Over a lifetime (considering the “Apple premium”), isn’t this essentially what Android phone users are doing?

Isn't a flagship Android device roughly the same price as a flagship iPhone now?

Honestly, I have no idea. I assumed the Apple premium persisted to this day, but maybe things have changed?

Can't see how this is news. Given his holdings "he would say that wouldn't he".

iPhone user since the original version. I'd take him up on the offer in a second.