Let me gladly say "thank goodness for Apple - they force everyone to lift their game". Look at Apple's warranty - it's very good (eg. a "new for old" device swap for AU $180 when the device is out of warranty - even if you destroyed it yourself).

Do not heap too much praise on Samsung - they have a very chequered history.

Do not let Apple's reprehensible behaviour in this instance undermine the value that Apple has added in other ways. I would still consider buying an iPhone - and I recognise Apple for their unique talent in high polish of a product.

I just want fair competition - I'd love Apple to think and act the same way.

there is only one thing a corporation responds to meaningfully, loss or gain of money.

Why would they give a flying fuck what you would "love them to be" if you still shovel fistfulls of money at them?

Jobs is the one who wanted to go "thermonuclear" on Android, they are merely following his will as these prosecutions started before his passing.

Samsung is considered one of the most corrupt companies in Korea. Google "samsung corruption" for enlightenment.

And thinking that this isn't exactly what Steve Jobs wanted to do had he lived is ignoring his explicit statements on the subject.

All of this garment rending and teeth gnashing seems to be due to people getting far too emotionally invested in the companies involved. Apple is just a company, its products won't fill the hole in your life. Samsung too is just a company, not some Quixote tilting at windmills.