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CMV: Android is better than iOS

I started off with the first generation of iPods. I was absolutely enthralled from the jump. I could fit entire libraries of music from a litany of bands and genres on one device that could fit in my pocket. I never considered there could be anything else, I thought that it could never get any better than that. I was in love.

Then the first iPhone came out. My best friend had gotten one first and i must admit I was jealous. It was so sleek, it had a touchscreen, it could make calls and texts in addition to holding all my music! It could access the internet, it had GPS, it has a much better camera than my shitty Motorola Razr. How can i live without one?!

Then I got one. It was everything I wanted and more. I was the happiest I could be. The genesis of my lifelong love of gadgets had begun.

Anyways, I stuck with the iphone loyally for a few generations. I was the perfect age when it was released. High school me was not very discerning and was easily impressed by the latest and greatest tech. Android wasn't even on my radar then, I was perfectly content with my first gen iphone.

After the first couple generations I switched to Android after researching the device I was interested in. I couldn't understand how on paper it could have beaten the iPhone in almost every respect. I decided to make the switch, figuring this Android would be the last cell phone I'd ever buy. I've been through at least half a dozen since, and I remain loyal to Android to this day.

I can't understand why Apple can get away with charging exorbitant amounts of money for relatively run of the mill specifications. I can understand when it comes to PC vs. Mac, as I studied audio production and such a task is much more amenable to Apple's operating system as opposed to Windows. Even so, it still seemed silly that Apple was charging far more for the essentially the same hardware.

So, what is it? Is it the software? Some appeal of the UI itself? Brand loyalty? This is one of those opinions I have which could be swayed if someone comes in leaving a response which berates me for the error of my ways. So I want your guys' experience with Apple products. What makes them preferable to an Android in the case of cellphones, or other operating systems when it comes to laptops and desktops? Why should I trade in my Samsung for an iPhone tomorrow? Why should I pawn all my worldly possessions for a beat up iMac on eBay?

Not only could I be swayed, I almost *want* to be swayed. As I mentioned, in terms of audio production, Apple reigns supreme. I'm looking for an excuse to justify such a wildly expensive purchase. So I'm asking you all, from the bottom of my heart, to change my view!

Thanks for reading!
gpt
I was a longtime Android user for a decade, recently moved to IOS.

The platforms are both different and tailor to different needs. IOS tailors towards the person who just wants a phone that works. Simple, fluid, not much too it. Plus, for the professional video/photo editor or musician, Apple’s platform can’t be beat. Android simply doesn’t have the tools to match it. People are willing to pay a premium for this.

Android on the other hand, tailors well towards people who want “more” out of a phone. Customization is much better here, and it’s an easier platform to build upon. Yet, you can also make a mess of things if you delete the wrong file or press the wrong button. This tailors well towards developers or technology enthusiasts.

These platforms tailor towards different subsections of the same market, so it’s unreasonable to declare that one is better than the other. It’s entirely dependent on your personal needs.