Why do you prefer the Android OS over iOS?

[cbreze]

Well iOS finally got dark mode so maybe they felt the pressure from Android. Perhaps in future iOS releases will have more flexibility with the icon placement

 

[KidAKidB]

Well iOS finally got dark mode so maybe they felt the pressure from Android. Perhaps in future iOS releases will have more flexibility with the icon placement

I highly doubt that. Apple wants iOS devices to be similar to each other.

 

[eric002]

I highly doubt that. Apple wants iOS devices to be similar to each other.

Yep yep, exactly correct!

 

[KidAKidB]

No it doesn't.

Doesn’t iOS allow that now or do I misunderstand.

 

[mountainman]

Apple is a locked down ecosystem with no way to easily load flac files. Enough said.

 

[anon(10181084)]

Apple is too locked down. On Android I can do what I want, not what a big componay wants. I can sideload anything, without anyone bossing me around. I can make customized APKs if I wanna. MY DEVICE, MY CHOICE! (Libertarian power user here)

 

[Chuck Finley69]

Apple is too locked down. On Android I can do what I want, not what a big componay wants. I can sideload anything, without anyone bossing me around. I can make customized APKs if I wanna. MY DEVICE, MY CHOICE! (Libertarian power user here)

With each subsequent Android OS, doesn’t the abilities to customize seem to be diminished?

 

[anon(10181084)]

With each subsequent Android OS, doesn’t the abilities to customize seem to be diminished?

Yes. And Android 9 is the last version I consider to be "real" Android (even that is a stretch, technically 4.x was the last fully free Android). I even DELIBERATELY got an older model phone (discount priced) to avoid the Q update.

 

[stevenjb2020]

Haven't had an Apple product in a long while - last was their music player. I don't believe IOS has the ability to use app Widgets. Nice to have in Android.

Apple IOS is like this once famous company I worked for - everyone's desk had to be in the same configuration - even down to the one picture frame allowed.

 

[Ry]

Well iOS finally got dark mode so maybe they felt the pressure from Android. Perhaps in future iOS releases will have more flexibility with the icon placement

I believe iOS got a dark mode because they have OLED screens now.

 

[Ry]

It’s funny because I used to like all those things too. Spent money on different icon sets, set up different widgets, etc. I realized I was spending too much time just playing around and never sticking with anything too long. Now other than changing my wallpaper once in a while my customizing days are over.

I realized quickly that it's a complete waste of time to go that deep into customization.

I spend my time in apps, not on the homescreen. And when Motorola introduced their superior AOD, I learned to travel quickly via notifications.

 

[Ry]

Haven't had an Apple product in a long while - last was their music player. I don't believe IOS has the ability to use app Widgets. Nice to have in Android.

Apple IOS is like this once famous company I worked for - everyone's desk had to be in the same configuration - even down to the one picture frame allowed.

iOS has widgets in the Today View.

 

[stevenjb2020]

iOS has widgets in the Today View.

Is that on the general visible screen, or do you have to access it?

 

[Ry]

Is that on the general visible screen, or do you have to access it?

Swipe to the left screen.

 

[stevenjb2020]

I have the Android Widgets on the Home screen so they are visible at a glance - no pully, swippy. Love it.

 

[hjwjr1]

I love Android. The reasons are many; customization options, external storage capabilities, easy Bluetooth/WIreless connectivity to my PC, a vibrant and knowledgeable customization (rooting) community and the ability to choose and imstall the apps of my choice for video, audio and other media.

Apple makes an excellent product in the I-Phone. But, they are slow to innovate and are usually two years behind Android in regards to adding new features. I'm currently using an LG-V30, 9.0 OS and it's been absolutely flawless.

 

[anon(50597)]

I have the Android Widgets on the Home screen so they are visible at a glance - no pully, swippy. Love it.

It’s just another way of doing it. It leaves the home screen uncluttered. A matter of choice.

 

[eric002]

Swipe to the left.

Yep yep that's the part I love most about Android phones but pixel phones in particular. Swipe to the right to go to my Discovery feed! It's absolutely awesome. It's part of my everyday routine.

 

[jace1969]

I have had a lot of iPhones starting from the very old 3g to 6s still and like how smooth they are but now on s9 and s10 on the way as got a great deal on one off a person on eBay, so I'm awaiting it.
iPhone..........well-built phone and very smooth but missing a lot.
Android (Samsung s9 and s10) fast/solid phone and loads of stuff you can do with apps/tones etc.

 

[anon(10181084)]

Because Apple is an over-controlling dystopian corporation