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Why shouldn't anyone switch to iOS? (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm planning on switching platforms and I'm just curious of the opinions of people here. I think that Android can have advantages in areas of privacy and external app installation, but most of the benefits come with a lot of tinkering out of the box.

I'm a very capable person at modifying my phone and I don't generally mind doing that. I can make the interface work however I want. But I find myself caring less and less about how I interact with things in the light of what Apple is doing.

I'm looking at Android and it seems to be pretty far behind iOS at the moment. The messaging service is a huge sticking point and progress isn't being made to unify iMessage with RCS apps. It seems to me like Samsung is making more progress with the platform than Google itself is. Like they're the ones carrying it right now.

Keep in mind, I'm not a shill here. I haven't used iOS in years. I still think they're overpriced phones and Apple isn't a great company. And I wish USB-C was a thing. This isn't an ad. I'm just frustrated with the android platform and Apple seems to be leaving it behind.

Example features: FaceID, iMessage, home screen UX, battery life, and extended software support.

So can anyone tell me if they feel the same or help me in my decision? Not trying to start a tech war btw

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I just really dislike the interface, I have both an Android (personal phone) and an iPhone (work phone) and I find the iPhone frustrating and annoying to use. But that's probably just me.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I find it too basic and difficult to identify how to perform actions and manage the device.

Don't get me wrong it's excellent for users who want a straightforward phone that is simple and intuitive to navigate and operate, and it's also likely improved on usability even more since I last tried using one.

However sadly the iOS interface is just not for me...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Exactly the same for me, I find my work iphone to be unintuitive and unresponsive compared to my Pixel phones. Although I will say Apple's face authentication is pretty great.