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Ios Advantages over android (alien.top)
submitted 2 years ago by [B] to c/apple@hardware.watch
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pls dont kill me.....

im just curious, in 2023 what exactly does ios have over android.

the only two things i can think of is the longer support and apple ecosystem.

otherwise androids just have far far more features than ios does.

can anyone help me understand if theres more to it or if thats it.

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[–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (16 children)

It's a hardware thing not IOS but Face ID is miles ahead of any Android alternative. Like it's so much better there is no comparison.

Source: made the switch to iPhone this fall, after 13 years of Androids.

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (9 children)

    I can't be the only one who hates face ID. I wouldn't mind it if Apple added a touch id somewhere :/ I love the touch id on my Samsung AND I can use my face to unlock my phone as well. I like having the choice rather than be forced to use one over the other 🤷

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (4 children)

    iOS needs a trusted devices feature like android has.

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (3 children)

    Apple Watch works great to unlock iPhone and iPad, especially love it while skiing and I don’t have to touch my phone or take off my facemask,goggles and helmet!

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    Yeah, but Apple being Apple the restriction it to Watch. I wear a Garmin. They should really let me specify any device.

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago

    Apple can provide cover for this restriction by touting their T2 security chip and underlying architecture that enables their chain-of-trust. It just so happens that they're the only company that is authorized to use those chips, so it's a very wink-and-a-nod excuse at best.

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (3 children)

    I have never liked FaceID. Feels like a downgrade to me. After how many years, I still find it to be a poor user experience. Waking phone with the same button used to authenticate fingerprint is a far superior experience.

    I could see FaceID making sense on a desktop. Not a great experience on a phone. Far less smooth than fingerprint readers.

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    It makes no sense to only have face ID or a min 6 number passcode. I borrowed my boyfriends iPhone for 2 weeks and absolutely hated face ID. I love using my phone while lying down, it was annoying having to sit up just to unlock my phone and get into some apps etc

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    You actually have to sit up just to get FaceID to work? That's pretty lame considering it was touted as being so convenient.

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    And in practice, FaceID is utterly unnecessary especially considering they implemented it by sticking a giant pill shaped void right inside your display. Also, fingerprint is probably even more secure. On my Note9, it's instantaneous and I don't have a freaking hole inside my screen, just beautiful screen real estate with no obstructions. If you think FaceID is so secure, have a look: https://youtu.be/bLY5APBo4aU?si=u03jBshibWGHg4Iz

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago

    Pretty much this... I still use my Galaxy phones when traveling but because of some weird finger-tip or fingerprint issues, it's really inconsistent when needing to unlock my phone by Touch. FaceID is a game changer for me personally.

    I miss from Android the customization options with the UI and the ability to run whatever third party app I want..

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