Overall, I'm impressed with Apple's commitment to innovation and design. Their products are beautiful and user-friendly, and their ecosystem is seamless. However, I do think their pricing can be a bit high, and their closed ecosystem can be frustrating at times. ✨
My favorite to-do app is #Apple Freeform. It's a new app that was released in Dec. 2022, and it's still under devel., but I've found it to be a really powerful tool for brainstorming & collaboration.
“Apple Intelligence” is not a product nor an app. It's an initiative to add AI features to various products, such as a writing assistant to refine your message drafts. This should be removed from Product Hunt.
Apple is renowned for its high-quality products, innovative technology, and strong brand loyalty. Many users appreciate their sleek design, user-friendly interfaces, and reliable performance. The seamless integration across Apple’s ecosystem, including devices like the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, enhances the overall user experience.
Currently using a macbook Pro late 2015 model, 8GB of RAM.
My experience has been mixed. The OS and bundled software is mostly of good quality, the hardware is now seven years old and still going strong apart from the original battery which needs replacing... that brings me on to the less attractive parts of Apple's products.
Removing the battery, which was a piece of cake in earlier models (circa 2007), is a major repair job. They've gone backwards here. Batteries are probably the first thing that will need replacing given they wear out the fastest.
That said I've had to replace the power adapter once as the original failed after about a year. Their materials are not always durable. Take cables and grommets made in their white rubber material. Over time this rots and disintegrates. I have older equipment that doesn't suffer this issue.
They also charge more than other vendors for things like RAM and storage. Its also laughable that they still have product SKUs in their store that come with 8GB of RAM. This may have been sufficient in 2015, but we're 8 years on now, and RAM hungry apps make for a disappointing experience on my machine.
I'd buy another macbook, but only because we require it to support our plugin software that we make.
I use Apple products in my daily work and life, including mobile phones, tablets, and development workstations.
1. Pros:
Ecosystem connectivity: Apple devices and services work seamlessly together, making cross-device operations simple and efficient.
Excellent performance: fast processing speed and stable operation, suitable for my high-intensity work and entertainment needs.
High security: strict privacy and security protection measures ensure the safety of my data.
2. Cons:
Closed system, high maintenance costs, and limited storage space.
