Apple ecosystem explained

The Apple ecosystem is a term used to describe Apple Inc.'s digital ecosystem of products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod, and the applications that run on them.^[1] It is often praised for its seamless integration and optimization between various networks of devices, software and services,^[2] and is largely emphasized by Apple's focus on privacy,^{[3] [4]} but criticized for its closed system and lack of customer control.^{[5] [6]}

Apple products often unlock extra features when paired with other Apple products, as opposed to devices from other companies.^[7] Privacy is also considered a major perk of the ecosystem, as Apple markets its products with high standards of privacy, sometimes using it as a selling point over competitors.^{[8] [9] [10]}

"Walled garden"

See also: Closed platform. Apple's ecosystem is often described as a walled garden.^{[11] [12]} While peripherals such as AirPods, HomePods and AirTags integrate complementarily into the ecosystem, with products such as the iPhone, it does not function as well or with as many features with competitive devices such as Android smartphones. Also, it is not easy to switch from the ecosystem once users have immersed themselves into it, as it is designed to keep users from leaving.

See also

• Epic Games v. Apple

External links

• Privacy at Apple
• Ecosystem at Apple Developer

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2018-03-14. The Apple Ecosystem. 2021-05-05. AppleMagazine. en-US.
2. Web site: Ricker. Thomas. 2016-09-07. Apple's greatest innovation is its ecosystem. 2021-05-05. The Verge. en-US.
3. Web site: 2021-03-06. Apple's new privacy features may finally trigger a more transparent tech ecosystem. 2021-05-05. CityAM. en-GB.
4. Web site: 2019-01-11. "It's the ecosystem, stupid"*. 2021-05-05. The Mac Security Blog. en-US.
5. Web site: Alvarez. Paul. 2019-10-30. The Apple Ecosystem Trap. 2021-05-05. Medium. en.
6. Web site: Patel. Nilay. 2018-02-06. Apple HomePod review: locked in. 2021-05-05. The Verge. en.
7. Web site: HomePod review: If you're deep into the Apple ecosystem, this is the smart speaker for you. 2021-05-05. financialpost. en-CA.
8. Web site: Gartenberg. Chaim. 2021-04-27. Why Apple's new privacy feature is such a big deal. 2021-05-05. The Verge. en.
9. Web site: Samantha Murphy Kelly. Apple's major privacy change is here. What you need to know. 2021-05-05. CNN. 26 April 2021 .
10. Web site: Brookes. Tim. How Apple's AirTags Prevent Stalkers from Tracking You. 2021-05-05. How-To Geek. May 2021 . en-US.
11. Web site: Apple's app store goes on trial in threat to 'walled garden'. 2021-05-05. NBC News. 3 May 2021 . en.
12. Web site: Sherr. Ian. Apple's 'walled garden' walls will get even higher with iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and MacOS Big Sur. 2021-05-05. CNET. en.