Making The Move from Apple to Android

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  Some Human on 30/10/2018 - 03:07

  +1

  Literally any android phone is better than apple.

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    Strahany on 30/10/2018 - 04:47

    -3

    Unless you like getting immediate software and security updates.
    Or unless you like a more powerful phone (as per geek bench).
    Or unless you want the OS with greater security.
    Or unless you want an OS designed specifically for the phone you’re using.
    Or unless you don’t want a phone which requires periodic factory resets to run like day 1.
    Or unless you don’t want your data being sent to Google multiple times a minute, even when not using the phone (why am I giving up so much data on a device I paid for? This isn’t a freemium space).

    Plenty of pros to Android, but plenty of cons, too.

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      ozhunter on 30/10/2018 - 05:22

      +6

      Unless you like getting immediate software and security updates.

      Immediate security updates is always a good thing. Software updates are nice, but not as much when it's already behind the competition.

      Or unless you like a more powerful phone (as per geek bench).

      Also good, though not like I'm converting 4k videos on my phone

      Or unless you want the OS with greater security.

      Another good thing for Apple(I think), though don't ever remember having critical security issues with my android phone

      Or unless you want an OS designed specifically for the phone you’re using.

      Maybe I'm just use to android, but iOS seems less intuitive to me

      Or unless you don’t want a phone which requires periodic factory resets to run like day 1.

      Mostly a problem with older and/or cheap phones. Haven't had to do this in a while.

      Or unless you don’t want your data being sent to Google multiple times a minute

      Definitely a con, and not a bad reason to switch to iOS but I use google search a lot on all devices so it's not that big of a concern for me.

      Edit: Just read this, https://www.adweek.com/digital/google-is-collecting-your-dat…

      Does make iOS a bit more attractive

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        RockyRaccoon on 30/10/2018 - 05:46

        +2

        Maybe I'm just use to android, but iOS seems less intuitive to me

        There in is the real situation with Android vs Apple.

        It’s what you are used to, plus your own circle of friends, who can show you features etc that your phone can do.

        My Android friends show me “tricks” their phones can do, and I show them that is also on my iPhone. Similarly when I show them some cool feature I have been shown on my iPhone, they laugh and show me on their Android.

        The big difference tends to be how you activate the features. And those with cheaper phones don’t have all the latest. (Both Apple and Android)

        It’s like driving in another country. Other side of the road, and different rules for intersections etc, which makes it less intuitive… 🤣

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        Strahany on 30/10/2018 - 06:46

        +4

        Keep in mind that I’ve just reeled off a list of “iOS/iPhone pros” from the top of my head; there will be a few more. Of course, though, there are plenty of negatives to iPhones and iOS:

        Price (although greater resale value than androids if you like to update every 12/24 months)
        Form over function (give me a bigger battery!)
        No expandable memory
        Less customisation capacity
        Locked into one manufacturer (as opposed to choosing from Samsung, Sony, Huawei, OnePlus etc etc)

        It’s always a matter of personal preference. Given that Android does more, but Apple does many similar things better, it comes down to individual scenarios. The best way I help people to make a choice is based on three main questions:

        What do you use now?
        Do you like it (and why/why not)?
        What do you want to be able to do on your phone?

        If someone wants to be able to do Android-specific tasks (and I’ll include expandable memory and manufacturer freedom in this case) then I’ll recommend that direction. However, if someone’s use patterns will be equally served by an iPhone as it would an Android device, then I usually give a slight edge to Apple.

        The reality is that Android needs to be compatible with a range of devices, much like Windows. Whilst this is one of its greatest benefits, it’s also one of its biggest downfalls, as optimisation is practically non-existent. This is why you can get similar experiences on a Mac/iPhone to a more powerful Windows/Android device (although I should note that Apple ow make more powerful hardware in iPhones than all android manufacturers since developing their own SoC’s). Apple make hardware and software in-house, for only a handful of iPhones, so will always have a greater maximal capacity for a good user experience - whether Apple actually pull it off or not is another question (on that note, iOS12 is the latest update and focused more on refinement than new features, which is a god send since iOS11 was a relative mess).

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      pegaxs on 30/10/2018 - 07:44

      Someone has been chugging the Apple Kool-aid… :D

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      ThithLord on 30/10/2018 - 08:53

      Or unless you don’t want your data being sent to Google multiple times a minute, even when not using the phone

      This is what gets me most. I love having an OS that is limited in using my data for advertising and marketing.

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        Gandalf the Thrifty on 30/10/2018 - 09:15

        +2

        If you use any Google/Facebook product they are collecting loads data anyway via various means.
        Also data is likely going everywhere from many of the free apps you install.

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          pegaxs on 30/10/2018 - 09:46

          +2

          @Gandalf the Thrifty: And Apple fanboys who don’t replace the word “Google” with the word “Apple” when talking about where their data gets sent to. But still happy to use every other data collecting website and app on the internet…

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          ThithLord on 30/10/2018 - 10:45

          -3

          @Gandalf the Thrifty: la-may-oh.

          If you think the data Facebook and Google uses in my searches and usage compares to ANYTHING like the data the entire Android OS collects on you - than you're beyond a reasonable discussion. I know full-well what data Facebook has on me (you can download this data from Facebook). But hey, I knew that the only comeback would be LOL U USE FAYSBOOK AN GOOGAL U ALREADY PWNED

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            Gandalf the Thrifty on 30/10/2018 - 17:48

            @ThithLord: No you use the internet so you pawned

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  [Deactivated] on 30/10/2018 - 05:04

  +2

  Samsung galaxy s9+ will be perfect for you. Dual sim version though will need to be a grey import for Australia and will make warranty claims a bit more time consuming.

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    Yorkshire-Man on 30/10/2018 - 05:24

    Are dual sim phones not allowed in Australia? I see the Samsung, Pixel & OnePlus phones getting press. Are these the ‘premium’ offerings from Android?

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      altomic on 30/10/2018 - 06:39

      Dual sim are allowed. Samsung just didn't bring the dual sim g9 to Australia .

      Check out xiaomi phones. And extremely popular China droid brand

      Have a look at previous mobile phone deals and note the ones with high pos votes.

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      Strahany on 30/10/2018 - 06:50

      Personally, I’d keep using the Nokia for a while after you get back and see how you like it. When I used to work in phone sales, every Android device would be snappy and amazing for the first few weeks, but would gradually run into slow down and crashing issues (mostly, not all of course).

      The OnePlus 6T looks amazing at its price point, so that would be my top recommendation in terms of value. Pixel 3 would give you the benefit of a clean-skin Android experience with (ideally) immediate updates, since its from google themselves. Alternatively, waiting to see what the new Galaxy S10 will look like in March/April.

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        Yorkshire-Man on 30/10/2018 - 07:38

        I am impressed, more purely that for $90 this is an awesome phone. But the camera isn’t great & it does run a little slow… price to value is excellent however

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  Godric on 30/10/2018 - 07:06

  +3

  Do it and you won't look back

  (I had iPhone 3GS and 4S) switched to android no regrets

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  Ryanek on 30/10/2018 - 07:55

  Currently on Android but I've had both. They all do the same thing, I don't understand all the fan love/hate.
  Make babies not bombs.

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  smogg on 30/10/2018 - 10:35

  What's your budget?
  I can recommend the Google Pixel series, it's a "pure" android experience. I own a Google Pixel XL right now. Camera is amazing and phone has no lag whatsoever.

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  HighAndDry on 30/10/2018 - 13:33

  For phones that get up-to-date android and security updates, pick from this list:

  https://www.xda-developers.com/best-android-one/

  Or just make sure that the phone is part of the Android One program. But that's also a list of pretty good phones and their features. Micro SD support is unfortunately being phased out more and more (faster than headphone jacks to be honest) but dual-sims still exist on a lot of higher end phones.

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  exulted on 31/10/2018 - 16:31

  -1

  Samsung Galaxy requires u to type your pin or other authentication every time u want to power off. Nuff said