s not always the case, and I think you know that really. I’ve spoken with loads of people — some of whom I know personally — who switched to Android and wondered why they hadn’t done it sooner. Apple isn’t always the best option, but it’s often the comfortable option, and the most popular option.
Let’s not pretend Apple hasn’t made big sacrifices, either, because there have been plenty along the way. It is possibly the only company who sells computers that are in no way upgradeable, so if you need greater performance later on, you have to buy a whole new machine. The new MacBook uses a lackluster Intel Core M processor so that Apple could do away with the fan, while a Windows machine with the same specs would be a fraction of the cost. If it didn’t have an Apple logo on the front, no one would buy it.
We can argue about this all day, but I can’t see us agreeing any time soon — so how about we turn this one over to the readers now. Does the “Apple cult” really exist, or is what Cupertino’s selling too good to turn down?
Friday Night Fights is a series of weekly death matches between two no-mercy brawlers who will fight to the death — or at least agree to disagree — about which is better: Apple or Google, iOS or Android?
Killian Bell is a freelance writer based in the U.K. He has an interest in all things tech and also covers Android over at CultofAndroid.com. You can follow him on Twitter via @killianbell.
46 responses to “Are Apple fans irrationally loyal to their brand?”
“I still use a Mac on a regular basis and choose an iPad as my primary tablet” Hmm…the fact that the Android/Google guy made this statement suggests this one is a win for Apple, methinks….
His argument is you don’t have to be blindly loyal. I think the fact that he uses products from Apple and other companies supports his point.
No. I use to be but Apple is getting way to big for their britches.
Luke, you can’t say Apple has been consistent for 30+ years because pre-1998 they weren’t.
The reason why they needed Jobs to return is because they weren’t making good products. They weren’t even really close second place either. They were making fragmented beige boxes just like the rest of their competition at that time. This was a time before the iPod, iPhone, and true laptops. I’m just pointing it out because you’re the one who said 30+ years. That’s revisionist history.
You have a point, and perhaps I explained my perspective poorly. I meant that, compared to a company like, let’s say Twitter, which has had success over a short amount of time, Apple has had innovation after innovation over a long period. Yes, the early 90s were a bad time for Apple as a company, but I’d argue that they were still making good products at the time. The Newton was a flop, but looking back it was a hugely influential product. The third-party Macs were a mistake, but the Apple software was always better than what rivals were putting out. The only time I’d argue Microsoft came close to matching it was Windows 95, and even then most Apple fans would’ve pointed to Mac OS as superior. For me, the mismanagement was at the top of the company; the software and hardware was still good, just lacking the direction it needed.
The worst line I ever here from non-Mac types is some variation of, “a Windows machine with the same specs would be a fraction of the cost.” Over five years, I went through four different Windows laptops. They just simply don’t last. I’ve now had my MacBook Air for three years, and I’m guessing it will be good for another two. It’s a massive savings in the long run. With regard to phones, I would honestly give Android a shot, but I don’t want to have to worry about picking a phone that won’t get updated regularly. Also, I’m already in the Apple ecosystem, so switching would cost a ton of money just in new app purchases. Apple products ARE the comfortable option, but that’s because Android products require so much work. The benefits of switching would have to be way more compelling than “this year’s model has a nicer display” for me to give it an honest go.
I agree with the first part of your statement regarding Windows machines. When I was looking for laptops I could not find a single Windows machine with a solid state drive, slim profile and long battery life “at a fraction of the price.” In fact, most were more expensive. When i got tired of the shitty screen my Macbook Air had and I went looking for an upgrade, I still couldn’t find a Windows machine that compared in specs to my Macbook Pro “at a fraction of the price.”
This is the thing! You are so right about it.
I never understood those who compared spec for spec without getting in to all other details.
Like what kind of ram or storage is used, assembly materials and quality, screen quality and not just resolution. There so many things to look in to and when you do, many times most of windows based machines will be at the same or even higher price ranks than the Mac. Plus If I’ll buy a Mac I can always run windows without any juju involved, plus I can use OS X as my main driver OS, which I always do.
You can’t do that with any windows machine. And no, hackintosh thing isn’t an alternative if you wanna use OS X as you main production environment.
Regarding all other apple devices, I also find them less buggy, They definitely have bugs and some nasty issues but it is nothing comparing to what Android or Windows got on their hands.
I’ve had my Mac for 6 years and it runs better than a current PC.
My friend meanwhile wanted to save money so he bought a Windows. I warned him and he knows Macs are blazing fast and relient but again he wanted to save money.
6 months later his Windows machine is completely dead. Won’t turn on, nothing.
Meanwhile my 6 month old Mac is running blazing fast and better than any current PC I’ve used.
That pic is totally badass by the way
samsung is a shitty fucking company with zero morals. i hope north korea obliterates south korea.
you forgot to add *grabs popcorn*
As a Mac and Android phone user, from these comments it doesn’t seem like the pro-Apple guy has really ever used an Android phone. I’m not even sure what he’s talking about regarding the “malware issue” unless by that he means “Android gives you the freedom to install any app you want.”
I do agree that Apple consistently produces better products that any other one company but fact is you don’t have to align yourself up consistently with one company. You are free to pick the best phone that year, or the best laptop or the best tablet. And I really don’t think the “ecosystem” is really an issue. So many devices talk to each other, and so many services exist on both platforms.
Stagefright. Look it up. There’s a chance ALL droids have been hacked and info is stored somewhere.
Also, Apple makes the real deal, anything else is a cheap knockoff.
It’s not 3rd grade science.
Well I’m stagefright patched…. Anything else is a cheap knockoff? C’mon bro.
Also keep on mind all systems have exploits that pop up here in there. OS X has had two root access exploits revealed in just the last month, on of which Apple knew about and patched in El Capitan betas before Yosemite.
Yes I’m aware Apple patches up very quickly.
It’s a shame Apple had 2 vulnerabilities recently. I know it’s not like the thousands of exploits Windows and Droid has, but I expect Apple to have ZERO.
Good thing they were fixed before release though.
But they weren’t. They fixed El Capitan but not Yosemite until a month later. And the latest is still not patched.
Luke doesn’t make any sense. He can’t see anything besides Apple and doesn’t even try to give any rational argument. I used to be an Apple idiot just like Luke, i’ve had EVERY iPhone model since the 3G, i have an iPad Mini and a Macbook Pro Retina. I just “woke up” and now, i can see past their bullshit marketing techniques. I feel robbed of thousands of dollars, after buying inferior stuff, while making lots of compromises, just because that logo. I used to make a clear association between apple and quality and innovation. But it was all just smoke and mirrors.
Every year they walk up on that stage and claim they have the best iPhone/iPad/Mac they have ever made. Every year they find a new way to rob us of our hard earned money. And most people buy into this sh*t.
They have made great mistakes in the past years. They messed up iOS so bad, they needed 2 years to fix the bugs and problems. There has been almost zero innovation since iOS 7 (iOS 8 and 9 are practically the same with iOS 7), while Android has been running laps around them. The same goes for the Mac, the new features that Yosemite and El Capitan brought being mostly pointless. Since when shaking the mouse so you can see the pointer can be seriously called a new feature?? Apple has stagnated so bad lately, they only copied features either from Android, Windows or jailbreaks, without actually thinking what they’re doing. They look like Samsung now. The hardware isn’t what it used to be, also. The unbendable iPhone 6 is being replace by the 6s which has been reinforced so it won’t bend. WTF? What about that pointless Apple Watch? It was years behind the competition, yet they claimed it was the best. I won’t even talk about the developer tools or about how stupid iTunes Connect is.
I think Apple is becoming a synonym to lying. If you think about it, their logo is the forbidden fruit, and the snake lied/deceived Eve to eat it. Hmm…
In the end, he have to admit that Apple and their products shouldn’t matter. They’re just that…products. They don’t enrich our life, they destroy it. And i’m not only talking only about Apple here. I’m talking about everybody. They changed society so bad, that everybody stares in 5 inch screens all the time. Social media has replaced conversations and friendship has been replaced by shallow Facebook or Instagram posts. I want to give Apple one more chance and i’m going to wait until the September keynote before buying a new phone. But i’m pretty sure i’ll end up with the One Plus 2 and i’ll be happy.
Can’t afford the real thing? that’s fine.
The only thing you should feel robbed from is your privacy.
You won’t be calling wealthy people “idiots” when pictures of your family are stored on a malicious user’s hard drive.
I can afford Apple, i don’t care. I’m just fed up with making compromises and paying extra for inferior products. What real thing? I bought a Macbook Pro and i can’t even play a real game on it ;) At least it has a laggy retina display and thunderbolt…yeah i feel lucky! Windows 8.1 runs faster than Yosemite on it. Tell me what Apple product can run Grand Theft Auto 5? I thought that the whole boring desk work and spreadsheets were Windows’s job and Apple’s was media and entertainment. It seems that these roles are reversed now.
You can’t expect privacy if you use Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter, Google and about any company which gives you free services (somebody has to pay for those servers). Oh and don’t forget about that iCloud hack and the whole fappening. What about the jailbreaks which thrive on unpatched iOS vulnerabilities? The only reason why Apple’s products seem more secure is that nobody cares enough to actually try and make viruses/malware for its platforms. Windows and Android are easy targets with way more users. This is what Apple idiots do: they ignore facts and insist for 5 minutes to talk about J…Apple :))
Jay, I don’t care if some weirdo has my pictures. Let him have them, he can stare at my dick pics all day if that’s what makes him happy. Privacy is a myth nowadays and if you believe that Apple is safe, you’re wrong.
For me there is one main reason I stick with Apple and why I can’t see myself jumping ship in the near future – Apple products give the feeling that a lot of careful thought has gone into them. And this is usually valid even for the compromised ones. All other products in the categories Apple competes in feel like they were designed by a committee and built down to a price. They feel like they were made just to get to the stores (and eventually in the hands of consumers) ASAP, regardless of what happens next. They are commodities. They are expendable. Apple stuff feels like actual people designed it and had fun doing so. This shows and I believe this is the main reason people are drawn to iProducts. I’d even go as far to say that many companies these days pay attention to design and user experience mainly because Apple raised the bar so high and their efforts still have a slight whiff of copying. Samsung, for example, wielded the removable battery and microSD cards as mighty weapons for years and then threw them away to make phones which, let’s face it, look more like the iPhone 6 than an evolution of previous Samsung designs.
In more than a few ways, Apple is like Mercedes or BMW. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best option on offer. And the price reflects that. But being the best, especially for a long period of time, is boring and provokes negative feelings in others. However, arguing that Apple fans are blinded by marketing and not making a conscious choice is extremely wrong and it misses a major point. Will a Ford or a Chevy do the basics as well as a Merc? Absolutely. Will it make its owner feel the same way while doing so? Not even close. The differences are sometimes obvious (like the iOS App Store, or the keyboard on MacBook Airs and Pros), other times less so (like the simple and logical app permissions which Google is now looking to adopt in Android). Thing is, if you just want a phone, or a computer, you’ll be OK with anything. But if you are excited by your phone or computer and enjoy using it, you’ll likely find dozens of subtle differences that give Apple an edge over their competitors. Of course other products have their own advantages, not least the lower price. And people have different needs and different tastes. That’s why there should be something for everyone. But although the competition is catching up, in 2015, I believe the reason people love Apple is still because it’s the best, not because they are irrational.
And let me ask this one simple question – has any normal user ever cared so much about their phone before Apple stepped in? This should say something about the company and its impact.
By the way, while we’re on the topic of the iPhone, how many people even owned an Apple product before that? Probably more than two thirds of Apple users bought their first iThing in the last four or five years. I don’t know about you, but it seems to me if these people are loyal to the company now, that loyalty is due to the merits of the products, not some long-standing love affair with the company.
The only thought given into competitor’s products are “Let’s steal Apple’s hard work and pretend we did it all ourselves.”.
Pretty much sums up the entire Droid Apple-counterfeit market.
I used to be an android fanatic but saw the attention to detail inside of Apple and switched 2 years ago. I agree Android is rapidly growing faster than ever and I love it even though I love my iPhone 6 plus. I love that a company can push other companys because it’s a win win for the market and consumers. I still check out one plus one 2 reviews and galaxy note 5 reviews. Although you can cut corners to miss android fragmantation and malware “if” you do it the right way it not the comfortable choice. It’s the ecosystem that brought me to Apple, how things flow together with no worries with fine qualityand still keep their value after a while.
Just a little eduction:
Android was made to be a cheap rip off of iPhone. The first Droid was actually a Blackberry knockoff(which was then the market leader). After seeing the iPhone their mission became to copy Apple as much as possible with cheap knockoffs and pass them off as the real thing.
It actually worked for a ton of people, but not all. A lot of people want an iPhone but not everyone can afford one. This is marketing 101 by the way. Just thought I’d mention it because a lot of ex-droids don’t know this bit of history.
I love Apple and I’ll never stop using them, but I really feel like iOS has turned into a sloppy mess of shit since Cook took over. Whatever micromanaging Steve Jobs did while he was there, the attention to minute details, is simply missing from current gen Apple products. I can’t even get the fucking task bar to swipe up half the time. And the keyboard sucks dick compared to iOS 6. I used to rely on autocorrect, now it makes me look retarded most the time.
I won’t stop using them, but my God, someone needs to fix these little fucking problems they have all the time now.
i was ok with the most of what was said, lots of truth on both sides. but the last statement of “while a Windows machine with the same specs would be a fraction of the cost” is way off. a windows machine with a SSD, Retina type display,and half the design of an apple will only be slightly less expensive. a “Fraction of the cost” is a gross exaggeration. Unless that fraction is 90/100th of the price
and the windows machine will need anti virus software, will have adware/spyware/bugs/annoying popups etc. and will most likely die in 6 months.
I’ve owned about a dozen Windows machines and ONE Mac. Guess which one is still running 6 years later??
This is the exact debate that has gotten SO tiresome over the last 2-3 years that I actually avoid certain friends now that expect to talk Apple vs. everyone else every time we meet. I enjoy my Apple devices but am not blind to their faults. i don’t need someone preaching at me to switch to some other brand or hating on something I enjoy. The worst are the ones assuming Apple fans are blind yet they are the ones that can’t let it go. I suspect its because they don’t really love their devices and have to make up for it by doing their best to be sure nobody else does either.
I have no doubt Apple fans who gush over their devices is totally annoying to others but seriously, there is nothing more annoying than the Android fan who just can’t shut the F up about this argument thats so 2 years ago. Frankly I’ll stick with the camp that enjoys what they buy no matter what the reason. Whats so bad about that? Yea, thought so…
Apple do have faults and ill admit that- I’m an apple fan! Remember the iPhone 6/6+ that had the bending issue? All apple fans were raving about that, because that is something apple would not allow, and it was stupid of them to miss such an obvious problem. The new MacBook has a 480p camera- the MacBook Air has a 720p camera for about £400 less. But the hardware and software otherwise is incredible in my opinion
Remember the fat guy in the neighborhood who hated people and their stuff because he couldn’t afford their stuff?
“My hippie beetle is just as fast as that jerk’s Ferrari!” *FART!*
Those are Droid fanboys today.
I enjoy apple more than others because, well, Apple focus on their little brand of products in detail. If you log onto the samsung website, its crowded with offers and deals on TV’s, cameras, phones, laptops, 30% off this and ‘SALE NOW ON’ there. Apples website is clean, and for information and purchase only. It doesn’t spam the user with pop up windows and try and pull them in using sales tabs. I’m always seeing new Samsbung phones being rolled out each week on posters at the train station and on TV, and I’ve lost count. With apple, you predict when a product will come out [September].
Plus, you can’t exactly use a windows or android phone with a macbook or iPad because an android phone doesn’t have icloud. If I take a photo on my iPhone, it automatically backs up to the cloud and is shared on other devices I have. So if my phone broke or got lost, I would have all the photos on there stored and backed up. If I had an android phone, id have to tether it to a laptop and sync them into a folder… apple has an entire ecosystem working together.
Use Google photos or any other number of photo services that sync to other devices. You don’t have to use Apple’s cloud at all if you don’t want.
I love Apple product and probably won’t use anything else. I’ve tried Android before the iPhone reached Verizon and have an S5 for work. I can honestly say, that I know how to do better on the iPhone than on Android. IMHO it’s easier and more user friendly. That not to say that it’s like that for everyone.
My real reason that I’ll probably never move to Android is that I have a lot of money invested in Apple. Over the last 10 years, I’ve spent more money than I care to know on music, videos and apps for my iPod all the way through to my iPad. Changing now wouldn’t make sense. (or cents)
What in the world have you guys done to your site? It’s now and suddenly unreadable — thanks in part to a weird sidebar that blocks all the text of the top story, a particular problem on an iPad. Nice work.
Apple offer good products, great service (i have had personal experiences with), great eco system with updates that allow your device to stay relevant for much more than ur average Android device. Now that samsung have managed to build a device like the s6e+ they too expect the customer to pay as much as a iP6+ while they still have terrible software and updates and no where near as good customer service and a shoddy eco system. This is why people don’t have a problem sticking with Apple
Just fyi to keep the fanboy comments away im thinking of getting s6e+ but i dont agree with its price at all. Should be at least $150 lower
You must have heard of the Stage Fright security flaw in Android, millions of users that aren’t using Nexus devices are still at a great risk. Google did whatever it could for the Nexus, but Samsung, LG and hundreds of other companies selling Android devices have left their customers at a great risk.
From a developer point of view, I really feel that iOS is a much better platform for developing apps. Android has issues, you aren’t sure whether your app will work a particular device or not, but here with iOS it is not the case. I only see quality apps pushing into the App Store, which is not in the case of Play Store. Sorry guys, I just don’t like Android apps.
Wait. Hold. On. . . . Guys, we are talking about a company with a revenue larger than most countries. A company that makes electrical products. A company that does not care about you as an individual. Do they care that you like their products? YES, they do. If you die in an accidental bathtub-electrocution at home, do they have a 1 minute silence across the company and pay for your funeral. NO. No one at Apple will know that you died. And they WILL NOT CARE. Fact. So, it logically follows that to be slavishly imbued with a loyalty to an entity that DOES NOT CARE about your life, is really rather strange. It’s illogical. And that is what is truly cult-like. You are under a spell. Why? Marketing. Say it again: You have been SOLD a set of beliefs. Trust me, Apple doesn’t care about you. Google doesn’t care about you. Neither does Samsung. Or Starbucks, for that matter. Your ipad doesn’t care about you. Nothing cares about you, except for the humans who are aware of your existence. That’s where your loyalty should lie: with your friends and family. Not a hunk of plasticky metal and corporations who exploit your credulity. C’mon. Get a life.
^Bitter truth!
It is bitter. It’s cold, and sad. But our world is brutish. Doesn’t change the facts though. It’d be great if companies really cared for us, like parents do. But they don’t. I build my own PC’s. Quite like doing it, but I’m under no illusions that Asus, or Gigabyte, or Corsair, give the tiniest crap about me. They don’t actually know I exist. So how can I ‘love’ their products? I desire them, yes. But I’m not going to defend them if some dude comes up to me and says they are crap. Gigabyte makes a graphics board that I stick in my machine and then go and make some toast and water my plants, and get on with the important things in life.
I don’t care whether they know me or not, but I am earning my bread and butter just because of Apple and Google’s ecosystem. My job is only about creating apps for them.
Who asks Apple to care about them personally? If I go to the Apple Store and hand over my money, it’s because I want a new phone; not because I expect Tim Cook to turn up to my house and cool off my forehead with a damp towel if I get sick. It’s a, frankly, bizarre argument to make.
There is an apple cult the same way there’s an android cult. I will say and maybe I’m bias that Apple haters love to comment on Apple stories with a lot of hate. Don’t get me wrong I do see the person who will troll a Windows or Android post but it seems to not be on quite the same level.
Now why I’m with Apple is because they offer something that the others don’t, a great user experience. From the hardware to the software to the customer support to even the resale value no one beats them to me. There’s also apps that I can’t get anywhere else, I tried a nexus 4 a while back and while it wasn’t a bad phone no Twitter app beats tweetbot for me. There’s also no DAW that I like better than Logic so even if I wanted to leave it would be hard to.
The fandroid cries that the Apple guy can’t give Goog a compliment?
For the life of me I CANNOT THINK of a SINGLE poitive thing to say about that scumbag spy company.
They’ve stolen everything from Apple, they backstabbed Apple after Apple added BILLIONS to their revnue, they spy on EVERYONE, have been caught hacking into residents wifi networks and reading emails, I can go on forever on this scum company.
I can’t begin to imagine why fandroids are so obsessed with defending cheap knockoff porducts, it must b a nerd thing. If I were bragging about fake Jordan shoes I would be the laughingstock of the decade.