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Apple Reviews Summary

The company enjoys a reputation for high-quality products that are well-regarded for their performance and reliability. However, customer feedback reveals significant dissatisfaction with their customer service, particularly regarding response times, support effectiveness, and issues related to returns and refunds. Many customers express frustration over service delays and a perceived lack of accountability, leading to feelings of neglect and disappointment. While brand loyalty remains strong among some users, the increasing number of complaints about customer support may jeopardize long-term relationships, suggesting a need for the company to enhance its service approach and responsiveness.

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Texas
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Consistently exceeding my expectations every single time. I am very happy with my experience. Thank you again Apple for the smooth purchase!

Date of experience: October 2, 2019
New Jersey
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Tianna was Wonderful!
October 1, 2019

I was locked out, charged for an app that I thought I had canceled, and had a few other issues, and Ms. Tianna took that monster bull by the horns and wrestled it to the ground with full, and deliberate speed. She did that with the most pleasant attitude, and the most patient demeanor that I have encountered in many years, either in person or over the phone. Apple, I hop you realize what a true GEM you have in her, not just personality, but in her knowledge base as well. She should be in a position where she can hire, and, or train in her own image, in every regard. Apple, you have a WINNER!

Date of experience: October 1, 2019
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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RIP OFF
September 26, 2019

Overpriced, poor quality phones. Cannot even make or receive decent calls without having to move around.
Pathetic.

Date of experience: September 26, 2019
California
6 reviews
11 helpful votes
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Excellent iphone
September 26, 2019

Used to use the iPhone4S, 5S, 6Plus and X. Now i have the airpods and Apple Watch. Hhhhh if you try this system, you may not wanna the others.

Date of experience: September 25, 2019
Thailand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Number one mobile phone. Excellent quality. Made from premium materials. Credible security system. High speed operating system.

Date of experience: September 25, 2019
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Happy Customer
September 21, 2019

They are saver. They have best service. Customer satisfaction is their priority. Product is of almost life time workable.

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Kentucky
5 reviews
8 helpful votes
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It recently came to my attention that for 55 months I have been double charged for my Spotify account. Back in 2015 when Spotify and Apple split, I transitioned my Spotify Prime billing over to Spotify because it cost me $10.91 whereas Apple charges $14.19. At this point in time, my Apple Spotify account was downgraded to a free "trial" account and I was no longer being charged the inflated premium. I'm only now realizing, 55 months down the road, that once that trial period ended, Apple began charging me for my account that had previously been canceled with them. They chalk this up to a "user agreement that states that once a trial subscription has ended, you will automatically be charged for the premium account". I have never once received an email regarding these charges. The total charges for these 55 months amounts to $780.45. After 4 hours on chats and on the phone with Apple employees and supervisors, I was told I would be credited $28.38. This is pure fraud and theft. I was never notified of these charges. After reading multiple forums and threads from others experiencing this same issue, I have reached out to a class action lawyer. He will be investigating this issue further. I plan to update this thread as we look into suing Apple. Stay tuned and share this thread if you know of others who have been taken advantage of in a similar way

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Most lying bull$#*! ever!
September 19, 2019

Horrible isnt the word to desrcibe this company

I placed an order (for airpods) payed express delievery and thr order "got lost". Unacceptable!

And now theyre doing an investigation which will take 8 buisness days...

So inconvinient

Date of experience: September 19, 2019
Nigeria
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
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The iPhone XS Max crams a 6.5-inch screen and all of the same great features of the iPhone XS into a Plus-size body -- but it's not as huge a leap up as you might think.

Pros: The iPhone XS Max has a big, brilliant display and a little more battery life than the XS. It benefits from the improvements that the XS also has: faster speeds, some durability and water resistance improvements, better camera and dual-SIM support.
Cons: It's so, so, so expensive.

Date of experience: September 15, 2019
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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IPad battery not charging
September 16, 2019

My iPad is 2 1/2 years old it has been giving me problems since the beginning of the year
The battery is not holding charge although is says 100% charge. I have taken it to apple genius each time I get a different diagnosis depending on who looks at it. I keep telling them it is the battery because if I keep it plugged in it will work but soon as it is unplugged it shuts of. The apple staff only will direct me to get a new iPad the warranty is expired so I only got a few months after the warranty. Apple needs to do better I am very disappointed I am a senior I like to use my iPad they should be able to do something.

Date of experience: September 14, 2019
Kenya
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Their products and services are really cool. They are long lasting and of high technology; not to forget the best quality and at affordable prices.

Date of experience: September 11, 2019
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Customer service - crap
September 7, 2019

My ipad developed a fault in May, booked an appt with nearest store to be informed battery was faulty and I would need to pay £70 to get a replacement ipad. Why, did i have to pay, not my fault the battery was faulty. Turns out there is no arguing with customer service. They have a script and they stick to it, robots. Obviously my fault for buying an ipad with a faulty battery.
Anyway 3 months on my replacement ipad develops a cracked screen, not been dropped, and in a heavy duty shockproof case. So booked another appt to be accused of damaging the ipad myself and then informed £190 to replace screen. Are you kidding me.
Asked to speak to a manager, complete waste of time. He repeated almost word for word what the supposed 'technician' said.
Apple do not care once they have sold you a product.
Will never buy Apple again.
There are just as good, if not better, brands out there.

Date of experience: September 7, 2019
Alabama
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Bought a brand new XR iPhone just a few months ago. The phone stopped working and Tim ( Senior Advisor) from Dallas Texas states that I would need to drive 2 hours to the Apple store with or mail my phone in to the store without a loaner phone or any compensation. I think Apple is not always customer satisfaction. As long as you are buying their products is all they care about. I will not be purchasing another Apple product.

Date of experience: September 6, 2019
South Africa
5 reviews
10 helpful votes
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High maintenance
September 5, 2019

I have had a good experience with my iPhone 7 but I find it to be high maintenance when it come to data consumption, with the constant software updates but overall I enjoyed using this product

Date of experience: September 5, 2019
Massachusetts
7 reviews
8 helpful votes
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You forgot your information. You go online to input information to get your account reset. You put in the correct information (based on your copy of security answers when making the account and when it was finally resolved after much frustration) and it constantly says you are incorrect and then lock you out. You go in store to ask for help. They make you wait 3hrs for help, okay. You speak to the "geeks" there and they say you need to call in instead of speaking to them. Okay. You call in, the phone representative tells you (on speaker phone) that you should go to the store "geeks," store "geek" is freaking out and pushing responsibility to the phone representative. After them talking and arguing, the phone representative helps you to send in a reset request. The request makes you go back online and put in the same darn information, but surprisingly this time it works.

THERE HAS TO BE AN EASIER WAY FOR CUSTOMERS TO RESET THEIR STUFF WITHOUT HAVE TO GO THROUGH SO MANY CHANNELS (ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY WERE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME)

Date of experience: August 29, 2019
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Poor service
August 26, 2019

I bought a new iPhone three months ago. The battery overheated and died. I have gotten SO much runaround from so many Apple customer service reps. And still do not have a phone. Obviously Apple does stand by their Products. I have been using Apple products for many years and as long as product is working all seems fine until one needs service. Strongly leaning away from Apple products because of this one experience and reading the experience of others with service issues.

Date of experience: August 25, 2019
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Rather than write an 8 page review, I'll just summarize. Spoke to 7 people on the phone and one in the store and now after 3 months we are finally getting close to completing our issues. How can all these people be so clueless about their products, their systems and procedures and any ability to complete a task. I spoke to customer service, a supervisor (truly a joke), and a "genius bar" person. They all told me that my issue was really unique. Then I went to an Apple forum only to find thousands of others with the same issues. How could they not know!

Three months, dozens of calls, many hours on hold and describing the same story over and over. If I billed them for my time I would own an Apple Store.

Poor systems, poor training, poor information flow, just plain pissed off customer.

Date of experience: August 22, 2019
Germany
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I have the phone for a year and a half, no Waranty no apple care face recognition not working, at the apple store I was told " in fortunately it happened " I was ask to pay almost $600 for the repair. Not recommended Iphone. I pay for the phone $1400 at the beginning not willing to ad nor money in this company.

Date of experience: August 22, 2019
Colorado
25 reviews
267 helpful votes
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Apple computers are a mixed bag. Some of the older stuff is better than the new stuff. The problem is like on the iMac all the new programs that they have made usually won't work on the older machines. Forcing you as a consumer to upgrade and spend thousands of dollars. As well as their software updates for your phones slow your phone down. I think Apple computers depends on what you do with them the older ones are even better than the newer ones.

Date of experience: August 21, 2019
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Hidden charges
August 20, 2019

I was recently abroad and was charged 11 times for reactivating FaceTima and I-messages. I did not use any of those applications while abroad. These charges are random, I go abroad every summer and this never happened. Apple does not explain these charges (amount or occurrence). The total amount is not very much ($10) so when you call Apple costumer service, after 45 minutes waiting to talk to a representative, you just decide is not worth your time. If they do this to thousands and thousands of people they can collect million of dollars. That is one of the factors that explain Apple reporting amazing gains. It is scary how defenseless one feels with this big companies. They charge (steal from you) whatever they want and whenever they want and you just pay.

Date of experience: August 20, 2019