Other Why do you prefer ios over android?

[mi7chy]

Sounds like less of a problem with Android, and more of a problem with self control.

Self control only if it's an issue on both platforms but that distraction doesn't exist on iOS so it's only an Android issue.

 

[Sackofnickels]

Actually,
I can download videos, music, etc on my iPhone. They’re even in a separate app.

I have files app where I can save anything.

I never use Siri unless I can’t type or driving.

I don’t want or need 3rd party apps that can cause malware or spy on me. But if I wanted, i could jailbreak.

Don’t understand the default app? I have a folder where I keep all apps I mostly use.

Split screen is a gimmicky feature.

I can easily transfer files to my computer or usb.

iOS is much better. What I mean is it works. There aren’t hundreds of settings and rooting and 3rd party apps. THe device comes ready to use optimized.

Which 3rd party apps have you used that are malware?

Why is a split screen gimmicky?

Optimized how?

 

[AppleFan910]

Think in the video, he turned the iPhone brightness to highest.

OLED is better screen than LCD




iPhone works for you because your needs are basic. Android users are more used to computer-level functionalities so iPhone just don't work.

Gotta love the android to a computer comparison while iPhone is “basic”.

I can’t.

Lol. keep telling yourself that!

 

[Sackofnickels]

Doing tests in a way that nobody actually uses the product are completely meaningless. In real world usage things are very different. Like I said, I have android phones at home, I use android tv and android auto. I am very familiar with those products in real world scenarios. If I felt they were better they would be my go to devices. But they aren't. It doesn't matter to me which is better. I don't own stock in either company.

I posted the link and provided the info, ios clearly has better ram management. People don't use their phones by opening and closing dozens of apps repeatedly. Most people on average use about 5 apps regularly. People don't use their phones by leaving them on, all day, never turning off. And again, you're comparing last years phone to this years phone. Pointless. You can think what you want but until you have any real world experience you just have no clue. Tests comparing last years phone to this years flagship in a way that people don't actually use their phones is completely useless. I'd say i'm surprised you can't see that but now i'm not so sure.

I have been on the exact other side of this argument back when android was better and then they called me an android fanboy. Times change, products change. And so do I. There may come a day when I feel android is better and I switch back. I don't ever rule anything out.

[doublepost=1535729471][/doublepost]I have no clue what you're talking about. It's super easy to transfer photos/videos to others. Click the icon and send. Done. Photos and video also sync to my PC via icloud automatically. Dropbox, onedrive both have auto upload.

I've never needed to mirror a screen. But in addition to airplay I can also chromecast.

IFTTT or the workflow app which apple bought and is building in as a new app called shortcuts. Yes, I can do this.
There are gestures. Yeah that back icon at the top left isn't ideal but there are other ways to navigate beyond that. You have multiple options. You can also double tap the home button and it will shrink to the bottom where you can access things on the top quite easily one handed.
Slow? I feel like you haven't used an iphone in a decade. It easily destroys any android phone i've ever used in speed. Scrolling, navigating, launching apps, etc. I have not used face ID so I cannot comment on that. I watch my friend on his pixel 2 scrolling and it seems a bit jerky at times. We both play SWGOH and his as some FPS drops from time to time.

Where are you getting your information about which apps people use or how many apps they run?

I never turn off my phone. Ever. I don't turn off my computers, ever. What is your point?

 

[AppleFan910]

Which 3rd party apps have you used that are malware?

Why is a split screen gimmicky?

Optimized how?

None because there’s a reason why you can’t download them thru the AppStore.
Android doesn’t care about secure apps.

Split screen on a 6 inch phone??
We have split screen on iPad. Makes much more sense on a device that size.
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Which 3rd party apps have you used that are malware?

Why is a split screen gimmicky?

Optimized how?

And optimized to run AT LEAST 4-5 years with guaranteed security and software updates. Never lags, always runs efficiently. Doesn’t shut down....

You get the picture?
Maybe not.

 

[Sackofnickels]

None because there’s a reason why you can’t download them thru the AppStore.
Android doesn’t care about secure apps.

Split screen on a 6 inch phone??
We have split screen on iPad. Makes much more sense on a device that size.

Ridiculous. You base your assumption Malware is rampant on Android because of the App Store? Your comment said 3rd party apps contain malware that spy on you. Which ones? Obviously that was a misleading comment.

I find a split screen to be useful. Your opinion is biased I understand, but your blanket comments are meaningless.
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None because there’s a reason why you can’t download them thru the AppStore.
Android doesn’t care about secure apps.

Split screen on a 6 inch phone??
We have split screen on iPad. Makes much more sense on a device that size.
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And optimized to run AT LEAST 4-5 years with guaranteed security and software updates. Never lags, always runs efficiently. Doesn’t shut down....

You get the picture?
Maybe not.

You are posting comments without any information or examples to back up your claims. I appreciate you are giving your opinion but your words are without merit and are just that, an opinion. Nothing more.

 

[Oridus]

Think in the video, he turned the iPhone brightness to highest.

OLED is better screen than LCD




iPhone works for you because your needs are basic. Android users are more used to computer-level functionalities so iPhone just don't work.

I find this to be false. I used to be a very large Android fan. I don't think people tend to choose iPhones because their needs are "basic". I believe that they want their experience to be more streamlined. There's a difference. At least, for me personally, that's how it was. I was tired of having 209482109381209348120498 menu options, sub categories for the most minor notifications and other settings, and I personally use the suite of iCloud based products that allow the whole line up to work together rather well. This becomes especially painful when going from one Android device to another especially with vastly differing versions of Android or from one manufacturer to another. Not all settings can be brought over, icon layouts, you name it. There's a host of information that can be transferred, sure, however as someone who has two phones that get upgraded every year, I personally don't want to spend all the time setting everything up again.

This, of course, is my own personal opinion. Other's mileage obviously varies.

 

[frozenoem1]

I find this to be false. I used to be a very large Android fan. I don't think people tend to choose iPhones because their needs are "basic". I believe that they want their experience to be more streamlined. There's a difference. At least, for me personally, that's how it was. I was tired of having 209482109381209348120498 menu options, sub categories for the most minor notifications and other settings, and I personally use the suite of iCloud based products that allow the whole line up to work together rather well. This becomes especially painful when going from one Android device to another especially with vastly differing versions of Android or from one manufacturer to another. Not all settings can be brought over, icon layouts, you name it. There's a host of information that can be transferred, sure, however as someone who has two phones that get upgraded every year, I personally don't want to spend all the time setting everything up again.

This, of course, is my own personal opinion. Other's mileage obviously varies.

Get a daily report of bugs in Android and hacks, etc for all operating systems.

Feel it coming reports from - securityintelligence, hackread,sophos,etc.

Decided to just do iOS, quick painless, and most bad apps pulled quickly.

Since 4S no problems.

Admit not a fan boy of all Apple products. Windows 10 Pro user, get the boos out of your system.

As long as my eyes accept the screen, iOS it is. Readily admit I like the size of Androids, hate the update issue on them.

iPhone 7 and 128Gb should last awhile. I’m frugal, cheap and thrifty.

Androids with friends bad crap through App Store, more than I can recall. Me no problems, knock on wood.

 

[Radon87000]

That “sleek hidden” pop up camera is an example of poor design on a mobile phone, imo. Just one more thing that can break.
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This is hyperbole as you don't know the reasons, why tens of millions of apple customers buy their products. You only know why you prefer android.

And when I really need to get something important done, I'll use my surface pro and not depend on a phone.

Yeah I know if I'm on a desert island with only cell service, no electricity and only a phone an android phone can ssh to a server to hack it so send an emergency message to law enforcement to come to the rescue. iphone users would be twiddling their thumbs.

When you buy a $1000 product, its your responsibility to handle it with care. Intel and AMD have been making CPUs which break if you insert them the wrong way for decades. Why aren't they called out for it?

 

[Deacon-Blues]

Privacy.

 

[Radon87000]

None because there’s a reason why you can’t download them thru the AppStore.
Android doesn’t care about secure apps.

Split screen on a 6 inch phone??
We have split screen on iPad. Makes much more sense on a device that size.
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And optimized to run AT LEAST 4-5 years with guaranteed security and software updates. Never lags, always runs efficiently. Doesn’t shut down....

You get the picture?
Maybe not.

I am an iPhone user and my phone always slows down annually. iOS 12 is an exception but updates like these are an exception rather than a norm. Its a double edged sword. My iPad Pro is still running iOS 10 and the fluidity and battery life are unmatched. If I updated it to a secure version, I lose the fluidity and battery life. So updates have a trade off

Also split screen is necessary on a 6.5 phone. I am expecting Apple will eventually implement this in the upcoming years as well

 

[frozenoem1]

When you buy a $1000 product, its your responsibility to handle it with care. Intel and AMD have been making CPUs which break if you insert them the wrong way for decades. Why aren't they called out for it?

All phones from 4s onward shove it in otter box, no problem.

Have I gotten nervous when dropping that new 7 off roof, yeah but, it worked.

Replacement clip sent by otter.

Dropped in lake and drove boat trailer over it before noticing, it still works.

Phone still scratch free.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

You want to cherry pick?

Slower is just slower. How you want me to say it? You maybe satisfied with iOS UI speed but for long time android user like me using an iPhone, the UI seems to be in slow motion. See yt. I don't have a newer video but the last time I tried the X, the scrolling speed didn't change.

See scrolling I refer to at 5min 6 sec mark.

It’s designed that way, it’s not struggling to be faster the way you want it. That was the point many, many people have made to you over the years. You make it sound like iOS is struggling to match Androids scrolling speed when that is disingenuous.

It’s not to your liking which is fine, but you don’t use iPhones anyway and it sounds like you haven’t experienced one for at least 5 years judging by your points. What difference does it make?

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Think in the video, he turned the iPhone brightness to highest.

OLED is better screen than LCD

You think the iPhone screen in that video is turned up full considering how dim it is and considering that video is also offered in 4K?

I think that just reaffirms what myself a a few others have said here when it seems like you haven’t had an hands on experience with an iPhone for quite a few years, if ever.

iPhone works for you because your needs are basic. Android users are more used to computer-level functionalities so iPhone just don't work.

This comment is one of the stupidest on this thread so far and I think you intended to provoke by saying it. You know full well the phone people choose has nothing to do with their computer literacy skills. Christ this discussion is stooping to new lows thanks to this type of flaming.

 

[mrochester]

A mere half hour ago I was handed an Android phone I had given someone a while ago (Vodafone Smart Ultra 6) because the battery life was tanking.

I turned it on to find an advert plastered over the lock screen. Looking through the apps installed, there was something called ‘power battery’, an app to apparently optimise battery life and monitor battery health.

Reading a few reviews on it, it’s apparent it does exactly the opposite of what was claimed and also litters your device with adverts. This was installed from the Google Play Store.

Why on earth have Google designed their devices to allow consumers to be so flagrantly abused in this fashion? Why can an app plaster adverts all over the device? It’s just unbelievably and laughably bad. Android has to be the very worst thing to have happened to technology in the last decade allowing consumers to be blatantly abused by advertisers and bad actors, whether that be a Google or the developer of this app. And the amazing thing is some people WILLFULLY bend over and accept this abuse.

I need to get this poor woman an iPhone.

 

[Hater]

Ah! I get it. You provide an example where you think iOS is superior to Android then when your example is immediately debunked you revert to 'well I like it anyway'.

That's the issue in a nutshell, they pretty well all do the same thing these days. That being so it's far better to simply say x suits me or y suits me, end of.

Debunked how?

Show me an Android phone that will allow me to take calls and messages using laptop?

I used to my able to do it with my Nokia Lumia 900 as well using Skype, so it's not exactly some super iOS exclusive feature.

You seem to have a lot of anger and energy invested in this topic. If you're not being paid by Google or at least a contributor to the AOSP, then... I feel bad for you.

 

[mib1800]

Debunked how?

Show me an Android phone that will allow me to take calls and messages using laptop?

I used to my able to do it with my Nokia Lumia 900 as well using Skype, so it's not exactly some super iOS exclusive feature.

You seem to have a lot of anger and energy invested in this topic. If you're not being paid by Google or at least a contributor to the AOSP, then... I feel bad for you.

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[decafjava]

It could just be that now iOS and Android are so closely matched, including the hardware the only weapon iOS fans have left to try and beat Android fans with is the ridiculous 'privacy' debate.

I find most people who bang on about privacy don't even understand the issue but simply repeat it parrot fashion.

Our American cousins are by far the worst, seemingly almost paranoid about this. Goodness only knows what they have got to hide.

Very ignorant and wrong, it's not ridiculous, many many non-Americans are concerned and at least some of us have tried to inform ourselves on the issue and are not "parroting" blindly.

Of course there are other reasons I and many others prefer iOS as well.
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Using SideSync, you can conveniently share the screen and data between your PC and mobile device. Receive alarms of your phone through PC and use various features of your phone on the computer. Enjoy the smarter and more convenient life with SideSync.
Tablet Sidesync

PC Sidesync

Info on Sidesync
https://www.gihosoft.com/hot-topics/things-you-can-do-with-samsung-sidesync.html
Samsung Flow - Facilitates Android and Windows integration
http://www.computerworld.com/articl...-gap-between-android-and-windows-devices.html

I ask you again, what do you get out of posting on this forum? This post reads like an ad for example (not saying you are doing that) I just am trying to understand in your place I would consider this a waste of my time.

 

[mib1800]

Very ignorant and wrong, it's not ridiculous, many many non-Americans are concerned and at least some of us have tried to inform ourselves on the issue and are not "parroting" blindly.

Of course there are other reasons I and many others prefer iOS as well.
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I ask you again, what do you get out of posting on this forum? This post reads like an ad for example (not saying you are doing that) I just am trying to understand in your place I would consider this a waste of my time.

Why do you care? I was not replying to you. Sorry if you feel hurt that your beloved iPhone is not the only one with a "me-think-a killer-unique-capability"

 

[clangers23]

I like both to be honest. I find iOS to be more integrated and intuitive. I usually have an iPhone and an Android phone but I always plump for the iPhone as the daily driver. It's probably partly because I'm so conditioned to iOS now I don't have to think when using it. I find myself hesitating and having to think about what I want to do when using Android.

 

[Radon87000]

All phones from 4s onward shove it in otter box, no problem.

Have I gotten nervous when dropping that new 7 off roof, yeah but, it worked.

Replacement clip sent by otter.

Dropped in lake and drove boat trailer over it before noticing, it still works.

Phone still scratch free.

When I put my 7 Plus in a case, the matte black paint started getting discoloured. I can point out white spots on it at this point. When I put my iPad Pro in a case the chamfered edges scratch easily. There is no avoiding Wear.

 

[Antares23]

I don't lmao
Nah seriously
It doesn't really matter, I had the iPhone SE (that I lost/break in a car accident) so I had to switch back to Android, and really I can use both with no problem, I just like iOS because of the ecosystem with OS X and other Apple stuff
Update isn't really an argument, since you can have the latest version of Android with custom rom (available on most phone)
The only real problem on iPhone is the lack of upgradability (not that you can upgrade Android phone that much, but at least most of them have micro SD card slot) and battery problem (Maybe that was because of my iPhone, but the battery life wasn't great, was shutting down at 20%, shyt like that)

 

[AppleFan910]

Ridiculous. You base your assumption Malware is rampant on Android because of the App Store? Your comment said 3rd party apps contain malware that spy on you. Which ones? Obviously that was a misleading comment.

I find a split screen to be useful. Your opinion is biased I understand, but your blanket comments are meaningless.
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You are posting comments without any information or examples to back up your claims. I appreciate you are giving your opinion but your words are without merit and are just that, an opinion. Nothing more.

I said that 3rd party apps that ARENT approved by Apple don’t make it to App Store. There’s a reason why. If you can just download anything you want on an android phone (3rd party). That tells someone with common sense that they aren’t as tight about user security.

I guess split screen could be useful with certain things.

 

[Hater]

Using SideSync, you can conveniently share the screen and data between your PC and mobile device. Receive alarms of your phone through PC and use various features of your phone on the computer. Enjoy the smarter and more convenient life with SideSync.

PC Sidesync

Tablet Sidesync

https://www.gihosoft.com/hot-topics/things-you-can-do-with-samsung-sidesync.html

Samsung Flow - Facilitates Android and Windows integration
http://www.computerworld.com/articl...-gap-between-android-and-windows-devices.html

Hey cool. Maybe i'll look into it sometime in the future. Probably not though, the last Samsung phone I owned ended up thrown at a wall. (Galaxy SII)

 

[AppleFan910]

I am an iPhone user and my phone always slows down annually. iOS 12 is an exception but updates like these are an exception rather than a norm. Its a double edged sword. My iPad Pro is still running iOS 10 and the fluidity and battery life are unmatched. If I updated it to a secure version, I lose the fluidity and battery life. So updates have a trade off

Also split screen is necessary on a 6.5 phone. I am expecting Apple will eventually implement this in the upcoming years as well

Which iPhone are you using?? My 7 Plus is lag free. The only ones I can see being a little
Slow would be the 5s-6. Anything newer than the A9 can handle a lot.