I don't think that's true at all. Apple has always marketed itself as a brand for creatives. Image/video editing and 3D modeling software demands a lot from its hardware, just like developer tools do. But removing restrictions on developer tools is inherently a security risk, and Apple seems very willing to ship less capable devices if they're also less vulnerable.
It's one thing to not have your needs directly catered to and delivered on a silver platter.
It's another to have the company go far out of their way to they don't even leave the field open for someone to cater to your needs.
Developers are necessary, and their needs has to be tolerated, but only as long as they are successfully kept distinct from consumers.