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Always Thought That iOS Was Simpler Than Android

Just an FYI, you don’t have to swipe up and pause to access app switcher or change apps.

That fact that the video maker doesn’t seem to know this is a problem.

Quarter circle from bottom to the right is another way.

Swiping right and left the home bar is yet another way.

You really need to be aware of these things before making YouTube vids.
 
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KingslayerG5 said:
If iOS wasn't dependent on iTunes or any proprietary software and standards, had a file manager, could Bluetooth data transfer with other platforms, then iOS would be easier to use than Android.
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I have no need for iTunes, a file manager, or bluetooth transfer.

So for me, and many many others, iOS is easier to use.
 
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Septembersrain said:
What made you return it if you don't mind me inquiring?
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It was a combination of a couple of things. At the end of the day, I was finding myself trying to justify the $1250 price tag on a first-generation product. I knew I would be happier waiting for the next revision when all the kinks are worked out, much like how TouchID was vastly improved from the 5S to the 6S.
My primary/secondary phones are the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 7, so the things I liked about the X, I already had on those phones (S8 - AMOLED display, bezel-less design, superb camera, 7 - Haptic feedback, iOS integration).
FaceID worked 90% of the time for me. It's that 10% where it inexplicably fails and forces you to type in your passcode. I don't see it being an improvement over TouchID and would have loved if Apple had kept both sensors.
 
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Mxbzz said:
It was a combination of a couple of things. At the end of the day, I was finding myself trying to justify the $1250 price tag on a first-generation product. I knew I would be happier waiting for the next revision when all the kinks are worked out, much like how TouchID was vastly improved from the 5S to the 6S.
My primary/secondary phones are the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 7, so the things I liked about the X, I already had on those phones (S8 - AMOLED display, bezel-less design, superb camera, 7 - Haptic feedback, iOS integration).
FaceID worked 90% of the time for me. It's that 10% where it inexplicably fails and forces you to type in your passcode. I don't see it being an improvement over TouchID and would have loved if Apple had kept both sensors.
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Yeah. I get that feeling too. I'm in a dark room a lot, so Touch ID is very convenient for me. I didn't get the X. I'm still with a 7 Plus.

I'll see what happens next year.
 
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Septembersrain said:
Yeah. I get that feeling too. I'm in a dark room a lot, so Touch ID is very convenient for me. I didn't get the X. I'm still with a 7 Plus.

I'll see what happens next year.
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? Face ID works fine in the dark. Your choice of course, but I actually find Face ID works for me far better than Touch ID.
 
Knowlege Bomb said:
You’ve gathered that the “swipe up and hold to enter multitasking” is not the only and definitely not the most efficient method, right?

A quick swipe up/right or up/left opens it immediately, which I’ve found to be faster than double-clicking a button.

Something that I’ve noticed about non-enthusiasts is that more often than not they’re using a cheap Android and don’t care one way or the other and I think this has a lot to do with the sales people in carrier stores. If somebody shows up saying they need a new phone and don’t care what it is, what would you do? Try to explain why they should spend $999 on an iPhone X or offer them the $300 Android?

I don’t have the illusion that I’m “saving” people if I show them why iOS is better but when they see how much better the experience is with Airdrop, iMessage, photo sharing, etc., they don’t mind spending the extra money.
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Correct, I dont like that complicated and multi move gesture at all. Or the idea of swipe and hold down then left of right. Double clicking the home button is 100 times better to me.
 
I've used both ... including the Pixel 2 running Oreo ... and although I agree Android is a lot simpler these days ... Apple still has simplicity on lockdown.
 
Septembersrain said:
Yeah. I get that feeling too. I'm in a dark room a lot, so Touch ID is very convenient for me. I didn't get the X. I'm still with a 7 Plus.

I'll see what happens next year.
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FaceID worked pretty well in the dark (and with sunglasses), however I (and many others) tend to have our phones fairly close to our face when checking on things in bed. This is where I missed TouchID the most. I almost think Apple should incorporate retinal scanning along with FaceID for these circumstances.
 
DiveKitty said:
? Face ID works fine in the dark. Your choice of course, but I actually find Face ID works for me far better than Touch ID.
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I took a leap of faith and jumped on the iPhone X bandwagon, which I should be receiving tomorrow. I'm really hoping I like Face ID because I've gotten so used to the Home button. But there's been about a million cases where I couldn't use Touch ID because of wet or whatever fingers or I had to clean the Home button off for it to register. Answering the phone right out of the shower is always a huge pain in the butt.
 
macher said:
This video was very interesting. Not an Android user and never was but looks like Android is actually more functional and productive.

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Sorry, this guy has no idea how to use the X. You should choose a reviewer that actually knows how to use the hardware he’s testing in the most efficient way.
 
Android homescreens = MySpace profiles (peak from 2005-2007)

iOS homescreens = Facebook profiles since 2004. You can change the background header pic! Wow!

MySpace profiles could be beautiful if you knew how to use divs...

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I miss Tom. ;)
 
macher said:
This video was very interesting. Not an Android user and never was but looks like Android is actually more functional and productive.

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Pretty horrible video honestly. He doesn’t understand you don’t need to swipe up and pause. Has he not used the x for very long? Does he just follow apples guide?
Swipe up to the right makes the large multitasking window fluid and super fast.
Swiping at the bottom of the screen to go back to app is faster than double tap on Android.
He really needs to learn how to use phones correctly before making videos about them.
 
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Yep, this guy is simply more used to Android.

The fact that I remembered all the gestures after seeing it once, is testament to how intuitive they are.

I think remembering what each variation of buttons to press and how to press them on Android may require as much, if not more time to learn.
 
KingslayerG5 said:
If iOS wasn't dependent on iTunes or any proprietary software and standards, had a file manager, could Bluetooth data transfer with other platforms, then iOS would be easier to use than Android.
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Repeat after me, you now (for a few years) can use ios without ever using itunes..
 
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decafjava said:
Repeat after me, you now (for a few years) can use ios without ever using itunes..
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No, you really can't. Not when you're transferring things to and from a PC. Things that are easy on Android ... like downloading and setting a ringtone right from the phone ... cannot be done on the iPhone without iTunes. Very basic things that you'd think it could do but can't.
 
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gavroche said:
People are more justified to defend Apple on this site than Android. Because it is an Apple site. Let me repeat: This is an Apple enthusiast site. Its so baffling that so many people are on her that hate Apple. But then, most are here for reasons they would not admit.
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ilovemykid3302012 said:
You couldn't be further from the truth but keep believing it.
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Case in point - I've not seen this at other forums and am perplexed by it.
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UL2RA said:
No, you really can't. Not when you're transferring things to and from a PC. Things that are easy on Android ... like downloading and setting a ringtone right from the phone ... cannot be done on the iPhone without iTunes. Very basic things that you'd think it could do but can't.
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Not everyone's case use - in fact since the advent of streaming and cloud photo services not even necessary for that. Many for example use Google photos and then sync to their PC - or Mac or use iCloud. There are also paid alternatives to ITunes including builtin app backup and transfer/home page organisation if you really want to go that route.

However I really think a large percentage never even touch iTunes these days.
 
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