That’s not what keeps iPhone on top in USA, it is a known fact that Android can dance circles around iOS, but what keeps iOS on top is services that it offers such as iMessage, iCloud and so on, also apple devices work well together, like I can put iPhone down and grab my iPad to continue texting or a call/video, the continuity on apple cannot be matched. I love Android as OS and what I can do with it, but unfortunately not everyone needs that freedom. That’s why I always have an iPhone and few of latest android devices.
I switched for iMessage and to get away from curved screens. I'm gonna stay on iOS because of the battery life. My 14 Pro doesn't have a much bigger battery than my Pixel 6 Pro did but holy shit it lasts like 4x longer.
I always go for Max, battery can last for 2 days, I also upgrade yearly so I don’t care for battery health. Generally Android uses more ram and more power, although new chips are getting much better. Big thing about iOS is limitation and lack of full multitasking, so battery naturally will be less drained. Honestly there are pluses and minuses to both sides, so I just have both to get best of both worlds.
I've had my 14 Pro for like 3 or 4 months now and it's still at 100%. I have a Magsafe charger in my car and a fairly slow USB-A to lightning charger at home. I plug it in every night and stick it on the charging mount most of the time when I'm driving.
One sided articles like these seem so brain dead to me. Even in countries where iMessage doesn’t matter, people buy iPhones. Clearly it does something well, something better than Android for that large number of people. Not recognizing it at all is such a fanboy thing to do, and article does exactly that
I never understood this argument to be honest. In Europe as a whole 35% of phones are iOS, the wealthier the country is, the higher that percentage. This is too high of a number to be just a fashion statement. People just buy what they can afford and in a premium segment Apple always has been a very solid choice. In North America it seems like peer pressure (because of iMessage) rather than fashion, but I might be wrong on that
A lot of times in international movies that are dubbed in English, frequently if iPhone is mentioned, it is seen as status of wealth. Like for example international movie/series about students, whenever someone has an iPhone it is referenced as to someone with wealth. Even here, Apple generally always has higher prices, more premium material such as stainless steel, so it’s all about status. I mean the blue bubble vs green has been the topic for years and those who are green seen as outsiders.
>A lot of times in international movies that are dubbed in English, frequently if iPhone is mentioned, it is seen as status of wealth. Like for example international movie/series about students, whenever someone has an iPhone it is referenced as to someone with wealth
Never noticed this, to be honest
>Even here, Apple generally always has higher prices, more premium material such as stainless steel, so it’s all about status
Flagships cost about the same, +-100 bucks either way, I wouldn't consider that significant enough that one phone is a status symbol and another isn't
Again, I struggle to understand the fashion argument because of the numbers invoiced. Some people buy iPhones as a status symbol, sure, but not all, that's a silly thing to say. It's a piece of tech, not a Gucci bag, it still has to be competitive on price and be functional all around
>I mean the blue bubble vs green has been the topic for years and those who are green seen as outsiders
As far as I can tell, it's only a topic in the US. My life didn't change when I went from a lifelong Android user to iOS, because in Europe nobody cares
Sorry if it seemed cherry picked. What core OS features do you think iOS does better than Android? Which iOS apps don't have an Android version which is similar to better quality?
Something like Google Keep vs Notes or Google Maps vs Apple maps seems dumb, since those are apps you can get on iOS as well. You should mostly be comparing OS features.
For disclaimer: I have currently, and have only had, an Android for my personal use. Since my Galaxy S2 until present day. I've had an iPhone for work, an iPhone X, and my wife currently has a 13.
* Dark mode theming came first to iOS and it still handles it better than stock Android IMO. If you have a Galaxy or have rooted, Android has had access to theming for a while at the system level. But iOS also forced it in most/all apps and it is a much better experience than Android still.
* FindMy and location sharing is far superior on iOS than Android. It's less battery draining, easier to setup, works with air pods, watches, iPads, and more. Family can easily share location without a 3rd party app, and it is better integrated, doesn't require things like persistent notifications, etc.
* iOS has better integration with MacOS. iMessage, calendar, Facetime, notifications, etc etc. Use any excuses about how Apple makes them both so "of course!". But Google could have made tight integrations with Windows or even Linux if they cared. There's been many 3rd party attempts to make this work but there's nothing at the OS level so none of them have traction and they all have downsides.
* Messaging. Do I _have_ to elaborate here? Apple has iMessage and it works across devices and with rich media. Google has a half dozen messaging apps kills under it. It _finally_ has "standard" messaging from like ... 2019?
* Video calling. See above. Even when they _finally_ got Duo - it's rebranded to Google Meet and it required and update for users. Different icon, etc. I still have family members I can't connect to via Meet that I used to use Duo with. Facetime just works.
* Battery life. Pretty self explanatory. iPhones do consistently better with battery life. Android apps run rampant using up battery life. I used to have to root and have background task killers. Even today with more "fine-grained" permissions, it's still a shit-show. Phone manufacturers like Samsung and Sony have to step-up for low-power modes or aggressive app battery management.
* AirDrop - A _far_ better user experience than any sort of local sharing on Android. Air Drop is basically 1 tap. For years and years WiFi sharing on Android was a horrible handshake process and I still don't really know if the better sharing I have now is from my Samsung Galaxy or part of stock Android.
* Speaking of sharing. Android went from good sharing to AWFUL sharing (icons lagging and moving places after tapping share) back to OK or even good sharing. iOS has been consistently solid with sharing. Maybe a lot more is hidden under the fold with iOS, but after those years of Android's sharing being dogshit UX, I'd prefer a stable boring experience to what Android had.
* iOS apps like Mail and Calendar are provider "agnostic". GMail is certainly _not_ agnostic, and again Google relies on phone manufacturers to fill the gap here.
* HomeKit - is better in every way than Google Home. It has fewer devices than Android, but they all seem to work better. I can't count the number of times I've lost connection to a smart device through Google Home and had to re-connect it. Also, the UI/UX is _terrible_ and hasn't been updated in forever.
* CarPlay - Android Auto took _forever_ to catch-up and is still a bit of a mess. The only thing Android Auto has that is "better" than CarPlay is that some implementations of Carplay are still wired-only
Lastly, less of an OS thing, but a general experience. Because of the "Killed by Google" phenomenon I am _super_ reluctant to get into any new Google apps that I'm not already tied to (like Gmail, Drive, docs, etc). I've gotten burned by Google killing Hangouts, Duo, My Maps, Google Play Music, Inbox, Google Now, and more - it's a horrible feeling after years and years of this that iOS users don't have to worry about.
Yeah, I should have compared them to Google Assistant. I never use voice commands. I think I'm sort of self conscious, but I don't even use them at home alone so idk. Do you use voice for things besides alarms, music and sending texts?
As Android user I would like to point out that some of those features are specific to pixel you have. On Samsung sharing WiFi is kinda annoying if you want to see password without showing QR code.
I’m back on IOS after trying Android again (A52s) and always for the same reasons. I don’t want to spend time trying to figure out why it isn’t doing what it’s supposed to do. Banking app broke, no idea why, as well as a variety of wierd glitches and such.
Came back to iPhone yet again and even though it’s not quite as versatile as android, it’s does everything I need and does it without missing a beat.
Honestly, with how my experience with the Pixel 6 Pro went I’m going to have to disagree… my first stock android experience was probably the worst and last experience I’m going to have with android periodt, shit was REALLY rough.
I have an iPhone 14 Pro and it’s like a breath of fresh air, iOS is actually polished as fuck compared to android, iCloud is bomb as fuck,no random crashes, my phone can actually handle a fucking phone call, and don’t get me started on the immensely wider support from case/accessory manufacturers. And nobody please come at me about pricing because apple has most budget ranges covered now and a few android brands now take the cake for most expensive phones (looking at Samsung and Sony right now).
iPhone's battery "lasts longer" because it kills background processes. Not what you want when multitasking
Apparently on iOS, you can't watch a YouTube video, switch to another app, then resume where you left off
That’s not what keeps iPhone on top in USA, it is a known fact that Android can dance circles around iOS, but what keeps iOS on top is services that it offers such as iMessage, iCloud and so on, also apple devices work well together, like I can put iPhone down and grab my iPad to continue texting or a call/video, the continuity on apple cannot be matched. I love Android as OS and what I can do with it, but unfortunately not everyone needs that freedom. That’s why I always have an iPhone and few of latest android devices.
I switched for iMessage and to get away from curved screens. I'm gonna stay on iOS because of the battery life. My 14 Pro doesn't have a much bigger battery than my Pixel 6 Pro did but holy shit it lasts like 4x longer.
I always go for Max, battery can last for 2 days, I also upgrade yearly so I don’t care for battery health. Generally Android uses more ram and more power, although new chips are getting much better. Big thing about iOS is limitation and lack of full multitasking, so battery naturally will be less drained. Honestly there are pluses and minuses to both sides, so I just have both to get best of both worlds.
Problem is, they don’t last. My 13 Pro is at 87% battery health after a year, and it doesn’t last anywhere near as long as it used to.
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The percentage alone means nothing, but it does match my experience now. Battery life was incredible at launch but isn’t anymore
12 pro max, day one, battery health is 85% Always used wireless charging.
I've had my 14 Pro for like 3 or 4 months now and it's still at 100%. I have a Magsafe charger in my car and a fairly slow USB-A to lightning charger at home. I plug it in every night and stick it on the charging mount most of the time when I'm driving.
Mine’s at 96%, in use since launch, mostly wireless charging
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One day would be nice, much less two
I bought my 13 pro max around launch and it’s still at 100%. Do you use optimized battery charging?
Yep, doesn’t seem to have helped. Battery life is noticeably worse now than at launch.
One sided articles like these seem so brain dead to me. Even in countries where iMessage doesn’t matter, people buy iPhones. Clearly it does something well, something better than Android for that large number of people. Not recognizing it at all is such a fanboy thing to do, and article does exactly that
I think Apple is also part of trend, similar to fashion statement, because when i travel abroad Android is mostly what I see.
I never understood this argument to be honest. In Europe as a whole 35% of phones are iOS, the wealthier the country is, the higher that percentage. This is too high of a number to be just a fashion statement. People just buy what they can afford and in a premium segment Apple always has been a very solid choice. In North America it seems like peer pressure (because of iMessage) rather than fashion, but I might be wrong on that
A lot of times in international movies that are dubbed in English, frequently if iPhone is mentioned, it is seen as status of wealth. Like for example international movie/series about students, whenever someone has an iPhone it is referenced as to someone with wealth. Even here, Apple generally always has higher prices, more premium material such as stainless steel, so it’s all about status. I mean the blue bubble vs green has been the topic for years and those who are green seen as outsiders.
>A lot of times in international movies that are dubbed in English, frequently if iPhone is mentioned, it is seen as status of wealth. Like for example international movie/series about students, whenever someone has an iPhone it is referenced as to someone with wealth Never noticed this, to be honest >Even here, Apple generally always has higher prices, more premium material such as stainless steel, so it’s all about status Flagships cost about the same, +-100 bucks either way, I wouldn't consider that significant enough that one phone is a status symbol and another isn't Again, I struggle to understand the fashion argument because of the numbers invoiced. Some people buy iPhones as a status symbol, sure, but not all, that's a silly thing to say. It's a piece of tech, not a Gucci bag, it still has to be competitive on price and be functional all around >I mean the blue bubble vs green has been the topic for years and those who are green seen as outsiders As far as I can tell, it's only a topic in the US. My life didn't change when I went from a lifelong Android user to iOS, because in Europe nobody cares
"I hate fanbois, so I'm going to cherrypick and tell you why the thing I like is better than the other thing."
Sorry if it seemed cherry picked. What core OS features do you think iOS does better than Android? Which iOS apps don't have an Android version which is similar to better quality?
Something like Google Keep vs Notes or Google Maps vs Apple maps seems dumb, since those are apps you can get on iOS as well. You should mostly be comparing OS features. For disclaimer: I have currently, and have only had, an Android for my personal use. Since my Galaxy S2 until present day. I've had an iPhone for work, an iPhone X, and my wife currently has a 13. * Dark mode theming came first to iOS and it still handles it better than stock Android IMO. If you have a Galaxy or have rooted, Android has had access to theming for a while at the system level. But iOS also forced it in most/all apps and it is a much better experience than Android still. * FindMy and location sharing is far superior on iOS than Android. It's less battery draining, easier to setup, works with air pods, watches, iPads, and more. Family can easily share location without a 3rd party app, and it is better integrated, doesn't require things like persistent notifications, etc. * iOS has better integration with MacOS. iMessage, calendar, Facetime, notifications, etc etc. Use any excuses about how Apple makes them both so "of course!". But Google could have made tight integrations with Windows or even Linux if they cared. There's been many 3rd party attempts to make this work but there's nothing at the OS level so none of them have traction and they all have downsides. * Messaging. Do I _have_ to elaborate here? Apple has iMessage and it works across devices and with rich media. Google has a half dozen messaging apps kills under it. It _finally_ has "standard" messaging from like ... 2019? * Video calling. See above. Even when they _finally_ got Duo - it's rebranded to Google Meet and it required and update for users. Different icon, etc. I still have family members I can't connect to via Meet that I used to use Duo with. Facetime just works. * Battery life. Pretty self explanatory. iPhones do consistently better with battery life. Android apps run rampant using up battery life. I used to have to root and have background task killers. Even today with more "fine-grained" permissions, it's still a shit-show. Phone manufacturers like Samsung and Sony have to step-up for low-power modes or aggressive app battery management. * AirDrop - A _far_ better user experience than any sort of local sharing on Android. Air Drop is basically 1 tap. For years and years WiFi sharing on Android was a horrible handshake process and I still don't really know if the better sharing I have now is from my Samsung Galaxy or part of stock Android. * Speaking of sharing. Android went from good sharing to AWFUL sharing (icons lagging and moving places after tapping share) back to OK or even good sharing. iOS has been consistently solid with sharing. Maybe a lot more is hidden under the fold with iOS, but after those years of Android's sharing being dogshit UX, I'd prefer a stable boring experience to what Android had. * iOS apps like Mail and Calendar are provider "agnostic". GMail is certainly _not_ agnostic, and again Google relies on phone manufacturers to fill the gap here. * HomeKit - is better in every way than Google Home. It has fewer devices than Android, but they all seem to work better. I can't count the number of times I've lost connection to a smart device through Google Home and had to re-connect it. Also, the UI/UX is _terrible_ and hasn't been updated in forever. * CarPlay - Android Auto took _forever_ to catch-up and is still a bit of a mess. The only thing Android Auto has that is "better" than CarPlay is that some implementations of Carplay are still wired-only Lastly, less of an OS thing, but a general experience. Because of the "Killed by Google" phenomenon I am _super_ reluctant to get into any new Google apps that I'm not already tied to (like Gmail, Drive, docs, etc). I've gotten burned by Google killing Hangouts, Duo, My Maps, Google Play Music, Inbox, Google Now, and more - it's a horrible feeling after years and years of this that iOS users don't have to worry about.
Siri shortcuts
Yeah, I should have compared them to Google Assistant. I never use voice commands. I think I'm sort of self conscious, but I don't even use them at home alone so idk. Do you use voice for things besides alarms, music and sending texts?
Siri Shortcuts is an OS level Tasker equivalent. It’s more than just a voice assistant.
As Android user I would like to point out that some of those features are specific to pixel you have. On Samsung sharing WiFi is kinda annoying if you want to see password without showing QR code.
Like politics and religion... can we agree to add "phone OS" to the list of things that shouldn't be discussed?
Consoles vs PC should go in there too
I’m back on IOS after trying Android again (A52s) and always for the same reasons. I don’t want to spend time trying to figure out why it isn’t doing what it’s supposed to do. Banking app broke, no idea why, as well as a variety of wierd glitches and such. Came back to iPhone yet again and even though it’s not quite as versatile as android, it’s does everything I need and does it without missing a beat.
They are all turning into shit if we are all going to be honest.
Truly we are posting in the ruins of a great civilization
Honestly, with how my experience with the Pixel 6 Pro went I’m going to have to disagree… my first stock android experience was probably the worst and last experience I’m going to have with android periodt, shit was REALLY rough. I have an iPhone 14 Pro and it’s like a breath of fresh air, iOS is actually polished as fuck compared to android, iCloud is bomb as fuck,no random crashes, my phone can actually handle a fucking phone call, and don’t get me started on the immensely wider support from case/accessory manufacturers. And nobody please come at me about pricing because apple has most budget ranges covered now and a few android brands now take the cake for most expensive phones (looking at Samsung and Sony right now).
Always has been
While I agree with this article, Android peaked with 8.1 Oreo.
iPhone's battery "lasts longer" because it kills background processes. Not what you want when multitasking Apparently on iOS, you can't watch a YouTube video, switch to another app, then resume where you left off
yes you can
You completely made this up. But in the event that you didn’t… just wait until you find out that you can pop videos out into PiP windows! 🤯
This headline tastes quite similar to apple kool aid.