I have a simple trick how to distinguish both:

Figurative means Figurative. Literally means literally.

You’re welcome.

They compare platforms from time to time, mostly indirectly. Android gets a mention concerning OS version fragmentation.

That’s it, for Apple the mere mention is already too much. Why would anyone want compatibility if they also just could buy an Apple product?

Also the reason why ipads and Vision don’t support multiple users: not only should you buy an Apple product, but so do your partner, parents, kids, etc.

Because they don’t know the difference. People don’t tend to use expressions or sayings wrong on purpose. Most never investigate the meanings or etymology, they’re using them and are understood by the like-minded.