Switching Back to Android: My Experience Using an iPhone

TLDRAfter 13 years as an Android user, I tried using an iPhone for 100 days. While there were some things I enjoyed, there were also several annoyances and deal breakers that made me switch back to Android. From the lack of fail safes and convenient features like scheduling text messages, to a less efficient interface and limitations with Gmail, the overall iPhone experience didn't meet my needs.

Key insights

✅FaceTime provides an exceptional and seamless video call experience.

🔦The iPhone's flashlight has adjustable brightness levels, which is a useful feature.

🔓Face Unlock on the iPhone is effortless and fast, making it convenient to access the device.

🔵The messaging system with green and blue bubbles on iPhone can be confusing and distracting.

👆The lack of a consistent back button on iPhone apps can be inconvenient and requires more navigation.

Q&A

What are the key features you enjoyed about using an iPhone?

—I enjoyed the seamless FaceTime experience, adjustable flashlight levels, and Face Unlock feature.

What were the minor grievances you had while using an iPhone?

—Some minor grievances included the confusion with green and blue bubbles in messaging, unexpected animations, and inconsistent back button placement.

How did you find the overall efficiency of using an iPhone compared to Android?

—I found that it took more effort and clicks to accomplish tasks on the iPhone compared to Android, making it less efficient for my needs.

Did you find any limitations with Gmail on the iPhone?

—Yes, I felt that Apple may be limiting Google services on the iPhone, particularly in terms of notifications and email management in the Gmail app.

What was the biggest deal breaker for you when using an iPhone?

—The inability to schedule text messages was a major deal breaker for me, as it's a feature I heavily rely on for efficiency and communication.

Timestamped Summary

00:00I've been an Android user for 13 years, but tried using an iPhone for 100 days.

00:58I enjoyed the seamless FaceTime experience, adjustable flashlight levels, and Face Unlock feature on the iPhone.

01:47Minor grievances included confusion with green and blue bubbles in messaging.

03:26The lack of a consistent back button in iPhone apps was inconvenient.

05:19The iPhone's efficiency compared to Android was lower, with more effort required for certain tasks.

07:01The iPhone's lack of fail safes and compensation for user mistakes was a major drawback.

08:07Limitations with Gmail on the iPhone were also frustrating.

09:19The inability to schedule text messages was the biggest deal breaker for me.

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