Sometimes it feels as though the smartphone world is firmly divided into two camps - either you are team Apple or you're not. The two sides seem locked in a battle where there will never be a clear winner. To switch sides seems like an impossible proposition.
My conversion has been coming for a while now, whether I wanted to admit or not. Getting my iPad Pro was a transforming experience. You can read more about my experience with my iPad Pro here. Other than not understanding the different types of swipes and where to find settings, the iPad just works. The more I've used the iPad, the more the swipes have started to come second nature. (I've had Androids for almost a decade, there's a lot to relearn.)
Last summer, I entered a quest to find a smartwatch. I don't typically carry my phone around the office or home with me, but I'd still like to know if someone calls. Especially at work, when daycare might call, I'd prefer not to miss some calls. After much research, I tried two separate smartwatches. Neither worked well. They frequently lost contact with my phone, and I was never sure if I was receiving all of my notifications. Just trying to get my Android to talk to a smartphone was a daily struggle. I ended up returning both of them, resigning myself to the fact that smartwatches just won't live up to my standards. Then, I talked to my coworkers with Apple watches and heard about they just work, much like my iPad.
My Pixel finally bit the battery dust while I was traveling to Austin, Texas, last month. No longer able to hold a charge for a full-day and often unable to find a signal, my Pixel was ready for retirement. And I finally admitted to myself that I was prepared to make the switch and say goodbye to Androids, at least for now. After my debate, I picked up my brand new iPhone 11 from the Apple store the day I came back into town.
The change has been a process, although a pretty smooth one. Some apps proclaim to move your Android apps to your iPhone, but my Pixel had a lot of apps I didn't need. I decided to switch manually, only installing the apps I use. I spent weeks slowly installing them as I went, but it really didn't take very much time.
I feel like a traitor switching teams, and sometimes feel like I'm lost behind enemy lines. I'm still learning some of the ins-and-outs and find myself looking for settings in the wrong places sometimes. However, the iPhone mostly just works, and I'm in good company if I ever have a question.
I look forward to getting an Apple watch later this year. With any luck it will just work with my iPhone.
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