Life Hacker [Japanese version] Reprinted from the article published on February 1, 2022
I do not deny that Apple products that are easy to set and use are wonderful.But on the other hand, you may feel restricted.
The restriction is not a big deal for most people.
However, for those who want to use products different from Apple, smartphones other than the iPhone may not be possible.Even if you think Galaxy Z Flip is good, all the texts are green ... (!).But why not switch to Android?
No, I understand.I feel unreasonable to change from iPhone to Android.Thanks to Apple, replacing the SIM card is very troublesome.
As soon as you transfer your phone number to a phone other other than Apple, you will not be able to send or receive a call between iMessage and FaceTime.If you have another Apple product, you will not be able to contact your friends on iMessage or Facetime, but you will have to contact you through the Apple ID email connected here.
For these various reasons, changing a smartphone is extremely troublesome.One of the most important things is to synchronize with Apple devices other than iPhone.
If the iPad is not connected to the line, you must connect to Wi-Fi before interacting with group chat or iMessage.This setting is much more inconvenient than keeping the iPhone connected to a new smartphone hot spot.
Be prepared for other Apple devices in cooperation with new smartphones.Useful functions of Apple, such as AirDrop, Handoff, and iCloud, are not available on Android.
In addition, since most of the ones purchased on the iPhone using the Apple ID are fixed to the platform, you will need to purchase apps and games such as minecraft and FilmicPro again.
But that's not a big deal.
It's okay to change from iPhone to Android
When you want to use a different smartphone, when you have a cool new technology, why not replace your smartphone when you have a function that doesn't have in Apple?Even so, the world will not end.
Someone knows that the group chat is green or spells out a reply with iMessage.Certainly, you may be frustrated, you may be teased, but new smartphones are cool and do things you can't do with your friend's smartphone.And it's my smartphone.It doesn't matter what others think.
However, there is advice.
It's worth trying to persuade your friends to participate in the third party chat app (although it's not easy).It is unusual for people to switch the chat app with crisp.Even if you are not everyone, you may want to choose the platform used by most people.You may want to choose a rich text or video call for any phone, such as a metopathy, or Facebook Messenger.
Incorporating a Google account into a digital life makes switching easier.Android is a Google product, so if you have a Google account, it's like you're already stepping on Google's eco -systems.
If you are already using Google Photos, Gmail, Google Drive, etc., Android is a familiar one.Most of the subscriptions bought on iOS can access the Android version without additional payments.This is one of the benefits of downloading for free these days.
I wrote the advice from iPhone to Android in this article, so please refer to it.
Around the vast smartphone world.Google, Samsung, OnePlus, Motorola, and Sony also provide various smartphones by adding new features and options every year.When you replace your smartphone, you can buy it if you like it.After all, if the iPhone is good, you can always return.
Apple may incorporate more compatibility if more people buy their favorite smartphones, regardless of a specific platform.
I don't know if the day will be introduced to Android, but even if Apple supports RCS, it will be easy to text chat regardless of the type of smartphone.That's it.
