Why does moving from an iPhone SE 2nd Gen to an iPhone 16 not feel exciting? Honestly, I could still be using my old phone with a new battery, and there’s nothing the new one lets me do that really changes anything.
I originally wanted to buy a Google Pixel because it would have been exciting to try something totally different. Sure, I losing Airdrop and shared family iCloud is pretty stupid, but otherwise, I wouldn’t really miss much. Here in Europe, everyone just uses WhatsApp, so iMessage isn’t a big deal.
Going with a Pixel would have been new and exciting, just not necessarily better. It wouldn’t have been the smart choice, only the fun one. And I think that’s how a lot of people who switch to Android feel.
And they’re right about that sentiment. On paper, Android actually seems like the better OS these days. “Circle to Search” is brilliant for example. I can’t speak about real-world stability since I haven’t used an Android long-term, but every time I try a Samsung or Pixel phone in a shop, it feels laggy just by opening a few apps.
So, I guess I’m sticking with the iPhone for another five years. Upgrading probably was the right decision for me, just not the most exciting one. Not the fun choice, just the smart one.
But the fact that I am thinking and was this close about making the switch really means that Apple, you need to up your game.