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In 2018 a group of Valve staff tried to figure out just how efficient they were being—and found they were making more money per head than Apple, Facebook, and nearly every tech giant out there (www.pcgamer.com)
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[–] Sharp312@lemmy.one 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

"Apple users know what they are doing when they purchase the device"

Ahahahaha no they do not. Maybe like 10% sure, and thats your choice, but the vast majority of apple users are tech illiterate and buy it as either a statement or because they believe that "it just works" better than an android (which isnt true, androids work just the same ootb)

[–] Clent@lemmy.world -2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

There it is. You sincerely think Apple users are ignorant of their choice.

Thanks for admitting that openly. I figured it was true but it's really nice to have it confirmed.

[–] joshhsoj1902@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 months ago

Apple users don't have a choice.

Users should still have choices after they pick their OS. This isn't a new concept, Microsoft has been dealing with this same thing for decades. Just because Apple is now being asked to play by the same rules you're having a hissy fit. It's hilarious! 😂

[–] Sharp312@lemmy.one 1 points 8 months ago

Absolutely, yes, 100% thats not a 'gotchya' lmao Like i said a theres people that know exactly what theyre buying, and youre probably one of them. More power to yall. But the VAAAAST majority of apple users know jack about tech, thats just fact, we're in a bubble where the people we talk to know how to read a spec sheet, and how apple have a monopoly over all apps on their phones. The average person does not