Apple certainly doesn’t hide it.

And while that is true,many Android phones take equally stunning, or even better photos.

Likewise, I think theSamsung ecosystem is just as good, if not better, than Apple’s.

Rockbox on an iPod Nano

You want to tinker and fiddle until you’ve optimized every inch of it for maximum performance.

But the vast majority of iPhone users don’t feel the same way.

The problem with tinkering is that your phone is your most important rig.

Person wearing the Apple Watch Series 10

Can you afford to dedicate hours to restoring your phone every other week?

iPhones are great for busy lives.

A great way to visualize it is that iPhones are like bikes whose training wheels don’t come off.

Checking grammar and spelling in the iPhone’s Notes app using the Grammarly keyboard.

So, for example, iPhones can’tsideload apps, use custom ROMs, or install unapproved emulators.

A more restricted iPhone lets people have a little peace of mind in that respect.

There’s less to worry about thanks to the restrictions.

Apple iPhone 15 camera app

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Dex is a nifty feature, but it’s not without its flaws.

And let’s not forget the occasional lag.

This is just how things are looking to shape out withApple Intelligence.

An iPhone on the Settings screen.

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So, there you have itthe big reasons most stick with Apple despite how restrictive it is.

MacBook Pro next to an iPhone on a MagSafe charging stand, running the iPhone  Mirroring feature in a window.

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