I managed to do that with Google Photos, but my family isn't going to make new accounts for anything else, let alone a Facebook property.
Apple just makes it so much safer and more secure.
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I Switched To Android And I Have No Regrets
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Apple just makes it so much safer and more secure.
Different day, same story. Most typical smartphone users are going to use the native apps on the phone. Getting most iPhone users to switch to something besides FaceTime and iMessage for the off Android user just doesn’t happen. Not when most everyone else they interact with also uses iPhones.
Yup. Sounds easy on paper but it just doesn’t happen in reality. Tried to have a few friend and family switch to something besides the native iPhone apps and the very next message...is an SMS.
And I’m right there with you about anything from Facebook. Not touching mine or many of my friend’s/family’s devices.
Different day, same story. Most typical smartphone users are going to use the native apps on the phone. Getting most iPhone users to switch to something besides FaceTime and iMessage for the off Android user just doesn’t happen. Not when most everyone else they interact with also uses iPhones.
Yup. Sounds easy on paper but it just doesn’t happen in reality. Tried to have a few friend and family switch to something besides the native iPhone apps and the very next message...is an SMS.
And I’m right there with you about anything from Facebook. Not touching mine or many of my friend’s/family’s devices.
My Mom, 74yrs old, has no idea how smartphones work, and we got her an iPhone 6 a year ago, and she still refuses to learn to text and use the basic the features of a smartphone. But, one thing she does use is Google's Duo on her iPhone, that way she can Facetime with her grand kids that all have Android phones.
Same with Whats App, my Mom has ZERO clue on how this stuff works, but we just told her to type that app name in the search bar in the App Store, and she installed it and now she can see our high res pics we text her via What'sApp.
It's unreal people refuse to install something different than what the phone ships with, We're not Cavemen still, or live in medieval times. If you can flip on a light switch to turn the light on in a room, you can find and install an app on a smartphone.
I also use what’s app but the reason I can’t switch is because I’m heavily interpreted into the Apple ecosystem.
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It is a nice feature. Taking and Making calls too.
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You can do video and voice calls with what’s app.
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If it’s not broke don’t fix it. I agree most people are going to use the default services. It’s easier to just use what’s preinstalled than have to use something else. About 2 years ago my dad tried to us all to use this app called band to share pictures and videos. We all downloaded it but we all stopped using it as we went back to our default messaging clients. It’s hard to break habit SDifferent day, same story. Most typical smartphone users are going to use the native apps on the phone. Getting most iPhone users to switch to something besides FaceTime and iMessage for the off Android user just doesn’t happen. Not when most everyone else they interact with also uses iPhones.
Yup. Sounds easy on paper but it just doesn’t happen in reality. Tried to have a few friend and family switch to something besides the native iPhone apps and the very next message...is an SMS.
And I’m right there with you about anything from Facebook. Not touching mine or many of my friend’s/family’s devices.
Well, if you couldn't see it, my point was, that in this day and age, to quote 1 app as a reason why one cant switch from iPhone to Android and vice versa, thats rubbish. Plenty of ways of messaging, surprised you find it that difficult tbh. But, we both seem to be flogging a dead horse, enjoy your phone, mate.
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You may think it’s “rubbish” but it’s the world we live in. Also, iMessage is a service, not an app.
Yep and is also the platform where users spend a large portion of their time.
As much as I miss the living heck out of the Pixel camera, the fact is, I spend much more time messaging than taking pictures.
Kind of miss iOS as I go into month 2 without it but the Pixel camera WOWd me so much this weekend it swayed me back in.
Interested to see the new cameras on the iPhones but also what the Pixel line can do with 2 cameras now as they are already the best camera in the business.
Interested to see the new cameras on the iPhones but also what the Pixel line can do with 2 cameras now as they are already the best camera in the business.
What's tough about it is that the iPhone XS and iOS are so much better to me than Android, but the Pixel is a tough one to get rid of. It's a really "smart" phone with the best camera. If only the hardware would catch up.
The issue isn’t getting people to install an app or even go through the initial setup, it’s getting them to actually use it, consistently. When someone uses a particular app when they communicate with 90% of their daily contacts, guess what they’re going to use default to for everyone else? I’m the near lone Android user in my family and amongst regular contacts. I had my mom and sister set up to use something else, can’t remember (Hangouts or FB Messenger) and without fail, after their first couple of tries, I just started to get SMS from them. Wasn’t worth the hassle to keep reminding them to switch.
It even works in the other direction. My sister-in-law is one of the few Android users in our extended family yet my kids use iPads and iPhones. We took the time to make sure she and my youngest were set up to chat via Hangouts. Without fail, after one or two tries, she just started sending SMS—the app she uses for everybody else.
Most people can’t be bothered. And when you live mostly among other Apple users, with a messaging solution that works as well as iMessage, they’re just not going to change. People use the app that most of their contacts also use—happens to be WhatsApp for much of the world. In the US, for iPhone users, that’s iMessage.
I switch back and forth between my P3 XL and Xs Max. I have a mixture of friends and family on Android but most are on IOS. We have group chats and tons of message flying back and forth and messaging has never been a problem for us. We all use Google photos so sharing pics has never been an issue for shared albums. But mainly we send them by text a LOT.
I do use iMessage when on my iPhone...but to be honest the difference between the platforms has never been and issue for us
I do use iMessage when on my iPhone...but to be honest the difference between the platforms has never been and issue for us
I am considering it. I've been with apple since 2009 I believe. I went with Samsung s3 back in 2010 and actually enjoyed the new OS and customization. Unfortunately my phone ran into a lot of software issues that required me to send it to the factory twice.
Android has matured since then and I could use something different. I want to shift all my music, photos, etc. to one cloud service (google would make sense but still weary of it - but I've got nothing to hide).
Also, all my family uses iOS so iMessage is huge when sharing photos, videos, etc. As convenient as the apple ecosystem is I am ready for a new challenge and look. If its not my cup of tea then I could always go back. Plus the samsung watch appeals to me much better than the apple watch for some reason. Also, I want to take on the challenge of building a desktop (nothing fancy, just something to accomplish and a learn exercise) to use as my main machine.
Android has matured since then and I could use something different. I want to shift all my music, photos, etc. to one cloud service (google would make sense but still weary of it - but I've got nothing to hide).
Also, all my family uses iOS so iMessage is huge when sharing photos, videos, etc. As convenient as the apple ecosystem is I am ready for a new challenge and look. If its not my cup of tea then I could always go back. Plus the samsung watch appeals to me much better than the apple watch for some reason. Also, I want to take on the challenge of building a desktop (nothing fancy, just something to accomplish and a learn exercise) to use as my main machine.
If you are going to switch I would take a look at the OnePlus 7 Pro. It's a great device for people looking to jump ship but still keep that great software polish iOS offers
OxygenOS is a great version of Android and pretty much as slick as they come, but honestly it's still nowhere near as coherent as iOS. Anyone switching over needs to be prepared for that or they'll end up just posting another disappointment thread and going right back.
There almost needs to be a "Switching to Android" expectations checklist, including:
- iPhone is in the upper echelon of phone build quality, while there are many, many very well built Android phones in the same echelon, buyer usually has to spend a similar amount of money to get the same quality as an iPhone.
- Buying an OEM Android phone (non-Google) runs the risk of being a little weird around the edges. It's much better than it used to be, but there are still some touch points where Android and the OEM interface overlap.
Among other things to expect
Haha yes that would be practically just as useful as any software made to transfer settings and address book etc.
And those would definitely be two of the needed points, though I would actually make an exception for the OP 6T which for €600 (now often €400 new) I have to say is just as well built as my iPhone 7 Plus. Only speaking about build quality though - in terms of design YMWV depending on taste of course.
I would add:
- It takes time to find your personal flow and preferred setup on any Android phone - the possibilities and variables are almost endless. This is a blessing and a curse. Be prepared give it two months before you decide to ditch or keep the phone. Less than that, and you're probably better off sticking to iOS.
Have you used it on the 90hz screen? It's as close to iOS as you can get.
WhatsApp does wonder, works with everything.....
Agree completely. It is so snappy and buttery smooth and the best Android OS/experience imo from a screen experience.
I find it rather slow to start and to load and gets stuck, it’s not tuned to a specific chip and not smooth at all.
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This can't be stressed enough if considering switching. It can be overwhelming at first the wide variety of freedom and flexibility Android offers coming from ios. Give it a good 30-60 days to find your flow, let the system show you what it can do, and then go from there. Well said.