Apple is a company that looks more like a fan community. And it's great really! Nobody condemns the fact that they constantly spend hard-earned money on all sorts of technical innovations.
But, like most other big companies, Apple has secrets that, in case of publicity, tarnish the ideal image of the company. Apple is by no means worse than any other hi-tech company, but for some reason people consider it to be the best. So it or not, it's up to you.
1. It is noted that Apple used slave labor to create its own products.
Unable to reach a compromise on the composition of products, the company is forced to resort to such measures. 24-hour work and terrible conditions led to the fact that several people committed suicide ... In 2016, the non-profit organization China Labor Watch, whose task is to protect the rights of employees, said problems in enterprises that produce Apple products.
2. Surprisingly, the company is more concerned with the promotion of products on the market and the fan buyers who believe in Apple's exclusivity than the consequences associated with its activities and negatively affect the environment (carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere).
3. Apple is aware that AppleMaps application is so-so application, and when it just came out now. How do the developers of this program sleep at all ?!
Funny case: during the evacuation from the territory affected by the hurricane "Irma", it was immediately clear which of the people used AppleMaps, and who other applications. The second got to the temporary placement sites of the victims faster, despite the traffic jams, in which AppleMaps users stood for several hours, as the application does not fix them. Sadness ...
4. Apple takes very seriously new developments and projects.
Presumably, the company created a department of the "secret service" responsible for the preservation of information from the public and employees who do not have appropriate access. It is rumored that raids were carried out to expose one of the employees of the corporation suspected of stealing the latest developments. But these are just rumors.
5. You can purchase return products directly from the manufacturer with the SAME ANNUAL GUARANTEE, as well as for a brand-new product, only much cheaper.
6. Some Apple products claim that the processes associated with the creation of the iPhone, provoke cancer.
7. In order to avoid embarrassing situations, it is better to put a straw - write down or in some other way record a conversation with the employees of the customer service department, as well as get a map of the representative of Apple Genius, to which you have applied.
And before some will hasten to deny you what others have promised, provide irrefutable evidence. So that!
8. Apple shies away from paying taxes.
People complain that you need to raise taxes on luxury, but it's wiser to start with companies like Apple. The greatest demand for the products of this company in the US. But most of the goods are produced abroad, especially under conditions that would be illegal in the States. How do you owe the $ 14 million in Ireland, for example? And this topic can be discussed endlessly. Just summarize, not such an Apple and a pure company in matters related to taxes.
9. iPhoto program is designed to import, organize, edit, print and publish photos.
One incorrect setting option and your photos will be public. Be careful!
10. Apple's last truly innovative product was the 2007 release iPhone.
Everything that has been produced since then is just a new version of the old one. But, considering how the iPhone and iPod influenced the everyday life of people, we can talk about the huge changes in the product line.
11. For a long time, Apple used a mineral in its phones called coltan (or columbite-tantalite), which is mined in the Congo, where 80% of its world reserves are located.
The company does not advertise its supply chain. Have you ever heard of blood diamonds? So here it is almost the same, but instead of diamonds bloody coltan.
12. If you are normally dressed, behave decently and do not be rude, you can be in the Apple Store and use gadgets.
No one will chase you.
13. Apple sued Samsung, saying that she stole the "external design of the iPhone" - the same square icons, and unlocking is done by moving your finger across the screen.
The essence of the claim was to find out whether it was possible to intimidate other companies and receive compensation from them. Apple won. Samsung filed an appeal. Apple lost.
14. To bring the iPad to the US market, Apple spent more ($ 149 million) than to present the original iPhone ($ 97 million).
15. Like the products of any other company, Apple products may have structural and manufacturing defects.
If you notice that your device suddenly shuts down or hangs, google it, see if other users have the same problem. If you actually discovered any defect, bring this to Apple's notice.
16. Arrogant fans, and even more so ordinary Apple users, believe that the company's products are made so that by the time of release of its updated version, the old one required replacement.
This is called "planned obsolete". So, the company produces the product, and instead of making it durable, it makes it serve ... "long enough." Apparently, the firm has its own understanding of the word "enough". Unfortunately, Apple is by no means the only company that works that way.
17. This is not Apple's secret and not even a technical secret.
This is just a small marketing lie and a basic technical truth that SHOULD KNOW EVERYONE: "Cloud" is just someone else's computer (s). This is a server somewhere with a copy of your data that you can get if something happens to your device. That's all. If desired, you can create a backup copy on an external server yourself or pay for the service.
18. In Apple stores, security labels are not placed on products to prevent theft.
The guards monitor the buyers like hawks. A bold statement and a demonstration of confidence in the staff ...
19. At some point, a prototype iPhone with 8 faces appeared. It could be called iJewel.
20. In theory, it is possible to exchange a damaged Apple device for free if you know how to properly approach this issue.
You can try this: say that you recently noticed a defect. Do not mention the true reason for the replacement: the phone screen is broken, or the device was repeatedly dropped into the water. It can work.
21. Apple Store employees do not have the right to tell you directly "no".
They can refuse help, but not just saying "no." Thus, sometimes the conversation reaches the point of absurdity. It's both funny and sad at the same time.
22. Everything that is not included in the annual warranty is not included in AppleCare.
It is not necessary to buy this agreement at the time of purchase of the device itself. It's better to keep money and get it somewhere on the 360th day.
23. Tip: you do not need to rush to buy the newest iPhone.
In all devices of the first generation there are problems and malfunctions, which are being further developed in subsequent versions. In addition, any electronics, as a rule, becomes cheaper, if you just wait a year. Televisions, computers, telephones, everything, everything. Let's be frank, the presence of the newest iPhone is a kind of bragging and demonstrating that you can afford a certain brand, but the first iPhone and iPod were really revolutionary. Now few people will be surprised by the gadget. A more reasonable and financially profitable way is just to wait a little.
24. Between Apple and Google in Silicon Valley, "pact" is concluded, so as not to entice each other's employees.
This creates the illusion of friendly corporate relations, and also reduces the wages for those same employees.