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Android is now better than iOS, says head of Instagram

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Re: Android is now better than iOS, says head of Instagram

#11

...as long as you don't need to write code for it I guess... Xcode and the iOS system frameworks might be weird, but compared to the mess that is Android development it's like alien technology ;)

They are both terrible in their own ways in my opinion, I could also write an entire paragraph on xcode

Re: Android is now better than iOS, says head of Instagram

#12
post #4

Then why is he still using an iPhone? https://www.threads.net/@mosseri/post/Cu4en-1gb-e

Because they’re speaking as the head of instagram, and apple keeps curtailing the ability for third parties to collect user information. So while as a user using an iphone is to their benefit, as an employee of Meta iPhones are not.

Reminder: Threads has yet to launch in the EU (and it might take months yet), because of its poor data protection and direct cross-feed of Instagram data.

Re: Android is now better than iOS, says head of Instagram

#14

Android is now better than iOS, says owner of a newly released product that is so bad for privacy towards the consumer, that it’s not allowed in the EU. Android, the platform that has some of the most lax privacy rules, agree that you should totally trust all of them with your data… I smell something, and it ain’t roses

> Android, the platform that ...

Was built and maintained by... a literal advertising company?

I use Android, but yeah, let's not pretend that Android and iOS revenues come from the same place.

Re: Android is now better than iOS, says head of Instagram

#15
post #7

"Better" is subjective. It's drastically better in some aspects (e.g. flexibility in UI - I cannot stand "just plaster all apps on the home screen" "organisation"; but also user control and feedback (errors mean something, and are shown, not vague spinning wheel until the end of time)), worse in others (privacy controls). Depending on what matters to every person, it could be better or worse for their specific needs…

> I cannot stand "just plaster all apps on the home screen" "organisation"

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211345

Re: Android is now better than iOS, says head of Instagram

#16

...as long as you don't need to write code for it I guess... Xcode and the iOS system frameworks might be weird, but compared to the mess that is Android development it's like alien technology ;)

I just don't agree, android development environment is pretty easy, what year do you live in?

Re: Android is now better than iOS, says head of Instagram

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post #10

...as long as you don't need to write code for it I guess... Xcode and the iOS system frameworks might be weird, but compared to the mess that is Android development it's like alien technology ;)

Yet the open source ecosystem is thriving on Android, whereas it's incredibly cumbersome to use open source apps on iOS.

IMHO it’s more expensive than cumbersome. You “just” have to pay 99$/year then hit build and run. Or is there something I missed?

Re: Android is now better than iOS, says head of Instagram

#19
I understand that some people find it charming, but I recently owned a flagship Samsung phone, the S23 Ultra, and it was quite frustrating. It had two separate payment apps, Samsung Pay and Google Pay, each with their own issues, and neither worked as seamlessly as Apple Pay. On top of that, there were redundant Google and Samsung applications, making Android a messy experience for regular users. It's definitely not a phone I would recommend for my mom or elderly neighbors whom I provide phone support to. Personally, as someone who wants to use my phone without constantly tinkering with it, Android is not the ideal choice.
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