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Moved to Android
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@mods, I think this thread has run its course, or should be moved to the alternative section.
After all these years, no ecosystem is better, just different. Windows and Android are more open than Mac/iOS , so inherently more messy. Apple is more restrictive. Ya pays ya money...
I like messing with all this stuff. I'm retired and poor, so rely on hand-me-downs or eBay bargains. I recently built a nice Windows laptop out of eBay scrap, choose the model, look for the parts, bingo. Difficult to do that with a Macbook.
Mac Pro: wonderful box of tricks!
My daily drivers are Windows/Android and will probably remain so, unless I win a lottery... But I'd love to be able to use my iPhone 4S as a daily, such a lovely little device.
My only previous Apple experience was 3GS!
Basically, ya likes what ya likes. If it all works for you, great! If not, try something else.
Simples.
I like messing with all this stuff. I'm retired and poor, so rely on hand-me-downs or eBay bargains. I recently built a nice Windows laptop out of eBay scrap, choose the model, look for the parts, bingo. Difficult to do that with a Macbook.
Mac Pro: wonderful box of tricks!
My daily drivers are Windows/Android and will probably remain so, unless I win a lottery... But I'd love to be able to use my iPhone 4S as a daily, such a lovely little device.
My only previous Apple experience was 3GS!
Basically, ya likes what ya likes. If it all works for you, great! If not, try something else.
Simples.
I have two MacRumors forum suggestions for you, if you haven't seen them yet:
Um... the Pixel 3 is a really old and outdated phone now. Also I'll probably never understand those Farewell-posts.
As long as your happy is all that matters really. Of course you wouldn't get a great response to this post, it is what it is I suppose. It's crazy what's become of the devices we carry around. I saw a post on Reddit the other day where a kid was using tinder I believe when the girl says "Oh you have Android" to the guy. He is like yes, then she went on to say peace out basically due to him not having iMessage. This is just awful.
I switch across phones all the time honestly, and right now is the longest I went without using my iPhone. I have a Z Fold 3 and a S21 Ultra with the new Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. The S21 just got Android 12 which I would say is much better than what the pixel is and is really nice. (I had the Pixel 6 as well, sold). I'm very happy where I'm at with this tech currently and don't see the need to switch to anything. I've got all my scenarios covered here.
We can all make our own justifications and that's good. I'm glad we have choices and I wish we'd get another major contender in the Mobile OS space. I wouldn't mind seeing windows mobile making a comeback, loved the tiles on the home screen, and I could also write apps for that OS pretty easily. (Old win mobile dev here).
If I said anything here lol, WE have ALL become snobs of sorts, losing track of what is actually important in life. I see it almost everyday and I'm just as guilty, but I'm more conscious than ever about it. Yes, these things we carry in our pockets are pretty important, but we can't lust over this crap, judge people by their choices ect.
Enjoy Life
This is one of the best, most genuine and real replies I’ve seen on any thread for a long time.
Sometimes it’s nice just to think out loud or converse with someone about your thoughts. Doesn’t necessarily mean people want to engage with it or agree with it, but I’m sure I’ve posted lots of relatively pointless stuff on various online platforms. Perhaps it’s just loneliness? Lol or maybe I’m just projecting.
Yeah, it's nice and well worded but it's the same you'll see in any other "I made X choice" thread.
"Do what makes you happy" and "use what works best for you" are common sense but don't really contribute to the discussion. I dunno, I kinda have an internal eye roll every time I read something like that. Like yeah, it makes sense but that's not what we're here to discuss.
1 - Android is more private than iOS
2 - Android phones are cheaper
3 - Android is way more configurable
4 - Android is more private
5 - Battery lasts a lot
I disagree with 1 and 4 and I would venture to guess that most people also feel that iOS is more secure, but I suppose it’s debatable.
2 is true. If you want a cheaper phone, Android is probably the way to go. They don’t hold their value as well so you can get them cheaper but when you want to sell it, you won’t get much for it either.
3 is also true, but not important for a lot of people.
5 - the iPhone 13 Pro Max battery lasts crazy long. I’m sure there are android phones with big batteries too. I’m not sure what phone has the biggest battery but both android and Apple have phones with big batteries and phones with small batteries.
So, it boils down to cheaper and more customizable, and I’m glad you’ve found a solution that works better for you =)
2 - Android phones are cheaper
3 - Android is way more configurable
4 - Android is more private
5 - Battery lasts a lot
I disagree with 1 and 4 and I would venture to guess that most people also feel that iOS is more secure, but I suppose it’s debatable.
2 is true. If you want a cheaper phone, Android is probably the way to go. They don’t hold their value as well so you can get them cheaper but when you want to sell it, you won’t get much for it either.
3 is also true, but not important for a lot of people.
5 - the iPhone 13 Pro Max battery lasts crazy long. I’m sure there are android phones with big batteries too. I’m not sure what phone has the biggest battery but both android and Apple have phones with big batteries and phones with small batteries.
So, it boils down to cheaper and more customizable, and I’m glad you’ve found a solution that works better for you =)
Need to really expand device support and not just stick with pixels mostly. tsk tsk.
easy and open doesn't seem to follow this layout above.
No need to hide in a corner.
you've chosen Fedora Core (or some fork of it) as your desktop/laptop OS of choice.
you've chosen your smartphone brand and OS of choice.
you've announced not believing/supporting or want to be part of closed ecosystems.
you're choice is made, your point and opinions have been made intelligently and calmly striking a 3 page debate / commentary.
So ... I have to ask ... why is your macrumors account still active if you have no Apple devices nor need/want to continue for Apple? Not like you'll get the best help with Linux or with Android OS of your choice, so why the delay? I'm not trying to be insultive or an ass, just genuinely curious.
There are other forums on macrumors for people who have non-Apple stuff. We like it here. 😆
Yeah I've been a part of a lot of other forums and this is by far the most active. There's also a lot of really great folks that I would absolutely hang out with in the real world.