The iDevices are NOT computers.
In contrast to 'dumbphones' or some so-called 'feature phones', the current generation of smartphones are general-purpose computing devices.
In contrast to 'dumbphones' or some so-called 'feature phones', the current generation of smartphones are general-purpose computing devices.
I don't think we actually disagree - it's just a matter of definition; please note that I intentionally didn't say (personal) computer, but (general-purpose) computing device.
If you use permission in your definition then it becomes impossible, by definition, to restrict the use of a computer. If Dell's next cheap desktop was locked down like Apple locks their devices down, would you buy "Well it's not a computer you know, since you are not allowed to run what you want on it."? No, of course you wouldn't.