Anyone coming from iPhone 7 or Plus?

[mackie8]

Guys do we need to install antivirus on the pixel?

 

[maverick96]

No not at all.

 

[anon(1733)]

Guys do we need to install antivirus on the pixel?

No you should be fine.

 

[anon(5630457)]

They just seem like a company behind on times

...except they make their phones come with the latest hardware specs that are on every other flagship phone except for the Pixel.

 

[anon(10092459)]

...except they make their phones come with the latest hardware specs that are on every other flagship phone except for the Pixel.

Yeah.. Like that LCD screen...

 

[cbreze]

Yeah.. Like that LCD screen...

Amoled is ok and lots of people swear by them but there's nothing wrong with LCD either.

 

[Jtshurtleff]

...except they make their phones come with the latest hardware specs that are on every other flagship phone except for the Pixel.

They have some specs like processor and GPU and finally caught up on RAM but specs do not a great phone make. They are behind on features, not specs. Try adding wireless charging, sharing photos via NFC, letting people move icons wherever they want, maybe let people see some of the file system and make changes there. Idk what it is that Apple needs to do specifically but they need help with their innovation.

 

[Wildo6882]

They have some specs like processor and GPU and finally caught up on RAM but specs do not a great phone make. They are behind on features, not specs. Try adding wireless charging, sharing photos via NFC, letting people move icons wherever they want, maybe let people see some of the file system and make changes there. Idk what it is that Apple needs to do specifically but they need help with their innovation.

No one is denying that they make great hardware. Or even that they make a great phone, as a whole. And their cameras are top notch. But the OS and software needs some tweaking. I hate that I can't put an icon where I want. I hate that I can't set a default app that isn't an Apple app. I hate that I can't set a separate alarm volume that's different from my notification volume. I hate that if I'm using the phone and I get a phone call, I have to completely stop what I'm doing and wait for the call to end or reject the call altogether. I hate that if I'm away from my phone for awhile, when I come back to it, my notifications are a giant cluster eff. I hate that I can't have a weather widget right on my lock screen or in the notification bar.

These things just make no sense to me. For being "the most advanced mobile OS on earth" these things are stuck in the phone stone age.

I like my iPhone, and for a lot of people it's awesome, but it definitely isn't the only option, or even the best option for a lot of people.

 

[cbreze]

No one is denying that they make great hardware. Or even that they make a great phone, as a whole. And their cameras are top notch. But the OS and software needs some tweaking. I hate that I can't put an icon where I want. I hate that I can't set a default app that isn't an Apple app. I hate that I can't set a separate alarm volume that's different from my notification volume. I hate that if I'm using the phone and I get a phone call, I have to completely stop what I'm doing and wait for the call to end or reject the call altogether. I hate that if I'm away from my phone for awhile, when I come back to it, my notifications are a giant cluster eff. I hate that I can't have a weather widget right on my lock screen or in the notification bar.

These things just make no sense to me. For being "the most advanced mobile OS on earth" these things are stuck in the phone stone age.

I like my iPhone, and for a lot of people it's awesome, but it definitely isn't the only option, or even the best option for a lot of people.

Pretty much agree with your post. Lots of things about iPhone don't make sense for sure. No sure why Apple does what they do. The icon placement, a definite head scratcher. The volume settings issue is an annoyance I got used to pretty quick. Lots of things I do like tho. It's why I have an iPhone and an android. When one starts to annoy I can switch. At least with iOS 10 you do get something of a widget page off to the left. That's an improvement. One big reason I use an iPhone tho is the size. The 4.7" is so easy to pocket and use one handed. After 3 phablets in my recent phone history I'm loving the small size. I wish Verizon had a smaller sized android flagship selection, but it's pretty much non existent. The pixel with it's big bezels makes it a bigger phone than it really needs to be and kind of a turn off for me anyway.
Switching back and forth is really the best of both worlds tho IMHO.

 

[Applejunkie66]

I'm tired of switching. I'm going to sell my Pixel XL and Daydream.

 

[Almeuit]

I'm tired of switching. I'm going to sell my Pixel XL and Daydream.

Enjoy your iPhone .

 

[Applejunkie66]

The whole thing about not working with BT in my car drives me nuts with the Pixel.

 

[mmcclure0453]

The whole thing about not working with BT in my car drives me nuts with the Pixel.

I don't know what the BT issue would be. I have a 2016 Ford Explorer and my Pixel connects every time and works as it should.

 

[Applejunkie66]

There's a pretty extensive thread about this. It works fine for music but not for making calls

 

[mmcclure0453]

There's a pretty extensive thread about this. It works fine for music but not for making calls

Haven't had any issues personally. Hope you get it worked out.

 

[craigrn16]

I have both an iPhone 7 and a Google Pixel. While I like the iPhone 7 I just can't use it full time. My biggest issue is IOS's 10 notification system. It's just awful. Secondly if I want to change a setting option in let's say Facebook, why do I need to exit the app look for the settings icon on my home screen, then go in settings to look for my Facebook settings. That's way too many steps just to change damn settings on an app. Why can't I just change the settings in the app I'm using. Thirdly why does making a custom ring tone seem so hard. Like seriously if there is a song I wanna use as a ring tone why do I need to get on a computer and hook my phone up to that awful iTunes just to set a ringtone. Lastly I thought IOS was the OS that just ran. Why is it I've had more app crashes on IOS 10 that I have had on my Pixel. On the plus side though I love iMessage which is probably why I can't completely abandon my iPhone. Also a lot of apps are just a little more polished on IOS. That has to do with the developer though I guess. At the end of the day though the Pixel is still my number 1 phone.

 

[mmcclure0453]

I have both an iPhone 7 and a Google Pixel. While I like the iPhone 7 I just can't use it full time. My biggest issue is IOS's 10 notification system. It's just awful. Secondly if I want to change a setting option in let's say Facebook, why do I need to exit the app look for the settings icon on my home screen, then go in settings to look for my Facebook settings. That's way too many steps just to change damn settings on an app. Why can't I just change the settings in the app I'm using. Thirdly why does making a custom ring tone seem so hard. Like seriously if there is a song I wanna use as a ring tone why do I need to get on a computer and hook my phone up to that awful iTunes just to set a ringtone. Lastly I thought IOS was the OS that just ran. Why is it I've had more app crashes on IOS 10 that I have had on my Pixel. On the plus side though I love iMessage which is probably why I can't completely abandon my iPhone. Also a lot of apps are just a little more polished on IOS. That has to do with the developer though I guess. At the end of the day though the Pixel is still my number 1 phone.

Same experience here with my iPhone 6s. I just can't stick with the iPhone. I also like iMessage and FaceTime. FaceTime is the hard one for me to replace. My 3 year old grand daughter uses that to call me. I have to have a good alternative to FaceTime.

I have had no app crashes on my Pixel and since the update to iOS 10 on my iPhone, it seems that I have to click icons twice to get anything to work. Wasn't like that before iOS 10. As you said though, there are some apps that are more fluid on iOS than Android.

I still use my Pixel 90% of the time. Haven't been able to get myself to completely let go of my iPhone though. I really wanna see how the test of time is on the Pixel. I hope it keeps working as it does now in 6 months.

 

[Wildo6882]

Same experience here with my iPhone 6s. I just can't stick with the iPhone. I also like iMessage and FaceTime. FaceTime is the hard one for me to replace. My 3 year old grand daughter uses that to call me. I have to have a good alternative to FaceTime.

I have had no app crashes on my Pixel and since the update to iOS 10 on my iPhone, it seems that I have to click icons twice to get anything to work. Wasn't like that before iOS 10. As you said though, there are some apps that are more fluid on iOS than Android.

I still use my Pixel 90% of the time. Haven't been able to get myself to completely let go of my iPhone though. I really wanna see how the test of time is on the Pixel. I hope it keeps working as it does now in 6 months.

I've been on a 6s Plus for awhile but I'm about 99.9% on the train back to Android. iMessage and FaceTime are two of the things I'm worried about, but I actually prefer Duo to FaceTime, so that's always an option. Facebook messenger also has the same ability, plus you can send full resolution videos through it, so that can replace the iMessage video sharing functionality. There are ways to get around using iOS. Apple makes it difficult, but not IMPOSSIBLE!

 

[mmcclure0453]

I've been on a 6s Plus for awhile but I'm about 99.9% on the train back to Android. iMessage and FaceTime are two of the things I'm worried about, but I actually prefer Duo to FaceTime, so that's always an option. Facebook messenger also has the same ability, plus you can send full resolution videos through it, so that can replace the iMessage video sharing functionality. There are ways to get around using iOS. Apple makes it difficult, but not IMPOSSIBLE!

I'll have to check out Duo. Thanks for the heads up. As for Facebook, I've never had a Facebook page. Just never got into it. My wife has one though.

I've gone back and forth with iOS and Android for a while. That's part of the reason I just won't sell my iPhone. IOS always seemed to be just a little smoother even though it is more locked down than Android. The Pixel is the first Android phone that has made me stay off iOS for any length of time. I liked my S7E but this Pixel is just next level to me. I'm really enjoying it and it does all I ask it to do. If I could just get it to take out the trash, it'd be perfect.

 

[Wildo6882]

I'll have to check out Duo. Thanks for the heads up. As for Facebook, I've never had a Facebook page. Just never got into it. My wife has one though.

I've gone back and forth with iOS and Android for a while. That's part of the reason I just won't sell my iPhone. IOS always seemed to be just a little smoother even though it is more locked down than Android. The Pixel is the first Android phone that has made me stay off iOS for any length of time. I liked my S7E but this Pixel is just next level to me. I'm really enjoying it and it does all I ask it to do. If I could just get it to take out the trash, it'd be perfect.

Duo is pretty nice. Not sure what your granddaughter uses to FaceTime with you, but Duo may need a phone number. Facebook is terrible, but their messaging app works wonders for those who are on it. Easy calling and sharing of videos. My mom uses it, and has an iPhone, so I can still contact her through it and send videos of the grandkids with it. There are definitely usable options. And I agree that iOS does have some great smoothness to it. I do like it. I just get really bored with it. Android feels like the future. iOS feels like 5+ years ago.