In many cases they are the same products you would use with HomeKit. Question all you like, but if you want to automate things you are going to have to rely on 3rd parties anyway.
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In many cases they are the same products you would use with HomeKit. Question all you like, but if you want to automate things you are going to have to rely on 3rd parties anyway.
No I think that's a fair question. For me, it's more of a personal preference as I prefer consistency across all my devices. If I buy an app on my iPhone, it's a similar experience on my iPad or my Apple TV. If I pay for a service, it works the same way across all of my devices. This is really just a small reason why I choose the Apple platform, but it has worked well for me.
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Well some aren't. I have had some not so great experiences working with devices on the Alexa/Google side. You're right though, ultimately I am bringing in 3rd parties, but I prefer to work with them all through one platform that works across all my other devices.
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Well I haven't used it yet so I can't say for sure. I am not all that big on voice/AI assistants anyway, just need it for smart home stuff and music.
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Give it a shot. I was reluctant. But since I can order food, make appts, and so much more without picking any device up I have really fallen in love with it. We love our Alexa fire cube tv too. Just wow tbh!
That's awesome, glad you like it. I have used Siri for making reservations, ordering food, getting an Uber, stuff like that. It's appealing, but I don't mind just picking up my phone either. That could certainly change over time though.
I really like the Apple integration with the eco system. I have an Apple Watch, Macbook Pro, and Apple TV. It just really integrates very well. If I ever go Android it would be pure google though.
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Yet Pixel phones are not the most sold Android phones but low end to midrange phones.
First, regarding updates, no. There is no comparison. Even Google doesn't support Google phones with updates to new OS versions for nearly as long as Apple does - let alone the other OEMs.
Second, it's not about trusting Google to follow the user preferences but rather trusting Google to be as secure as they claim. My old man used to joke: the most secure computer is off, unplugged, and 5 feet away from any doors, windows, or walls. It's true though - the fact Google has all this data (whether you let them sell it with third-parties or not) and it is connected makes it not as secure as it can be. Big companies with sophisticated security infrastructures have their data compromised either by hack, disgruntled employee, or corporate espionage all the time. It's really only a matter of time before some or all of Google's data is stolen one way or another (could be this year, could be in 10 or more years, but it will happen).
Apple's approach is not perfect, but it's better. (Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.) Instead of hoarding as much personal information as possible, they purposefully try to collect as little as possible, and then they try to store the most sensitive data off-cloud and on the individual devices. This means much less of my data is out there to be stolen, and while as an individual only the data on my device is vulnerable, everyone's data is not simultaneously and collectively as vulnerable.
You’re missing the point. Traditionally, companies won’t invest $ to make to make yearly products or periodic products with similar software. Pixels aren’t ready to be the biggest Android selling phone for numerous reasons. I am just saying there is a market for Pure Android or minimal Android skinned devices.
Nokia and OnePlus are moving enough volume to make their phone lines last longer than one iteration.
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Siri is dumb. I hope iOS 12 somehow makes her much more useful. I have the Google Assistant here if I need it.
Far from poor and I've had both iOS and Android units. I prefer the Android ecosystem over iOS.
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Coming up on 1.5 years with my cheap Android phone and it just works and works better than my iPhone 6+ did. The ecosystem (Google, Google Home, Android Auto, etc) is much better than Apple/iOS. It also just works and works well. Doubtful I'll be back in the iOS fold when I get a new phone. Too many things that I take for granted would be hard or not work well.
Same on the Mac space - was a die hard Mac user but wanted to try a touchscreen laptop. Went Windows in Jan 2017 and have not looked back. The choice and price is much better and Windows actually runs very well. Now have 3 Win 10 devices (HP Laptop, Surface, and Desktop beast) and they all are great at what they do.
That's fine but to be fair the iPhone 6 Plus was by far the worst iPhone I've ever used and I've used all of them. It was just a big lemon. I hated it so much and was relieved when I got the 6s. It was always being glitchy and laggy. I have no idea what happened that year, lol.
My S9 has gotten monthly security updates since release. Stop spreading misinformation.
Sure, this is definitely misinformation:
https://www.droid-life.com/2018/06/...-s9-units-now-getting-first-update-in-months/
So one person didn't get the updates so your logic is that all S9's have not been updated? Like i said I've had security updates since launch as have many others.
I agree that price sensitive doesn’t mean poor.
However, Android users using their money smartly? If that’s the case, nobody would buy the overpriced Samsung Galaxy S9 when, as you stated, a $200 phone does the same thing. Samsung flagships are up there in the $800 -$1k price range. If Android users are smart with their money, Samsung won’t be the biggest Android OEM.
It’s all about brand. Apple and Samsung are the top brands, and consumers, regardless of platform, gravitates towards the top brands. Simple as that.
Yes... Samsung sells more smartphones than anyone else... which makes them the biggest Android OEM and biggest smartphone OEM period.
But don't forget... even with Samsung flagships like the S9 and Note... their smartphones average ~$200 much like the other Android OEMs.
So yeah... Samsung is a top brand... but they don't only sell super-expensive phones. The majority of their sales are rather cheap phones.
Sidenote: It might be unfair to say "Android is for poor people"
And yet... if you happen to be poor and can only afford a $50 smartphone around the world... what OS is it running?
The problem with the term "Android" is it can have multiple meanings.
There are $900 Android phones... and also $50 Android phones.
This is always a tricky conversation.
Yes... Samsung sells more smartphones than anyone else... which makes them the biggest Android OEM and biggest smartphone OEM period.
But don't forget... even with Samsung flagships like the S9 and Note... their smartphones average ~$200 much like the other Android OEMs.
So yeah... Samsung is a top brand... but they don't only sell super-expensive phones. The majority of their sales are rather cheap phones.
Sidenote: It might be unfair to say "Android is for poor people"
And yet... if you happen to be poor and can only afford a $50 smartphone around the world... what OS is it running?
The problem with the term "Android" is it can have multiple meanings.
There are $900 Android phones... and also $50 Android phones.
This is always a tricky conversation.
$50 android can do as much as the cheapest iPhone at $400. There is no trick. You choose to pay hundreds more for a piece of apple sticker that's fine. Having the apple sticker doesn't give you a superior phone.
And don't be surprised that a $50 android performs better than low end iPhone running on the notorious ios11
$50 android can do as much as the cheapest iPhone at $400. There is no trick. You choose to pay hundreds more for a piece of apple sticker that's fine. Having the apple sticker doesn't give you a superior phone.
And don't be surprised that a $50 android performs better than low end iPhone running on the notorious ios11
The "tricky" I was referring to was about any conversation having to do with "poor people" and "Android"
All it seems to do is rile people up on these message boards.
iPhone X but one get one free!Sure thing, you tell yourself that...
And other major carriers do the same.
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The "tricky" I was referring to was about any conversation having to do with "poor people" and "Android"
All it seems to do is rile people up on these message boards.
I think only iPhone fans use "poor people" as
The "tricky" I was referring to was about any conversation having to do with "poor people" and "Android"
All it seems to do is rile people up on these message boards.
iPhone fans just like to use the "poor people" argument.
Not many look at a smartphone today as a status symbol. In many countries you can get iPhone for free bundled with a mobile plan. If iPhone fans want to play that game, then most iPhone users are poor too considering they only got iPhone because it is free.
No, more like the US factory unlocked Snapdragon models haven't been updated in a timely manner. People have made posts on Reddit too.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS9/comments/8ql9ch/its_been_90_days_and_still_no_update_for_the/
You may get updates, but others do not get them or get them in a timely manner. That's why I wouldn't rely on Samsung to give a similar experience to a Pixel or an iPhone.
The S9 is not the most sold smartphone and it still doesn't invalidate my argument that Android users are smarter since with the S9 you are getting much more for your money than with an iPhone.
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There's market for everything and I keep my argument, if Pixel was available everywhere and with a stronger marketing it would sell more than 4 millions, I'm not saying it will be the biggest selling phone.