iPhone 15 Pro: An Android User's Perspective
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I am an Android user through and through, but after using the iPhone 15 Pro for a full month, I've gotta say, I've never been tempted to make the switch more!
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Time-stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Design
03:59 - The Change I Made
05:06 - Software and Performance
06:05 - Battery Life
06:30 - Display
07:29 - Protection
08:43 - Cameras
11:06 - Changes I’d Like Apple to Make
12:04 - Android vs. iOS - Věda a technologie
Absolutely love your cinematography skills!
Plus as someone who often bounces between android and iOS, but still prefers Android. I relate entirely!
I hate how he gushes over the physical feel, not the lighter weight of titanium. My iPhone 13 pro max is a brick. I prefer Android phones more. I always use a case with any phone. His gushing over the physical feel of the phone is ridiculous and annoying.
@@mementomori29231but the weight is part of the feel lmao. You feel the weight. And it feels better than holding a brick in your hand. But in a case it doesn’t matter really
I also often bounce back and forth because I like using both every couple years to see what’s going on with Apple, and also android. In case I’m ever forced to stay on one for longer than I’d like so I’m still comfortable
I'll say it every year... Apple fix your notifications 😅
I know! They are still AWFUL compared to Android. The most irritating thing is going in to an app... Reading the message for example, and then the notification still remains! It's SO backwards. Having to swipe away a notification you've already dealt with, just so illogical.
Yes please. This is the only thing I miss from my android days.
Apple keyboard is also so backwards without an option to resize & put a number row for more flexibility and ease to type.
@@baraqcun 1000000%. Using SwiftKey on the iPhone is ok but still overall pretty shit compared to Android. Not being able to resize etc is garbage. And the fact that whenever it comes to typing in a password, Apple doesnt allow you to use SwiftKey to do it, it just switches back to the Apple keyboard 😂 honestly... I liked the iPhone 15 PM when I tried it out, just like I liked the 14 PM etc before it. But I can't make the switch, android just has far too many little nicities that make it very difficult once you've get used to having them.
Oh and no status bar notification icons 🤦♂️.... So backwards too! iOS could be SO much better.
Yes this is the main thing!!
Great video. I just switched to an iPhone 15 Pro Max from Android. A lot of what you said is spot on. One correction though, there is an alphabetized app drawer. Swipe over to the app library and then swipe down or tap in the App Library search field. Either one will open an alphabetized view of all your apps. The rest of your "Like to have" list is spot on.
Came here to say this!
Android user using iOS kill me 🤣 “I want an alphabetized app drawer but iOS still doesn’t offer…” dude swipes to the app drawer and all u so is hit ‘search’ and the alphabetized app drawer appears. Or u can change ur brain to function like a iOS user and get used to Apples categorization of your favorite apps and learn which folder they’re in through muscle memory which I’d argue is quicker. U have to fully embrace iOS to enjoy iOS not try to make iOS Android. 😂
@@borders27 it's hard to change our brains and think like an iOS user until we actually play with the os and learn over an extended period of time. In many ways they are similar, and then in some ways they are different. We just don't know what we don't know until we figure it out for ourselves or someone tells us.
@@borders27Common on really your logic is the same for Apple users going over to android. The learning curve is allot steeper though. IOS is really simple.
same, only thing i really dont like about ios is the notification system
Man! Those aesthetic setups for b-roll shots & the shots themselves are absolute fire.
My sister got the 15 recently (due to her phone contract) - so we played around with it. I am coming from various Android phones (mostly Samsungs and Nokias), my sister has had Apple phones since, uh .. i think since the Iphone 6.
What i liked:
The build quality is good, it feels solid - but it gets warm quickly (in one spot. I hold the phone in my left hand, and it gets warm just below the camera module on the back and on the side of the frame). The screen is nice - nothing amazing, but nice. The hardware/software is quick, the haptics are GREAT (the linear vibrator really is good, not better than the flagship Samsung ones ... they are about on the same page - but its more when it gives feedback). Most of the rest was generic flagship smartphone business .. nothing to write home about.
What i disliked:
On Android, i plug it into a PC and move my music over to the music folder. On IOS .. well, thats not working. Even with iTunes, it does not work. I did not manage to give my sister custom notification sounds at all (we tried to figure it out for quite some time, along with google tutorials and all) - and it took us quite some time to upload custom ringtones. The music is put into what appears to be random folder structures on the phone, it did not recognize audio-books .. and autoplay seems to prefer the Apple music app over 3rd party apps that we preferred (foobar2000)
Android has a LOT more free applications from what i can tell, from ad-skipping apps to simple music apps. In general - advertisement was significantly more intrusive, unskippable and annoying on IOS. (annoying meaning, it swaps screens (to the app store) multiple times, adds additional timers etc.
Our conclusion was:
She likes it very much. But she has always had an Iphone. I do not like it over similarly priced Android phones, because i value customization more ... also, i like a square design over the rounded corners. My sister is also not bothered about the ringtones and the music, because she streams her music anyway, while i upload my music onto the phones memory. I know (from this channel) that you can customize the Iphone, too .. but it is much harder than doing the same on Android.
You, my good sir, are a gem. I’m glad there are people who acknowledge other’s preferences instead of shitting on them.
I have opwned both for years. IOS does not popo up advertising and adds like that. Just plain lying. I have had iPhones for years and get zero pop up or ads in app. smh. seriously.
@@Techfanatic73 idk, maybe it depends on what country you are in. But IOS sure displays ads like the following:
- add a 30s (or sometimes a 59s) timer to a little video
- once the timer runs out, it will pop up the app store - where you can either install or click "done"
- when you clicked "done" it reverts back to the video, adding an additional 5s (sometimes 12s) timer
- when this timer runs out, you can usually click the "X" and you are done with it
sometimes the "X" opens the app store once more, asking you to click "done" again.
Dont believe it? fine by me.
Android does it similar btw. shifting the "X" from corner to corner, adding timers .. hiding the "mute" symbol (or not displaying one at all)
But - i have not had any 1 minute ads on Android. (not that i remember) - on IOS, getting a 59s ad is rare, but happens (about 1 in 20 maybe?)
BUT - if your experience is different .. you should be happy.
edit: just in case your pride in your gadget is (somehow?) hurt. Blame the advertiser, not the smartphone brand or OS, i guess. What you should ask yourself is - "why in the world would i lie about that?"
In my opinion, iPhones are among the best looking and best designed phones. They are trend-setters for sure. They enjoy such a high status (as a symbol) that the majority of people want one or use one (by statistics). Just because i like Android better .. for the sole reason that it allows ME to modify and customize them better .. should not diminish your enjoyment of Apple products.
Keep in mind, it is not a religion .. it is just a consumer good that you pay for.
@@Techfanatic73 may be you are using apps that are paid or have none ads. not saying you or he is lying. But andriod has edge if you know nitty & gritty then you can do most of thing free.
@@Techfanatic73 they are not talking about the system, but about the apps on iOS. You got mighty defensive, like a phone is a core part of your personality.
12:20 this is the thing I've been screaming to people for years, finally someone who has influence said it out loud. You earned my respect Sam✌🏻
You make really visually appealing videos! Thanks for making such an effort.
what I love about casteify's cases is that they are stolen designs from better designers
Massive appreciation for the time and effort that goes into the cinematography Great video as always
That damn notch needs to go away.
After 12 years being an android user, I was finally considering buying iPhone 15.
Thank you for changing my mind back 😅
I made that mistake.. What I hate the most on the iPhone is the typing experience. And I downloaded SwiftKey keyboard which I used on android but it's completely different on IOS.
Really great video! Loved both the video part and the reviewing part!
My god that intro was amazing Sam!!
One of my main complaints with the iPhone that a lot of reviewers seem to forget as they're reviewing the iPhone is applications since the iPhone does not allow side loading, a lot of my essential apps are just jot available likenthey are on Android. Therefore it's not even possible to switch even if I wanted to and no there are no similar apps on iOS because fundamentally those kinds of apps can not run iOS.
I LOVE YOUR EDITING!!!! ❤
the best cinematography i've ever seen on youtube.
Here's more that iOS needs that no one wants to cover:
- Allow separate browser engines so FF or Chrome can bring their own suite of extensions and features and not simply be a Safari skin
- Allow separate apps to be set as the "default" to play media files. "Open with" is sorely missing in iOS
- Media players don't automatically rotate the screen when in full screen mode.
- Rotating the screen shouldn't need bringing down the control center. Android's rotate button appears when you change the orientation.
- The 240hz PWM frequency that is really difficult for some people to use.
- File Manager, you can't really transfer files from a computer directly.
- You do not have clear data on apps. You need to uninstall/reinstall the app to do this.
What a clean looking video! I should watch more of your videos!
Best review of this phone I've seen yet!
Great video, amazing B roll footage. I'm getting my first ever iPhone in a couple of weeks having used Android forever. Looking forward to a better camera and playing around with that action button.
man what's up with this insanly clean shots, amazing color grading and lighting
Absolutely love your videos dude
The problem with spending $1000 on an Android flagship is that Samsung will undercut the price you paid in a month with a firesale on the same handset you just spent $1000 on. Only a fool buys Android phones at full price because the manufacturer will erode their value themselves. Goes for both Google and Samsung.
Apple doesn't do this so the $1000 phone you bought from them is still worth something in a couple of years if you decide to trade it in (especially since it still has years of support ahead of it).
That's why you should get pre order deals or just wait for great sale,that's what i usually do woth all my samsung devices,never in the rush to get them but at least apple always keep the value up
That's why you take advantage of their insane trade-in deals, store credit and storage upgrades. Gotta be smart about it 🤑
This is a problem for Samsung. For me it's great
11:52 They do give you an alphabetized app drawer: swipe left to get to the app library and then swipe down to get to the alphabetized drawer, inc. quick search (alas, not fully fuzzy, unfortunately).
I love your aspect ratios! Looks great on my phone.
I've been using a Pixel as my main phone, but I also carry an iPhone. Recently got the 15 Pro Max and really enjoying it
That intro was sick!
Great video and thanks for being objective. I use Mac computers for video production but switched from iPhone to Android 10 yrs ago with no regrets at all. Both great offerings on either side--whatever works for you is what I say.
Insane the thumbnail. First reaction: what a sick cover for an iPhone
The notification Problem is a deal breaker for me
I switched from the s23 Ultra to a iPhone 15 pro
I missed so many notifications and Even calls on IOS
And is it just me or doese the iPhone Not feel Like 120hz at all
In comparion to my s23 the iPhone feels Like 75 to 90hz never even near the Smothness of the s23
loving your presentation! new subscriber here!
outro!!!! so profesionaly done!!!!
I had an brand new iphone 15 pro gifted to me from my hubby for my birthday. The phone is sluggish, heavy and depending on what you're doing, is a pain in the ass when syncing to other Apple devices. It made me run back to Android. I love my s23. My hubby is trying to get rid of it and team Droid because he is having worse issues with it too after he switched to it.
The possible problem with having the action button have different functions depending on the amount of button clicks is what about accidental button press when in pocket unless you do something where it would be one button press and hold. 2 button press and hold on last press and etc etc
Can you stop making amazing wallpapers.
JK, please never stop. SO clean
Where can I access these wallpapers ? They’re amazing
Action button - a couple of problems with it: 1: the position is odd and doesn’t make it easy to hand. 2: I like the silence option and was looking forward to using it for something else however they removed the silence function from back tap. lately, while customizing is nice, this kills the Notifications at the app.
It’s only odd for you
I have a 15 pro max and hold my phone with my left hand. meaning the action button is super easy for me to push. So i think the debate is whether or not it's convenient for you. And you can't hide from the fact that the action button is an upgrade regardless. If I'm goin got be using my flashlight a lot of my phone i can program the action button to that to make it easier for me to use my flashlight. Not to mention no one said anything about the silent switch all these past years being on the same spot it is now. So what's the big deal? And In conclusion if you hold your phone in your right hand then sure it will be a little uncomfortable and if you hold it in your left hand it'll be like nothing even happened also that it is an upgrade from last year regardless.
alphatezided app drawer!!!!! YES PLEASE!!!! i cant handle myself without it...
Your videos are amazing, Sam. Top android apps videos are my favorite kind.
100/100 production quality
finaly i found video that have no BS ty
I’ve been an Apple user for over 20 years but they really do piss me off. Apple was the first out of the gate with an intuitive, multi-touch experience and they were years ahead of anyone. They may not have had the first “smartphone” but they’re the first to make it appealing to the masses. The fact that they aren’t still years ahead is infuriating. That being said I’ll still never switch because they’re unmatched in consistency.
Probably making the change. Ive had nothing but problems with my s22 ultra between the sim card reader, esim, and connecting to any network. Looking online the 23 is having the same issues
13:00 Im still using this thing ever since it's release. Best value for money ever.
I used to care about the app drawer, but on the iPhone, swipe down and search, the first letter I type in would get my app I want.
I do wish a more interactive widgets for sure
What is that wallpaper that you used in the thumbnail? It’s super cool
Hey Sam, a fellow here from down under. I really like your video quality. You got a sub from me.
There's so many features on the android I'm going to miss when I change over. Split screen is a big one. Haven't had an iphone since the 6.
You can easily expand the functionality of the button easily with siri shortcuts.
2:08 How do you get your homescreen like that? it looks amazing.
Regarding these screen protectors, they don't seem to have a cutout for the dynamic island. Does it make the selfie camera perform any less?
Not in my experience at all!
Nice wallpapers!!!!
underrated channel
Dude has the best animations on youtube
hi, can you make a video about how to customize lock screen on android without any launchers only using Kwgt and other apps especially for MIUI 14
Just fyi, everything you said wasn't digital zoom....is digital zoom. Both apple's "different focal lengths" and the APS-C mode on full frame cameras are quite literally digital zoom. They are cropping into the sensor on both of them, and that is the definition of digital zoom. APS-C mode is the central area of the FF sensor and you can tell because the APS-C mode yields a lower resolution than the full frame mode. Same with the iphone 15 pro/max--28 and 35mm mode are both clearly lower quality than the 24mm mode. Seems the marketing buzzwords have indeed gotten to you :)
I'm getting my first iPhone, since the 4, in about 3 weeks, and I should be satisfied with just about everything, except for one absolutely critical thing. It had no Filesystem access. I have a syncthing server two-way syncing my important files to all of my devices, and more importantly, the entire photo album. Apple does not allow it, and it's killing me. You can do this, but only by removing photos from the regular album, importing them into another folder, and then doing a sync
I have an iPad so I don't know if it is different on the iPhone, but I use an app called Termius and it allows me, among other things, to mount remote ssh servers on the native Files app, and that's how I move stuff between my laptop and the iPad.
As a long time Android user I have to say they both are good in their own way and if you like your phone and it does what you want who cares which phone you have but i have noticed that iphone users care way too much about you not having an iphone. Same can't be said for android phone users to iphone users. The main reasons i occasionally get bothered about it is because of the camera or not being able to facetime people id never facetime or about text bubbles. I personally feel android has better everything but camera and the only reason people want you to have an iphone is for their mental piece of mind and because its a flex to spend so much on a phone. I tried getting an iphone again but like i said other than the camera there isn't a lot of use i can get out of it with the features i miss from my android
Are you gonna review the new Pixels?
Just came back to Android from using an iPhone for 2 months. Two things drove me crazy. The keyboard. I dont know why Gboard for iOS is so radically different then Androids. Second, the back gesture. On Android is it is so easy and Consistent. Gotta say tho, battery life was betond spectacular on the 13 Pro Max. I have never experienced this on any new or old Android, especially if you game.
Hey Sam, long time no see man, thanks for the video!,, I have my iPhone 14 Pro for 370 days today, I still have 100% of battery left. I’m gonna use it for at least two more years.!!! And I have been using it daily………… 😊
Same period of usage but with 88%??? How do you charge it? Cheers
@@giuseppebonelli9512 I’m just charging regular every evening or every morning,,😀
''Comes down to which OS you prefere.....?'' I would have thught cost is a big factor. The Samsing S23 is quite a bit cheaper than an iPhone 15 Pro. And the Google Pixel 8 is about half the price currently and a phone you prefer the images on. These are all flagships phones, but it seems to me you have expect the iPhone to be amazing everywhere to be ok with the price difference.
Coming from Android, this phone is the best purchase I had in years. As a mirrorless cam user, the camera is such a delight.
Same here, my mirrorless is gathering dust now most of the time since I got the 15 Pro!
As a galaxy s23u owner,i returned my 15 pro max lol.I tried to like iphone and switch but i can't see anything special about it.Lack of clipboard,garbage file system,horrible notification system,the keyboard isn't that good,no multitasking,slow charging,back gesture is only from the left side,lack of customization etc...the list goes on,a lot limitation for my taste.
Same here. Scheduling texts and absolutely awful dictation/speech to text were two other things that made me last only about a month.
The keyboard did it for me. They say that iOS 17 fixed the predictive text and swiping but it is still junk.
I switched to the 15 pro max after having samsung since 2009 and I will never go back to android. This is my first iPhone ever and I used to hate...HATE apple but after the S22 ultra, I was done. This phone is amazing in every way...I knew what I was giving up though and it wasnt a problem for me. I regret not switching sooner.
@@terrylafauci791My wife went back to Apple after years on Android and got a Pro Max 12 (a few years ago) and has been very happy. She, like you, knew what she was giving up and was fine with it. I wasn't and will never go back to iOS. That's why tech is great. To each their own! I love options.
25w charging speed? Come on apple
Bring back the mini!!!! Only size the action button would work for
if you think about with cheap android phones being a barrier entry point, that getting people in to android would be better if Android adopted a more friendly ecosystem like if your cheap android phones worked just as good with laptops pairing. Like samsung Dex, but that's a feature that you have to buy into Samsung for not just android.
Should have watched this before switching yesterday...
Intro 🔥
wait for the iphone 30 for it to support rcs and customization
🤣🤣🤣 maybe if EU forces apple again
Sorry man. This was the first I saw your videos. As soon as you said “channel sponsor casetify” I paused and closed it…
I did switch permanently 🎉
Loved the design of your video! Sam, what keywords should I use to find wallpapers similar to the ones you had on in this video? Thanks.
You can find them all here - sbck.me/watercolor 👌🏻
@@sambeckman Thanks man!
@@sambeckman checked out your store, love the aesthetics!
Love your reviews, and this was another good one. Just a nitpick for something you mentioned at 9:12.
Apple were not the first OEM to use sensor-cropping to achieve zoom. Samsung did this with the S20 series, and because most reviewers gloss over the non-Ultra variants, it was quickly forgotten about despite the implementation actually being good.
Honestly i used to love Apple but left them about 3 years ago. Its the same thing over and over again. Seeing my partners iphone 15 pro max is like stepping back years compared to my S24 Ultra. They're so far behind Samsung. Brilliant video 👍
Issue is if I have to spend 1000USD on a phone, I will spend it on Apple which will retain its value and last longer, over an Android
Fax. The most premium Androids lose twice their value twice as fast vs Apple. When I travel overseas tho I buy a very cheap android. But use my $150 pocket digital camera for really really good pics.
how did you get those tiny icons on the phone ?
That intro 🤯
I'll consider switching when Apple allows sideloading apps.
After using Android for 12 years I switched to an iPhone 15 Pro Max and I am loving it so far, there are a few things I wish it did better like Android but I can live with it, the camera, fluid UI and performance is just too good, the apps run far superior in comparison to Android.
Your wallpaper is amazing man, where can I find it?
There’s a link in the description 👍🏻
Missed it, appreciate the answer
Which camera do you use for video production?
After almost a decade on android, i'll have an apple for the first time, although i used apple 3 years (not straight), usually switching back and forth after a few months
Awesome video, thx for being so transparent with both android and iOS! I love iOS but finally somebody said this - FLAGSHIPS ARE THE SAME
Used androids for the last 13 years, grabbed the 15promac this year and its fukin awesome
No need for double tripple action button click. One shortcut can assign multiple functions to this button basing on other conditions, such as focus mode or phone orientation or both combined. Possibilites are endless with action button. That is why it's my favourite feature in this phone.
Hello guys I need some assistance. I am looking to purchase a Samsung s24 ultra or an iPhone 15 pro for product photography and video. Which one do you recommend?
Go for a 15 pro max
Thanks! I brought an icon pack but didn’t get it
No idea where your notifications go but mine stay put until I dismiss them 🤔
(15PM)
I just got the 15 pro max and switched from a note 20. I still sometimes use my note 20 cause I miss some android features🙈
For the first time as a long term Android user, I am seriously thinking about replacing my old trusty but old s9+ with an Iphone. Yes I already have a Mac Mini m1 and an Ipad, but I always refused to buy an Iphone.
But since almost half a year now, there seems to be a software issue between CZcams and all keyboard apps in which CZcams freezes them to the point my whole phone freezes.
And apparently thats not exclusively related to my s9+.
If google cant fix this issue, which I have reported twice already, I dont see a reason why my next phone should be Android anymore.
Iphone is good but few basic Problems..
no Back Button
no Fingerprint reader
no clear app data
no numbers row on Keyboard
no easy screenshot like android
no easy notification swipe down
no Digital clock Widget
too big notch (Iphone Notch ruins Notification bar) 14 notch better than 15 island
no media volume control during call
3rd party Apps and inside app things...
@@umeshkhadka7533 Regarding your points...
Not so much of a problem for me:
1) No fingerprint reader: Iphones use Face unlock. Works quite well on my Ipad.
2) No clear app data: I dont know exactly what you mean, but at least on my Mac I was told (from an IT person) Apple handles app data and residuals much better than Windows.
4) No easy screenshot: I dont know what you mean. On Android its power + vol- buttons, on iOS and iPadOS its power + vol+ buttons. Its virtually the same.
5) No notification swipe down: I dont know what you mean. Ok, I only know notifications from my s9+, which is kinda old, but on IPadOS its not that different. And since I have unsubbed from many social media, I dont have to deal with so many notifications anyway.
I just checked my sister's Iphone, I dont see a problem here, other than that there are a lot of notifications...
6) No digital clock widget: They have one on the lockscreen, what more do you need? On the homescreen there is only an analog one yes, but if you cant read an analog clock the problem is with you TBH.
7) IMO the notch of the older phones such as my sister's Iphone X, is big. The one on the Iphone 15/pro is fine.
8) I just asked my sister regarding volume control during calls, she said of course you can change volume.
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More of a problem for me:
9) No back button: What you mean is no universal back-button like all Android phones have. Yes thats a bit annoying, but not a deal breaker for me.
10) No numbers row: yes thats also a bit annoying, but not a deal breaker for me, since I dont waste so much time on my phone anyway
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There is one thing that might be a deal breaker for me, and that is that you cannot use your own songs when setting alarms.
But only might be.
I will have to look into that a little more and see how to solve that problem.
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All in all I would say, since I have Android and Apple products and can compare, that both systems (Android vs iOS/iPadOS) are quite similar now. Both systems have their strengths and weaknesses.
Where can i find that wallpaper you have??
On your comment about an alphabetized app drawer: iOS has one. On the app library section on the furthest right home screen, just swipe down.
DO you use cover on your phone?
i stopped watching after seeing the copycat sponsor, casetify.
This was made before all of it came to head?
That notch tho 🫣
I have an Iphone from work but I use Android as my main phone. I use both regularly. I hate everything on IOS. I hate the UI, the icons, the way settings work, I hate the "file system" I hate the lack of back buttons, I hate the gestures. IMessage sucks, I guess they finally adopt RCS, but right now it is a pain to use if have to message people with Android phones.
The only positive I can say is that it integrates well with Mac OS. However it is a nightmare to use with Windows.
What you were saying at the end about people comparing $300 Android phones with $1000 iPhones is pretty ridiculous. Are you really saying that people are that dumb that they don't know that a $300 will not be the same as a $1000 phone? Personally, I have switched back and forth between Android and iOS for years, and I still prefer iOS. As a standalone software, Android is pretty decent, but it doesn't have the integration and quality of life features that iOS has, and depending on the brand you buy, you have multiple companies fighting for you to use their software (Google vs Samsung, for example). Here's an example of how iOS & Apples services make your life easier: iCloud Photos. It syncs not only from your phone to the cloud but also from the cloud to your phone, and any changes you make on your phone, tablet, laptop or even a Windows PC through the iCloud website syncs to all of your devices. It is a two-way sync. Google Photos, OneDrive or any number of other cloud services can backup the photos from your Android device, but if you clean up your library by deleting double-ups, screenshots etc then those photos wont be deleted from your cloud backup. Same if you make edits to your photos, not synced. So now you have two photo libraries that you need to manage. It's 2023, they can do better. Also, try to get Google Assistant to create a calendar event on a Hotmail or other email account other than Gmail. It won't and you can't even make the calendar event on Gmail and then easily transfer it to another account. iOS is way more user-friendly in this sense. You can link any account you want and set it to default and choose which services you want to sync (email, calendar, contacts etc) and then if you have more than one account (say a work and personal account) and say want to move a calendar event from one account to another, regardless of if they are with the same company, its as simple as 2 taps. Don't get me wrong, iOS isn't perfect and neither is Android. Both have some annoyances and limitations but for me, iOS is the better software.
To qualify my statements, these are the phones I have owned in the past few years: iPhone XS, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, iPhone 13 Pro, Galaxy S22 Ultra, iPhone 15 Pro Max.
No lies detected. The Ecosystem is worth the Apple tax. I hadn’t even thought about calendar mgt. it is pretty slick.
What’s that Lock Screen I keep seeing with those widgets? 2:13
Please do a review for the base model iPhone 14.
Coming from a note 9 to an iPhone 15 pro. Gotta say there’s so many features that’s missing on the iPhone that a 5 year old galaxy has. That’s without even mentioning the features the old one brought to the phone
I personally think military grade is used obnoxiously frequently. I mean, military personnel climbs 50 feet rocks for covert attacks, dives 15 feet below water, runs through deserts, stays in the snow for 10 days before move... I mean what's 10x military protection mean ??
Notifications. I really hate the way iOS handles them, yet they are far more reliable due to the way they come from Apple's servers and not the phone itself. But it drives me absolutely crazy when I have to go looking for them because they moved to "history" when I haven't even looked at them and the absence of the notification icons on the status bar.
what do you mean with reliable?
Reliable? Are you sure you have the correct term? I use both and can personally say they are far from reliable.
@Dk-qf8dd you can use Google or Samsung text so notifications come through differently for each device. Not only that, but you can text right from the notification bar or pop up notification or open it into a full on pop up app. The notifications are much easier to manage on stock android and samsung, and you can go manage them easier in settings.
Having used both iOS and Android for over a decade, I can say that you are 100% wrong. iOS notifications are much more reliable than they are on Android. They just aren't as convenient to access.@@Dk-qf8dd
Yea I hate the way they look but when using beeper and other apps I actually GET my notifications at least. My pixel would just decide not to give me some alerts and random.