I actually prefer iOS's file management because I tend to pear down the apps I use to one per function/task. That way, instead of navigating a sometimes poorly named directory and potentially screwing with things that need to be left alone, I just open the word processing app and all my stuff is there.
The only drawback is the files being saved in that app - but iCloud takes care of music, movies, documents, spreadsheets, powerpoints, pictures and home videos. If I were to delete any of the apps that I use to edit/show any of these file types, all the data is stored/backed up automatically and I don't have to worry about it.
I find it rather funny that those who claim Android is the future get so bent out of shape because iOS doesn't display a file system UI that's existed for decades.....perhaps some evolution is in order? Maybe there's a better way? I'm not saying iOS's way is better in every instance....just that in general it seems to contradict the idea that Android is more advanced/forward-thinking.
To me, iOS's way is just easier. Instead of the ridiculous import/export commands I get with options to save everywhere but the phone's memory (which is for some reason called 'SD Card'), I simply hold-click, and save a photo from dropbox or the web. And I know that all my photos are in my camera roll and automatically synced to iCloud.
And to recall said photo - instead of navigating a file system, I simply open the app and there it is. I guess the difference lies in the fact I don't save tons of files to my phone - therefore I don't need a file system to organize it all (I also don't care to mess with system files - but that's a different argument).
being able to access file system is one of the main reasons i choose to use Android. it puts you in charge of your content. and i like to know where my stuff is.
poorly naming files and documents is entirely users responsibility. when you open an office suite on Android, it also shows your documents or whatever you create/edit. the difference is that its opening it from a file system. it means same file can be opened by ANOTHER app. which allows you to SHARE the file. it could be any file.
why is it that on ios you can only email picture? if i have a file on my android, i can email it, i can share it using nfc,bluetooth,wifi etc. THAT makes a big difference. you can manipulate your files.
also relying on icloud or other cloud based backup is not a reliable backup method. weak signal? slow connection? cloud has some advantage but i'd take local backup over cloud backup anytime.
with regards to ios file system - what is so great about not being in control of your own data? not being able to manage your own files? not being able to share them? have you tried saving anything other than pictures? it doesn't sound like you have used ANdroid to save files from web. you can set a default location for your downloads or you can have it prompt you everytime. also who said you have to navigate to locate your media files (music, pics vdoes ? android gallery, music apps etc are able to recognize your media files and display them appropriately. no matter which folder they are located.
i want to give you a little more insight on ios file. so ibooks and adobe both can open pdf files. therefore it is possible that you *may* end up with same pdf (its just one example) inside multiple apps. what if you have a document that was edited? because of the filesystem android can offer many functions which ios cant do.
i don't dispute that ios is not easy to use. but that ease comes at a cost of sacrificing some functionalities that i personally find imperative for me. i need to be able to email any file i want, being able to download files and transfer to any computer right away using wifi. i like doing back up of my phone on my phone and restore it from my phone. you can easily say you don't need certain function and adjust yourself.
