I have known this for quite some time now. I was one of the first iPhone users and after 2 years was forced to upgrade. I could no longer use my phone because I couldn't update to the latest OS. I was missing phone calls and text messages were being significantly delayed and anything I did on my phone took a considerable amount of time until finally I couldn't do anything without receiving a constant pesky message that I had to upgrade to the latest OS. Frustrated and stressed to the max I went to the mall and the mobile guys told me all about how so many other iPhone users came in and gave them grief. I upgraded and went team android and never regretted my decision. I love that I have so much control over my phone. I am due for an upgrade which will be to another Android phone.
As for conspiracies I won't get into conspiracy theories in this post...... I think people need to start opening their eyes to how this world really works.....
Team Android.