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

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.