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Without google apps, how interested would you be in IOS?

cbreze

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I use both operating systems so very pleased to see more google apps compatible on my iPhone.
 

timee80

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As a long time android user and recent convert to iOS, there's no way I could stay on iPhone without google apps. I imagine many others are the same
 

robertk328

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I use Google Sheets now and then but don't need to. I could always wait until I got to my desktop. Other than that I do watch youtube but can do the on the web.

So no, I'd be fine without Google apps on my iPhone.
 

Quis89

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I think the only two Google apps that I use regularly are Gmail and Youtube. And if I didn't have those available I think I'd be fine. I won't speak definitively because I honestly don't know how I'd do but those two apps don't strike me as something that I'd be hurt without.
 

TheRandomDealio

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There would be a tiny bit of adjustment as I was an Android user before my iPhone 6 but...I honestly don't think it would be a huge issue for me.
 

anon(62000)

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I'd have to switch from my gmail account to another email provider, which isn't difficult. I'd also have to find a new home for my YouTube content. That said, I'd still stick with iOS.
 

Dgray2712

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Google maps is my go to. I am a truck driver, and planning a trip, it's nice to see a satellite image of my customers, to see if I can park there overnight, and be ready first thing in the morning. Also, you can have it show bike trails. That is quite handy for me. Also, I prefer the Gmail app. Plus, being an Android user for years, I have a loaded Google Photos account.
 

robertk328

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I'd have to switch from my gmail account to another email provider, which isn't difficult. I'd also have to find a new home for my YouTube content. That said, I'd still stick with iOS.

Why would you need to switch email? I don't use the Google app but can still get my Gmail. I can also watch YouTube via Safari.
 

imwjl

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I'm an Alphabet stockholder so not a typical bias against a product but really don't like some Google offerings when I compare them to others.

My experience includes administration of G Suite and Office 365.

YouTube, Maps and search are good. Keep is a bad joke compared to Evernote and OneNote.

G Suite support is wretched bad compare to how well Microsoft takes care of 365 and azure customers.

I like my high stock price so hope Google can make some of the offerings better.
 

phonejunky

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I couldn’t do it. I use a lot of Google apps. Google Drive, Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps. All usually daily.
 

Hendri Hendri

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No google drive, no google photos, no youtube, no waze, maybe i should reconsider android with its crappy os
 

joemd60

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I have a lot of Google apps, but I would be fine. I would find a work around.
 
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Just_Me_D

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If it weren’t for work, I doubt I’d have any Google apps on my iPhone, except for the YouTube app and possibly the Google Maps app.