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Switching Costs in Apple’s Ecosystem: How Design Choices Lock You In

Switching Costs in Apple’s Ecosystem: How Design Choices Lock You In
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Apple doesn't just sell devices - it sells a locked-in experience. From iCloud to custom chips, every design choice makes leaving harder than staying. Here's how Apple turns convenience into loyalty.

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