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Mostly everything else? No. I can't install cool FOSS projects on my phone, or know what's running on it. I prefer Linux as an OS, but not any DE compared to macOS. I've also had some periods where stuff doesn't just work, such as iCloud fucking my free space and wiping almost my entire system when I try to fix the issue as per instructions I was given by an employee. Then, there's just that Apple is gross. I don't need to explain that, or anything about repair. Else.. the closed source software is excellent closed source software. The unrepairable, proprietary hardware is excellent hardware.
They're just a few steps from being better than any other company or project.. a couple of several thousand mile long steps.
..The speck of dust comment was, I kid you not, a direct reference to Louis Rossmann. I avoid GrapheneOS due to one of his videos. I use GrayJay. I suggest his repair store to others. The point is the outward build quality--the body--and not smaller internal components. Others are undeniably better.. but my hands aren't touching those components. They're touching the shell. Keyboard. Trackpad. Glass. That was the point being made.
In other words.. ratio.
EDIT: I'm searching Kagi for anything related to the trackpad comment.. and this just seems unsubstantiated. Apple doesn't own gestures. Nothing burger here. Quite a shame. I was ready for a heated debate, but dinner's already been served.
Excellent summation, mate. I would have agreed with 2 even five years ago. Sadly not anymore.
Yeah. I don't have an iPhone anymore due to this downward trend. I still think macOS holds up well now, though, despite their insistence on killing off old app support for no reason.
Also, I'm a musician. Linux has nothing up to par with Logic, and going Windows is utterly stupid. Best option right now, or I'm out my literal largest hobby.. unless I start making stuff oldschool style.
Not gonna lie. If I had the equipment and knowledge, I would.