Everyone has their preferences, I would love to hear why you guys prefer using Android!

  • jacktherippah@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    In no particular order

    • File management works like a charm
    • USB-C and fast charging
    • Customizations
    • Custom ROMs
    • Privacy (getting a Pixel soon for GrapheneOS)
    • Easier to repair
    • More efficient (takes less steps to do stuff)
    • Looks better
    • Sideloading
    • More choices for phones
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      Sideloading is the big one. I was considering an iPad before getting Xiaomi tablet (even though it costs roughly the same), but sideloading is game changer.

      • YouTube Vanced
      • Emulators
      • Stremio and torrents
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      1 year ago

      Along the lines of sideloading: proper adblock

      I was reminded ads exist after I bought an iPad for school (sadly the notetaking experience is truly unrivaled). Adblock only works on Safari and whether it’ll work properly is another roll of the dice.

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    1 year ago

    I want a customizable phone that is not stuck in a walled-garden. Plus I do not use Apple products.

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    1 year ago

    This is probably specific to the Pixel phones, not sure how much if any is relevant to other manufacturers.

    1. Call screening and spam filtering is amazing. Having the phone automatically screen unknown callers means I haven’t had to deal with a spam caller in years. And valid callers don’t seem to have any problems understanding whats happening anymore. I used to get several who confused it for a voice mail when it first came out, but now it seems they understand how to leave a screening message and wait for me to pick up.

    2. The phone tree and hold for me when calling businesses. Being able to read the options and click the text makes it so much easier to get through the options without having to really pay attention, then having it hold for me until a person answers lets me do other things instead of having to keep listening.

    3. Song identification on the lock screen. Whether I’m out at a bar or restaurant or at home watching a TV show and a song I like but don’t know starts playing, being able to see exactly what it is without even touching my phone is so convenient. I’ve found so many cool new bands I never would have without this feature. Its also amazing how it can often identify covers made specifically for TV shows right when they first air.

    4. Amazing camera and cool features like photo sphere and the new magic eraser. The camera might not be as head and shoulders above Samsung and Apple as it was in the past but it’s still always amazing how well it does in different conditions.

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    1 year ago

    Freedom. I feel so restricted on iOS. I want to do this, and this, and that there too!

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    I used it initially, because I hated Apple and their proprietary stuff and have stayed ever since. I liked androids more universal approach. SD cards, usb, etc.

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    1. File management is noice, the ability to plug in a USB C usb is very clutch.
    2. I swear a lot more apps on iOS are subscription based than on Android.
    3. A lot more open source apps.
    4. Modded apps.
    5. I can easily connect my phone to my laptop and copy actual files.
    6. Sideloading.
    7. Choice.
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      1 year ago

      #2 I am a developer, the reason for this is that publishing an app in App Store is not free unlike in Android where it’s a one time payment.

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      I swear a lot more apps on iOS are subscription based than on Android.

      I used an iPhone for a week for the first time in my life earlier this year and I realized that if I were to switch to IOS, I’d end up spending literally hundreds of dollar per year on stuff I can get for free on Android via piracy.

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      In regards to point 2, this is very true. Apps that are free or freemium on Android are often subscription on iOS. I wonder if a part of it is the higher costs of requiring a Mac to develop the app (and iPhone to test it), and any app store differences that may account for this. Big companies can handle this, but for little guys it’s a barrier to entry

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        I think it’s also a chicken-or-egg question:

        Apple users are more willing to pay for apps. So if you’re a dev and you want to release a paid app, iOS is the platform of choice. So more devs release paid apps on iOS, so iOS becomes the platform with more paid apps. So users are more used to pay for apps. So paying for apps is normalized, so Apple users are more willing to pay for apps.

        Etc. etc. etc.

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    1 year ago

    Browser choice. Actually browser ENGINE choice. And the ability to set my own default apps, including the launcher.

    F-droid. Side loading.

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    Customization, and the access to apps on Google Play or even just on the internet. As long as you agree to accept liability, you can download pretty much any app package file and run It.

    Apple is a lot more strict about only being able to download published apps, only from the App Store

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    I only really use my phone for light browsing, texting, and calling.

    I decided to splash out for my current phone, so that I could use it for 5+ years. $700 new in 2018, 8GB RAM, 256 Storage, Octacore CPU, 3700 mAh battery. OnePlus stopped pushing security updates, so I flashed another ROM that is still being updated. I expect this thing to run for a few more years.

    The iPhone out in 2018 was the XS. the 256 GB version was $1150; worse CPU, worse battery, less RAM. I believe Apple is still supporting it for updates, but it should be near EOL.

    The whole thing revolves around being ableto flash a ROM, though. For me it’s a no-brainer, but I don’t begrudge anyone for not being willing. If I wasn’t going to do that… I might actually get an iPhone, just for the extended shelf life. > Z Fold 3

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    Sideloading apps is the main reason. I couldn’t use a phone without Adblock.

    iPhones are also just way more expensive and the few times i’ve tried them the UX just sucked so much, form over function.

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    • iOS is very restricted compared to Android.
    • iPhones overpriced like crazy for what you get.
    • GrapheneOS