Apple Ecosystem: PROS & CONS

[@arondyte318]

I switched from Android to iOS about 8 years ago. My gateway drug was surprisingly the OG 12.9inch iPad Pro from 2015. That thing was sooo good (iOS was super smooth and stable) that it finally convinced that to jump ship to the “dark side”. Picked up an iPhone 7 Plus shortly after, then the Apple Watch Series 2, then the OG AirPods, then the 12inch MacBook (I wish they would revive this with an M Series chip) and it just expanded from there. Fast forward to the current time and I still have no desire to go back to Android at all. The Foldables looked tempting at first but the thought of losing the Apple Ecosystem immediately turned me off from getting it. It may be a walled garden yes but it’s an incredibly beautiful one at that and I like staying here 😅

[@The-Weekdæ]

I want to but my wallet ran away

[@BMW-M3-e46]

So true

[@BDKing-hh7pk]

Except their I phone I am a apple ecosystem fan.

[@DerAlibi]

I will say that android on average has gotten much, MUCH better since 2015. That said, there isn't really a solid replacement for the Apple ecosystem especially with Apple now completely dominating the thin n' light laptop (and more recently, the mini PC) market. Sure Samsung's ecosystem is objectively bigger, but their integration was never as good, and they're completely gimped on the PC side thanks to Windows.

[@Jimmyfly215]

My ecosystem did not see its worth until i got my first MacBook in 2015. Within the next decade, Apple made it the most friendly user experience. I own an iPhone, MacBook Air M3, Apple Watch, iPad Pro M2, Beats Studio Pro, AirPods Pro, and will continue to grow.

[@KaushalTaunk]

I believe one reason apple ecosystem feels so appealing is consistency across devices. You have consistency in the brand, the design, the interface, the build quality, and ofcourse the aesthetic. None of the other brands could crack it yet.

[@DerAlibi]

Samsung's is the closest and the centerpiece of their ecosystem (the Galaxy line) is objectively better than the iPhone in many ways, but they're let down by the red-headed stepchild that is Windows on the desktop OS side.

[@emiel333]

I’m in the Apple ecosystem for a long time now. It’s my preferred choice to use Apple products and services. I’m not blind to other companies, though. Once in a while I buy additional devices from other companies simply because I’m interested in what they are offering. Those devices aren’t replacements and/or daily drivers, they’re just products that I buy for my own curiosity. And finally, it doesn’t matter what brands you buy. As long as they suit your needs, that’s all that matters. We all have personal preferences and needs for a particular tech gadget. What’s your spending limit/budget? Do you want it or do you need it? What is the most important feature of a given tech gadget for you? And I can go on and on. Buy what suits you best and enjoy it as long as possible!

[@jasminesky4063]

I am happy to have found your channel. I love apple products. I have Macbook air, iphone and an Ipad. I recently bought the Samsung Galaxy Z fold 6 with Samsung ear buds pro. I am very happy with apple products however I love the Z fold because of the screen. I am always going to be an apple user but I am happy to use other ecosystems too.

[@heelbeavans01]

Closed ecosystem is a good thing because an open ecosystem has fragmentation.

[@6CourtofStars9]

But the main point is promoting competition.

[@kylebrianbangcaya1728]

I have an iPhone 15, Macbook Air M2 with an Apple Mouse, iPad Air M1, Apple Pencil, Apple Watch Series 9, Airpods 3rd Gen, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max. I love how the ecosystem and its devices work for me. It makes my workflow and personal hobbies so much better. It is so worth it that I find it hard to go back to Android and/or Windows. I love how Apple carefully thinks about your case scenarios and the way they make me take care of my health and lifestyle.

[@khalilsstories]

What a great video!! Im always intrigued on other ecosystems but Apple just works for me tbh

[@patrickcallahan2885]

I am deep in the Apple Eco System, i love how all of the products are seamlessly integrated together, and how my wife and i can share between them, and CarPlay too! Even the lighting in my house. My first device goes back to the iPod Nano, then the iPhone 4…. I would say i am an Apple Fan Boy.

[@stevegresock5939]

I love the Apple ecosystem. I am stuck on some of the features like Facetiime. Not sure if I can live without it. But, I love the look of the Samsung 24s. Great Video keep up the great content.

[@Michael-ur5qb]

My first apple product was an Iphone 4. Then a 2012 Macbook Pro. I have tried almost of their products and services. Finally, have the perfect set up for me: Iphone 15 Pro Max, 10th gen Ipad, M1 Macbook Pro, Series 7 iwatch and airpods pro. Services wise I buy all media through them and apple music. Im locked in pretty much.

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

I don't mind that is a close ecosystem. This is coming from an Android user who started using an iPhone with the 7. I use whatever is best for me at the moment. I'm not loyal to a company. I like to learn as much as I can from all tech. For now, I'm 95 percent Apple's only thing I'm missing is an Apple computer.

[@MrCooper83]

Ive been using Apple products since 2005. (We had Mac in school as well in the 90s.) I tried Windows and Android at the same time but Apple’s ecosystem worked out the best for me.

[@aaronmelson2887]

I finalized my apple ecosystem when I got a MacBook pro. I was 13 years on android (2010-2023), the last 11 of those years on Samsung and made the switch early 2023 to apple and have not looked back. Love my decision on switching.

[@HistoryNut-1701]

Apple all the way for me.

[@johnknoop42]

Havent been an iPhone user since I went from the 5S to an S7 Edge (had Galaxy Nexus before the 5S). However I had the first iPad, iPad air, I'm on my 2nd iPad Pro and my 3rd MacBook Pro, and have AirPod Pro 2s. I think I'm going to finally make the jump and go from an S23 Ultra, to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and eventually a watch (Ive had a Galaxy Watch 4 for a few years). With the great experience with my other devices and the 16 looking like a decent place to jump in, plus Ill be returning my phone to my carrier in a few months , the timing kind of works out! Sure there are some things from Android I will miss, but honestly 99 percent of what I do with my current phone is covered and much of that I think will feel better on a day to day basis on iOS.

[@gordonb1737]

I went from the s23 Ultra to the 16 Pro Max. I also got the Ultra Watch 2 and AirPods 2 pro along with a MacBook Air M3. I kinda jumped in head first and can’t see myself looking back. I’m loving the experience so far

[@johnknoop42]

@@gordonb1737 I ended up waking up first thing launch day to get one right as their stock went up online haha. I’ve been loving it. I already had a MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro 2 and an iPad so I kinda had my toes in already. Then I went got got a series 10 the other day! I’ve been working on my health and I really think it’s going to help me kinda take it up a bit. Already lost 15 lb without tracking much the last cpl of months. Meanwhile I can already feel the whole “don’t let the watch down” on the fitness rings XD

[@techinrl9869]

I’m one of those strange people who have both the Apple and Samsung ecosystems. I have an iPhone and a ZFold, and iPad Pro and a Tab S9 Ultra. I have AirPods and Galaxy Buds. I have an Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch. Beyond that I have a pair of Samsung TV’s. I do have Macs, but no Samsung laptop. My home setup is all HomeKit, though, with no Bixby.

[@daegar2]

Me too, I have both, only lacking the samsung laptop... and I love both

[@ajaybeniwal6630]

Which is better according to you - samsung or apple ?

[@Jupiter-shorts_]

I have a 14 pro and a gaming desktop. I plan on getting an iPad Air as my portable computer

[@eigonojikan_k]

I haven’t finished watching but I’m sure this is a great video!

[@simonekakabor9020]

Apple eco system is just the best

[@ryanbowiephotography]

For video/photo editing, the Apple ecosystem is beautiful. I can’t imagine how complicated my workflow would be on Windows

[@AmadeusAlmighty]

THANK YOU. I hate all the unnecessary hate the Magic Mouse gets.

[@VincentLeong-bb4vn]

My first Apple product was a hand-me-down iPhone 6 and later an iPad 7 which I got after it served as the family tablet. I soon got my hands on a MacBook Air which made me fall in love with it and developed new hobbies. However, after being an Apple user for so long, I came to the conclusion that the MacBook (and AirPods) is what held it together. If you asked me, Android tablets and smartphones are way cooler for a similar price, the same cannot be said about laptops. The thought of switching to Samsung completely crossed my mind but I cannot pull the trigger because of their bad laptops. I ended up sticking with Apple, loving the MacBook everyday. I starting liking macOS for its uniformity across the OS and its hidden gems, the AirPods are also the best sounding and comfortable earbuds that I own. These 2 became the central of my ecosystem, not the iPhone or the iPad.

[@CursedKing1]

No Vision Pro on the table?

[@ran32delaria]

I was gifted with a mini ipad second generation and had a iPhone 6s with a mac air pro as a laptop. Then I had a applewatch se first generation. When my iPhone 6s conked out because of the battery, I switched to iphone se second generation. I am into the ecosystem even if i also into the google ecosystem but nothing beats the apple ecosystem. It is its durability and the updates that they have for the gadgets even it is already 4 or 5 years old.

[@MilanGP]

My Apple ecosystem journey began with an a iPhone 5C when I was about 13, then a few years later I got the 6. When my Mum upgraded her phone she gave me her old one which was a 6s, then in 2021 for my 16th birthday I got an IPhone 12 mini and an Apple Watch SE gen 1. For Christmas that year I got AirPods Pro gen 1, and finally a couple of months ago I got my MacBook Air M3 😁. I’m stoked with what I have but my 12 mini is starting to die on me, I’m thinking about either getting an iPhone 15 at a cheaper price once the 16 comes out or I might just go for the 16. It’ll be a Christmas present for myself 😂.

[@The_Angry_Angiographer]

I am so deep in Apple’s ecosystem I don’t want to leave. As of 3 years ago even my work issued laptop is an M1 MacBook Pro and while my colleagues complain I have been right at home. I travel for work and I always have my IPhone 13 Pro, M1 MacBook Pro, 12.9” IPad Pro, AirPods Pro, and Watch. The only thing I would change is the IPad, I’m going for an 11” Pro next time. My wife also has an iPhone, MacBook, and watch. My three kids all have iPads.

[@yippiecalle421]

My Apple products (iPad pro watch iPhone pro max) are 3+ years old. What keeps me in the ecosystem is Apple Card and the fact I have started studying swift programming language. I look at the fold 6 and I can see it replace my tablet and my phone. And with Dex can replace my computing device. But paying 40$ a month with a trade in is tough.

[@Vylpes]

Used to be all in on Apple until recently I ended up switching to PC and a framework laptop, I loved using the Apple devices don't get me wrong I just wanted to have the more control of my devices (repairability, being able to install any OS or software I wanted and they're generally cheaper), which sure there's stuff i've given up too but right now I'm happy, maybe I'll come back for a change of system once I get bored lol

[@rolandoespinoza5438]

Disconnected my HomePods a long time ago. Drove me crazy when ever they couldn’t connect to the Internet. (Next to router)

[@Aviation_tech441]

I have never tried out other eco system but I don’t think I will If I do that I will have to re-learn all over again and anyways all my personal data is in iCloud so I can’t go through the trouble to move them to another platform I am also a Apple fan as their hardware and software is the best in the industry in my opinion but that is subjective

[@deanyt3697]

Why don’t you have a Vision Pro?

[@AmadeusAlmighty]

I switched to Apple specifically for the ecosystem. Most of my digital life I have switched back and forth between Android and Apple based on whatever impressed me at the time of upgrade, but lately many of Google's decisions have been odd and a lot of services I depended on have been canceled. Even though they and Samsung are building their respective ecosystems, they still don't come close to the seamlessness and ease of Apple products. And when I finally bought my first Mac, I realized how much I dislike Windows, too.

[@saalihon]

I think it is because Samsung does not have and operating system unlike Apple has MacOS, iOS and iPadOS which makes things seamless.

[@TheMightyBison333]

Apple Watch Series 7, 3 active phones-iPhone 15plus, 13 Pro Max and 11 Pro Max. IPad mini 6, MacBook M2, HomePod mini, IPod Touch 7th gen, Apple TV 4K. I got way more Apple products but I’m kind of an Apple hoarder😅I plan on getting the IPad Air 13in as well.

[@ilovegodverymuch8791]

So cool video and keep making them

[@flixify823]

Nice video!

[@Faze-2]

I was not ready for the seriousness of the discussion, even though you warned me at the first of the video

[@anthonylethbridge458]

Good video. I can’t believe that you have not tried out the Vision Pro yet. Just tried it in the UK and it’s superb. Obviously the future, although I probably will wait until the next edition before I buy one.

[@viciousnutella]

the only thing i would never give up is my PC. Macbook is miles behind gaming and a lot of applications/software dont have mac support

[@husamshami1990]

We are waiting for Apple Vision Pro review from you

[@velanche]

The Apple ecosystem has been great. The individual products work really well, and the blending of them are such that it's hard to think of being without it. I"m sure looking forward to further integration with Apple Intelligence and the new OS versions coming fall. Still rocking the OG HomePods, and even an old boombox attached to an AirPort Express streaming via AirPlay 2. I wish that I could take advantage of Final Cut's Multicam features, but this is where having to buy multiple Apple devices beyond my iPad Pro and iPhone is stretching on the side of ridiculous: I'm not going to pay for an extra iPhone or two just for Multicam filming. Anyway, my two cents.

[@milesjones-jk1uv]

What’s the better combo iPad Pro M4 with MacBook Air M3 IPad Air m2 with MacBook Pro m3

[@fundzign]

Thanks for the video!

[@Alexandru1996_]

the part about an apple store being there at any street corner is only valid in usa, since thats their main market by far, but here in europe it is not as straight forward. Here where i live the only official shops i have seen from any big brand is xiaomi stores. Other that that, basicly 0.

[@GhoSphace6]

Apple maps? 😏 Bro you a real fan lol

[@theloomingkablooie]

Also all in on Apple but I want/need a new Apple router and tv/soundbar - the ecosystem got trimmed too much a few years back- they also need some home gear…

[@6CourtofStars9]

I was looking for a review not an ad.

[@GG-zv9ku]

iPod made me buy a Mac. At the time it was the most reliable MP3 player and iTunes worked better in MacOS. The rest is history for me. Deep in the ecosystem.

[@saalihon]

I think Apple has the advantage of owning both software and hardware. I have galaxy watch, S24 and windows PC. I had a great walk on the weekend and I felt like checking my walks over time but I could only see that on my phone no the PC, and I was like it makes sense because Samsung do not have an operating system. So with the new advent of AI I think Apple will run away with it with personalised assistence.

[@JaBoyHuds]

That is only scratching the surface, the homekit pushes to new heights.

[@kylemvanover]

Apple ecosystem ==> "beautiful prison" ==> giant glass cube Apple store

[@kaustube1565]

Bhai aapka electronics ka dukan h kya, sahi batana

[@allen9975]

Yes i am in the Apple ecosystem 👌🏻

[@princeerick11]

Apple watch❤❤❤

[@paodotrocks]

For me, the most problematic thing about the Apple ecosystem is that some elements depend on others. In my case, I would be really happy to get rid of my iPhone and MacBook Air and only keep an Apple Watch and an iPad, but the Apple Watch doesn’t work independently, and iPadOS is too restrictive for web development

[@TheTekSone]

I have been in the ecosystem since 2007

[@Darkman03]

Great video! As cool as the ecosystem is, most of its moot as a windows user. MacOS is useless in my field unless I want to maintain a Mac AND a lab system for VMs. The loss of Intel Macs has driven me away from Apple products. Additionally, most creators highlight airdrop as a big thing, and in 10 years, my family used it once, thought it was neat, and returned to sending files via iMessage. Apple products are great if you fall into the niche target audience or are a casual user, but intermediate professional use outside of creative work is hampered by their restrictions.

[@heelbeavans01]

Been in the Apple ecosystem since 2015. I love the apple ecosystem but it’s not perfect but it’s close.

[@onewhoisanonymous]

I was very anti-apple until 2013. Windows 8 was very popular and it was horrible. Also, I was living in China and windows was not a really good operating system to have. I knew I was gonna be in China for an unknown amount of time. I bought my first Mac in 2013 then in 2015 I bought an apple phone. I do a lot of international traveling and I really enjoy how I do not have any hiccups with using Apple internationally. Overtime I started to buy more apple products because they were more reliable. I temporarily switched back to android but lost my phone. It was an absolute nightmare because Google services was not working in the country where I lost the phone. I lost photos, notes, and everything that was stored on that phone. I decided to go back to Apple. I would love to switch to a new non-apple product in 2024, but I have so many Apple products it would be a nightmare.

[@TzachLevy]

No cons. Only pros❤

[@mahmudalvi4523]

I appreciate Apple for its security. But they are expensive & costs keep rising over time. I won't even question the price tag of Bugatti Tourbillon, but Apple places a different dent to me. $1000 Android vs $1000 Apple, but somehow something will send me picking the Android.

[@rwccatcher]

I'm android (Samsung) currently but may be going to the dark side. I just purchased Apple iPad Air (M2) and a iPhone 16 Max Pro as a spare phone. I currently use a Galaxy S24 Ultra.

[@JDC370]

I use a MacBook pro, OnePlus 12, OnePlus watch 2 and apple airpods 😂

[@QuirkyHistoryFacts-no7fu]

why do i hate anything apple i mean i had an old samsung tablet that i have been using to this day i get anything that i need download apps not from only playstore but other website but apple nah nothing about it is attractive to me

[@rolins3279]

Don't fall into the trap of "Closesystem", "Golden Cages", whether Samsung, Apple 🍏 or Huawei, a prison is still a prison, no matter how golden it may be, don't put all your eggs 🥚 in one basket 🗑️, NEVER !!! 🙏🏽

[@tespinal8]

Cage this, close system that. Just use what works best for you in your life. People putting labels is over complicating things. If you have products from the same company and it all works great together, Great! Why call it being in prison or a cage. Makes no sense but i get it especially if you’re a tech to want to try different things and feel like it’s breaking the ecosystem but for the average person, they dont care to explore and confortable just doing what works best for them

[@RiqMoran]

The tragedy and fallacy of the apple ecosystem is that it consists of many great standalone products that do not work better together but rather are artificially worsened via software when paired with "outsider" devices.

[@RiqMoran]

It's like a mom who tells you youre not allowed to take a device outside the house. There is no reason why it wouldnt work outside other than that your mom will not allow it. But ppl incorrectly look at the ecosystem backwards. They think that the device works BECAUSE theyre inside and it cannot function properly outside. But it is simply the controlling abusive hand of apple that limits the usability when outside.

[@rolins3279]

🤝🏽

[@wutangtia]

Apple products are a gang LOL

[@maikaimakena9424]

It’s impossible to switch away from Apple 🍎 I have tried a billion times Google apps literally drain your battery 🔋 so badly I’m trapped lol 😂

[@iifrat_mitul]

who the hell uses apple map

[@kurt120032002]

I would not call that an ecosystem, but more of cheap party tricks, or a "but" speach defect. What is that? So you talk about an ecosystem, then I will get an iPhone pro max to have a smaller thing to take notes on when I will not carry around my 13" iPad pro, and I will use the usb on my Original $400 apple keyboard to output the full 192/24 apple music to my dac, so I will not stress the iPad connector, while I will work on an Excel table... nothing fancy just a list of name, e-mail adresses and so on... What was that? nothing of the above is possible... BUT it can do some partry trick that is irelevant? That is the "But speach defect". Let me tell you what ecosystem is. A the product NEEDS TO PERFORM AT ITS PRICE, and when paired with other product will bring more benefits if the product is from the same brand. For example: Chord M scaller... great over sampleing device. When paird with another Chord DAC it prings more improvement then when paird with other DACs. Garmin fenix... great smartwatch, when you pair with a garmin GPS, you can track all the members of the party, something you can't do when you pair it on your smarphone. Apple product does NOT perform at their price point, and PR agents get a "BUT" syndrom every time they are asked about it. It usuallyu manifest in the form of "But, it works great with apple speaker"... are you mentally deficient? I want the full 192/24 out of the 1750 Euro iPad pro to send in my 9-10k audio system, do you thing a 400$ wireless speaker will do it, or we need to talk about their 1700-2000 Euro ipad only outputing 44/16 on USB, when my 7 year old Note 8 can do 192/24 from Apple music? "But... but... butt... you don't understand" I am sure I'dont

[@rolins3279]

🤝🏽

[@Whoknowwhatweknow]

u talk too much buddy

[@leetownsend5082]

I chose the MacPlus in the mid 1980s over PCs because it was so user focused. It was my first computer. I had to use PCs in industry for 20 years and hated it. I did get used to Windows 10 when I taught at a university for 25 years but Microsoft totally changed the interface in WIndows 11 and now I can't find anything. I am now retired and devoting my time to learning the new Apple Ecosystem via KZbin. I plan on teaching it the local senior center. I have never had an issue with Apple products. I have sevaral Macs (3 over 10 years old and they still work, 2 recentish), several iPads ( I taught by connecting my 12.9 inch iPad to a computer then I could project it on the screen and send the notes to my classes later, one for my purse so I never get. bored as I wait for doctor's appointments,, and one on which I watch TV every night ), 2 Apple Watches (so I always have one on in case I fall - I am 80 years old), and 2 iPhones (one for me - 15 ProMax and. one for my walker - a 12 ProMax). Clearly I am an Apple addict and have been for about 40 years. Thanks for your great videos.