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Phones Moved to Pixel after 16 years on iPhone
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code-m
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What you are getting in return is more tools, services and methods to collect even more data about you?
While I am not going to disagree with you on Apple’s data collection, I turn those services off. With Google some are easy to turn off while others are just cryptic.
I have GoogleTV and before installing any apps, I turn everything that may attempt to phone home or collect data off. Once apps installed I do the same thing again to make sure something is not added. After that it’s smooth sailing after a minor convenience. If TvOS apps store was not all walled off, I would probably use that.
I bought an iphone 17 pro and just yesterday got my mother a pixel 9. it can do almost anything my iphone does, plus some perks.
I paid 250 bucks for the pixel, and 1350 for the iphone...
I too am considering moving back to android , especially after those subscriptions news
I paid 250 bucks for the pixel, and 1350 for the iphone...
I too am considering moving back to android , especially after those subscriptions news
Anything worthwhile on software is going to have a subscription on either side. Trade off the pro level apps from Apple you're going to be paying a subscription to Adobe or others for equivalent level of software.
On a tablet or laptop I get it but do people actually use Adobe etc apps on a phone? I've subscribed to loads of productivity apps over the years but never anything I wanted to use on a phone display. About the only thing from the iPhone I can think of is Halide, but this is motivated by most Android phones baking in manual modes to their camera apps. (It's kind of hilarious Apple still selling a 'Pro' phone that doesn't even have shutter speed control)
iPhone and Android users all use their devices for a broad but largely similar set of uses. Barring hardware features like a Lidar scanner or a folding display there isn't actually as much between them as people (or Apple's marketing) might think.
That is awesome. Hope you enjoy it!
Have not experienced that, but I am glad you found something better for you.
Let us know your experiences at the Google store and/or with Google’s support and its equivalent of AppleCare+. Have not seen any people posting about how great they are, so I am genuinely curious.
Cool. They do have good image processing for their cameras. Personally prefer on device and private AI/data, but everyone has his/her own concerns.
You are right, it will be hard for many Apple Ecosystem users to understand giving that and the related privacy up, but you know what matters most to you, so that is great.
Just as is ignoring things for which there is no equivalent on the other side.
Are those those only two Apple devices and services you had - a MacBook Pro and an iPhone? If so, it is even easier to understand why you switched, as you gain little of the ecosystem benefit with only two devices. Hope you enjoy everything with your new phone.
Yup, that proves it. Apple is super inconsistent.
Are you working on a 7 year old Google devices? How much fun is it to use? I still use many of my older iPhones for things like Continuity Camera, and they are still very usuable.
Wow. You must be really glad you switched then. I have not experienced these issues, but they sound terrible.
Got it. Given how terrible Apple’s products are, I am really curious, why are you here? I do not like Android’s interface and am reminded why whenever I have to send a message from the Pixel owning friend’s device. I do not care enough about Google or Android to spend time on an Android or Google forum to say why they suck.
It is the thing that I understand least. In the same way I do not understand the need for people to post on here either: “I just switched to iOS and it is so much better!” Nor: “Steve Jobs gave me my first iPhone and now I am switching.” Why is it so important to people that everyone one here knows their choice?
This is one about which I am really curious, as I have two active eSIMs and my last two weeks have had be in Tokyo. London, Zurich, Brussels, and tomorrow I spend the day in Barcelona, and I have never experienced this. Do you have both eSIMs set to allow roaming? Are your eSIMs from two different countries and companies? Any other information you can share about this behavior?
Nice.
Neither have anything to do with “trusting users”. For my phone and my primary portable device (my M5 iPad Pro), I prefer devices that just work and make it easy for me with pick up anyone’s device and just use it.
However, to make it clear, if that is the price of having you as an Apple user, I hope deeply that you never return, as I have found those things have tons of unintended consequences.
I am glad you have found systems you like better. Wonder what makes you spend so much time telling Apple users about all the things you like better.
MacInTO
macrumors 68000
When I cross a border and the phone detects one of the lines is not roaming, it will turn off the roaming line. It's very annoying because I use both lines all the time. Two lines from two different countries.
If you are a tourist and only have a home country SIM plus roaming SIMs, you won't have any problems. For example, if you use a home carrier plus a roaming SIM, the roaming line won't turn off until you return to the home country.
Here is a thread about this issue,
eSIM Switched to... Your travel eSIM was turned off
You should report it because it is over-reach in my view. People that use multiple sims are smart enough to turn off a SIM when thay do not need it. I sometimes cross one or two border a few time a week and it can get annoying because it turns off the roaming SIM that I use for data when abroad...
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M4th
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Um, isn't the name of this sub-forum "Alternatives to iOS"? One would think then that "all the things" are valid?
I did not question in which forum you posted, but why you spend so much energy telling about people who use a system you do not like why it is inferior. As I said, I have zero interest in going to An Android forum to explain why I like iOS better. Not even on my radar.
I will have to play with them a bit. I have several eSIMs on my device, and have had a mix of local and roaming eSIMs active as I moved around, but have not experienced this. I will try to make it happen. Thanks for the explanation.
Idk I like Liquid Glass now tbh. I have an android as my main but Liquid Glass has grown on me.
Yeah I did that a long time ago. I did it when I switched to Android after the iPhone 4. I went to a Samsung galaxy S2. I do go back and forth and right now own an iPhone 16 pro and a Samsung galaxy S25 ultra which I prefer. It’s easy to move between if using third party. I also have a windows laptop, MacBook and an iPad. It’s good to do even if you have an iPhone and even all Apple devices. God forbid something happens with apples servers or if somehow they close and no longer exist.
I love your genuine, unbiased, detailed reply. I genuinely appreciate it. I also had an iPad Pro M4, an iPad mini and an Apple Watch Ultra 2, but I found use for them amongst my family members.
HouseLannister
macrumors 68040
I'm in an Android forum talking about Android. Why are you here?
I mean why are we talking about phones on a Mac Computer site?
davigarma
macrumors regular
There should always be some preference for systems, don't get angry about it !
Google's smartphone doesn't even appear in the rankings despite the money spent on advertising. The important thing is to feel comfortable with what you use. Mac and iPhone users don't need convincing of anything.
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Google's smartphone doesn't even appear in the rankings despite the money spent on advertising. The important thing is to feel comfortable with what you use. Mac and iPhone users don't need convincing of anything.
iPhone 16 World’s Best-selling Smartphone in 2025; Apple Takes 7 Spots in Top 10 Models
Apple and Samsung continued to capture the Top 10 spots. These 10 models contributed 19% of annual smartphone sales. In terms of comparisons with predecessor models, the iPhone 17 base model…
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jamezr
macrumors P6
But...but...you are in the "Alternatives to iOS" which means Android. You are spending a lot of energy telling people how much you do not like Android......just sayin......
jamezr
macrumors P6
Now lets look at global smartphone sales........There should always be some preference for systems, don't get angry about it !
Google's smartphone doesn't even appear in the rankings despite the money spent on advertising. The important thing is to feel comfortable with what you use. Mac and iPhone users don't need convincing of anything.
View attachment 2601773iPhone 16 World’s Best-selling Smartphone in 2025; Apple Takes 7 Spots in Top 10 Models
Apple and Samsung continued to capture the Top 10 spots. These 10 models contributed 19% of annual smartphone sales. In terms of comparisons with predecessor models, the iPhone 17 base model…
No doubt the iphone is the top selling smartphone individual model.
But most companies sell more than one model of smartphone.
You are 100% correct. No one needs any convincing on what to use. Just use what works best for you and for me it is Android even though I own a Mac, iPhone and iPad's.
GuruZac
macrumors 68040
Would definitely consider moving to Samsung S26 Ultra. I love my Watch Ultra which is why I stay on iPhone. I have been considering moving back to an automatic analog watch, and if so would probably switch to S26U.
With that said, I really love the seamless integration of Apple's ecosystem and I have no confidence moving to Android would be as easy. I'll likely stay in the walled garden.
With that said, I really love the seamless integration of Apple's ecosystem and I have no confidence moving to Android would be as easy. I'll likely stay in the walled garden.
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iHorseHead
macrumors 68020
In my opinion Android has more beautiful apps and better designed. For example WhatsApp is way more beautiful on Android than on the iOS and so are some other apps.
There are other free apps that can read PDF apps and on Samsung you can even edit those + it has way more features than iOS. You can even lock any folder and file you want with a passcode and change the folder icon and name and make it have a different passcode.
Batteries are no doubt better on most Android phones. My iPhone 5s, iPhone 7, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 14 last less than any Android phones I've had.
Instagram eats a lot of battery on iOS too.I'm considering switching back too and on Linux as well. Samsung also has a better password manager than Apple + in my country there are Samsung TVs everywhere in hotels etc and you can only stream via Samsung phones.
You can also turn your Android phone into a usable PC. You just need a monitor, display and keyboard.
Huawei also has pretty cool features.
There are so many Android manufacturers and they all have apps pre-installed too.
Actually with a Samsung tablet and Dex mode you can turn their tablets essentially into a Chromebook. That's what I like about my Galaxy Tab S10 plus.