Hi everyone 👋 I’m thinking about switching from my iPhone to a Samsung (S23 Ultra maybe) but as I’m a 8 years+ iPhone user, I have some questions about the switch

  1. I really need a function like Hide my Email that my iPhone has, does something like this exist on Android/Samsung ?

  2. I listen a lot of podcasts and Overcast is one of the best app I’ve ever used for that. Is there an equivalent ? (With cutting silence and such options)

  3. Is Samsung wallet as good as Apple Wallet?

  4. Is the Watch as good as the Apple one’s (connectivity and features like sports and pay with the watch) ?

  5. And is it worth on your opinion ?

Thanks for your time and your answers Have a great day 😊

  • Alortania@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I can’t speak for some things, as the closest thing I’ve had to an iphone was the OG iTouch… but;

    1. I didn’t know what “Hide my Email” was, but a quick google led me to an article that shows multiple android alternatives. No clue how good they are, and looks like they do require an extra app, but google is your friend :P

    2. Ditto for the podcast thing

    3. samsung lets you pick between samsung wallet and google wallet. I think google has the most breadth, though I’ve been using samsung wallet so long I’ve no real reason to swap over. If anything google will have more features and be more widely supported than apple. Assuming you have gmail as your main email. it’ll auto-add events it finds there to your calendar, boarding passes, etc.

    4. TBH it depends what you use your phone for, and how tied into the apple ecosystem you are. Android gives you a lot more choices, so it’s easier to find something that’s right for you (I want a built-in stylus and great camera; you might want a phablet phone like the fold or something cheaper than a flagship or something with [whatever feature]), and somewhere in the android sphere it exists. Apple you have a couple choices that basically amount to “do you want more features or to spend less money?” vs actual difference based on user scenarios.

    Most apps have dupes on either side. I know some apple people get hurt by the blue sms BS and them not showing likes and things properly (something Apple is holding back; not a limitation of android), lack of facetime (vs using msgr or other dedicated app), and apple products not quite working as well with a non-apple phone (again, by design, but then samsung does it too with a few watch features demanding a galaxy phone - so it’s NOT just an Apple thing).

    • Arthaas@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Thanks for your detailed answer 😃 The first 3 points are my non negotiable points and seems to be answered in a way I’m pretty afraid of the switch because despite the apps to get all the data from the iPhone, it seems to be pretty hard and not always reliable So I’ll continue to investigate a bit more but you will certainly find me on the other side soon 😄

    • Arthaas@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Thanks for your feedback, it’s great to see good experiences like that How was the switch between the two phones ? Apps and data I mean ? Any loss or problems?

  • ElixirGlow@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    For a true android experience, never get a phone with a different UI. Stock android is the winner. Try motorola or pixel or any other android phone. If you want value the look at xiaomi, and china phones

    • Arthaas@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Is OneUI that bad ? I always read that it’s a better way to discover Android than a stock one especially when you come from iOS Is it that different?

      • actuallyz@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Look up videos on YouTube for comparing One UI and stock. One UI is the closest to iOS you will find in Android. Stock Android enthusiasts will say One UI is shit but it’s not. It comes with lots of features meanwhile stock Android is just stock.

    • Yoshi_87@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Even as an iPhone usr I know that “customization” is one of androids biggest advantages. That does include different UIs.

  • wealthyduck99@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Samsung’s great. I have no complaints switching as a 7 year iPhone user.

    Google Wallet is good

    The watch is just as good if not better than the Apple Watch.

    Have patience. It will take time to figure everything out and get set up but once you do it’s a great experience.

  • kcchiefsfan96@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’m doing the opposite lol. I’m trading in my s23 plus for the iPhone 15 pro max. Tired of the freezing problems and horrible messaging app.

    • blueraptorz@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Buy magic 5 pro or OnePlus 11 or nothing phone 2… I was going to get s23 plus bet ended up going with mdguc 5 pro

    • Arthaas@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      When I had an Android phone years ago I’ve made the switch for the exact same reasons I really thought that was fixed now Is it really still a thing ?

  • NoDescription3473@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I went from 13 pro to s23 ultra , smart switch didn’t go smooth, I ended up going with Google one and backing up my iPhone then switching that way. I miss iMessage but that’s where it stops. The customization options have me addicted. If you can get over the green bubble bullying you’ll be fine

    • Arthaas@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Thanks for your feedback So sad that Smart Switch didn’t work, I’m really afraid of loosing data during the transfer 😅 By Google One, have you succeed retrieved all your data ? And I’m not from US so the green bubbles are not really a thing for me

      • NoDescription3473@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Yes Google one saved my contacts and photos for sure , also I would nice passwords you have saved on safari (if you use it) exported and then imported to chrome

  • Ok-Brick-8406@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Asking if an android as an iphone feature is like asking if the soda machine has a water option haha

    • Arthaas@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Not really, I don’t want an iPhone experience on an Android phone I just have some features and services that I really need so I’m looking for an equivalent This thing apart, I’m ready to get the full Android experience 😄

      • Ok-Brick-8406@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Haha well its a different experience my point was its easier to find features from iphone on a android than other way around…bc third party apps is allowed