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Many switchers cited the lack of built-in scheduled text messaging as a major miss, requiring a workaround via the Shortcuts app that several felt shouldn't be necessary.

@AZREDFERN

The scheduled text message feature is definitely a huge miss. Working night shift I like to send notes to dayshift but I don’t want to send them at 1 AM in the morning. So I have to write them down on a note which leaves the opportunity of completely forgetting about it. Then, on the other hand sleeping during the day, I sometimes want to send people a text, but I’m not sure if they’ll get back to it in a few seconds or a few hours. I don’t want them responding two hours later while I’m sleeping and then they have to wait another six hours until I can respond back.launch

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January 21, 2024

@Olivia-to1yf

I was once an android user, then switched to Apple 2019. I agree with a lot of what you were saying. Things I did not think about each operating system, makes sense as you said them. I had forgotten about the scheduling a text to be sent, now I miss it. I am seriously considering going back to android after your compelling comments. Personal note, as I listen to you speaking and how you spoke so calmly, and the words you use, you are a blessing to your family and those around you.launch

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January 20, 2024

@ErnestoOrtegaJr

I agree that the scheduling messaging was a great feature that I miss. As for Gmail, you can mark an item unread again in the email. While reading the email, the envelope icon with the dot in the top right corner is to leave it as unread. I went iPhone to Android(Fold 4 for a year) and back to iPhone. Fortunately, soon, we may not have to deal with the whole blue/green bubble BS. iPhone finally agreed to incorporate RCS so we'll get a lot of the same benefits.launch

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January 19, 2024

@BanhBaoGames

I’m an iPhone user, seeing the differences with your iffy and dealbreaker list, you’re absolutely right. You CAN get that stuff fixed with shortcuts, but that’s extra steps that you shouldn’t have to deal with. \n\nGood on you for giving it an honest shot!launch

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January 18, 2024

A recurring complaint was the lack of a consistent, universal back gesture across apps, which many found confusing and inconsistent compared to Android's dedicated back button.

@bigfisher42

As an only-iPhone user, the back button argument really hit me. I am used to figure out how to step back in any app thrown at me but I can recognize the value of a dedicated back button. That point and the absence of text scheduling would be the biggest deal breakers if I was in your shoes. Very understandable and fair little review.launch

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May 17, 2024

@GKJasper

I've never been so tempted ever since i got my macbook pro, but i just can't ditch my pixel 8. I really think the back button \"swipe from the side\" gesture is just so impossible not to fall in love with. It makes navigating the phone so much easier. \n\nEDIT: I ended up buying an iphone 15 pro just out of curiosity and left android for now. I wanna give it a fair shot! I do have to admit i'm really enjoying the 15 pro. It's not better or worse, just different. Harder to navigate, but easier to love as the phone and UI is so pretty. Battery life is...okayish. But the design of the phone looks really premium and the snappiness is very very satisfying. Especially after my pixel 8 was having some software bugs every now and then. Havent had any so far with my 15 pro.launch

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January 21, 2024

@WhatAboutZoidberg

The reminder of how many hours til my next alarm is such a clutch feature. It has saved me so many times over the years. That and the inconsistency of the back button are my two bigger sticking points. Really nice to see a fair attempt and assessment of your experience.launch

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January 20, 2024

@AnthonyKFHo

I’ve seen different reviews of people switching over but your review and experience has been amongst the most interesting for me personally to view. I’m an iPhone user through and through but I also love Android and Samsung. If I could, maybe I’d have both, haha. But I agree with your qualms with iOS and iPhone. Extremely valid concerns that sometimes I dislike (the cursor, inconsistent back action/gestures - I always liked Apple for their design consistency and clearly the back action was an oversight for them). Thanks for sharing!launch

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January 18, 2024

Users found notifications stack awkwardly and lack the interactivity (respond/delete from notification) and unread-status overview that Android offers.

@dmw7752

I also was a lifetime android user and tried switching to iPhone when the 15 came out. I echo most of this and want to double down on the entire notification system in general. Strongly prefer android and the ability to see what notifications are not dealt with in the menu bar is something I really miss.launch

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February 16, 2024

@ryancarriveau

I did a similar test with an iPhone last year... My last iPhone was a 3GS so I thought I would try Apple again. I came to many of the same conclusions and the notifications was the biggest thing that drove me crazy about iPhone. You explained it so well. Great video!launch

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January 20, 2024

@apostolis.diamantopoulos

You covered 2 of my 3 biggest caveats to ios: no universal back gesture/button, not informative and interactive notifications that stack very weirdly on top of each other. My 3rd one is that you can't put icons anywhere you want on the home screen, and they start from top left, as you put it correctly, about 5 inches further than i want them to be.launch

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January 18, 2024

@EmyNN

I totally agree with the three deal breakers. The 4th for me is lack of proper file management on the iPhone.\n5th is Notification management. I try to live and accomplish much with my notifications without delving into the apps. So for emails and texts, the ability to respond and delete from the notification is paramount. Non negotiable.launch

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January 17, 2024

Multiple users missed a feature showing how much time remains until the next alarm, which they relied on heavily for time management on Android.

@memeloef

I switched to an iPhone from a Samsung about 3 years ago. It has been a mostly positive experience, but some of these issues resonated with me. The biggest one is the lack of information in the alarm. I desperately miss the alarm telling me how long it will be until it goes off. Great video.launch

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April 6, 2024

@WhatAboutZoidberg

The reminder of how many hours til my next alarm is such a clutch feature. It has saved me so many times over the years. That and the inconsistency of the back button are my two bigger sticking points. Really nice to see a fair attempt and assessment of your experience.launch

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January 20, 2024

@alvesvaren

7:35 Use the bedtime feature instead, shows you a dial with how long you'll sleep and makes it really really easy to change the alarm for just one day, skip alarms etclaunch

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January 18, 2024

@ProsperIbeabuchi

The Alarm thing has really helped me on Android so much honestly, I can't imagine not having that since I use timers and alarms alot to help with my time management as a chronic procrastinator.launch

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January 17, 2024

Several users called the absence of a native clipboard history a major deal breaker, missing the ability to view and pin previously copied items like on Android.

@ammar_curiosity

One of the worst disadvantages—I was shocked when I used an iPhone for about a year after using Android—was the absence of a clipboard. It's really annoying that the iOS system doesn't have a clipboard.launch

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January 27, 2024

@elpotatoslayer

Not having clipboard history turned out to be my biggest deal breaker. Being able to open your clipboard and see all the 10 - 15 items you last saved is so convenient.\nKeep in mind you can pin things there, too. Contacts, pictures, and things that you keep pasting alot.launch

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January 18, 2024

Users noted the iPhone keyboard requires more taps for passwords and lacks a numbers row, and cannot be customized to behave like an Android keyboard.

@larryenderle7719

You forgot one major difference especially after you're talking about saving time . The fact that the keyboard doesn't have the numbers on the top line that would drive me nuts to have to switch back and forth just to put numbers inlaunch

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May 17, 2024

@klecakes

another thing you missed is that, on Android, the keyboard requires so much less clicks to type things out, my grandpa switched from his Samsung to an Apple and he really hates it since his password goes from 8 clicks on Android to 16 clicks on Apple, and there is no way to customize your Apple keyboard to be like an Android keyboardlaunch

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January 18, 2024

Users noted the iPhone lacks a video pause function and requires multiple taps to toggle flash, while the calculator app doesn't show a running history like Android's does.

@FocusedonChange

I’m surprised that for so many years none of the reviewers mention about the fact that iPhone don't have a Pause function while taking a Video. And if you want to turn the flash on when taking a photo you have to press about 3-4 different places.launch

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January 28, 2024

@qcrctgavarcesxrfab8015

ALSO!! the CALCULATOR!! Idk if it’s because i don’t know how, but on iPhone i can’t see even the history. While on android, i can see the whole mathematical sentence with running subtotal and the history!launch

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January 21, 2024

A user transitioning to iPhone for work missed Android's split-screen multitasking feature, calling it underrated for efficiency.

@Every_day_star

What bugged me the most when I transitioned from android to iPhone (for work) was the lack of a split-screen multitasking feature - that was quite the underrated feature for all the efficiency chasers out there!launch

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February 14, 2024

A user noted the iPhone uses one volume bar for the entire system, preventing loud calls with quiet notifications separately.

@emory_blame

I switched to the iPhone as well first time in my life. The main miss I had was that one sound bar for the entire system. No way to have loud calls and quiet notifications. Crazylaunch

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January 30, 2024

A user said Apple's Bluetooth implementation is so restricted that transferring files from iPhone to Android is essentially impossible.

@PurestInfinity

For me the dealbreaker is how Apple handles bluetooth, it is so severely limited that if you want to transfer something from Iphone to Android you simply can'tlaunch

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March 17, 2025