Cupcake, fro-yo, kitkat and honeycomb may sound like delicious food items, but really they run various android devices around the world. If iOS7 was a food item, it would be cilantro – the perfect herb for any kitchen, it can even give the oldest iPhone 4 a fresh taste.

Much like cilantro is a contested food, iOS7 is a contested update. Although it has been a month since the update, students are still debating the new operating system. The grievances range from how similar it is to android phones to dislike of the new design in general.

Upon checking my Twitter feed the day after the update, I witnessed hundreds complaining about lack of knowledge regarding the update in the first place. Just like patrons visiting a restaurant, we choose to give them money for their product. As knowledgeable consumers, we purchased iPhones.

We knew that Apple frequently updated their operating systems as well as their hardware. We also knew that every May and September we’d bemoan not having the newest gear. Yet we continue to complain about every little change that the company makes. It seems like people, including myself, expect Apple to be an infallible company.

Nonetheless, we know their past indicates that they are anything but. They have released as many failures as they have successes. Although Apple keeps many of their projects a secret, between the actual release date and the announcement they are very forthcoming about the change. iOS7 details leaked on the internet months ago, allowing developers and curious consumers to try the new product.

I have an iPhone because I like the interface and the integration with my other Apple products. I, like many others, also have ridiculous amounts of money invested in my iTunes library.

For all of these years I’ve owned an iPhone, I’ve only thought about switching to a different phone a few times.

I continue to vote with my money.

I buy new apps and songs.

I purchase phone cases only made for my phone’s body design. And most importantly, I don’t expect anything from Apple. They have never made me update or change anything.

I am the one that has chosen to hit the update button. I do my research about the updates, learn the flaws that have been reported by the developers and accept the iOS for what it is. It is impossible for any company to release a perfect product that will do exactly what I need.

It is important to keep in mind that as a society we make decisions with our money. If we choose to continue giving money to companies that we’re unhappy with, they will continue to make products we don’t like. We are capable of sending dishes back to the kitchen. If we don’t, we could end up with over adorned dishes that no one wants to buy.

ehasken@kykernel.com