Prediction, lots of switchers this year. From iOS to Android. From macOS to Windows 10 w/ WSL.
Not because Apple is doing anything bad, necessarily, but because Google and Microsoft (and others) have caught up on hardware/software. Tighter race, w more options than ever.
@sumudu Most privacy issues relate more to the services and permissions we use than the platforms themselves. Apple seemingly cares more, but people can easily set their permissions to make that a nonstarter.
@cdevroe Surely, it’s interesting to watch but I think the notion of a head-to-head in hardware between MS, Google and Apple is a construct of the tech press. They are nowhere close in the demographics that matter.
@tommy I am not the tech press. I'm saying they are closer from my own experience purchased with my own money. What demographics matter more than others?
@mikehaynes In the past I had found the same thing. Recently, however, I'd say the vast majority of the apps I use either follow Material Design aesthetics or are great on their own. There are a few apps that aren't great that I use. But same on iOS.
@mikehaynes For instance, there is no Tapbots, Panic, or Icon Factory on Android. That is a pity. But they only represent one or two apps I use daily on mobile. Google, MSFT, Spotify, FB, Slack... all great apps.
@cdevroe Misunderstood your thread as a general prediction, not yourself switching to MS and Google. Sorry!
@mikehaynes I can understand that. Ill try to cover this in my post - but i think i was willing to give up those few great apps for the overwhelming control i now have.
