The reason people make apps for iOS/macOS despite the small market share is because those users spend a disproportionate amount of money. As long as Apple keeps them there it doesn't matter.
But, if the people who are spending money are using Apple products because they enjoy the integration across the entire product line and they become disillusioned, the whole house of cards could come tumbling down. Alternatively, if people evangelizing Apple fall in this camp and stop recommending them, that could also have adverse affects. I don't know if this will happen, but it's a risk for them for sure.
In the end a killer iPhone can probably solve everything, but Mac users leaving is definitely a drag.
But, if the people who are spending money are using Apple products because they enjoy the integration across the entire product line and they become disillusioned, the whole house of cards could come tumbling down. Alternatively, if people evangelizing Apple fall in this camp and stop recommending them, that could also have adverse affects. I don't know if this will happen, but it's a risk for them for sure.
In the end a killer iPhone can probably solve everything, but Mac users leaving is definitely a drag.
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