Yes, I'm not sure it was intentional but your post could be balanced by pointing out the advantages for the consumer when there is ecosystem control and vertica

Yes, I'm not sure it was intentional but your post could be balanced by pointing out the advantages for the consumer when there is ecosystem control and vertical integration. Apple took a calculated and different approach than other mobile entrants and it has paid off. When you look at Android, it has similarities to the Mac vs PC dichotomy except much worse, where the OS provider doesn't care what happens, the OEM manufacturer doesn't care what happens, and a few other players don't care what happens either (ISP, open source community). Only Google and Samsung attempt at caring, and even then it is a disaster as there is no way to getHuman().