Could not agree more. I feel like Saul of Tarsus; I went from disparaging Samsung to seeing the light.
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Apple Shares Two New Ads Aimed at Encouraging Android Users to Switch to iPhone
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Could not agree more. I feel like Saul of Tarsus; I went from disparaging Samsung to seeing the light.
That seems contradictory to me. Unless you mean that Apple treats the (comparatively limited amount of) personal data they let themselves have access to in the same way that Google does? But even that I would dispute.
I had iPhone 4s, 5 and 5s. Never wanted the design of the next versions, then Apple doubled down their efforts on killing old devices with every iOS update and that pushed me to an Android device and never buying something from Tim Cook again. Samsung S8 looks better IMO, however Android feels cheap but the Oreo update made the phone faster, something that is impossible to say with Apple devices.
Apple has all those features, but the deal breaker is that I want a device that lasts more than a year or two. Apple wants you to keep buying a new phone every year, and they have a complete program to do it:
1. Kill old devices with free software upgrades.
2. Advertise that your old phone can be "recycled" wih their cool robots and renewable energy buildings so you don't feel guilty of buying a new one.
3. Add new features than only work if you have the latest devices.
If you have no problem on buying a new phone every year and you believe it is normal, then you are a valuable cu$tomer to Apple.
Apple has all those features, but the deal breaker is that I want a device that lasts more than a year or two. Apple wants you to keep buying a new phone every year, and they have a complete program to do it:
1. Kill old devices with free software upgrades.
2. Advertise that your old phone can be "recycled" wih their cool robots and renewable energy buildings so you don't feel guilty of buying a new one.
3. Add new features than only work if you have the latest devices.
If you have no problem on buying a new phone every year and you believe it is normal, then you are a valuable cu$tomer to Apple.
I find these new ads patronizing too, not only the piano. It’s like they’re saying you’re dumb if you buy android. Apple should focus on its real strengths for example.... hmmmm can’t think of any anymore
Is it really vastly superior?
Unless I'm missing your point, security on iOS vs Android is largely similar (as in, if it were stolen, the thief wouldn't be able to access the phone without some specialist equipment).
As for privacy, I'd be surprised if there are many iPhones that don't have a single Google app (Gmail, Google Maps, Gboard etc). Not to mention Facebook, the master of stripping your personal details. Or instagram. Or Whatsapp.
I'm not sure how your suggestion of iOS being superior in these areas would persuade me to switch.
You'll typically find me criticizing Apple over many of their items/philosophies but ad #1 is spot on here and part of a debate I typically have with friends with Androids. They gripe about lack of control over apps and settings yet they're more upset when one of these things breaks their phone. Apple may run a tight ship but for the most part you can always find what you need, and it's fully vetted. I like knowing they're protecting my phone from crapware.
You friend is obviously blind about your Nexus 6P taking better photos. Not even close. The rest I can agree with.
Except all of my friends and family have to have What's App. With iMessage, the communication app is built in and integrated in the experience.
Apple has to catch up to Google Assistant/Maps/Drive/Chrome. Siri, Apple Maps, iCloud, and Safari are hardly even worth using.
Switching from Android to iOS will be the best and happiest decision you could ever make in your life. If you’re an Android user, watch these ads and then make the switch. iOS is delightful, secure, and has the best app developers creating incredible experiences for all of us.
Only about 5% is having iMessage over here. WhatsApp is de facto standard and making iMessage useless over here despite the stickers or Animoji.
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Can you repeat that without blinking?
As a user of both Android and iOS phones I can say that there are mind bending annoyances and smile inducing advantages on both sides. Go with the device and the OS that’s best suited to your particular circumstances. Ignore the ads and check out reviews and peruse the discussion forums for straight talk from actual owners of any devices you’re interested in.
These ads are good in that they’re short, cute, and to the point. But I think we all know they’re ignoring a larger and more nuanced reality. Lol—that’s what ads are supposed to do, after all.
These ads are good in that they’re short, cute, and to the point. But I think we all know they’re ignoring a larger and more nuanced reality. Lol—that’s what ads are supposed to do, after all.
Not naming your competitor is marketing 101. I think people can figure out who they are talking about.
Yes, that's correct. I have family in Central Europe. Even if you can afford the phone, you may choose a much cheaper one. On the other hand, if you live in a small country like Hungary, all services are poor. Even Google translate is a joke, Cortana, Alexa, Siri, OK Google don't work at all, there's no Android Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay. The language is too difficult to program, and the market is too small. Probably the same in Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Lithuania, etc. On the other hand, card payments are always chipped, therefore significantly more secure than US credit cards, which are just a single number that can be easily stolen. In the US, I just wish I could lock my credit card in a safe, and never reveal its number to anyone, and just use Apple Pay or Google Pay instead.
Apple is faaaaaar better than Google/Android for privacy and security. There is no reputable source in existence that can disprove that
WhatsApp is a third party app. I keep seeing this suggestion, but it really misses the point. Apple iMessage is built into the default messaging service on iPhone, so people use it. There is no direct equivalent on Android. If WhatsApp was the default messaging app on Android, you would have a point, but it’s not. Instead, WhatsApp is one of many alternatives BUT the user at the other end has to have it too. On the iPhone, every user has iMessage.
It's true that 1. there are sketchy apps in the Play Store and 2. the quality of apps is generally better in the Apple App Store, but in my experience it's not really an issue. Most mainstream apps are equally good on both platforms, and sketchy apps stink a mile away.
As for portrait mode and picture quality when you spend as much on an Android phone as an iPhone the difference is not huge, if at all.
IMO the superiority of the iPhone is privacy, hardware longevity, and customer support, but I guess these aren't so glamorous.
As for portrait mode and picture quality when you spend as much on an Android phone as an iPhone the difference is not huge, if at all.
IMO the superiority of the iPhone is privacy, hardware longevity, and customer support, but I guess these aren't so glamorous.
Name one example of an app that didn’t work. What was the app, what hardware and os did you have, and how long after purchase did you ask for a refund? Please detail the entire interaction with Apple support (what number did you call or what email address did you send your request to, etc)
I'm always surprised by people still attached to iMessage. I guess it's an US thing since the rest of the world has almost forgotten SMS exists.
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Eh, in Android if you uninstall an app in 2 hours after purchase you get an automatic refund.
Selling targeted ads requires deep knowledge of the person by necessity. That level of spying is creepy
Honestly I could survive on either iOS or android, neither is better. Whatever you pick you’ll end up needing to invest in apps and services to get the most out of it anyway. I think android is a better value propersition but doesn’t integrate with anything. iMessage, FaceTime continuity iCloud etc all mesh nice but you need to use all those services to benefit. Android has similar disparate elements but has nothing on windows to help bridge the divide.
I hope android does mature, in its stock form it’s lovely to use. I hope Apple let users customise more, it’s about time iOS got a revamp, long overdue we are for some widgets and icons that don’t have to pile up from top left!
I hope android does mature, in its stock form it’s lovely to use. I hope Apple let users customise more, it’s about time iOS got a revamp, long overdue we are for some widgets and icons that don’t have to pile up from top left!
Thanks for making me spit my coffee out all over my keyboard.
Google makes 90% of their revenue off your data and you’re going to try and claim Apple does “about the same amount of stuff”? Priceless.
Did Google tell Safari users about writing code to take advantage of an exploit so they could continue tracking?