Current Events > Help, I'm tempted to switch from Android to iPhone...

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DarthAragorn
02/27/21 12:50:52 AM
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No particular reason other than just wanting something new.
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teep_
02/27/21 12:51:31 AM
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What's wrong with that?
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littlebro07
02/27/21 12:52:20 AM
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I did it. Only ever used Android for 10 years. Got an iPhone 12 Pro last month and after a few days of adjusting I love it.

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muchdran
02/27/21 12:54:01 AM
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littlebro07 posted...
I did it. Only ever used Android for 10 years. Got an iPhone 12 Pro last month and after a few days of adjusting I love it.
What do you love about it?
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_Marka_Ragnos_
02/27/21 12:59:18 AM
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I was super anti apple for no reason in like 2010. Went through an HTC incredible, HTC Rezound, Galaxy Note 2 before switching to an iPhone 5S. Haven't looked back. The user experience is just so much better. Currently on an iPhone 12 pro.
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DarthAragorn
02/27/21 1:35:38 AM
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Jailbreaking still a thing? I never owned an iPhone but I remember doing that on an iPod Touch lol. Might be more palatable switching if it is.

Or maybe iOS has simply just gotten all the Android features I cared for over the years anyway. Stuff like different web browser choices, more customizability of the OS visually, adblocking ability, and so on
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SomeLikeItHoth
02/27/21 1:37:03 AM
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I used Samsung phones until the XR came out. Bought it and will now never buy another phone that isnt an iPhone. Theyre the best.

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_Marka_Ragnos_
02/27/21 1:37:34 AM
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DarthAragorn posted...
Jailbreaking still a thing? I never owned an iPhone but I remember doing that on an iPod Touch lol. Might be more palatable switching if it is.

Or maybe iOS has simply just gotten all the Android features I cared for over the years anyway. Stuff like different web browser choices, more customizability of the OS visually, adblocking ability, and so on

Not necessary anymore. You can do custom icons, widgets, and all the other things you mentioned by default now.
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littlebro07
02/27/21 11:25:20 AM
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muchdran posted...
What do you love about it?

User experience is very good. Everything works so smoothly and all of the apps seem to work better than they did on my Galaxy S9 I had before this.

I would consider switching back for a flip phone if they make one with flagship specs that doesnt cost a fortune though

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skermac
02/27/21 11:27:39 AM
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On my 3rd iPhone over the years, love it for ease of use, looked ar my friends Android looks too complicated

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Shelhamer92
02/27/21 11:28:20 AM
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I used to be anti-Apple, but as I've aged, I've learned the appeal of their "it just works" platform.

Also, prices between the phones are much closer than they used to be.

Life is too short. If you want to switch to iPhone, do it.

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Hexenherz
02/27/21 11:39:07 AM
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I had to use an iPhone for work.

I never did figure out how to enter numbers in text fields without having to hit the Numbers and Symbols button to change the keyboard layout.

I hated it so much.

Oh and not being able to switch apps on the fly (unless that's another hidden feature) was just dumb.

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Lonestar2000
02/27/21 11:42:07 AM
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I can think of no reason to use iPhone over Android.

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Flockaveli
02/27/21 11:44:34 AM
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Who even uses a phone for jailbreaking and tethering and features in 2021 just get an iPhone life is so simple.

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Returning_CEmen
02/27/21 11:47:32 AM
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SomeLikeItHoth posted...
I used Samsung phones until the XR came out. Bought it and will now never buy another phone that isnt an iPhone. Theyre the best.
This
I love how they continue to make updates for your phone after 2 years and dont just abandon developing it, slowly making your phone obsolete. Yeah I know you can manually update the OS but Im not trying to brick phones.
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The Nintendo Master
02/27/21 11:48:48 AM
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Hexenherz posted...
Oh and not being able to switch apps on the fly (unless that's another hidden feature) was just dumb.
Double tap the home button. I wish they'd give you a list of all shortcuts in an instruction manual when you'd buy your phone (or maybe they do now, I don't remember seeing one) rather than making you have to search them online. Like hitting home and the power button at the same time to screenshot, who'd figure that one out? Anyway, I have an iPhone and I've generally been happy with it. I do wish there were more UI customization options, but I can live without them. The people I know who own Androids always seem to be complaining about their phones doing stupid things. Also, there's like no review process whatsoever to get your App published on Android, so that's not as good from a security standpoint.

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Feline_Heart
02/27/21 11:52:25 AM
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Hexenherz posted...
I had to use an iPhone for work.

I never did figure out how to enter numbers in text fields without having to hit the Numbers and Symbols button to change the keyboard layout.

I hated it so much.

Oh and not being able to switch apps on the fly (unless that's another hidden feature) was just dumb.
You just press the home button twice and you can see all the apps you have open at the time to switch between them

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Hexenherz
02/27/21 11:54:03 AM
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Feline_Heart posted...
You just press the home button twice and you can see all the apps you have open at the time to switch between them
I'll keep that in mind next time they push that on me.

What about numbers on the keypad though. On Android you just hold down the key that corresponds to the number and you can select the number. Like, if "1" is on the Q key, you just hold Q and you can select 1.

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Ludwig Von 2
02/27/21 11:57:59 AM
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I got an iPhone and I love it

in fact, its what Im using to post this message.

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Son Of Spam
02/27/21 12:00:05 PM
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I switched to iPhone because the Apple ecosystem is more cohesive. I was planning to get an M1 Macbook anyway, so I figured i would go ahead and switch to iPhone. Other reasons were the iPhone SE 2020 is one of the only small phones on the market that has flagship-grade hardware in it. I'm also a big smartwatch user, and Apple watches are simply the best on the market. I already had an Apple TV, so it works great with that too with AirPlay. The Powerbeats Pro I bought sync with everything seamlessly.

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DarthAragorn
02/27/21 12:23:36 PM
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Damn, just found out they're still on 60hz refresh rates. I mean so is my current phone but pretty much all major Android phones are at 120 now...
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FL81
02/27/21 1:10:46 PM
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Having ad blocking alone is enough for me to stick with Android

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Super Saiyan 3 Goku
02/27/21 1:23:36 PM
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Oh and not being able to switch apps on the fly (unless that's another hidden feature) was just dumb.
Yeah iPhones have had app switching for a while now as some folks have described. What they can't do for some reason in 2021 is true split screen multitasking.

I also like how on my Note you can lock like several apps in RAM so they'll never close no matter what you do.

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_Marka_Ragnos_
02/27/21 2:13:44 PM
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FL81 posted...
Having ad blocking alone is enough for me to stick with Android

Adblocking is literally available in iOS
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DarthAragorn
02/27/21 2:25:33 PM
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_Marka_Ragnos_ posted...
FL81 posted...
Having ad blocking alone is enough for me to stick with Android

Adblocking is literally available in iOS

I imagine it's not as robust because of how locked down it is. But good to know there's something at least.

...is there a gamefaqs app? Lol. I use gameraven constantly, so...
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_Marka_Ragnos_
02/27/21 2:27:38 PM
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DarthAragorn posted...
I imagine it's not as robust because of how locked down it is. But good to know there's something at least.

...is there a gamefaqs app? Lol. I use gameraven constantly, so...

I mean, I havent seen an ad on my iPhone in six or seven years outside of apps that do include ads to keep the app free (Reddit YouTube etc). You wont see any ads in Safari.
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DarthAragorn
02/27/21 2:28:34 PM
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Aw shit I forgot I have a paid Reddit app with no ads on Android too.
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ROOTFayth
02/27/21 2:30:50 PM
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iphones are much more stable in general, I still use a PC though but yeah apple for my phone
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kingdrake2
02/27/21 2:33:19 PM
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i went from android to apple ipad.

was a good move imo. lost interest to play pokemon go in public due to the covid.
too risky still.
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DarthAragorn
02/27/21 2:38:57 PM
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ROOTFayth posted...
iphones are much more stable in general, I still use a PC though but yeah apple for my phone

Lol, like 90% of my PC use is for gaming so I'll never switch unless Linux gaming really takes off.

iOS integration for phone, watch and maybe later tablet all together is getting real tempting though
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DarthAragorn
02/27/21 4:45:07 PM
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I think I'm gonna order this online through the Apple store, do the upgrade program so I can get the 13 at or near launch if it's a big upgrade, and pick it up tomorrow...

I'll be going a full day without a screen protector since the one I got isn't coming til Monday, but I'm gonna risk it.
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Makeveli_lives
02/27/21 5:00:35 PM
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Lonestar2000 posted...
I can think of no reason to use iPhone over Android.
https://youtu.be/165bpjQ2ZNs

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Makeveli_lives
02/27/21 5:06:24 PM
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Makeveli_lives posted...
https://youtu.be/165bpjQ2ZNs
An update to the video is here btw

https://youtu.be/FsHrV26dKD8

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Trumble
02/27/21 5:09:11 PM
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Lonestar2000 posted...
I can think of no reason to use iPhone over Android.
If you want to show off "hey, I'm so rich that I dropped top dollar on a fairly mid-range phone".

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Makeveli_lives
02/27/21 5:25:00 PM
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Trumble posted...
If you want to show off "hey, I'm so rich that I dropped top dollar on a fairly mid-range phone".
There are legit reasons to enjoy iPhone more. Unless you're tech savvy and deep into customization, there's no reason to hate iPhone at all honestly.

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uwnim
02/27/21 5:51:37 PM
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Trumble posted...
If you want to show off "hey, I'm so rich that I dropped top dollar on a fairly mid-range phone".
What year are you living in?

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SquirtleSkwad
02/27/21 5:52:47 PM
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I made that switch five years ago. Don't regret it a bit. Android phones are trash.

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Damn_Underscore
02/27/21 5:52:55 PM
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iOS > Android

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