FabSwingers.com forum: Apple or Android

By *eekaboo Belly OP Man
3 weeks ago

Bradford

Which is better?

I've always gone for android, mainly Samsung but my current phone is Google pixel that I bought a few years ago. Dropped it a few weeks ago, smashed the screen. Still works but need a new phone as the black spot on the screen is growing.

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Herts/Leeds

Apple

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By *gent CoulsonMan
3 weeks ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

Always been on android, I don't like apple

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By *hickthighs26Woman
3 weeks ago

funky town

Android. Always had samsungs can't get away with iphones

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By *uaveNightsMan
3 weeks ago

Canvey Island

Apple. Their infrastructure works well for me

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Herts/Leeds

The one thing I would give to Android over iPhone is the updates between phones on Android is bigger. iPhone seems to be incredibly just incremental improvements so getting harder to justify upgrading.

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By *actile TensionMan
3 weeks ago

Sussex

Been sony since Ericsson days.

Android. Apple is alien to me

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By *onin25Man
3 weeks ago

Durham

Android. I do have an iPad though and my work phone is an apple. There isn't that much in it between them in terms of user experience. When I'm due to get a new phone just look at reviews and generally buy the one that seems best value with good specifications, which always seems to be an android one.

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By *aughty234Man
3 weeks ago

Manchester

Android always

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By *stoppMan
3 weeks ago

Durham

Been using Apple for about 12yrs, however since Apple brought in the age limit up-date, (I haven’t up dated yet)

I won’t be buying anything Apple again if I have to prove I’m 18 to a phone company., for me Apple have over stepped the mark..

So I bought a cheap new Samsung for £100 and was quite surprised what you get so in future I’ll be going android..

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By *evilinDavina1Man
3 weeks ago

Bristol

"Android. Always had samsungs can't get away with iphones"

Agreed, 👍

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By *oco_marsWoman
3 weeks ago

Stockport

Android for me. I do need to upgrade my phone soon, just useless at choosing them.

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By *orphia2003Woman
3 weeks ago

Tonypandy.

Android for me. Just what I'm used to.

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By *he MinionMan
3 weeks ago

Surrey

The last apple item I owned was an ipod shuffle. That pissed me off so much i've never bought from them since.

When we become augmented as humans it will be an Android version installed on me 🤣🤣

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By *ensualMan
3 weeks ago

Sutton

If you buy Apple you buy into an ecosystem and have to run everything through their system. To upload films, photos or music you have to go through their system.

Android has everything separate you can use memory cards and upload how you want.

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By *lusive KittyWoman
3 weeks ago

In the countryside

Android, prefer Samsung tried an iPhone but couldn't get on with it so gave it to my daughter

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By *iver78Man
3 weeks ago

barton upon humber

Was an android fan , but recently my niece set me on the apple train and once I got my head around it will never go back ,

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By *peedyGMan
3 weeks ago

Telford

Android

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By *ancashireredheadWoman
3 weeks ago

Lancashire

Apple. I’m a creature of habit so can’t see that changing.

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By *a LunaWoman
3 weeks ago

Wales

Apple. I just love the functionality of it.

And the camera.

I have tried Android but we just didn’t click.

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By *uckie and CreamCouple
3 weeks ago

Stalybridge

I'll never buy any Apple product again because they're a bunch of c**ts.........

Several years ago, our son dropped his I-phone and cracked the screen. We got the screen replaced for £60ish at a local phone repair shop. A genuine replacement would have been £100's.

The phone worked with no issues until Apple released a software update and the phone locked up and wouldn't work. After investigating, we found out Apple had included software in the update that could detect a non-genuine replacement screen and shut the phone down.

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By *eekaboo Belly OP Man
3 weeks ago

Bradford

"I'll never buy any Apple product again because they're a bunch of c**ts.........

Several years ago, our son dropped his I-phone and cracked the screen. We got the screen replaced for £60ish at a local phone repair shop. A genuine replacement would have been £100's.

Wow that's ridiculous

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By *eekaboo Belly OP Man
3 weeks ago

Bradford

Most seem to say android. I don't like ios so I'll probably stick with android but since most people around me have iPhones, I thought it might be worth a try for newer phones. Think I'll get another pixel

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By *WKentladMan
3 weeks ago

Dartford

I used to have an iPhone, but changed to Android some years ago because iPhones seemed to be great as long as all your other tech is on an Apple platform. Which is good for them, not good for me, or anyone else who doesn't want hose out money on overpriced (IMO) stuff.

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By *iGuyForCouplesMan
3 weeks ago

I have both android and iphone and prefer android.

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By *eroLondonMan
3 weeks ago

Mayfair

Apple is better for those whose preferences are met by iOS. Android is better for those whose requirements are sated by that ecosystem.

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By *orestHardWoodMan
3 weeks ago

Lymington

I swing both ways!

IOS demands loyalty

Android - open source and the "swinger" of opsys!

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By *oungtallandgirthy25Man
3 weeks ago

Derby

I have had both apple and android but i prefer apple

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By *astMidsMInkyWoman
3 weeks ago

Leicester

I used to use Android I got on with it, I then purchased an iPhone realising why on earth I stuck with Android for so long.

In recent weeks I have inherited my other half’s old iMac despite technically being slower than my built PC

The way the operating system works and the speed, even just how clear the screen is I have come to yet another conclusion;

why have I stuck with windows for so long, it just makes sense. The way my phone and Mac compliment each other it’s amazing. I’m still getting used to it but there just seems to a logic to it.

I cannot see I’ll ever buy another windows machine again.

I’m beginning to sound like him

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By *Effy-Woman
3 weeks ago

Scotland

I've always been Apple, but my husband convinced me to upgrade to Samsung. It's been a good few months now and while I do like the phone, I miss my Iphone.

I find the keyboard on android annoying and the updates, why are there sooooo many updates!

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By *rhugesMan
3 weeks ago

Cardiff

Android, really don't like apple at all

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By *igBeardyDanMan
3 weeks ago

Bilston

Ive always been samsung, im not a big fan of the iPhone or apple

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By *eroLondonMan
3 weeks ago

Mayfair

I have an iPhone for work. It serves its purpose.

But I've always had an Android phone; currently a OnePlus™ 12 which is truly amazing.

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By *ongandthick888Man
3 weeks ago

Leeds

"Which is better?

Hate to be that guy but you just compared two different things. One is a company, the other is an operating system.

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By *eekaboo Belly OP Man
3 weeks ago

Bradford

"Which is better?

Hate to be that guy but you just compared two different things. One is a company, the other is an operating system.

I know. But IOS is only Apple. Android has many brands using their os. It's just simpler to say apple cos everyone knows what that is. Some may not know about operating systems

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By *hinstrapMan
3 weeks ago

sheffield

I'm just tight and can't be bothered paying apple of Samsung triple ultra turbo prices.

They all do the same thing. And when you have a shit phone. No one wants to pinch it

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By (user no longer on site)
3 weeks ago

Never have and never will own an iPhone. I have a pixel but have always had Samsung's before and prefer them.

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By *lternative lifestyleCouple
3 weeks ago

Louth

Anyone picking Apple then we know you can be bought by cheap marketing tricks

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By *oodmessMan
3 weeks ago

yumsville

Recently seen a lot of YouTubes on Oppo phones, they are seemingly wholly Chinese but the processors are max, ram is max, screens are max and cameras are max.. up to 4x200mp. Just done know about the android system updates

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By *a LunaWoman
3 weeks ago

Wales

"Anyone picking Apple then we know you can be bought by cheap marketing tricks "

Such as? I can’t recall any.

I had an Apple phone via work and just kept up with it. Easy peasy to use, brilliant camera, apps are good (for me). Yes they are expensive, yet so are Samsung etc.

🤷🏻‍♀️

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By *ornucopiaMan
3 weeks ago

Bexley

Is there a Linux OS for phones?

The mainstream options for PCs and laptops can go screw themselves...

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By *aughtydealcoupleCouple
3 weeks ago

Walmer, Deal

Samsung Galaxy ultra always

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By *iss DevilWoman
3 weeks ago

Bedford

I don't think iPhone is worth the money we are being charged for it, so I always go for Android. And as I don't want to have my phone permanently on charge/attached to a battery pack, I avoid big brands. I am a proud owner of an Oppo phone, and my battery can last for 2 days.

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By *lderflowerAppleWoman
3 weeks ago

Hampshire

I've always had an Android phone for my personal phone.

I had an iPhone for work a couple of jobs ago and just couldn't get my head around it. Fundamentally I only had it for calls, but I couldn't even figure out how to make calls sometimes, and more often ended up accidentally phoning someone random when I didn't even intend to make a call!

Installing the updates felt a lot more difficult/complicated with Apple than it is with Android, and they were waaaay more frequent!

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
Forum Mod
3 weeks ago

Central

Android, as it has much greater flexibility than Apple, letting you customise it more.

If I love a phone, I'll stick with them for years. I'd consider a screen replacement, which EU law repair laws have helped to reduce the cost of.

The price ranges of the many manufacturers also gives much greater ability to match your needs, including buying outright upfront and paying much less for a SIM only rental, without committments

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By *hamallamadingdongMan
3 weeks ago

London

Android. Always.

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By *partharmonyCouple
3 weeks ago

Tonbridge

Luke: Android (hates Apple)

Hannah: Apple (thinking about switching)

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By *oxy-RedWoman
3 weeks ago

pink panther territory

Always Android for me

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By *tsazzMan
3 weeks ago

Manchester

Apple only. I recently got a PC to run alongside my MacBook for work and it became very clear, very quickly that sticking with Apple was the best thing I ever did.

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By *uicy_peach79Woman
3 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Only ever had Andriod I like them a lot

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By *ilthyAsFuckMan
3 weeks ago

London

Android – mostly on a Samsung S26 Ultra, but also on a DAP.

I don't like the lack of customisation options on IOS devices, but have no issues with OSX on a Mac.

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By *i015Man
3 weeks ago

Millbrook, Southampton

Android - Last few phones I've had have been Xiaomi Redmi phones and never had any issues with them.

The camera on my current phone: Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is better than the iPhone camera (people at work have iPhones and have said that it is better than theirs).

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By *tillfunforMan
3 weeks ago

Moray

Currently Apple. Best I had was the Windows Phone. Great hardware, software that worked easily with my pc. Reluctantly went Android, when the Windows phone was killed off, for about 10 minutes before switching to Apple.

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By *hinstrapMan
3 weeks ago

sheffield

"Anyone picking Apple then we know you can be bought by cheap marketing tricks "

Ouch...shots fired

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By *og and MuseCouple
3 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Apple. If you can't afford it and you value productivity and user experience , why would you choose anything else?

I have the same conversation with people around full frame sensors, it's not that a crop sensor can't do good stuff and I'm sure androids can function okay, but if you need the best and I can afford it, why would you not have it?

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By *og and MuseCouple
3 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Anyone picking Apple then we know you can be bought by cheap marketing tricks "

https://youtube.com/shorts/Haxo_Ai828U?si=mC_kWeX6WdJuJu8D

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By *ldbikerider6Man
3 weeks ago

Sheffield

I don't really think one is better than the other. You are bound to prefer what you are used to and it will depend what you want from it.

Apple is too restrictive for my need's as it needs to be an apple phone so if you want new it's going to cost.

I'm an Android user and don't think I would change. I use Motorola and have for year's Good spec phones for under £200 for a dual sim phone without a contract it works for me.

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By *a LunaWoman
3 weeks ago

Wales

"Anyone picking Apple then we know you can be bought by cheap marketing tricks

Ouch...shots fired "

Some Android users tend to get narky about Apple users. No idea why 🤷🏻‍♀️

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By *ormerWelshcouple2020Man
3 weeks ago

Stourbridge

I was Nokia all the way till someone introduced me to Apple when they came out. So easy to use.

I’ve had androids as work phones but actually used my own Apple phone instead.

I don’t hate them or their users they just aren’t as easy to use for me.

Simple, it’s called free choice.

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By *ackandsashaCouple
3 weeks ago

West Dublin

When we both got our first smartphone many years ago, the guy from carphone warehouse said the vast majority of people who start with an iphone, will always stay with iphones. And vice versa.

He also said he could have any phone he wanted , and he had a Samsung Galaxy.

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By *hamallamadingdongMan
3 weeks ago

London

"Anyone picking Apple then we know you can be bought by cheap marketing tricks

Ouch...shots fired

Some Android users tend to get narky about Apple users. No idea why 🤷🏻‍♀️"

Vice versa too. It's ok to like something and not hate a similar thing.

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By *uaveNightsMan
3 weeks ago

Canvey Island

"Anyone picking Apple then we know you can be bought by cheap marketing tricks

Ouch...shots fired

Some Android users tend to get narky about Apple users. No idea why 🤷🏻‍♀️

Vice versa too. It's ok to like something and not hate a similar thing."

Both have their advantages and disadvantages, I personally won’t use Android due to issues with the Play store and malware apps.

I will use a version of Android called GrapheneOS because it’s ridiculously locked down for privacy and law enforcement hates it.

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By *hamallamadingdongMan
3 weeks ago

London

"Anyone picking Apple then we know you can be bought by cheap marketing tricks

Ouch...shots fired

Some Android users tend to get narky about Apple users. No idea why 🤷🏻‍♀️

Vice versa too. It's ok to like something and not hate a similar thing.

Both have their advantages and disadvantages, I personally won’t use Android due to issues with the Play store and malware apps.

I will use a version of Android called GrapheneOS because it’s ridiculously locked down for privacy and law enforcement hates it. "

Cool. Never heard of that. 👍🏾😊

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By *ornyguy666Man
3 weeks ago

Nottingham

Apple good but overpriced Android better value

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By *aughtywelsh89Man
3 weeks ago

Pontyclun

Apple

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By *homas400Man
3 weeks ago

Carmarthen / Llandeilo

Android... Only because it's cheaper and does the same thing.

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By *eekaboo Belly OP Man
2 weeks ago

Bradford

So my beloved phone stopped responding to anything and half the screen turned completely black. Thankfully I found my galaxy s9 that I haven't used for years with a thai sim card in

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By *agneto.Man
2 weeks ago

Bham

I've always used an android phone but also have an iPad. The zoom on the iPhone is making me want to try iPhone for the first time...

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By (user no longer on site)
2 weeks ago

Apple for me from the very first iPhone but stuck on 11 at moment which I hope to change when I start working again next month after a long lay off from redundancy and illness 🤞🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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By *ermite12ukMan
2 weeks ago

Solihull and Romford

Had one go at an IPhone:

Trying to sort out the password was a pain. But 4 hrs. battery life?

It went back to the CEX shop and swopped for a Samsung.

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By *eardedsparkyMan
2 weeks ago

Llandudno

I have one of each (work and social) I prefer the Samsung all round, but iTunes has thousands of songs saved and I cannot be arsed changing to Spotify

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By *unguy410Man
2 weeks ago

Cambridge

I used Android personally and Apple for work, although the iPhone is a few years old, so it's smaller than the new ones.

Much prefer Android, having the comma and full stop on the main keyboard is useful, as is the press and hold to get numbers.

Over the last few years I've found a couple of apps on Apple have frustrated me compared to using the Android versions.

Have just replaced my personal phone with a Moto G86 which seems great so far.

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By *007ManMan
2 weeks ago

Worthing

Apple more expensive and overrated.

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By *ature420Couple
2 weeks ago

aberdeen

I hate them both in equal measures. Same as the old Mac verses pc banter. There are things I love about android and things I like about iOS. There are also things I can’t stand about both of them. I will say this though, I think the gap between the 2 is getting shorter. I’ve been using android for a 6 years and only just got an upgrade and decided to go iPhone. If I’m honest I find they are both much a muchness

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By *ust want fun 888Man
2 weeks ago

nearby

With me being blind, iPhone any day as they’re probably the best phone with accessibility features for death and blind and other disabilities too, I know they’re expensive but worth every penny to me

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
2 weeks ago

Reading

I've tried both and prefer android.

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By *veragecouple2000Couple
2 weeks ago

South Wales

I’ve always preferred Apple xx

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By *ingh89Man
2 weeks ago

Birmingham

Android

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By *eordiePTFellaMan
2 weeks ago

Newcastle - Scotland

Android........come on!!!

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