vs aggressive opt-out Chrome installers bundled in multiple popular apps like CCLeaner? Or endless pop-outs as soon as someone ends up on an alphabet-owned website?
Seriously, settings and files shared among devices (like on iOS) is a pretty great feature for the average consumer. I understand that Pro users that had filesync since DropBox launched in 2007 don't see the added value.
I agree that file sharing is a great feature. I use One Drive every day. However Dropbox is not running an advertising network embedded in their OS nor are they placing ads in the default file explorer in an OS to upsell users on services.
This is the exact belief that lots of people had with regard to the Windows 7 -> 10 migration. Turns out, when people feel like they don't really have a choice, they will tolerate a lot of abuse. In fact, I'm not sure that there is a limit to the amount as long as the abusers make sure to boil the frog slowly.
Defaults always win and laptop vendors will advertise Windows 11 as more secure. What choice do people have?
If anything, this may push a few people to Apple. If you are going to give up all your privacy and pay for services, why not choose the company with the best hardware and integrated and polished UIs?
At least they can't trick people into accepting upgrades this time.