Android Customization is still better than iOS 14 (AndroidCentral)

[Ink]

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https://www.androidcentral.com/switching-android-android-theming-puts-apples-aesthetics-shame

When Apple's new OS, App Library, and widgets came out, my future colleagues argued that iOS 14 was a better version of Android 11. I can only speak to the Apple side of things, but I personally wasn't quite as impressed. Yes, the widgets are especially handy and a huge step up for Apple's UI. Yet the App Library relies on the same folders as before, just auto-organized. To me, iOS folders are like garages stuffed with stacks of old tools you hold onto and use once in a blue moon — not where you keep the daily apps you actually need. Besides that, the apps themselves are still their usual square selves.

I was open to a new experience, even if I was used to Apple's style. Then I found out about Android launchers: Android theming had been almost completely off my radar until that moment, and every friend with an iPhone I asked didn't know it was an option either.

I fell eagerly down a rabbit hole of launchers, icon packs, and custom KWGT widgets, tools that made playing with phone settings appealing instead of a chore. Customization is undoubtedly one of the high points for Google in the iOS vs Android battle.

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[enaph]

And at the end of the day plenty of Android users install launcher, icon packs and wallpapers to mimic iOS layout

 

[tipo]

And at the end of the day plenty of Android users install launcher, icon packs and wallpapers to mimic iOS layout

Bet ios users would do the same with their phones but it's not possible.

 

[enaph]

Bet ios users would do the same with their phones but it's not possible.

Some of them would do for sure!
But let's being serious for a while - I never understood all this hype around widgets and stuff.
Even when I was using Android in the past I was keeping my homescreen clean with only most used apps on it and weather and news widgets on the separate screen and this is what I am utilizing now while using iOS - homescreen with most used apps, weather, news and shortcuts widgets in "today" view. The rest hidden in apps library.
I understand that different people have different aesthetics and that's why we need diverse mobile operating systems so everyone can find the one that suits his/her needs the best.
Cheers

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Installing third-party launcher is also an security and privacy problem.

customization isn't always best option.

 

[AG3S]

Installing third-party launcher is also an security and privacy problem.

customization isn't always best option.

This is the best example:

 

[Ink]

Installing third-party launcher is also an security and privacy problem.

customization isn't always best option.

Some launchers are FOSS. Other launchers have been around for a long time with a good history. Icon packs make huge difference, if you don't like the default theme.

Using first-party apps are also a security and privacy problem.

This is the best example:

First party app problems....

 

[Faybert]

Well, I keep choosing Android, each system has its advantage, but due to my needs and my way of always wanting to customize things, my choice will always be Android.

 

[tipo]

Some of them would do for sure!
But let's being serious for a while - I never understood all this hype around widgets and stuff.
Even when I was using Android in the past I was keeping my homescreen clean with only most used apps on it and weather and news widgets on the separate screen and this is what I am utilizing now while using iOS - homescreen with most used apps, weather, news and shortcuts widgets in "today" view. The rest hidden in apps library.
I understand that different people have different aesthetics and that's why we need diverse mobile operating systems so everyone can find the one that suits his/her needs the best.
Cheers

Guess we're on the same page.