I mean my relationship with the brand or phone maker is immaterial, even though I have a significant investment and appreciate their direction in general.
But to address your concern, Apple is clearly not for you and that is fine, you have choices, like the premium value and control you get with PinePhone. No corporate bootlicking required!
So a market already exists for those that want full control over hardware and embrace hacker culture and don't subject you to corporate bootlicking, yet this is still not enough? I actually meant what I said when I say Apple is not for you, because this is a segment of the market they're not interested in.
If it matters to you, put your money where your mouth is, and support the markets and initiatives that embodies your values; you never know, you could contribute to efforts in creating a CPU that surpasses Apple or whoever is the incumbent.
But to address your concern, Apple is clearly not for you and that is fine, you have choices, like the premium value and control you get with PinePhone. No corporate bootlicking required!