A little thought exercise for those of us who use both: if you could choose only one thing from Android to copy over into iOS (and vice versa), what would it be? It can be a feature, an app, an ecosystem, hardware or just something one OS does a lot better than the other one... nothing is off the table but you're only allowed one pick for each!
Android to iOS: With the recent rumours that we might finally be getting default app settings and home screen widgets, it has to be Android's notifications system for me. Just literally copy it wholesale including the ability to make them viewable with a swipe down on the home screen instead of the search menu. Notifications on iOS are a pain to access, are very limited in what they can do or display and dismissing them requires an additional menu selection or a second swipe. Also let me see and action them on my Mac like you can using third party Android tools!
iOS to Android: In the past I would have said updates but with Android Mainline this isn't the problem it used to be and those who want longterm support for updates and security patches can buy a Pixel or Nokia phone. Now I would go with iPad OS and Google making a version of Android dedicated to tablets. Android on tablets has gone from having a lot of potential with devices sporting all sorts of screen sizes and functionality that the iPad was not fulfilling to being a barren wasteland for the last 5 years. Devs aren't going to care about making good Android tablet apps nor are OEMs going to make good Android tablets if even Google aren't interested. Competition is healthy and right now the iPad doesn't have any.
I am interested to see what matters to other forumites and who will get their wishes fulfilled with Android R and iOS 14.
Android to iOS: With the recent rumours that we might finally be getting default app settings and home screen widgets, it has to be Android's notifications system for me. Just literally copy it wholesale including the ability to make them viewable with a swipe down on the home screen instead of the search menu. Notifications on iOS are a pain to access, are very limited in what they can do or display and dismissing them requires an additional menu selection or a second swipe. Also let me see and action them on my Mac like you can using third party Android tools!
iOS to Android: In the past I would have said updates but with Android Mainline this isn't the problem it used to be and those who want longterm support for updates and security patches can buy a Pixel or Nokia phone. Now I would go with iPad OS and Google making a version of Android dedicated to tablets. Android on tablets has gone from having a lot of potential with devices sporting all sorts of screen sizes and functionality that the iPad was not fulfilling to being a barren wasteland for the last 5 years. Devs aren't going to care about making good Android tablet apps nor are OEMs going to make good Android tablets if even Google aren't interested. Competition is healthy and right now the iPad doesn't have any.
I am interested to see what matters to other forumites and who will get their wishes fulfilled with Android R and iOS 14.
