I've been a full-time iOS user since 2013, but I am a bit curious about using Android. Based on Android phones I've played with, I don't find them compelling enough to leave iOS, just curious.
@Secstodon how different is Android between releases? I think iOS is less different now, say, between 9 and 10 than earlier like 4 to 5.
@Brenton it's more a worry about security.I don't need a different UI, I need to be safe from the latest terrible
@Brenton I had an iPhone 4, 4s, 5s, 6s. I have a Google Pixel now for about 6 months, I will never go back. There is so much I could expand on, ask me something if you want, but yeah the plunge is worth it I think.
@sapadian what got me thinking about Android was that I mainly use Google apps and services on iOS anyway. So maybe they're even better on Android?
@Brenton Same here. I had all my Google apps in one group and used them like you are, but on Android it's fully integrated. I get traffic alerts integrated in my message center, weather alerts, my photos are synced to Google drive, with no space penalty. One minor complaint may be low light photos, but that is being a little picky, the normal photos turn out great. The customization options Android provides are nice. Check out some youtube reviews too they helped me decide.
@Brenton I'm a iOS user myself, don't know anything else but the one thing I'm afraid of is the security. I think iOS devices are "safer" because of the AppStore
@truss also, Apple's business is selling hardware, not selling user data. iOS security and privacy are advantages to Apple's business.
@Brenton it's so funny how we got accustomed to the first smart OS we happened to stumble across. I think the Droid user customization wins it for me, but I tried using iOS and although I like certain stuff, the frustration of not being able to do tasks fast I am so familiar with using Android put me off.
@Imponderabilia I agree. Never underestimate the power of familiarity.
@Brenton they are great. except when you realize there aren't pretty much any OS updates ever