Consider that most internet-connected people only have a phone, and many that own a "real computer" use it primarily for work. The phone has their banking info,

Consider that most internet-connected people only have a phone, and many that own a "real computer" use it primarily for work. The phone has their banking info, health info, personal communications, professional communications, most of their browsing history. A huge number of people manage their taxes on their phones. I think Apple's claim that in aggregate they are more important than laptops/desktops is largely accurate. That said, I consider that all the more reason that people should be able to run whatever software they wish on their phone. The present paradigm of such a personal device's operation being totally out of the hands of its owner is troubling.