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There could be numerous reasons why some people prefer iOS over Android and vice-versa. I'm just grateful that we have choices to choose from.
There could be numerous reasons why some people prefer iOS over Android and vice-versa. I'm just grateful that we have choices to choose from.
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Welcome to iMore! I prefer iOS because it's easy to use, secure, dependable, and convenient. I'm sure Android is great, but iOS is what works for me.
Welcome to iMore! I prefer iOS because it's easy to use, secure, dependable, and convenient. I'm sure Android is great, but iOS is what works for me.
metllicamilitia
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I personally love all tech, and mobile OS's. In a perfect world I would have a flagship device from all mobile OS's, just to play with. iOS would still be my primary though. Everything about iOS and how it works fits how I use my phones. Android allows a huge amount of customization, however I have a hard time typing with accuracy, even after months of using SwiftKey.
I personally love all tech, and mobile OS's. In a perfect world I would have a flagship device from all mobile OS's, just to play with. iOS would still be my primary though. Everything about iOS and how it works fits how I use my phones. Android allows a huge amount of customization, however I have a hard time typing with accuracy, even after months of using SwiftKey.
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Like I wrote before Apple devices are much less complicated to use thane than android devices.
Like I wrote before Apple devices are much less complicated to use thane than android devices.
Larry Cook1
Well-known member
pr1nce
Moderator
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I think they are both solid operating systems that have positives and their flaws. I prefer Android's implementation of widgets and how the layout of each home screen can customized more than the simple app grid layout. But I don't like that live widgets bog the phone/tablet down so it isn't as smooth of an operation as iOS. I also absolutely hate that Android doesn't have advanced Bluetooth controls and information. For example, I have a pair of Bose QuietComfort 35 headphones (also a couple of other Bluetooth speakers and headphones). When they're turn on and paired with my iPhone or iPad, I can see a small battery indicator up in iOS's status bar. That's the battery level of the headphones. Furthermore, the volume buttons on the headphones and on my iOS device control the direct volume of the headphones. That means that I don't have to turn the volume all the way up in the Music or Video app and then adjust the headphones separately. It's a small feature but I like it. With Android, I don't have a battery status indicator and the volume's are independent. iOS seems to handle Bluetooth devices better too.
My main gripes regarding Android don't come from the OS itself but rather from the various OEMs that use Android on their devices. Google will release an update and put it on their Nexus devices that day, just like Apple. But it takes 6-18 months before said update will be featured on 3rd party phones if they even decide to add it. It took Samsung 8 months to update my Galaxy S5 to Android 5.0.1 and that update absolutely ruined the phone. It took them even longer to get the update to my Galaxy Note Edge and it ruined the phone even further by taking away the Edge display functionality.
With iOS, Apple provides the updates and that's it. No meddling from the carriers, no changes from different OEMs, nothing. It's a smooth OS and none of my iOS devices have ever been ruined by an iOS update.
I think they are both solid operating systems that have positives and their flaws. I prefer Android's implementation of widgets and how the layout of each home screen can customized more than the simple app grid layout. But I don't like that live widgets bog the phone/tablet down so it isn't as smooth of an operation as iOS. I also absolutely hate that Android doesn't have advanced Bluetooth controls and information. For example, I have a pair of Bose QuietComfort 35 headphones (also a couple of other Bluetooth speakers and headphones). When they're turn on and paired with my iPhone or iPad, I can see a small battery indicator up in iOS's status bar. That's the battery level of the headphones. Furthermore, the volume buttons on the headphones and on my iOS device control the direct volume of the headphones. That means that I don't have to turn the volume all the way up in the Music or Video app and then adjust the headphones separately. It's a small feature but I like it. With Android, I don't have a battery status indicator and the volume's are independent. iOS seems to handle Bluetooth devices better too.
My main gripes regarding Android don't come from the OS itself but rather from the various OEMs that use Android on their devices. Google will release an update and put it on their Nexus devices that day, just like Apple. But it takes 6-18 months before said update will be featured on 3rd party phones if they even decide to add it. It took Samsung 8 months to update my Galaxy S5 to Android 5.0.1 and that update absolutely ruined the phone. It took them even longer to get the update to my Galaxy Note Edge and it ruined the phone even further by taking away the Edge display functionality.
With iOS, Apple provides the updates and that's it. No meddling from the carriers, no changes from different OEMs, nothing. It's a smooth OS and none of my iOS devices have ever been ruined by an iOS update.
Ariza16
Well-known member
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it's up to the person. i personally prefer iOS because it works for me, i like the simplicity, how smooth it is, and the ecosystem across all devices, i don't need to be customizing all the time, but Android works better for some of my friends. so it truly falls on you as the user.
it's up to the person. i personally prefer iOS because it works for me, i like the simplicity, how smooth it is, and the ecosystem across all devices, i don't need to be customizing all the time, but Android works better for some of my friends. so it truly falls on you as the user.
macuser82uk
Member
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I have spoken to many people about this and I have difference responses from this for example a person I know prefers android because they can add micro sds and store things on them where with Apple it a lot more harder to do things like that other people have said to me they prefer apple because they find it I more easier to use then using android it depends what suite you everyone is different personally I hate android and would never use one of their phones but that me we all different
I have spoken to many people about this and I have difference responses from this for example a person I know prefers android because they can add micro sds and store things on them where with Apple it a lot more harder to do things like that other people have said to me they prefer apple because they find it I more easier to use then using android it depends what suite you everyone is different personally I hate android and would never use one of their phones but that me we all different
eyecrispy
iPhone 7, iPad Pro & Apple Watch Champion
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It's solid and dependable. Do I wish it were more flexible? Yes, of course. But I gave Android multiple tries and found it to be flaky and not efficient with resources. The newer versions of the OS may not be, but each time I've tried, I've been disappointed.
It's solid and dependable. Do I wish it were more flexible? Yes, of course. But I gave Android multiple tries and found it to be flaky and not efficient with resources. The newer versions of the OS may not be, but each time I've tried, I've been disappointed.
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Why do some people prefer red vs blue?
Why do some people prefer chocolate vs vanilla?
Why do some people prefer the ocean vs the mountains?
There are no answers to these questions.
Why do some people prefer red vs blue?
Why do some people prefer chocolate vs vanilla?
Why do some people prefer the ocean vs the mountains?
There are no answers to these questions.
phreddyl
Well-known member
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1- Blue
2- vanilla hands down
3- ocean unless there is a nearby lake. Then I'm ok with mountains
1- Blue
2- vanilla hands down
3- ocean unless there is a nearby lake. Then I'm ok with mountains
nikkisharif
Ambassador
why do people prefer the ios to android?
I choose iOS because it's reliable, the Apple Store is very convenient & Apple has amazing customer service.
BTW...I'm in the US, not Nigeria so I can't speak for anyone there.
I choose iOS because it's reliable, the Apple Store is very convenient & Apple has amazing customer service.
BTW...I'm in the US, not Nigeria so I can't speak for anyone there.
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Because of a million reasons. And millions prefer Android. Millions use BlackBerry. Millions use Windows. It's a complex scenario. And it's good.
Because of a million reasons. And millions prefer Android. Millions use BlackBerry. Millions use Windows. It's a complex scenario. And it's good.
libra89
Well-known member
The setup process is simpler over Android.
There are some who like Apple products because they see them as status symbols.
There are some who like Apple products because they see them as status symbols.
Nick Garza1
Member
The OS, support, updates, the ecosystem of apps and accessories, and the devices themselves. Also, I use an iPad because android tablets have been pretty bad for years and haven't improved much.
Tablet for sure I prefer the iPad, but for phone, for me it's a tie. Apple, easier to use and the "just works" factor, but Android, can be more fun at times and tickle my "geek" funnybone. It's more customizable, and many more choices of phone. Of course that can be good AND bad! lol I still miss BlackBerry!
Windows Phone meh! But BlackBerry, I miss, the old days, although I did enjoy my Passport, and my Priv more recently. May try a DTEK 50, but probably not.EDIT: I want to add smart watch, there is just no comparison. I've owned a few and the Apple Watch is the best although I did like the round design of my Moto 360. And I have a soft spot for Pebble. But really the Apple Watch is THE best!
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