I like apple products just fine to be honest, you've really missed the mark here.
The issue is, as stated, you do not own the keys to the device you've purchased. That's a huge problem, and as OP's story shows, can result in the loss of access to your device.
I think apple is currently doing the best job out of everyone as far as hardware security is concerned. That does not mean their implementation is anything close to perfect, it's more that everyone else is doing a poor job, or forgoing any attempt at it in the first place.
I think apple is currently doing the best job out of everyone as far as hardware security is concerned. That does not mean their implementation is anything close to perfect, it's more that everyone else is doing a poor job, or forgoing any attempt at it in the first place.