> Lots of people buy iPhones specifically because they are restrictive, and are therefore more robust

Just have a look at a mainstream Youtube video about the latest iPhone and see when they talk about the app review (hint: never). People buy phones based on camera, screen and interface, they never heard about the walled garden or Apple's practices.

I mean why would they? It's not new and its been well known feature of the iPhone since day 1.

Really? If you asked the average Joe off the street to list off the features of an iPhone compared to android, how far down the list do you think "app store review" would show up, if at all? I think most people would say stuff like "speed, camera, display, apps, privacy" then stop.

I think most users appreciate the lack of malware on IPhones.

> I think most users appreciate the lack of malware on IPhones.

Do they?

What about bugs?

https://www.cvedetails.com/product/15556/Apple-Iphone-Os.htm...

That's where you are wrong

If you say "I think US people are happy of having the higher life expectancy in the World" reminding them that it is the lowest in the West is just revealing a lie

There is no lack of malware on iPhones.

It's a lie.

and branding, never forget the branding.

> Lots of people buy iPhones specifically because they are restrictive, and are therefore more robust

You can put restrictions on any phone

Even on rotary phones (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gD2hcPNWc5k/hqdefault.jpg)

The problem arise when you want (or need) to remove the locks

> . Ask an average user which experience they prefer - sourcing software for a Windows PC, or downloading an App for an iPhone.

Have you ever tried to as people if they prefer a bulldozer or a Ford Ka?

Anyway, 3d artists, just to name one, prefer Windows by far