I bought the iPhone 13 Pro in early April 2022. This was the first time I had ever bought an Apple smartphone. Six months later and I’m still very happy with the device, even with the release of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone Pro Max. I love my iPhone so much that I will never go back to Android. It really is one of the best iPhones and best phones out there.
Apple recently released iOS 16 to the public. As we said in our iOS 16 review, the new operating system makes a number of welcome tweaks to existing features that simplify things while making apps like Maps, Messages, and Mail more powerful. These aren’t major changes, but they do add up to a better iPhone experience. Even though my phone doesn’t have its own dynamic island, I was still able to enjoy most of the major iOS 16 features. I’m having a blast with this update.
One of the things that caught my eye by surprise was the hype and celebration generated by the release of iOS 16. The people who expressed their thoughts about the new iPhone operating system dominated the entire Twitter feed. Looking back, this should come as no surprise given how popular iPhones are in America. But it was very interesting to see people’s reactions to iOS 16 and also to test new features like text editing and deleting with my non-technical journalist friends.
The iOS 16 launch seemed like it happened and it was amazing to be a part of it. It made me realize how I had never experienced something like this as an Android user. In fact, launching Apple-wide global operating systems is something Android will never have – and that’s a shame. This experience ensured that I would stay within the Apple ecosystem. And honestly? I do not mind.
The launch of iOS 16 was similar to the major firmware updates for the console
The launch of iOS 16 reminded me of the hype surrounding new firmware updates on the PS5 and Xbox Series X. For example, the latest PS5 firmware update finally added 1440p output — although there is one big caveat. Each new update has the potential to greatly improve the console. This sometimes leads to disappointment when a new update only brings stability patches, but when a game-changing update does happen, it’s a huge event for console owners.
I’m using current generation consoles as examples, but I’ve been part of hype training to update firmware on both PS3 and PS4 for nearly 15 years. Yes, console firmware updates are usually not as important as an Apple OS update, but being a part of the iOS 16 launch sparked the same sentiment. It’s something I’m looking forward to from now on, just as I will continue to keep tabs on new firmware updates for the console.
Android can’t replicate Apple’s OS launches
I’m not alone either. Anthony Spadafora, Senior Security and Networking Editor at Tom’s Guide, wrote an article titled I’m an Android User – That’s Why I’m Jealous of Apple’s Events. These days, I’m not in that camp because I’m now fully entrenched in the infamous Apple ecosystem. Heck, the new MacBook Air 2022 could make me ditch Windows laptops. But I sympathize with Anthony’s sentiments since I’ve been an Android user for nearly ten years and have never seen a global OS of this size. It’s something that will probably never happen on Android.
Apple operating systems are only available on company devices. While some people aren’t happy with Apple’s ecosystem, I think it’s the most integrated and user-friendly ecosystem of all the technologies. The company can exercise quality control on everything it produces, and also decide when to launch operating systems. This can sometimes lead to delays, such as iPadOS 16 delaying beyond iOS 16, but when this operating system launches, it will provide useful upgrades on some of the best compatible iPads with the operating system.
Android 13 is currently available on Pixel devices such as the Google Pixel 6. However, this is not the case for some of the best Samsung phones or the best OnePlus phones. Some may have to wait months for the new Android version. For this reason, it is impossible to launch a universal operating system on Android. It’s hard to celebrate a new OS version if you’re getting it later than everyone else, or if you installed it months before your friends could. This is not a problem for Apple users.
prospects
The launch of Apple iOS 16 was a fun experience for a novice Apple user like me. Not only am I looking forward to iOS 17 and later, but I’m also anticipating the upcoming releases of iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura. I’m not sure if those will generate the excitement of iOS 16, but for a tech geek like me and my friends, it’s going to be a wild ride.
As for Android, I doubt we’ll see a launch of an operating system similar to Apple’s. Perhaps Google can figure out how to solve platform fragmentation, but I don’t see how it can manage that – not with the open nature of Android. But in the meantime, I’ll continue to enjoy the festive nature of Apple’s OS launch.
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