Not my system: Why I see iOS critically and choose GrapheneOS

I don't want to be critical about iOS here. Rather, it's about explaining my personal perspective – why iOS is out of the question for me and I chose an alternative Android system like GrapheneOS instead. Yes, iOS works »out of the box«. For many, that's exactly what appeals – everything is thought out, closely intertwined, almost smooth. But it's precisely this seamless integration that has its price for me: it takes control away from me. Apple…