Hello. Again dispelling information: Both the Samsung Galaxy line and Pixels now get seven years of updates. I believe IOS devices get five. Secondly, Samsung devices generally have faster processors (better hardware) as compared with Pixels which use the Tensor processor. Since I am endeavoring to make this a balanced post, I would assert that my US family have iPhones while the majority of my family overseas utilize Android (largely due to an income consideration). From an accessibility standpoint, up until recently I would have stated that the iPhone was hands-down superior, but TalkBack, with its screen and image description feature (similar to JAWS's Picture Smart) has leveled the field significantly.
Thank you. Warmest, Rajiv ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Arnold" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 3:25:37 PM Subject: RE: Apple versus android Right, I don't think you can get help like we can with Apple Accessibility. Anyway, I and my family, son, daughter-in-law, granddaughters, grandson-in-law, sisters, brothers-in-law - all have iPhones. Carolyn Arnold -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 11:34 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Apple versus android Unless things have changed, Android devices get fewer updates and they do not have life time tech support for the blind user. James B -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold Sent: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 9:37 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Apple versus android Yes, less manufacture customization and updates are my reasons that I'd get a Pixel. I liked what I heard about it, when I was on the Android list. Carolyn Arnold -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 9:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Apple versus android I would absolutely suggest a Pixel for anyone considering Android for several reasons. First, like the Iphone, it receives android updates as soon as they are released. Second, it’s a very straight forward interface without a lot of manufacturer customization. > On Sep 30, 2025, at 11:37 AM, Carolyn Arnold <[email protected]> wrote: > > I always thought that if got Android, I would want a Pixel. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > Mike Arrigo > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 10:02 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Apple versus android > > The article was interesting, I don’t find talkback to be sluggish at all on > my Pixel phones, I can’t speak for other brands of phones such as Samsung. > >> On Sep 28, 2025, at 9:58 PM, Dennis Long <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> iOS is still better. I have zero interest in switching to android They >> can't even make sure their own apps are accessible. See this for proof. >> https://accessibleandroid.com/the-need-for-accessibility-excellence/ >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mary >> Otten >> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 9:39 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Apple versus android >> >> No, they don’t have that anymore. All operating systems have their issues, >> and I still am not happy with android although I have one. For me, Apple is >> still better, despite certain issues. >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Sep 28, 2025, at 6:36 PM, [email protected] wrote: >>> >>> They are unnecessary ten year old childish sounds that the phone makes >>> while you are swiping the touch screen. >>> I had a Samsung 7 that I hated because I could not figure out how to get >>> rid of the earcons without getting rid of all sound. >>> But, good news. It looks like they can be adjusted now. >>> James B >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of >>> Carolyn Arnold >>> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 6:48 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: RE: Apple versus android >>> >>> What are earcons? >>> >>> Carolyn Arnold >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of [email protected] >>> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 5:02 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: RE: Apple versus android >>> >>> Do the Android phones still have all of the irritating earcons that they >>> had around 5 years ago? >>> James B >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of >>> Carolyn Arnold >>> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 2:24 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: RE: Apple versus android >>> >>> I had an android tablet for a while and like the Apple platform better. >>> Actually, probably the reason for that is that I have just gotten used to >>> the Apple platform, so do not want to learn something else, whenever I >>> already know something that works for me. My guess is that one is as good >>> or as bad as the other. >>> >>> Carolyn Arnold >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>> Of Barbara Stahl >>> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 2:14 PM >>> To: Viphone <[email protected]> >>> Subject: Apple versus android >>> >>> So I have seen a comment in a few message threads now where people say that >>> somethings are easier to do in or on an android device as opposed to an >>> Apple device so I am curious what sort of things are easier to do an >>> android as opposed to Apple so far, I have found Apple pretty easy to use >>> and very intuitive so I am curious what do some of you think is easier with >>> an android device my only experience with an android type device is an >>> Amazon fire tablet, and I liked the Apple gestures much better. 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