Apple designs a single, specific product with no more than two or three distinct configurations that looks good, functions well, and is sold at a premium, first and foremost. Then, they collect feedback from users, and make a change in one of their next patches or product releases.
I really believe Apple has user feedback as part of their entire strategy, but not necessarily before a product's release. They release something simple first, and then improve it continuously based on user feedback and sales numbers.
Other computer and electronics companies try to flood the market with as many products as possible, and seeing what sticks. The designs suck, software is rushed (if not still in beta) when the products are released, and lack an overall theme or brand among all products the company has, unlike Apple.
I really believe Apple has user feedback as part of their entire strategy, but not necessarily before a product's release. They release something simple first, and then improve it continuously based on user feedback and sales numbers.
Other computer and electronics companies try to flood the market with as many products as possible, and seeing what sticks. The designs suck, software is rushed (if not still in beta) when the products are released, and lack an overall theme or brand among all products the company has, unlike Apple.