I Tried The Complete Apple Ecosystem - Worth The Money?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2024
- Is the Apple Ecosystem Worth it? Which products can you buy "out of ecosystem" and when is it beneficial to buy more Apple stuff? I tested the entire ecosystem to find out.
Technology has changed and the products that a company makes don’t actually matter as much anymore. Like Apple could make overpriced headphones or a heavy VR headset and people would still buy them, and even rave about them. But did you ever wonder why that is? Sure, they are viewed as a premium brand and for the most part, I agree that Apple makes fantastic products, but there is a deeper answer. You see, you can no longer review one product individually without looking at the entire ecosystem. Companies like Apple have built extensive and tightly woven ecosystems of products to keep you buying their products and away from the competition. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing though. The features offer incredible interoperability that otherwise would not be possible. And I tested just about every Apple product on the market and every feature in their ecosystem. So is the Apple ecosystem actually worth it? And which products are best purchased within the ecosystem vs when it it better to buy, say, a different brand of earbuds or smart speakers
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Now let’s look at the hardware in my ecosystem:
Macbook Pro
iPhone 14 Pro
Apple Vision Pro
AirPods Pro and AirPods Max
iPad Pro
Apple TV 4k
Homepods
Apple Watch series 9
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2:08 Mac & iPad
5:40 AirPods
7:55 Apple Watch
10:11 Apple Vision Pro
11:33 HomePods & TV
13:31 iPhone
15:23 Software
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Ok, but honestly that crack on his phone’s back glass is so aesthetic lol
fr he got lucky with that one
The way I view the "Apple Ecosystem" is the convenience of having one account iCloud connected to all your devices, syncing data. It's definitely a plus, but nothing mind-blowing. Like yeah, you don't have to enter your iPhone's hotspot password on your Mac, but on my PC, I entered my Galaxy's password once, and it is saved in my WiFi networks. It's a tiny convenience, not a feature.
Good point. Many of the non-ecosystem alternatives are very well executed. Like multipoint connectivity on earbuds, etc
By definition convenience is features tho. Technically you can personally code and create anything. You can code and modify the hardware to make phone calls or you can have phone calls as a “feature”.
There’s no single feature that isn’t just convenience, everything is possible with more steps if you really want to
@@markdarc0448What??? Could you be more incoherent?
But trying to escape the iCloud account/apple ecosystem is very challenging!! 😡😡
Apple made it that way on purpose!! 😡😡
@@IMHO88-dm1xf for me, once something is purposefully difficult to use, and intentionally so, I stop using it.
I’m definitely an Apple girlie, I started with an iPhone 3GS way back in the day and now I own a MacBook Pro, iPad, AirPods Pro, iPhone 15 Pro, and my Apple Watch SE. The Apple ecosystem is just so seamless and works so well I can’t see myself leaving Apple any time soon.
Girl you’re living my dream.
E: Slowly making that dream a reality! All that is left is the iPad Air…and a charging dock that’ll handle everything.
Same with me for Samsung, never leaving the Samsung ecosystem
omg same down to starting with the 3gs!
Loved your editing on this video. Made it really easy to follow.
the apple ecosystem is what makes the whole thing worth it, just as an example: you type something into your apple maps on your phone and you can get the directions on your watch immediately. its just better than anything else out there because of this
I use google maps on windows. I can send the path to my phone where my google account is logged in. It then pops up in my notification and if I just tap it, google maps app opens with the path I send from computer.
I can choose when I want to use the map. Works in great non intrusive way.
@@user-sl8gi3vb6e this reply sounds like it came from a random word generator honestly
@@georgev8590 missing the point. You saying you have to send it there, click a bunch of buttons to get the same thing. That’s not simple or seamless. Which is why people say Apple’s ecosystem is better, as it just works without having to think about it.
I'm a hard core android user, but I really enjoyed this video! A lot of my family uses apple products and they talk about the same things you were talking about. I hope this video gets more views!
Android and Windows user for almost all of my life. Switched to Apple in late 2021, now I have an iPhone 15 Pro, MacBook Pro M1, Apple Watch SE, iPad Air, AirPods Pro, Beats Studio Pro, AirTag, Apple Card, and Apple TV 4K. I have never been more productive. Android and Windows are still great, always will be. But I think I’m an Apple user for life now. Seamless, simple, clean, and most of the time it works. The Apple ecosystem is absolutely worth it!
Welcome to the Dark Side! 😁
@@michaelwoolcock5600 haha thanks!
I did the same thing, but made the switch much more recently. My productivity increased because I stopped having to tinker with my devices because everything not only just works, but works together. I feel like I've reached "the end", and don't have to think about my devices now.
@@albertkim1809 that’s exactly how I feel. Oh, and less accounts. I tend to stick with default apps as much as I can, so I don’t need a Spotify, TH-cam Music, FitBit Premium, Samsung Health, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, etc. I have just about all of my accounts under Apple. So much more convenient.
Your comment is the dumbes* I've read and reminds me of a commercial :)! Have you ever thought that what suits one group of people may not suit another ?
MacOS doesn't have 3/4 of the programs needed to run Land Surveyor engineer. I can buy a macbook pro, but it only has AutoCad. Most programmers refuse to make engineering programs for macOS.
If you buy Apple tech for beauty, you're doubly stupi*
For a number of years I have preferred the Samsung phones to iPhones but have stuck with Apple because of the ecosystem. It just works really, really well.
People often say that Apple traps people but, having used a couple of Android phones, I realised that if you are not in Apple's ecosystem, you are in Samsung/Google's and I trust Apple more than I trust Google.
thats where im at. Unless you go full Linux phone you are really stick in two ecosystems.
I am just glad Linux exists if Apple decides to put Google AI or the Chinese AI in the phone or Mac with no option to turn off I will be out. And my first Apple product was an Apple II..
@@Kirkster131 It is a frightening thought to have Google's AI on your phone. Quite aside from the enforced political ideology of Gemini, you will have the total opposite of Apple's emphasis on user privacy.
@@parjau4554 yea with google you are the product…
@@Kirkster131 I am looking real hard at the /e/ Foudation De googled Android rom.
I used to be team android. I had a MacBook for a while. But the iPad really is just the best for note taking and I really contribute it to my recent success in college. I got an IPhone at the same time and oh my god.... The ecosystem makes a HUGE difference. Getting the right documents to wherever I need it for class is just so easy. I remember really struggling when I had my galaxy.
I'm planning to get a watch soon too.
The red tag on your shirt that says “fashion” 😂 nice
Also the AirPods listen to iPhone feature is really useful for really loud pubs and for people who are hard of hearing.
Wow, if you buy in Brazil through the official Apple website, it costs over 21 thousand dollars (and I didn't even include speakers and Vision Pro because they're not sold here) 😵💫
The Vision Pro might as well cost the same as a house in Brazil 😂
@@joshuepico75 it’s being sold for 27 thousand Brazilian reais. Around 5500 usd.
@@cesarbattistini I saw it bring sold for 30k 💀
I really like apple ecosystem. I personally prefer Sony earphones. It have better sound quality and two device connectivity too. I am a student. Ecosystem helps a lot with my homework’s and assignments. Using iPhone for projects for capturing stuff and working on the go and when I got to home it all synced with iPad. I want to add more apple products to my ecosystem. For example MacBook and an Apple Watch. I use a windows pc and third party softwares to sync. It disturbs me sometimes. I really want to switch to Mac as soon as possible.
I got Powerbeats pro and works pretty much the same as AirPods. Same goes with the dual connectivity which is great 😊
You did a video a couple of years ago for “Smartwatch as your Phone.” I tried that and love it so my one addition to the ecosystem would be to better integrate the Watch with other devices and deprioritize the iPhone as the flagship so those of us feeling the pull of smartphone addiction can step away from the phone. My dream ecosystem would be a Cellular iPad + Apple Watch, a Mac Desktop computer and an Apple TV.
If we are wish casting I would love it for Apple came out with a “Digital notebook” with Eink like the Remarkable or the Kindle Scribe.
Great comparison to all apple devices, I agree with everything
can you import the passwords from one pass to the keychain?
Extra props for the Pilot V5 pen. Those are the best pens in the world
Great video. This was a very good video! It was knowledgeable about the subject without the loaded language and drama we typically get from TH-camrs. None of that “trapped” in the ecosystem or “it’s only marketing” nonsense. It’s baffling to hear buying products that are very capable and offer a superior performance than other devices described as a NEGATIVE. Apple doesn’t make using other manufacturer’s products with Apple products a LESS enjoyable experience than other users, they make using their products with their other Apple products a BETTER experience.
As an electrician I use live listen to turn off circuits I am working on in homes
put a link to where you bought your jacked. thanks for the vid
Your videos make interesting conversation topics!!
thanks for watching
apple ecosystem works so well, I own Airpods pro 2, Apple watch Ultra 2, iPhone 13 pro, M2 iPad pro 11 (which replaced my M1 iPad air lol) & beats studio 3 (if that counts)...everything works so well
what's the nice S line on the back of your iPhone 14 (correct?) Pro?
isn't it a broken back glass?
Why does everyone ignore the beats by dre headphones. Its part of the apple ecosystem
Mike why you havent updated to the latest 15 pro max?
because the iphone 15 pro is almost no different from the iphone 14 pro
Worth the money? YES if you can afford it. Its a thing of beauty as things work seamlessly
Can you share the snow picture from your Mac?
Any idea when the new iPad Pro 11 “ is coming out?
3:40 its almost like usb cables exist, i know its crazy
still, airdrop is more convenient and were in the age where saving a few seconds is as good as saving an hour
however iPhones don't really work well with usb cables. firstly remember most (apart from the 15 Pro and Pro Max) still have USB2 speeds and iphones are recognised as a camera device rather than as mass storage. in my case i find myself using google photos to transfer photos between iphone android and windows
@@ghejnuni isnt this deliberately made inconvinient by apple, if only theyd support usb properly like any other phone does
Love ur vids
This reply was instant!
@@MikeOBrienMediadude genuinely tho ur a really good tech reviewer. I’ve been keeping up since around 2018 and you’re one of the best i’ve found.
what version is your mac book?
He has a MacBook Pro
I used both ecosystem and holy hell cant wait to buy a new iphone when i used to be younger i wanted to customize and have fun with android i even had a custom OS on my samsung phone but growing older i realized im not using the samsung features much or any android feature much the samsung watch i have is absolute crap and im using the watch 5 the one ui 6 app support is terrible i discovered new issues i never knew it existed with applications until i got back to the s23 ultra its been a sh*t show maybe a google Os is better but either ways apple atm is the better options for stability quality and support.
*small note* on the iphone i used to take the photo once but on the samsung i noticed i took multiple photos of the same object and every single photo looks slightly different
Dude all those beers wow
I love the Apple ecosystem! From Apple Music and Apple TV to iPhone, Mac and AirPods.
Will you make a Samsung or Google ecosystem video?
Absolutely! Those are in the works now
A Canadian TH-camr called Ella does this type of ecosystem comparison. You can check her contents as well
@@MikeOBrienMediayes!! thank you so much
Family Sharing is also a fantastic Apple ecosystem feature 👍
I have a Fitbit does that count 😂 I did try Apple Watch first gen but it wasnt for me felt too heavy etc and after few months seemed to make my wrist skin itchy and red probably because I wearing it too tight (although I did keep it clean)everything else is apple. iPad Pro, phone and now airpods………..its just one less hassle everything works with everything else and the interface is second to none…..although if I am being picky I would say since Steve Jobs went to his fluffy cloud up there its not quite as slick visually possibly a little too busy less minimalist. But still works for me. Considering getting an imac 24 on discount with M1 chip as its £600 less for same spec just slower chip.
cant you share audio with beats buds?
Out of all the ecosystem components, the Apple Watch is the most "mandatory" of them all. It is the most integrated of all apple's products. You can't even set it up without having an iPhone initially.
Wouldnt that make the iPhone the most mandatory then?
I don't like the watch, it's too much, I don't need to be that connected all the time.
I’m definitely behind lol all I have is a 14pm and a 13 and a ultra watch 2 I’m deep as far as paid apps and tons of accessories
I switched from Samsung to apple like 2 years ago and I can say I ain’t going back, it’s way faster and convenient the way their work with their own products
The way you obstruct part of the display area on your TV with your Homepods makes my teeth itch.
I moved them to make filming easier for demonstrative purposes. They aren't usually right there
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How was the experience of transferring via usb c from android phone to Mac?
Its okay, I use android transfer app and it works really well
Nice video
I like the idea but will not buy a expensive a product that will do the same thing may better latter.
Hey mike will an unlocked at&t s23 ultra work just as goid as a factory unlocked s23 ultra on t mobile?
Yes but carrier software is still on the phone and if the bloatware can't be removed normally, then you'll have to do it via ADB
Are you 100% sure?@@ClapperDan
s23u cost the same as the iPhone 15 Pro Max. iPhone 15 Pro Max has better battery life, way way better performance, better app optimization, gets way more years of software support, has MagSafe wireless charging, has a way better ecosystem support, iPhone supports the best smartwatch in the market, has dynamic island, has exclusive apps, iPhones have better all-around cameras, Samsung emojis are very poor, the video quality on the iPhone is way better, iPhone 15 Pro/Max has iMessage & can communicate with friends way better, iPhones have Apple Arcade, has so many features & iPhones have way way better resale value. iPhones 14/15 Series have Satellite Emergency SOS. iPhone 15 Pro/Max has an A17 Pro chip, has Raytracing technology, is way better at gaming, has an action button, has secure Face ID, is made of premium Titanium, has a 3NM processor, it has 10GB/S transfer speeds / double the transfer speed compared to the s23u, has 2000 nits display & has a better display. S23u costs over $1,200 & still doesn’t have symmetrical bezels in 2023 💀. Also, the iPhone 15 Pro/Max is getting triple-A games & nothing for android. Android phones suck at gaming. Sorry if you bought an overpriced s23u garbage. Enjoy your shutter lag on your $1200 phone 😬😬😬. Not to mention, the iPhone has Retro Bowl game.
2018 iPhones got iOS 17. Now name me an android from 2018 or 2019 or even 2020 that is getting Major software updates in 2024… there aren’t any 😂😂😂😂😂 Oh wait, you can’t cause overpriced android products are made to be obsolete.
2018 iPhone XR $750 phone got iOS 17. 2020 $1,400 Samsung s20 stopped getting software updates & is not getting android 14/samsung oneIU 6.
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yes
Wonder how the airpods got into the beer section of the fridge
It’s the best eco system that. I can think of. You can’t use other phones though.
I feel like some products are worth it, some though you could go without
I hate how seamless everything is lol. It made me start using apple products but i still love my android and windows
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I am an iPhone user, while I remain that the iPhone is still the phone to get, but as for the auxiliaries like watches or earbuds Xiaomi is a good alternative not to remain in the apple ecosystem 😊
You have universal clipboard fir samsung as well.when i copy a file or screenshot something it appears on my other samsung devuce clipboard
Scamsung products are super trash & overpriced AF
exactly what i wondered myself lately.
also, congrats on your wedding ring mate
Thank you!
I went back to Mac when I started working in audio again, doing audio on Windows is device driver hell. I was still a Android user and a couple years ago I thought why don't I try a iPhone. Suddenly I started seeing benefits of the Apple Ecosystem. Then to help with some health issues I thought I'd try a Apple Watch, dam the Apple Ecosystem is getting better and better. With the Apple Ecosystem both my Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch, Airpods and just talk to each other make phone calls answerable on any of the devices, pass files, use iPhone camera on any of the devices and I didn't have to do anything it just works. Have to say I stayed away from the Apple Ecosystem at first thinking it was just a gimmick, but once I had two Apple devices I started getting hooked on the Apple Ecosystem. Now the Android and Google world has an ecosystem, but because you start getting into multiple vendors it isn't as smooth experience as Apples. I'd say Apple's Ecosystem is their secret weapon for getting and keeping customers on Apple products.
I like copying something on my i phone and pasting on Mac and Vice Versa.
Now to be fair and impartial - Mike should drop a video on the Samsung ecosystem!!
And the Google ecosystem too!! 💯
I used to work with/for Apple once upon a time. originally I was on the Apple ecosystem in Japan and the UK and had to switch to Android plus Windows when I moved to the Philippines. I got used to the handoff between android and windows in general and had to move back onto the apple ecosystem (primarily for work), but you really do miss out on most of the soft features available in those primary markets, making it somewhat useless here, unless you’re using it for work.
I’d say if you’re living in a country which isn’t prioritized by Apple, it’s better to use Android + Windows, unless you absolutely have to use iOS or macOS for work purposes.
Where are Apple’s primary markets? Wherever they have official Apple stores (NOT their official resellers): the US and other Western countries, China, Singapore, India, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, and the UAE.
If you’re anywhere else? Android and Windows for a non work ecosystem.
Android phones are really bad & are made to be obsolete on purpose & windows laptops are not that good.
@@DustyKingTry buying a Windows PC or Android phone that costs as much as an iPhone or a MacBook, and you'll see how similar (perhaps better) those two devices are.
It depends on what you expect from your device.
@@ZeAbhinav s23u cost the same as the iPhone 15 Pro Max. iPhone 15 Pro Max has better battery life, way way better performance, better app optimization, gets way more years of software support, has MagSafe wireless charging, has a way better ecosystem support, iPhone supports the best smartwatch in the market, has dynamic island, has exclusive apps, iPhones have better all-around cameras, Samsung emojis are very poor, the video quality on the iPhone is way better, iPhone 15 Pro/Max has iMessage & can communicate with friends way better, iPhones have Apple Arcade, has so many features & iPhones have way way better resale value. iPhones 14/15 Series have Satellite Emergency SOS. iPhone 15 Pro/Max has an A17 Pro chip, has Raytracing technology, is way better at gaming, has an action button, has secure Face ID, is made of premium Titanium, has a 3NM processor, it has 10GB/S transfer speeds / double the transfer speed compared to the s23u, has 2000 nits display & has a better display. S23u costs over $1,200 & still doesn’t have symmetrical bezels in 2023 💀. Also, the iPhone 15 Pro/Max is getting triple-A games & nothing for android. Android phones suck at gaming. Sorry if you bought an overpriced s23u garbage. Enjoy your shutter lag on your $1200 phone 😬😬😬. Not to mention, the iPhone has Retro Bowl game.
2018 iPhones got iOS 17. Now name me an android from 2018 or 2019 or even 2020 that is getting Major software updates in 2024… there aren’t any 😂😂😂😂😂 Oh wait, you can’t cause overpriced android products are made to be obsolete.
2018 iPhone XR $750 phone got iOS 17. 2020 $1,400 Samsung s20 stopped getting software updates & is not getting android 14/samsung oneIU 6.
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@@ZeAbhinav Just buy an Apple silicon MacBook which is cheaper, faster & better than windows laptop.
Go watch Max Tech Apple silicon MacBooks vs more expensive windows laptops comparison & then talk. Windows laptops are nowhere near Apple silicon MacBooks in performance, battery life & efficiency.
Also, Find me a Windows laptop that has 22 plus hours of battery life, has the performance of M3 Pro/Max chip, has full performance on battery, has a 4K 1,600 nits 120hz mini-LED 16-inch display, doesn't lose performance when unplugged, fans are always quiet, efficient processor, made of aluminum, has Ray Tracing, supports up to 128GB RAM with 8TB SSD, has loudspeakers with a great webcam, top-notch trackpad, have a biometric, top built quality display, has a thin premium design, has thin bezels & doesn’t need a separate power brick/charges with a USB-C.
@@ZeAbhinav iMac starts at $1,300 & maxes out at $2,500 whereas windows desktop with similar specs and performance costs way more than the iMac.
Bro, try finding me a windows desktop for $2,000 that has the performance of the M3 chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 4.5K resolution display, 600 plus nits of brightness, made of premium aluminum, is super thin, has built in loudspeakers & has a 1080p webcam.
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Brooo on sumsang the is quick share😭😭
If you’re on your Mac, you can actually answer phone calls on it, and use it as if it was your phone. I’ve done it before.
Bro you knew we’d ask you to do Samsung next right?
I rarely use my watch now. It’s really cool, but it’s all a bother now.
Seems like eventually you’ll find your AirPod, find my or not ;)
U can literally use Quick Share on PC, Tablet, Smartphone and Laptop...
i can never get used to mac OS windows is just so much better
i have an iphone, ipad, and apple watch, but i don’t think ill ever get a mac
Windows laptops are way too overpriced, have so many limitations & have bad display qualities.
@@DustyKing how can you say that when apple charges $200 to go from 8gb to 16gb ram
Overpriced my ass
And the Macs just got an OLED upgrade when windows had it for years?
Keep making yourself believe that…
@@fredrickbambino Did Windows laptops OLED displays had a 1,600 nits of brightness, 120hz Promotion with a 4K display? No
@@fredrickbambino Just buy an Apple silicon MacBook which is cheaper, faster & better than overpriced limited windows crap laptop.
Go watch Max Tech Apple silicon MacBooks vs more expensive windows laptops comparison & then talk. Windows laptops are nowhere near Apple silicon MacBooks in performance, battery life & efficiency.
Also, Find me a Windows laptop that has 22 plus hours of battery life, has the performance of M3 Pro/Max chip, has full performance on battery, has a 4K 1,600 nits 120hz mini-LED 16-inch display, doesn't lose performance when unplugged, fans are always quiet, efficient processor, made of aluminum, has Ray Tracing, supports up to 128GB RAM with 8TB SSD, has loudspeakers with a great webcam, top-notch trackpad, have a biometric, top built quality display, has a thin premium design, has thin bezels & doesn’t need a separate power brick/charges with a USB-C.
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@@fredrickbambino Also, I have owned the Dell XPS 60hz 17 laptop for 5 months back in 2022 & sold it. Windows laptops are way too limited & my Dell costed me over $3K. I am an unbiased tech guy, but windows laptops are super trash.
Not gonna lie, the issue I have with the whole 'is it worth it?' when it comes to Apple anything is the fact it costs about three or so times more to get a decent Apple product when an Android product that does the same thing (as an example, AirPods vs Galaxy Buds) is priced at a much, much lower price point. Any question of worth is immediately ruined for me when I have to pay so so much more for a product that has a lot of downsides.
Apple locks their products down like it's Fort Knox. You have to jailbreak your phone to do most things that can be done with an Android device out of the box (or by enabling Dev options).
Apple does not want you to leave their ecosystem at all - most Android devices do not care at all what you connect to them. I've used several different brands of headphones with my Android, and never had any issues at all. If you can read, you can connect two devices on Android.
I see you mentioned that Airpods let you share a Bluetooth connection. Only AirPods let you do that - on Android, the same can be done out of the box with a sufficiently new combo of headphones and Android device. (Assuming that if you pay the extra for AirPods Pro which are just AirPods minus the selling point of portability anyway, you have the income to buy recent enough smartphone and bluetooth headset.) (Also yes, I DID hear you talk about it as well, I just wanted to use it as a point for my argument here.)
Most advantages of the ecosystem boil down to things that A) are already a feature in Android devices, (some of them for generations before Apple thinks to add these things) or B) are completely pointless to add (removing the headphone jack caused most other manufacturers to do the same to keep up. I'm not going to write you another essay within this essay to explain why this is a bad thing).
Sure, things like unlocking your pc when you step up to it with your watch are cool and all, but when that PC breaks and you need replacement parts, you are locked into what Apple can provide and as such are paying a premium for the privilege of a name and an aesthetic. Apple products thrive on their reputation, and while I'm not saying they are bad - not at all! I've got an iPad myself, and it is a great device, but if it wasn't for one feature the iPad has (Apple Pencil) that they doggedly refuse to let others play with*, I'd have gotten an Android device as well.
(*Pointing this out since on Android, there have been collabs between WACOM and Samsung as well as pen manufacturers.)
Overall, Apple is not a bad product in a vacuum of 'does it perform very very well', but the price and the fact that if I get a product by Apple, I'm stuck begging them for help when there is an issue makes the whole argument die before it can even be asked at all for me. And yes, call me poor if you'd like, but I do not see the point of paying a premium for barely above standard hardware.
About your video though - I enjoyed your explanation and they way you spoke! It feels very human, like you are a real person who uses these products rather than just 'here are the specs, they wok', if that makes sense. Kind of the different between a sales person trying to sell me something or actually trying to offer me help to decide what item is best for me, ya know.
I know Mr Mobile did a similar one ref Google ecosystem. Be great to see your take on that. 👍🏻
Google could make an ecosystem that rivals Apple cause Google owns android, but they’re still years behind Apple in the ecosystem game.
He said poor to us for straight a video 😂
you can sum up the apple ecosystem with one word: convenience. that’s it.
They should add a smart ring and a homepod with a screen for photo's like the one that google made.
U mean the nest hub? Is it worth buying?
The Nest hub is definitely worth buying.
1. There is no cheaper and better digital photo frame.
2. Also works with Apple music.
3. Very easy to set multiple timers, you can see count down on the screen.
4. Has almost all the functions that the apple homepod has.@@brucelin5842
I think if they allowed Android users to sync with the Apple Watch, then a lot more people would buy the Apple Watch, because I can't imagine people buying an iPhone just because they want an Apple Watch.
Also, this whole blue bubble/green bubble thing has to stop, just make all the bubbles blue.
Aw is one of the reasons why ppl buy iphones just like ss with their ss watches so no way they will make the aw compatible with android
@@Dangg1589 Well, the US Department of Justice is trying to pass a law to make it compatible. There are a few other major changes the DOJ are trying to make through this lawsuit.
Can u plz do the full review of s24 plus exynos variant.. m currently using s21 plus exynos and i wanna know if the heating and battery issues have been resolved for everyday use or not...😅😅😅
To certain extent but not completely
Just buy an iPhone 😊
Samsung can also use your phone as a webcam
i bought iphone 15 pro max then apple watch series 9 now i will get earbuds pro 2 then thats it 😊
Buy an Apple silicon Mac & you’ll love it
I use live listen as a baby monitor
Siri and the keychain need an update bad
Siri is not "just another voice assistant", it is the WORST voice assistant there is.
What about Galaxy eco system
It’s not that good
The galaxy ecosystem can do everything mentioned in this video and then some
I... I already have 99% of the things you listed here as apple ecosystem exclusives...
His freezer is filled with beer
It's easier to type using all ten fingers rather vs using my eyeballs and pinching. Who'd have thought we'd be saying something like this one day?
What's the difference between iCloud and GPhotos😕
iCloud is way better.
The way I view the ecosystem war between the Western Brands (Apple, Google & Samsung) is accessibility. (I say Samsung is western because it know by most of the western world and possibly protected by the western governments e.g US ban of Huawei as they were possibly surpassing Samsung in 2018/19, Also Samsung's new fit 3 is can and has been compared as a 1 for 1 copy of Huawei Watchfit line... all theories that people have)…
Apple is so far ahead in this department as many regions of the world don’t have either a single Pixel product or in Samsung case hasn’t really exported their laptops. This after many generations have gone by. Apple on the other hand can be found in most regions and surprisingly in some very small villages. Yes some can say Apple has a head start in terms of years, but pixel is on it’s 9th year and The galaxy overhaul is in its 4th year. There is no more excuses. This is why despite the ban Huawei has continued to be able to ship to these regions as they still offer a product (sometimes even better in build & experience)there.
In terms of the experience, there is a definite closing of the gaps between the big 3 brands and honestly will come down to style preference and UI preference
The Vision Pro chose to wear jeans on the wrong day and doesn’t belong in the ecosystem.
10:00 Also a lot of WearOS watches (besides a few like the TicWatch) don't pair with iPhones at all. I don't know why because that pulls away potential consumers so if you want a smart watch (a watch that is truly smart) and you have an iPhone, you need an Apple Watch.
Good number of features are also available on Windows and andriod ( samsung) as they also making an eco system, can you make a video on that as well.
Absolutely! That is coming soon
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im a lifelong samsung user but playing with the thoughts to switch to an Iphone just to have the comparison
Thank you, for your comments as a user on Apple's ecosystem. Think that, Apple's ecosystem (i.e. the iPhone, iPad, and laptop computers ) have made the company many billions of dollars each year. However, I have never or do, I plan to ever join Apple's ecosystem. This means some devices that, I might otherwise buy (i.e. iWatch Ultra) never come to my home. Yet, Apple, Inc. is money size by saying you want to use our watch then buy our $1,000 iPhone Pro or $500 iPhone SE models. I am an old Steve Job's follower and the center of my Apple tech will always be my desktop. So, my only two Apple products are a desktop system and a basic iPad 9th generation 256GB with the data cell option. All my other tech devices, come from other companies (smile...smile).
So you buy overpriced android phones that are made to be obsolete on purpose, have poor app quality, poor resale value & have trash ecosystem support 🙃
Also, I own a pixel 7 & iPhone 15 Pro. Premium android phones are way too overpriced & not worth it. For example, the Samsung s24u costs $1,300 & isn’t that good value compared to the pixel 8 Pro or the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Pixel 7 is a good android value phone though. Not worth its retail price though.
@@DustyKing My smart mobile telephones are always a few generations back which, is fine with me. For over 15-years, at my wife's request we have only been using "Great Call" now called "Lively" phones. I own the current newest model shown on their web site which, just came out this past Fall. Please take a look and let me know how it compares with Samsung and Pixels models. Thanks (smile...smile).
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....Worth the Money?......Yup !
Bros testing android vs Apple ecosystem but he should be testing Samsung vs Apple or another brand and just use that brand
The Apple ecosystem's quality is undeniable. It's very good. That said, there are two crucial things that keep me from ever joining it: it's a closed ecosystem and it's an expensive ecosystem. It'd be nice to use less expensive third party tech with the Apple stuff but Apple actively discourages it. Green vs. Blue bubbles for example. As such, because I prefer Windows computers for gaming and Pixel phones for the cameras (and both for their lower price), I won't buy an Apple watch, for example, because it won't play nice with those two. Oh well... can't have everything.
You can use third party tech with Apple devices. Logitech mice, different brand keyboards, FitBit with iPhone, different brand earbuds and headphones, and probably more.
@@migu-loza This is true and I apologize if it sounded like a blanket statement. I more wanted to emphasize that Apple stacks the deck against third party stuff, especially if it has a first party equivalent. The Apple Watch has way more functionality within the Apple ecosystem than a Fitbit, for example. Same with Air pods vs. Galaxy buds and so on. While some 3rd party stuff will work, if you want all the Apple bells and whistles shown in this video, you're gonna have to pay for it.
@@migu-lozaThe keyboards, mice, and headphones are nothing special. Every device supports those. The watch is “supported” but most of the APIs that would actually be useful for a smart watch to utilize are just not available to Wear OS watches, compared to the Apple Watch. You can’t even send iMessages on them. It’s a closed ecosystem because the core devices (phone, computer, tablet, watch, earbuds, TV box, location tags, etc) only really function fully when you’re buying from Apple, even if there are third party options. MKBHD did a great video about Apple and the Paradox of Choice, I’d recommend checking it out.
@@mta1864 yep.
@@IceBlueLugia yeah I checked out his video, it was pretty good. Thanks for chiming in.
I appreciate the video. Feels properly neutral when reviewing a product/s.
Thank you!
7:05 is wrong. Other devices allow for double Bluetooth, Samsung of course has it on the Galaxy devices and calls it Dual Audio and even Xiaomi has it's own version named Bluetooth Audio Sharing. On top of that, they both allow for usage of ALL bluetooth devices, not only apple.
I was thinking that until the last thing that he said. The caveat is that that feature is only available on iPhone using AirPods. You’re correct that other phones can, for example my Pixel can connect to two different audio sources, but for iPhone you have to use AirPods
apple's ecosystem is really nice but i honestly like the freedom that apple doesn't offer. their computers and watches are really nice but the phones are usually beat by androids. apple stuff just really doesn't work with other brands the way windows and android devices do
Bro, iPhone 15 Pro Max is the best phone in the market. It destroys the s24u & the s24u is more expensive than the iPhone.
I agree to an extent like I love how iPhones work a lot but I do wish I could pair my android devices with my iphone
airpods+iphone+apple watchs all i need
I currently own Mac, Apple watch, Airpods, Airtag, iPhone of course. These products put together have changed the way I use the internet and they have enhanced my productivity quite a lot. In the end, nothing is perfect, every gadget has its positives and negatives and you have to pick your own devices and ecosystem according to your personal preference, needs and requirements. Great Video Mike! Love the fact that you also were comparing the apple ecosystem with the android side as well. nice comparison and explanation :) love from india!
Nice video. Yeah, I like the Apple Ecosystem for all of what you mentioned. I have quick and easy access to all my devices by simply logging into my account. No complicated setup process and everything just works as expected and even better than at times.
Bro I feel so bad for you I only have 600 subs added up from all my accounts but like I’m not tryna say I have a lot but almost like famous that’s why you have impersonaters I have one 2
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I will consider switching to Apple when they come out with a folding phone. I use my Samsung Z Fold 4 all the time and don't want to give it up. Also, to purchase an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iMac, Home Pod, Air Pods, and Apple TV is a lot of money.