Downside of android

My company is strict with IT security - constant training - mock phishing attacks etc … In the last decade - nothing but iPhones - no Androids. Only approved apps. You have to install OS updates when you get the message - or service is cut … thousands of employees ~ take it or leave it.

IOS is much easier to manager from an administrative standpoint, as separate devices outside of domain joined devices. Apple has their own partial account management system that will show all iPhones registered to a company. MDM-wise, they're all the same.

EDIT: To add, iPhones are usually in deep discount with business account managers compared to android. Deep discount as in free; so getting 200 free iPhones for a 2-year business contract with TMO is a big difference for an IT budget.

That helps "bundle" equipment together so IT doesn't have to administer two different OS, (and thus, programs) as well.
 
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Epic games has to pay for the fortnite refund lawsuit somehow.

Epic games is also suing, or has sued, or is suing again Apple, Samsung, and Steam. They're a very lawsuit happy company.
I can't disagree, there are winners and losers in this world and all those mentioned companies (and all corporations) use law as a way to make money, grab market share, steal patients, anything and everything, that is the job of their multistory built in law firms. None of them are saints. Google lost this round. It's just business. Though the judge did declare they are operating a monopoly. Bottom line is, the consumer wins, so the system does work when it can.
 
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Can't imagine thinking an iPhone is some kind of luxury good.
For the 3rd world it is definitely considered a luxury item. Apple knows this and actually charges more outside the US. Every time we go to Brazil we've got a number of Apple items in our carry-on luggage, because they cost less in the US.
 
I'm not so passionate about tech devices. I do, though, find iOS phones irritating to use as I am not accustomed to them and have have to deal with them from time to time for projects at work for testing purposes. I never found them to be all that "user friendly" and it seems to me that it takes more clicking around to do the same task as on Android.
They're user friendly if you are used to doing things the Apple Way. Same thing with Macs.

It takes some adjustment if you are not used to doing things the Apple Way.
 
Yeah, I’m going to liquidate overnight based on that opinion …
Yep and clearly we all have one... Actually saw an interesting documentary on Starbucks yesterday and how they've 'managed' to get where they are and far from impressive in the grand scheme of things. For yrs I've related them to Apple in that you're paying a premium for the experience as the products are barely tolerable. IMBHO both brands appeal to those that don't mind spending more and are none the wiser that far better/different can be had.
 
Yep and clearly we all have one... Actually saw an interesting documentary on Starbucks yesterday and how they've 'managed' to get where they are and far from impressive in the grand scheme of things. For yrs I've related them to Apple in that you're paying a premium for the experience as the products are barely tolerable. IMBHO both brands appeal to those that don't mind spending more and are none the wiser that far better/different can be had.
For years you have related Apple to Starbucks?
I’m relating you to the ignore feature - take care …
 
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