Non Apply Fanboy here. You can say what you want about Apple: cut-throat business, closed platforms, etc. - BUT I don't think you can deny that they've been ab

Non Apply Fanboy here. You can say what you want about Apple: cut-throat business, closed platforms, etc. - BUT I don't think you can deny that they've been able to build the bridge between the oligarchs blocking progress (AT&T, music labels, etc.) and those building the future. The perfect bridge? Hardly, but I think they get a good deal of credit for making glass smartphones and tablets popular products. Technology and social progress is often blocked because of business and other social issues - rarely just technology. Apple has been the marketing force trying to push throw this - while certainly securing its position and profit immensely. I think you can argue that they're a net-benevolent force for the world - unlike Coke which is certainly a net-negative one - while being as marketing savvy.