Bugs Apple Loves

Why else would they keep them around for so long?

Total time wasted by humanity because Apple won't fix these

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The Formula

Every bug is different. But the math is always real.
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Base Impact

Users Affected × Frequency × Time Per Incident

How many Apple users hit this bug, how often, and how long they suffer each time.

Power User Tax

Σ (Workaround Time × Participation Rate)

The extra time spent by people who try to fix what Apple won't.

Shame Multiplier

Years Unfixed × Pressure Factor

How long Apple has known about this and how urgent the task usually is.

The Verdict

Human Hours Wasted ÷ Engineering Hours to Fix

How many times over Apple could have fixed it with the productivity they've destroyed.

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