My wife has a Samsung A53 5g, glass is cracked and I believe affecting system. She's only used Android, would going from Android to IPhone be hard, she isn't computer or phone save. I've heard that IPhone was easier. Sh likes playing some games and photos, email and surfing the net.
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From context, I'm gathering that you do not have an iPhone, so perhaps this could be something to spice up the marriage. Yes, I vote yes.
Add: Yes, iPhones are easy and great. We'll be waiting for your "what took me long?" thread down the road.
Add: Yes, iPhones are easy and great. We'll be waiting for your "what took me long?" thread down the road.
From someone who made a similar big switch several years ago (BlackBerry -> iPhone) there will be a learning curve. But once one gets the general organization of the system and the settings, it is a piece of cake. It may be better she isn’t savvy, perhaps then she hasn’t developed strong preferences.
As someone who's used a lot of both iOS (iPhone Operating System) and Android: It's hard to say that iOS is easier. They're about the same, if you ask me. I think what's really easier is for you and your wife to use the same kind of phone, so you're better able to help each-other out.
Unfortunately, the Android on one Android phone can be quite different from the Android on another! So, even if you both have Android phones: It might still be hard to help each-other unless it's the same brand of Android phone, or better yet, the same model. It depends on how much the brand/manufacturer has messed with Android: With minimal messing, two different brands will give you the same Android experience.
If you and/or your wife go with Samsung: Avoid Samsung alternatives to the included Google apps (for example, use Google Chrome instead of Samsung Internet)! Those Samsung apps are not even available on non-Samsung Android phones, so reliening on those just makes it harder for you to help other Android users, and for other Android users to help you.
That's a tough call to make. Seems like many people when they only know one system its really hard for them to change if they are not a techie person. Not that she can't do it, she might not want to do it or get frustrated with iOS and its gestures since Android is super easy to navigate with the on screen nav bar.
Most Samsung apps aren't available on other Android devices but Samsung Internet Browser is! Its my favourite browser on Android, better than Chrome imo.
Have generally found iPhone and iOS is superior to anything else on the market. Prefer iOS and OSX to Android. Learning curve will take a few days. Could be an expert within a week if she simply learns a few things about the iOS settings.
Also, does your s/o make a lot of calls or talk to people on the phone? She'll think FaceTime video calls are great. Also, don't overlook iPhone's killer app -- seldom used for some reason -- FaceTime Audio. Apple uses an advanced audio codec, noise cancellation, and encryption, so it sounds fantastic when you have a decent wi-fi connection (both people must be using an Apple device, like iPhone, iPad, or OSX). Sounds so, so much better than regular "cellular" calls. Another great think about FaceTime audio = overseas calls are free anywhere in the world, so long as both callers have wifi connectivity. It's like WhatsApp, only much better quailty.
Also, does your s/o make a lot of calls or talk to people on the phone? She'll think FaceTime video calls are great. Also, don't overlook iPhone's killer app -- seldom used for some reason -- FaceTime Audio. Apple uses an advanced audio codec, noise cancellation, and encryption, so it sounds fantastic when you have a decent wi-fi connection (both people must be using an Apple device, like iPhone, iPad, or OSX). Sounds so, so much better than regular "cellular" calls. Another great think about FaceTime audio = overseas calls are free anywhere in the world, so long as both callers have wifi connectivity. It's like WhatsApp, only much better quailty.