The article says Apple sales are slowing, and I'm explaining why. They need to start listening to people like me - the consumer, instead of loyalists who don't think before they buy. People are waking up, and that's Apple's problem.
For starters, Loyalists and consumers are the one in the same, or vice versa. I own multiple Apple products, does this make me a loyalist? Or a consumer? Or maybe I'm a loyalist because I
only purchase Apple products? Or does a consumer own only an iPhone and refuses to purchase any other branded Phone?
Do you have any idea how many customers who will upgrade or purchase the iPhone 7 without even understanding any changes made to the newest device? Millions. Why? Because most customers only seek camera improvements or some latest feature "They heard about or must have." Others will buy the iPhone 7 just because it's the latest device with a 'Cool' color. Millions of iPhone purchasers do not even visit forum websites to fully understand what is occurring in the technology world, more specifically Apple. My point is, this is the consumer.
The reason Apple is under fire is because they are behind on their MacBook Pro updates and their iPhone 7 reportedly has the same design for three years, more Watch bands, less innovation..the list goes on. But...Apple fans want to see Apple succeed, they express their frustrations and want a superior product, which we all know Apple can and will do. I guarantee when the MacBook Pro is refreshed and perhaps released in October, the preorders will be through the roof.
As for the iPhone, sure it's very similar looking to the 6/6s with reduced antenna bands and a camera bump. This is where I may differ from other Apple forum members, I can appreciate the smaller enhancements with the possibility of an extended battery, A10/M10 processors, Camera improvements, more water resistant/waterproof, 3-D touch capability on the home button, maybe Tru-Tone display? Those are just a few rumored upgrades.
Some can look past the physical aspects of the iPhone and appreciate more internal software then hardware per se. So, with the possible deleted 3.5 Jack, I have excepted that and I understand I may be required to have an adapter to use my current wired headphones. Again, I understand this has been a huge issue for a lot of Apple iPhone owners, but we don't know what Apple has in store yet and excepting that Bluetooth is heavily being influenced in the mobile world and the electronic industry overall.
Now, I can understand why you may want to make the switch to the Note 7. There are the things I take in consideration with Apple, which is their ecosystem. Which alone, if you read through the forum, is a strong point for lot iPhone users. Secondly, Apple's iOS and security is by far More superior in my opinion.
Now, in the end, what does this change by you leaving? Honestly, absolutely nothing. If you want to leave, then leave. Not trying to be rude, but not everyone will be pleased with Apple's lack there of or changes, and that's how it's going to be. I can look past certain things and can except it. Others struggle and threaten or make it known they are frustrated, and leaving. It happens. It's not the first time Apple has lost customers based off decisions. But make no mistake about it, there are customers who will choose to stay with Apple not because they are refusing to leave, they just choose to stay with Apple based iOS, support, and Apple puts out great hardware.
Lastly, the Apple products I've purchased has been an investment for me, knowingly that I am receiving excellent hardware, which meet my expectations, and thats all
I can ask for.