The Android / iOS debate is one I tend to keep out of, as it’s a very tribal thing, with some on each side convinced that their chosen OS is the best, and users of the other side are muppets/idiots.
I program apps for both systems as part of my job, so have have a good level of experience in both.
Whilst it’s true the Apple system is more restrictive than Android in that you can only officially load software onto it that has been approved by Apple, having gone through a review process to make sure the author is not doing things that would compromise the privacy of the user. That level of enhanced privacy and security is something I value.
As I say, I use both systems. But for the one I trust my bank and credit card details on is iOS, so I use that as my daily devices.
More recent versions of iOS have become easier to get things on and off the phones/tablets. iTunes is gone. You can just connect it to a Windows PC, and treat it like another drive, copying things back and forth. The latest devices have USB-C built in, so you can just use a thumb drive with the device too.
Android users will say that they have been able to do this for years, and yes that is true. But it’s not correct to say you can’t do it now.
As for Apple not being able to unlock your device. They are not saying it to be ****y. They literally can’t unlock the device!!! You forget your code, that’s it. You are stuffed. There are no back doors. That’s why Apple got into trouble with the US government over not being able to unlock a terrorist’s phone a couple of years ago. The FBI ordered them to do it. But they literally can’t. Apple took a strong stand on not having a back door to let people into their users devices. Something many users appreciate.
How many times have you had the email to say that your personal details may have been leaked due to a data breach from one organisation or another? Our phones and tablets contain a goldmine of information about us. Like many, I’d rather keep that to myself. I therefore don’t necessarily trust a less secure Android OS that is written by Google, one of the world’s biggest companies that makes it’s money out of monetising user’s data, and usage habits.
As for customer support. I’ve always had good experiences, even when things have been out of the mandatory warranty periods. The key thing is to buy the item direct from Apple, as it gives you more leverage, and they are more willing to help.
Am I saying Apple is perfect? No there are things that irritate me with them. But for a generally hassle free computing experience, it’s my preferred platform to trust my important data with.
As I say, I use both systems both professionally and personally, and each has its benefits. For daily use though, for me iOS is my preferred choice.
Not wanting to start what they used to call a ‘flame war’, as I know it’s a very tribal thing. But I did want to jump in and correct some of things being said that are simply untrue, or misunderstood.
James
I program apps for both systems as part of my job, so have have a good level of experience in both.
Whilst it’s true the Apple system is more restrictive than Android in that you can only officially load software onto it that has been approved by Apple, having gone through a review process to make sure the author is not doing things that would compromise the privacy of the user. That level of enhanced privacy and security is something I value.
As I say, I use both systems. But for the one I trust my bank and credit card details on is iOS, so I use that as my daily devices.
More recent versions of iOS have become easier to get things on and off the phones/tablets. iTunes is gone. You can just connect it to a Windows PC, and treat it like another drive, copying things back and forth. The latest devices have USB-C built in, so you can just use a thumb drive with the device too.
Android users will say that they have been able to do this for years, and yes that is true. But it’s not correct to say you can’t do it now.
As for Apple not being able to unlock your device. They are not saying it to be ****y. They literally can’t unlock the device!!! You forget your code, that’s it. You are stuffed. There are no back doors. That’s why Apple got into trouble with the US government over not being able to unlock a terrorist’s phone a couple of years ago. The FBI ordered them to do it. But they literally can’t. Apple took a strong stand on not having a back door to let people into their users devices. Something many users appreciate.
How many times have you had the email to say that your personal details may have been leaked due to a data breach from one organisation or another? Our phones and tablets contain a goldmine of information about us. Like many, I’d rather keep that to myself. I therefore don’t necessarily trust a less secure Android OS that is written by Google, one of the world’s biggest companies that makes it’s money out of monetising user’s data, and usage habits.
As for customer support. I’ve always had good experiences, even when things have been out of the mandatory warranty periods. The key thing is to buy the item direct from Apple, as it gives you more leverage, and they are more willing to help.
Am I saying Apple is perfect? No there are things that irritate me with them. But for a generally hassle free computing experience, it’s my preferred platform to trust my important data with.
As I say, I use both systems both professionally and personally, and each has its benefits. For daily use though, for me iOS is my preferred choice.
Not wanting to start what they used to call a ‘flame war’, as I know it’s a very tribal thing. But I did want to jump in and correct some of things being said that are simply untrue, or misunderstood.
James
