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Apple designs and manufactures iPhones. The iPhone features a proprietary operating system, high-resolution cameras and a robust ecosystem of apps and services. Since its launch in 2007, the iPhone has been updated with each generation, integrating new features and improving user experience.

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Pros
  • User-friendly interface
  • High-quality camera performance
  • Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem
Cons
  • Frequent battery issues
  • Poor customer service experiences
  • High repair costs for defects

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2023

    I had my phone in for service. It was wiped out at that time. Then I am told that it will be about 3 weeks to get a new password so I can access my apps, Word, Excel, and various apps are not reachable, photos, etc. 3 Weeks!! How am I supposed to do my job with a phone that doesn't work!! The support line makes it very clear that you can call support all you want but the recovery date will not change. Many of us were damaged by Covid. Not being able to do the job due to a faulty phone should shame you. Your lack of customer service only makes people miss work again and the problem stand out again. Truly lousy customer service. You guys should be ashamed of yourselves, causing delays in the jobs of your customers.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2023

    I bought a iPhone for my daughter. She has a learning disability. She locked herself out of her phone and didn't know the password due to her learning disability. Although I have every receipt and record showing that I was the original owner of the phone: Apple refuses to unlock the phone. I have sent multiple attempts to get them to unlock and they deny every request. Now my daughter's phone is useless and cannot be used. Apple doesn't care: and when I called the manager got very rude and aggressive with me and told me to call the police with my problem. Apple locked the phone not the Police. They treated me like a criminal. I never had a experience where a company was completely unwilling to provide any kind of resolution to a problem that completely locked me out from using a product I have rightfully paid for.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedTransparency

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2022

    The author signed up with Apple itunes many years ago. He has aged nearly twenty years since that time and has had nearly no occasions to sign in. Apple has the ability to hang on to old info like no other organization. If the author COULD FIND A HUMAN to talk to, he would try for an update. As he ages, he forgets fine detail and can't remember his dream job for the security question since there has never been a clearly defined dream job except Pilot, which turns out to be wrong. Locked out again!

    He also finds it curious why now, a month before Christmas, so many iPhone 7's are acting "bizarrely". Should the owners buy a new phone? They don't put timers in these phones, do they? In any case, the phone (7+) doesn't work anymore and Apple. The author went to the Apple store whose "Genius" (Apple's Title, not mine) was of absolutely no use after having pronounced a eulogy over the phone within two minutes of our meeting. Curiously, the phone started working again later in the afternoon (for a while). Apple lost credibility with the recharge scandal of a couple of years ago. I just don't trust them anymore. Great phones when they work, though.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2022

    I have had 2 Apple ID accounts hacked. My device is controlling itself, restores itself back to a Apple ID that Apple screen shared to help me delete that 4 time now it still hasn’t been able to delete. Apple support helps me factory reset my device 4 times & still continues shut itself off & on by itself. They tell me to go to Apple Genius Bar to get new device & whenever the guy come he pushes my devices to the side, says, "I know that isn’t the device bc it’s new." I said, "Well guess what - it is & here you can see all-time Apple been troubleshooting this with me" & I show him video of it moving itself & where the Apple ID don’t delete & he says nothing wrong with my device! It’s not an Apple problem that the Apple ID can’t be deleted! Who heck is it then? Because it sure isn’t mine!

    I got my daughter up and I told him I would absolutely not use this device or settle for device I have not had but 3 weeks doing this it don't matter what dirty work they are try to pull, I will absolutely not use this device! And we left, went AT&T and they absolutely couldn’t believe he said they wasn’t anything wrong with it! So I called Apple to setup to send me new devices! Never have I been so humiliated!!

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    After a positive interaction with Apple iPhone, Gil increased their star rating on Oct. 15, 2022.

    Updated review: Oct. 15, 2022

    I received the phone today, from what I can tell, if you need to change the delivery address, do not pay much attention to the UPS app. I followed the instructions from UPS, all it did was make things worse., and take much longer. You might be best off to contact APPLE directly. If you get bounced around at Apple, ask for EXECUTIVE assistance. (Thank-you Liz). They have much more control, and for heaven's sake, do not decide to look on your UPS app, UPS was wrong every inch of the way. If they ask if you want a new phone to be shipped from China, it seems much faster than trying to find it somewhere lost in the USA. Right now it is taking 4 or 5 days to get to a remote place in Alaska. I would not be surprised if the first phone bounced around Alaska another 24 days.

    Original Review: Sept. 30, 2022

    I purchased a new I-phone 14 pro-max 1 gig about a month ago, long since paid for. Apple decided they would ship it early, I wish they would have said it was possible when I purchased it. I have 2 homes, I live in Anchorage Alaska. I work in a small community in the Alaskan outback. Since apple was sending it early, I needed to change where I needed it to be sent. They are partnered with UPS. I have spent over 8 hours on the phone, reading their incorrect updates. They have the most peculiar system, if you change the address, it must try 3 times to deliver, then it is possible for them to take it back to the UPS store where they MIGHT be informed to forward it. I believe they tried 5 times to deliver after I asked for a change.

    I have stood on hold for 45 min to be told, I must call the apple UPS 800 number, which I did, I was on hold with them an hour, after exactly an hour passed my call was forwarded back to where I started. They told me again, I need to call the APPLE 800 number. I have been told 3 or 4 times, it is on the way and will be there shortly. Today I received a call from ARCHIE at apple. HE gave me an 800 number to call, he said, all I had to do was give them the address and it would be along shortly. I called, it was UPS, someone I could barely understand in a noisy environment. All I am sure he said was UPS can not change the address we are shipping back where it came from. I asked if he meant China or somewhere else, I am not sure what he said before hanging up.

    When Archie called I said, I am driving right now, is it possible to text me the phone number, he said NO he does not have the ability to text. I was surprised that the largest phone manufacturer on the planet cannot send a text. He said he would TRY and email me. I did get it, that's when I found it, nope, going back to where it came from. I paid $1856 dollars for a premium phone, since apple changed the delivery date, I wish they felt obligated to get it to me in a reasonable time frame. I have dealt with people that were incorrect and felt like they just punch a clock and could care less if I ever get what I paid for.

    I do like all the apple products I have purchased, and it is a long list. Shipping seems to be the weak link. I feel I will be better off going forward, never buying online, waiting until it is in the store. A person should not have the wind taken out of their sail just because Apple changed their shipping day. I even stayed longer in this remote outpost for nothing, and for the 2nd or 3rd time, I have been told, they will have an update in 48 hours, ea time so far, it has been wrong.

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    Customer ServicePriceMaintenance

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2022

    Called to setup a new phone when my old phone's screen randomly stopped working. Impossible to get into your account without a second expensive Apple device, or resetting your account "which could take weeks". Completely unacceptable that I hung up with them with zero resolution. They don't give **.

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2022

    Volume for GPS cannot be increased. I have wasted over an hour searching for a solution. Which duck wad at Apple decided to make the volume, for the GPS when Bluetooth connected to the car, so difficult? Or impossible to increase?

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    Customer ServiceStaffTransparency

    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2022

    Owner of iPhone 12 pro max - 1.6 years, 256 GB of data.- error code 1110 – NO WARNINGS! Today My iPhone 12 pro max is stuck in an endless Apple loop. I tried a hard reboot. That didn't work. Then I tried to update it in restore mode. I contacted apple support 3 times, got 3 different cases opened, Case: **, Case: **, Case: **. They don’t mention nothing about these known issues, and it seems that they have a permanent fix solution already in places for new software’s updates helping with error code 1110 – full hard disk and memory usage.

    After experiencing this issue and seeing the Apple recommended solution to basically reset your phone, I have been disappointing and shocked. I will never buy Apple product in my life. ‘Trust’ was the only word in my mind every time a bought apple product. Apple can make nice products, but they can't seem to provide a fix for the device storage getting full issue.

    I hope for other's sake Apple (1) directly address the storage getting full issue to prevent it happening - e.g. lots of warnings at >95% full and at 97% full must delete stuff and cannot take more photos, (2) provide a proper fix for error 1110 and (3) provide a simple phone recovery environment to allow people to backup their data and/or delete unnecessary apps to free up space. I lost 239 GB of data in principal pictures with my little daughter 7 years old, moment in my life and her spent in the last 2 years. SHAME APPLE! I hope you never get here in this situation to lose completely all your data with no warnings at all. Read more on internet about issues code 1110! - don't trust me for free.

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    Reviewed July 5, 2022

    I'm the owner of my Iphone 13 pro. It's in my name, because I was accidentally locked out of my phone and Apple id with (MY PHONE) It went to apple id recovery, for apple to be this BIG COMPANY they should have a better way to recover people's apple id and Iphones that's not stolen then some ** several days crap program,,,, some people in the world needs their phone for work,,,, how about you guys work on a better way to fix that problem than jacking prices up.

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    Customer ServiceMaintenance

    Reviewed May 31, 2022

    The iPhone 11 has great performance, high-quality video recording, long battery life, and all-around great software. These are just a few signs of why you should still choose an iPhone. If you are using SBCGlobal email service or SBCGlobal email not working on iPhone then you can reboot it.

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    Price

    Reviewed April 28, 2022

    I found out after a lot of experience that MSI are the best and coolest Gaming accessories I have ever seen and I really recommend it because it is cheaper and more stronger and more cooler and fit a perfect gaming setup

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed March 24, 2022

    My phone has been giving me network issue, hot battery, and also reset itself automatically . I have been to the Apple store several times for the same complain and I still experience the same issue. T-Mobile approved an exchange of the device and upon getting there to exchange the device, I was told the IMEI is different from the one they have on file. I contacted Apple again and was told a component was changed from my the phone that is why the serial number changed. I am not enjoying the service I am paying for. The phone is been giving me issues since the second month I got it. I have been going back and forth from apple to T-Mobile and it's frustrating and depressing. I am fed up of the service. I see why people prefer Samsung phones.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2022

    Well Apple was never my first choice in phone but ended up being my phone. I disputed a issue of charges after charges after charges on my phone that a family member child had made and I went to ask for a refund. I understand that they think that this is a family issue but it was over $300 in charges that I did not know happened and the kid is like five years old and how are you supposed to know that they know how to operate these pieces of equipment. That I can’t even figure out. I had to go online to ask for a refund. You have to enter every single one that’s on there and justify why you want to refund and what happened. I went, filled out the request for the refund, submitted it within 24 to 48 hours, you’re required to have an answer.

    So I wait and less than 24 hours happens to be a reply to my request. And it denied me any refund saying it was not qualified for a refund through Apple because it was made on my phone. By a family member. I was very honest and I find that very very unhelpful and a lack of customer service.. So I wanted to debate my review. I called the number. Waited online for like 30 minutes. Talk to a customer service rep who said that she would re-apply for my refund and being that it came from Apple representative it would go through. So I went over every single thing with her. She put them all in and it was over $340.39 so she submitted it and said, "Check in a couple hours on your email and you’ll find out what they say and they should most likely do that. If not contact your bank for a claim against all these charges". So I do this and they denied my refund again.

    I called my bank and my bank cannot give me a refund for all this money. I asked the parents of the child and they also told me, "Call Apple. They have no problem helping everybody out. They’ll give you a refund". And It did not happen. I’m so disappointed that these people are just so into making money that they will do things like this that affect other people's lives and damaged their credit.

    The reason that child was here was due to the fact that a family member of mine died and they were here for like a couple weeks. Thinking it was harmless I allowed her to use my phone. I didn’t know that they were that smart. And I didn’t know that Apple security was so lacking that they could get into it and order things and keep order things on my phone so I just thought that I would share that with you all and I was very disappointed that this company with all this money treats their customers as if they’re nobody. And their lives don’t matter. But that’s just a corporation that’s out to make money. I’m sure they could care less what goes on with us people little people in the world.

    And I have a really hard time dealing with everything I that has to do with refunds now online when you should be able to speak to a person so you could actually they could hear your voice and you’re not writing something down so I can’t feel your expression or hear your personality, or understand the strain, pressure, happiness, failure, success, that you hear in somebody’s voice when you speak with them. Now I remember why I felt like this. So make sure you watch the cards you have on file and the ability for others to get into your money that way. Thank you for listening.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2021

    Phone malfunctioning from day one: freezes up, drop Wi-Fi, can’t hear or be heard, and so on. Countless hours on phone with Apple, returned to store for repairs 4 times. Bought a case from apple store it fell apart. Never had a phone case fall apart of course never had a $50 apple case neither. Just a $1,000 ripoff.

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPriceHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2021

    Do not trade in by Apple mail in program. I always buy Apple phones each year for me and my family. We also have Ipads for the whole family and apple watches. I will say the products are good but do not trade in by mail with them. I always have traded in person but due to covid they don’t make it easy to go in person. So, last year we traded in our watches and then they contacted us and said “Are you going to return the watch? Nothing was in the box”. I call ** on that. It was in there. Then this year I traded in my Apple I Phone 12 max pro and was supposed to get $710 credit. I was just contacted saying adjusted value is $300 because the screen doesn’t work. What?!? That phone was in mint condition. Always kept in an otter box defender and glass protection screen. It was beautiful.

    I should have taken my spouse advice and not traded in a perfectly good condition phone that was only 10 months old. This can’t be an isolated case. If I used their trade in mail in programs twice and I’ve been screwed twice that’s 100% guarantee that I’ll get screwed next time. Well, there won’t be a next time. No support from Apple on their third party vendor who is running a scam to defraud customers. All the negative feedback from customers can’t all be lies.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageMaintenance

    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2021

    I lost my iPhone XR when I tried to upgrade to apple latest IOS 15 upgrade. I got an unknown error while upgrading and now my phone is locked. Apple is saying they cannot do anything about it. My questions is why they released ios 15 upgrade when it is destroying older model phones. Also Apple Technical Support managed to delete by my backed up data in the cloud while trying to fix my phone.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffResolution

    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2021

    I just purchased a IPhone 13 Pro from Verizon and was going to perform the upgrade. What a DISASTER! First of all, Apple no longer includes a charger with the $1100 phones. How CHEAP can you get get APPLE? I was about to get started with the instructions for the upgrade and it said to make sure you have the ID and Password for your ICloud account. I then checked to make sure I knew the password and I did not. So, I went to apple website to see how to change it or recover it and followed the instructions but the screens on my IPhone X did not match ANY of the instructions on Apple's Website.

    After trying many time, I decided that maybe I needed to sign out of iCloud on my phone and that is where everything went off the cliff. Signing out did not help matters so I finally get someone to answer the support line at apple and they said they could help. I did not have any other Apple products in the house with me. I use apple's phones and that is it. Everything else is Windows. I was informed by the support person that after I provided ALL the correct questions to all of the security questions that it would take 24hr or longer to recover my password.

    I escalated my case to a more senior support person and they said they could help. They said I could use the new device to recover my password. BIGGER DISASTER! While he walks me through the beginning steps on the new iphone, the call was dropped and the phone service from Verizon was moved. I now had nobody on the phone with support and my Iphone no longer has cellular service to work from. I am a VP of Sales and my phone is a MUST have all the time. With neither phone working, I decided I had to move forward with the remainder of the upgrade and see if the new phone cellular service would start working. Luckily, it did and I was able to get apple support back on the phone. However, I had to do the upgrade without ICloud and none of the icons worked.

    BOTTOM line is, since I did not know my ICloud password, I was put in the penalty box for 24hr SO FAR and nothing works on my phone except cellular. When I asked how did the 24hr waiting period help with Security, the senior tech could not answer the question. He was providing some ** answer and when I pressed him on it, it boils down to resources to verify the information I provided was accurate. AN EVEN BIGGER ** ANSWER!!

    I have been in IT Security for over 25 years and a waiting period does NOTHING to add to security. Basically, Apple is lazy and in a effort to save money they have not put the systems and people in place to resolve this issue. SO, do not EVER attempt to do any upgrades until you know for sure your ICLOUD acct and password. Also, whatever you do DON'T EVER sign-out of your ICLOUD account on your device without know for sure your ACCT and PSWD. This will be my last apple device I will ever purchase. GOODBYE APPLE!!

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceRates

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021

    After three iPhone upgrades to resolve a “bug” in my software & after several in-store visits and several Apple support team consultations, Apple have admitted that they are aware of this rate software issue however unable to provide a solution or a timeline as to when a solution can be provided (if ever). After over 18 months of back and forth APPLE offered me $300.00 voucher to use in a APPLE STORE! (Being extremely upset, frustrated and disappointed, why would I want to buy another Apple product until this is rectified!)

    I have just submitted my feedback below, can you please share the below with any senior department you can... I received an auto response after lodging my feedback stating (we can't respond to you directly, however we have taken your feedback on board). Considering the severity of my circumstance & the fact that my passwords, accounts or other personal information could also be sabotaged, this is unacceptable. I have a lot more to say to the engineers & senior decision makers at Apple however the below was the maximum character count I could type.

    “I have been experiencing a severe lag when messaging. This lag is now spreading to other apps. I have been appalled with the lack of knowledge, support & outcome to date. I have been informed from a senior member of your apple support team that you are aware of the issue and UNFORTUNATELY have no solution nor able to tell me when I can expect one.

    I own 10 apple devices & I run a business from my phone, your faulty product is costing me money & a lot of stress. I want an outcome, I want a solution or I want to be compensated immediately. During a time where technology is being purchased and relied on more than ever and social media & media followed more closely in the current climate, I am hopeful Apple does not want bad publicity. I am prepared to take as much action required to get a resolution immediately as this has cost me a significant loss financially, loss of productivity in my business and my stress levels are at maximum everyday whilst trying to run a business from my phone.”

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2021

    Apple epitomizes everything that is wrong with the world. They ARE the problem. They work with the government to make our phones personal spies for the government. The phones don’t work. They charge outrageous prices for nothing. They’re all criminals. I hope karma gets them all. I hope they suffer on earth before they die.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2021

    I’m pretty sure I either just spoke to a drunk representative or someone that should not be taking English texts. All I needed to do was change and address and just needed direction on how to do that. Hilarity ensued.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2021

    Hairline crack on my brand new iPhone 12 within first 30 days of owning it. I didn't drop the phone and it appeared out of nowhere. I called Apple. They said this was a known issue and would likely replace the screen for free upon inspection. They sent me to a Best Buy store to get it repaired two days later. Best Buy said they'd have to charge me for it and they weren't sure why Apple would have sent us to Best Buy given they had to get paid for the work being done. They recommended I go back to Apple and schedule and appointment at the Genius Bar. To say I was disappointed that Apple was dishonest and also sent me on my Sunday to the wrong place that was unable to repair the defective phone without charging me was frustrating.

    I called Apple and was put in touch with a supervisor. The supervisor was less than helpful and unapologetic for the misinformation and unfortunate use of my time. I now have to go to an Apple store and who knows what the outcome will be. Hopefully not another wasted two hours out of my day. After this experience with terrible customer service for an $800 phone that I bought just 30 days ago, I will never buy an Apple product again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2021

    Not only did Christine stay on the phone with me and help me solve my problem she also showed me how to prevent it in the near future and if it does happen how to fix it saving me my time which is invaluable. Time cannot be bought, Thank you for your customer service.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 30, 2021

    My daughter had the XSmax display replaced April 21. Nearly $400. FaceID worked fine before. Phone not used until yesterday. FaceId won’t work. Took it to Apple Store. Said we wasted money and sorry can’t help.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2021

    My son forgot his passcode to his iPhone 11. For the first two days I worked with Apple support (Day 1 = 2 agents - one was great, the other clearly hated her job/life and made a point to wield what little power she has in her life by hanging up the call when I told her I already completed the steps she was suggesting). (Day 2, same as first day. I guess it's a 50/50 chance of getting help or someone intentionally terrible). After 2 days of errors, without doing anything different or changing anything the error I was getting went away. Weird timing, because the restore process wasn't completing for 2 days, then when I said it feels like this is intentional it suddenly was fixed. But the funny thing was it was only fixed AFTER the agent told me to submit a password change request for my son's iCloud account.

    I know for a fact his password was the same as his Xbox password, but for some odd reason that password quit working as soon as the phone began the restore process. The password reset is a 72 hour process. Why would Apple waste millions of dollars on human interactions for password resets when it should be a self service process? What would be the motivation to throw that money away, while damaging the brand and diminishing the customer experience? Perhaps it is intentional...they use slave labor, rape the environment for natural resources needed for the phone, and treat us like crap when we become customers. Perhaps it's time I took stock of my morality and stopped supporting this type of evil. DO BETTER, APPLE.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2021

    In 2018, when XS was launched I bought the iPhone X because features were very similar. After the warranty period, the camera got a black spot on top right corner. When I went to the store they did diagnostic and found nothing that I had done. It was a hardware issue but because the warranty was over they did not cover it. Now 2 days ago out of nowhere there is a big green line appearing on the right side of screen.

    I went to Apple Genius today and the guy told me that warranty is over so I have to pay another $365 to fix the issue. Again I had not done anything wrong to the phone. He did the diagnostic check and hardware had no issue. It was quality issue he said but again because the phone is not under warranty so they will not cover it. This is such a rip off. They make sure nothing happens for one year and then the hardware starts failing so it is not covered under warranty. Extremely unprofessional and unethical. I hope more people learn about this and take a stand against this ruthless monopolistic greedy giant.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2021

    On 3/13/2021, I placed an order (**), on Apple.com. During checkout I was given two choices for the order; mail devices to home by Tuesday, or Express Pickup at local store (Apple North Star). The item was listed as available today, so I chose Express Pickup. A logical person would assume express pickup would mean, the item would be available to the purchaser sometime today, since the order was placed at 12pm noon. So about 3:30 I head to the mall, assuming, the device would shortly be available. I stop by the Apple store with my purchase information and was greeted kindly by manager Andy.

    Andy stated processing usually takes a couple of hours. I educated Andy, the order was made at noon and it was 4pm at time of discussion, which is 2 x couple of hours. Andy called some corporate number and stated he was advised the order was showing still processing, but to wait on the pickup email and ask for him once I receive it and I would not have to wait in the entrance line again. Well, it's now the end of day two and the store closed already.

    I called Apple.com regarding my purchase, and the young lady who answered the call asked what she could help with and I explained I was calling to check the status of my purchase. She advised me to hold on and the next thing I heard was the automated system asking me to enter the extension of the person I was trying to reach. I hung up and had to call back and spoke with a male customer service rep the second time, who stated they were reviewing my payment information and it should be cleared up in the morning. I inquired why would they they need to review my payment information and for what concerns? He stated, sometimes there could be slight errors that are reviewed and have to be cleared. I educated that I was in the local store the day before and if any information needed to be verified, then that would have been the best time to verify any concerns.

    The truth is, all of this has been a load of crock. These are operational issues and apple has demonstrated that after a year of closure, no one was intelligent enough to have a reopening plan in place. They have demonstrated a failure to timely process orders and provide standard customer service; which is the bare minimum below good customer service. We knew they lost the vision of the company when Steve Jobs died, but it appears they don't even have leadership capable of reestablishing a functional operation. Instead of fixing the problem, they chose to treat consumers as if we're all ignorant fools they can side track to cover their own failures. I've cancelled this order and truly understand now, how the android market has come this far into taking over a market once ruled by Apple.

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    Reviewed March 13, 2021

    I thought I was getting better, security, dependability, and image capability. Not so. Here's why:

    1- Mandatory updates = progressive privacy invasions by Apple. If you don't agree to all of the terms, you don't get security and software updates and your device will malfunction, shortening its lifespan.

    2- No replaceable battery, so when their built-in one dies, you're out a very expensive phone.

    3- Between the built-in battery and software obsolescence you will have to buy a newer model in 3-4 years.

    4- Lack of compatibility with non-Apple devices: Yes it goes both ways, AND Apple has upped the ante by making it impossible to download my photos from my Iphone to my non-Apple device. Iphone doesn't allow access to a non-Apple device, so other device can't recognize it for the USB download. Yes, I've followed all of the instructions on both ends, have the right equipment, downloaded the suggested space-intensive Apple software onto my other devices (which did not help and is almost impossible to completely remove), and have complied with all other "suggested" options. No, it's not a settings glitch. So, my only options to transfer my photos off of my Iphone are to:

    a. Buy another Mac/Apple device with the hardware to do photo processing/editing.

    b. Upload to the cloud, and not be able to fully access them for the same purpose. If I upload to the Apple Cloud, I'm also signing away my privacy, yet again, can only view/edit with their proprietary software (incompatible with other manufacturer's devices), and have to pay for additional Apple Icloud memory to store them. In effect: my images and other data are stranded/locked down by Apple.

    5- Iphones are becoming as hackable as other devices.

    In these times, our data is valuable and insecure regardless of precautions. At least an Android will allow me to function, store my images on my other equipment, and enjoy being creative again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2021

    I ordered iPhone 12 Pro Max in the first week of December and I received the phone on Dec. 18, 2020. They offered $140 value to be discounted if I return my old phone. I mailed my iPhone 7 Plus for a discount. It was 128 GB. They offered me only $35 claiming that the phone was broken even though it was in a perfect condition. I declined the offer and asked them to return my phone. I received an iPhone 7 Plus which was only 32 GB. The phone was damaged. The glass was separated from the body of the phone. My phone and the phone that was returned to me had different serial numbers. I called them and asked them to send me my phone or a phone which has similar features to me. I called them 3 times and could not go anywhere. They sent me an email saying 'Good News, the inspection was completed and we will give you $140". I responded that I do not want any discount but I want my phone back.

    I called them 2 more times requesting my phone to be returned. They are ignoring my request. The customer service representatives are not helpful at all. I want my phone back or a phone with similar features or a refund in the value of my phone's market value. They are not willing to do any one of these. The customer service representatives that I encountered are rude and do not respond to my questions.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2021

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    I bought an iPhone, and I asked for the exchange for my old phone. They lost my old phone, they wouldn’t return it. And they sent me a wrong, broken iPhone. They wouldn’t exchange it, they won’t give me a refund either. If you are buying a new iPhone from them, do not exchange your old phone. Hold on to it.
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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2021

    This was my first time doing business with the Apple brand. I was approved for the Apple Pay card and scheduled my appointment for pickup. I bought the IPHONE 12 PRO MAX $1200 with the best insurance plan so $1400+. Ok so I drive 35 minutes to the Brandon Mall Apple store. Check-in with my order number, stand in line for about 5 minutes. I get to the counter and show my order number and driver's license to show that I am me picking up the phone. Mind you I’m only coming to pick up the phone, not start service with any provider they have because I have my own SIM card. Why did this lady humiliate me? She began to tell me I can’t pick up the phone if I’m making payments. It has to be paid in full and I need to return it then buy it again paying in full because I can’t take the phone without paying in full!!!! It’s against some kinda lawwww.

    I’m just in shock because I know this reflected on my order!!! I was very confused!!! I guess people with beautiful brown skin can’t afford to buy the latest iPhone??? She stepped away then returned to say, "Oh it IS paid in full," with no apology whatsoever! I looked at her and told her “You took me through this for what!!??” It’s been 2 days and I can’t believe I was treated this way. I’m returning this and going back to Android. This is not acceptable and I will not pay for a product and get treated this way. Back to the Apple to get a full refund!!

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    Transparency

    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2021

    I have had an IPhone starting with the IPhone launch in 2007. I have updated every 3-4 yrs and now have the IPhone 12 Pro Max. I love everything about the Apple products that I use almost continuously. I tried other OS' for interface with proprietary security systems, etc. and have found them vastly inferior to my Apple Products.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2021

    This phone is horrible. I have tried to order the glass screen protector. The first seller didn't send it after a week so I had to cancel. The next 2 have both sent screen protectors that are too small. The second time I even called Apple to find out which SE phone I have because the phone doesn't indicate, and nor is it on the box. Why don't they make the ones that fit this phone? I have now had this phone a month and cannot get the screen protector. Unfortunately my daughter bought it as a gift for me. Can't wait till I can get another Samsung and I was sick of those. Why didn't Apple just call it something different or is this like the battery that they are going to slow down in a couple of years. Now I now why I avoided Apple for so long.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2021

    This is the worst Apple product I have seen to date. I am a EE and I would have been fired many years ago for putting such garbage out to the broader markets. The design is flawed and the operating system is horrible - Apple is on my top 10 garbage list for 2021 - what a joke!

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    Customer ServiceCoverageRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffTransparency

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2020

    We have had an iPhone 7 since September 2019. After the most recent software update the microphone stopped working which means no incoming phone calls, Siri or FaceTime. So the phone is basically useless after 15 months. When we brought it to Apple the associate acknowledged that he can not figure out why the internal microphone does not work. He can tell that there is no damage to the phone and no explanation on why we are having the problem. However because we have had the phone for 15 months it is out of warranty. Therefore, the only thing they can offer is a refurbished phone for $325 plus 30% off because I was so angry.

    The manger followed up with saying if I had Apple Care it would have been covered. Thank you for the info. My issue is for the amount of money you pay for an iPhone it should last for more than a year! Additionally, on various online platforms it appears that iPhone 7’s have been having this issue so why can’t this be rectified? I am so disappointed that Apple could not rectify the issue and stand behind their product. I should not have to replace a 15 month old iPhone that was not damaged by us! This is a internal hardware malfunction! I’m a very disappointed customer.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2020

    This item made it possible to use the lightning connector (where the battery charger is connected) with my earphones for music and for phone calls. It works the same as if I connected the earphones through the earphone jack. I had cleaned the earphone jack of lots of lint and debris but it was still not making a good connection unless I held the connector toward the front of the iPhone 5S. I had tried other lightning connectors but the phone function wasn't there, only music. The Apple logo is important with this type of connector.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Dec. 25, 2020

    No major problems, when battery was no good they replaced after a recall. Happy with Apple service. Love the iPhones and looking to upgrade to iPhone 12 Pro. But deciding if I should change my carrier, which is Verizon, since they do not offer current customers any special upgrade deals.

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    Ease of UseTransparency

    Reviewed Dec. 25, 2020

    iPhones are easy to use, with up to date features. They also have frequent updates to give updated information and service. The iPhone has different abilities to appeal to each individual user's needs.

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    Reviewed Dec. 25, 2020

    My iPhone 8 is my 2nd brain..It keeps all my memories, notes for happenings I must remember and anything I must not forget. It reminds me of appts, etc. I ask Siri information about facts I want to know about and distances to travel. Google map directs me wherever I need to go. I need my IPhone, it’s a blessing. Smarter than me...

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    Ease of UseTransparency

    Reviewed Dec. 24, 2020

    I love my Apple 6S smartphone. Even though it's an older model it still works great with all the updates. I don't need a lot of fancy stuff, just the basics!!! So easy to use and Siri tells me everything I need to know. I love my Apple products!

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceRatesTransparency

    Reviewed Dec. 24, 2020

    Prices higher and each update slower. I think Apple phones are great but it’s just disappointing. Even small update makes the phone slower. Also clearly batteries live shorter and screens break very quickly!

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