Making the switch from Android to iPhone

[carraser891]

My upgrade is coming up on Monday and I think I will make the plunge into an iPhone. Never had one before, and I have always used Galaxy devices (Note 4 currently ). I'm pretty tech savy as far as transferring my information. My main question is about the Google app. How well does it work? Does it integrate with Safari as far as Web searches or can I download Chrome? Or just how well google apps work with iOS in general?

 

[RavenSword]

You can totally download chrome if you want. It works rather well. Far as I can tell all the google apps work well on iOS, some even better than on android.

 

[kch50428]

I've seen it said Google's apps are better on iOS than they are on their own OS...

 

[RavenSword]

I've seen it said Google's apps are better on iOS than they are on their own OS...

Depends. Google now and Google maps is say are not as good or integrated. Gmail is also better on android.

 

[Just_Me_D]

My upgrade is coming up on Monday and I think I will make the plunge into an iPhone. Never had one before, and I have always used Galaxy devices (Note 4 currently ). I'm pretty tech savy as far as transferring my information. My main question is about the Google app. How well does it work?

The Google app work quite well on the iPhone.

Does it integrate with Safari as far as Web searches or can I download Chrome?

The search function is built-in to Safari and yes, you can install Google Chrome.

Or just how well google apps work with iOS in general?

In general, Google apps work well with iOS devices.

 

[Cleveland]

My upgrade is coming up on Monday and I think I will make the plunge into an iPhone. Never had one before, and I have always used Galaxy devices (Note 4 currently ). I'm pretty tech savy as far as transferring my information. My main question is about the Google app. How well does it work? Does it integrate with Safari as far as Web searches or can I download Chrome? Or just how well google apps work with iOS in general?

Just make sure you get enough storage for your needs ... Seen too many people make that mistake and then blame  for everything lol

 

[pr1nce]

Good luck with your switch. Enjoy your iPhone!

 

[Ledsteplin]

Good luck! You may find some things you like better than Google.

 

[bakron1]

Good luck with your decision, I would just wish they would improve the push gmail in IOS, other then that, no complaints.

 

[kingloui26]

Me to

 

[zerog46]

Good luck and welcome aboard.


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[tanson1011]

No push to Gmail sucks. No custom notification sounds on third party apps.

Google apps are pretty good on ios. I was a nexus user for years and pretty pleased with Google on ios. Miss the nexus phone app though.

Love the iPhone 6 plus though. Battery life is unreal.

 

[twilite2000]

IMO I think google apps look much better on iOS devices and work quite well. Push notifications don't bother me at all. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Enjoy your new phone.

 

[Ledsteplin]

No push to Gmail sucks. No custom notification sounds on third party apps.

Google apps are pretty good on ios. I was a nexus user for years and pretty pleased with Google on ios. Miss the nexus phone app though.

Love the iPhone 6 plus though. Battery life is unreal.

There are workarounds for Push.
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1639069

https://gigaom.com/2013/07/05/push-alternatives-for-your-gmail-messages-on-ios/

 

[davbran]

I'm also moving from Android to iPhone. I had the first gen iPad with retina, but still liked my Android phones. After fourteen Android devices, a couple of which are quite specialized, I've given up on fragmentation.

My only complaint about the process is carrier related. I "jumped" and was charged a down payment "memory" upgrade fee which it's laughable. They're getting the whole amount anyway and they're keeping a loyal customer. I'm not going anywhere. On top of this, I wanted the 128gb model which they don't carry you stock and even attempted to down sell me to the 64gb stating "no-one comes in asking for the 128gb" to which I'm not surprised in the slightest. So the clerk took my sim leaving me without a phone for a week.

I'm looking forward to my new iPhone and only advise upgrading online if you get some clerk handling you like i was.

db

 

[qbnkelt]

I use a Note 4 and an iPhone 6 simultaneously and I don't see a penny's worth of difference between the two when it comes to the Google apps.
For Gmail some folks with new gmail accounts can't seem to get Push working properly.

 

[Dukins]

Ditto. This is my first iPhone and I love it. I was heavy into rooting, romming, changing kernels, etc since the original droid phone. And the iPhone is a nice change. I don't have to worry about doing any of that stuff, the phone just WORKS. And the battery life is outstanding.

Google apps work pretty well. Could be better, but overall I have no complaints. My only gripe was not having google voice search readily available. I added the google chrome widget to notifications, problem solved. Good luck with your decision.

 

[nancybout]

Personally every single app on google I've been able to use here on my iPhone.
I've had the note 2 & almost grabbed a note 4 but stayed on iPhone love it and my hearing aid app is only on iPhone the accessories etc apps everything lol
The only app I liked s little more on the note was google plus.
I backup my pics still to google still use blogger ...
You'll be fine and I love google maps lol

 

[carraser891]

Thanks guys. Currently enjoying my new iPhone! Battery life is the best I have ever seen

 

[Bigeric23]

Thanks guys. Currently enjoying my new iPhone! Battery life is the best I have ever seen

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