I like iPhone for their design, their fluidity and the integration they offer within the Apple ecosystem. However, no matter how enjoy the experience offered by a brand device, I can't help feeling a certain envy when I see some Android functions. Those small characteristics, although sometimes they do not seem revolutionary, make the difference in the day to day of many users
Always, The rivalry between iPhone and Android has generated intense debates. Each platform has its own faithful audience, its advantages and disadvantages. Apple users often defend the stability, security and optimization of the iOS operating system, while those who prefer Android highlight the flexibility, customization and constant innovation that characterizes this platform.
But, beyond personal preferences, it is undeniable that Android has implemented ideas that iPhone users would like to see on their devices. They are those little functions that, when you discover them, make you wish that Apple implement them. And although some of them have ended up arriving in iOS over time, There are still many that remain only on Androidleaving more than an iPhone user with the desire.
It is not about ensuring which operating system is better, but recognizing that, as a technology user, there are always things that you might want to have, regardless of the brand you choose.
Circle to Search is not on the iPhone
One of Google's functions that I like the most and has added in several models is Circle to Search. I was lucky to try it in the occasional Android device and I find it a success and a very usable option for the day to day.
Circle to Search What allows is Find anything on the screen just drawing a circle around him. For example, if you see a photo in which you like the shoes that a person carries, just make that gesture and automatically will appear the most relevant results about that product. Both information and places where to buy them. It is ideal when you want to know certain clothing, plants or books, among many other things.
The possibility of looking for anything on the screen without leaving the application is incredibly comfortable and is a function that Apple's iPhone still lacks.
Several profiles
Another feature that I love from Android is the possibility ofand create guest profiles and multiple userssomething that the iPhone currently have.
It is clear that this is a function that Apple terminals do not have because for them security is the first, but it is very good that you can leave your phone to a friend or family and create an account, either invited or definitive, in the that he will not be able to see anything you have as the main user, but he will have the fully operational device. Your personal data, applications and configurations will be well protected while using your smartphone.
It is very good if that device has to use several people, for example, of the same family. You just have to create separate profiles and that each one between with their own system and has their own apps, photos or what they need.
The type of control panel
I also like Android to have in your Volume control panel. When you press the volume buttons on the iPhone you can only control the volume for the media by default (the bell too), but only if it is enabled in the adjustments.
On the other hand, in the smartphones with this volume control panel is broadersince it allows to adjust practically everything, from the volume of the alarm to the calls or the notifications and all from the same place.
The launch is another thing that does not let the iPhone change
He Personalization level which offers Android is much larger than the iPhone has, although in recent times Apple has been offering brushstrokes to modify certain aspects. But in the Google operating system you can download launchers from the Google Play Store, being able to transform the appearance of the home screen, the icons, the animations or the gestures.
In iOS there is no way to change the pitcher or the general interfacethe design that Apple marks is always maintained. In personalization matters, those of Cupertino are still truly far from Android, putting security as the reason to make changes of this type as slowly as they are doing.
Some gestures
Android has a very successful gesture management. When sliding your finger down on the home screen, on most Android devices the notification tray opens, something very useful, especially if the large smartphone.
On the iPhone, by sliding the finger down, the search bar opens. We do not say that it is not useful, but this forces you to have to reach the upper part of the screen to check your notifications.
For example, the back button on Android is clearer, since it can be used from any edge of the screen, while on the iPhone it will depend a lot on the way in which the application that is being used
In short, both iPhone and Android have their strengths and improvement areas. Although I like Apple devices for their performance, design and closed ecosystem, I cannot deny that some Android functions would like to reach Cupertino's devices. Are details that simplify daily tasks or provide a comfort plus sometimes I miss
The competition between both systems is what promotes innovation, and many of these functions could reach iOS in the future, as has happened before. For now, only those who have a phone with Google's operating system can enjoy them in their day to day.
