> Android has both better phones and better UX.

extreme, EXTREME minority opinion stated as fact

> when all Apple has done for the past five years is merely copying it

This is a popular refrain but never passes the sniff test. Android has nothing equivalent to AirPods, airdrop, find my, list goes on and on.

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StopDisinfo910 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

> Android has nothing equivalent to AirPods, airdrop, find my, list goes on and on.

Sony has a product which is considerably better than the AirPods and the Pixel Buds are competitive.

Google has an alternative to Find my which works the same and allows to use trackers from multiple brands, including some which are better than AirTag.

Android has a default feature called nearby share which works the same and has had sharing via WiFi for much longer than Apple including some options which are not annoyingly gimped proprietary technology.

It’s always the same issue with Apple fan. They are completely unaware of how far behind Apple is because they don’t want to even look outside.

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dvngnt_ 3 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

AirPods → Google Pixel Buds, Samsung Galaxy Buds, OnePlus Buds (and similar)

AirDrop → Nearby Share (Google), Quick Share (Samsung)

Find My → Find My Device (Google)

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willemlaurentz 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

Just for folks reading this and being unfamiliar with Apple's options, here are some of their capabilities that sets them apart in a UX way:

AirPods: can simultainiously be paired with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac. The switching between the audio you hear is fully automated and generally "just works" using sensors on both the AirPods and your 'source device'. e.g. listen to audio from your mac, but get a call? You can 'just pick it up' without any Bluetooth hassling or switching.

AirDrop: the hardware Wifi chips in your device actually gets configured in a peer to peer mode that enables (very) high capacity transfers. Think of pushing multiple gigabytes. It does not require any configuration, the devices can figure it out themselves if nearby and unlocked. It also works between Mac's, iPads and iPhones.

Find My: It's not just for devices, you can share your location with family and friends, with reasonable control over things like 'for how long'. You can set alerts for leaving or arriving a particular location (Apple informs both parties of such geofencing). It also integrates with the workout app or navigation app, e.g. keeping folks updated on the ETA.

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StopDisinfo910 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

Virtually all descend brands support multiple pairing and fast switching nowadays. This is not a AirPods advantage. AirPods miserably fail at this as soon as you use them on anything non Apple.

Nearby Share works exactly the same than AirDrop with regards to pair to pair mode on supporting device. It also works on anything supporting one of its client which covers a lot of material.

Find my: Google has exactly the same functionality and has had it for years.

You are completely disconnected from the state of the art. Meanwhile it’s 2025 and iOS still can’t properly deal with notifications.

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vrighter 2 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I have a bluetooth headset from 2017 right next to me that did just that, it could be paired and connect to obher devices.

Wifi direct. Apple didn't invent it. Android also does that. Also that's now also an optional part of the bluetooth spec (to use the wifi radio as well)

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f33d5173 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

>You can 'just pick it up' without any Bluetooth hassling or switching.

I've done this on android/linux with random bluetooth earbuds. I'm sure apple is more reliable or whatever but this is not a unique feature to them.

	▲	StopDisinfo910 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		Apple is not more reliable. Their fan boys are just convinced they somehow use magic while all they have is a pair of buds which can only properly work with one brand. Multiple pairing and fast switching have worked correctly for ages on multiple brands but they are completely unaware.

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Our_Benefactors 3 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Are all inferior products by a long shot, and also copies of Apple features…

	▲	wolvesechoes 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		The fact that you move the goalpost proves any discussion with fanboy is pointless, for you have made some brand part of your identity.

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pjmlp 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

70% of the world kind of disagrees.