Everyone has their preferences, I would love to hear why you guys prefer using Android!

  • Lycanthrotree@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    I may be one of the last hangers-on for this issue, but: my Android phone has a headphone port! That was non-negotiable for me last time I got a new phone. Earbuds do not stay in my ears, are super uncomfortable, and I don’t want to charge a wireless headset or mess with an adapter all the time. I have cheap wired headphones for going out and about that I don’t lose when they fall out because the wire catches them, and really nice wired headphones at home that are much better quality than wireless ones. My car also has a 3.5 mm hookup that sounds a lot better than Bluetooth audio.

    Besides that: Having more customization and control. Firefox + adblockers and other extensions. ReVanced for YouTube. Easier access to the phone’s storage and files. Being able to block ads adds so much quality of life.

    • RebootRebootReboot@programming.dev
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      1 year ago

      I absolutely agree with the 3.5mm headphone port. I use mine all the time as every wireless set of earbuds that I’ve tried has hurt my ears in minutes. I also can’t forget to charge my wired ones. It’s getting harder to find a decent phone that has both a headphone port and a micro SD card slot.

      • Lycanthrotree@beehaw.org
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        1 year ago

        I literally can’t keep the wireless earbuds in! I don’t know if my ears are too small or weirdly shaped on the inside or what. Sometimes I can kind of wedge them in for a minute, but only by having them actively digging into the sides of my ear. That hurts and it still falls out as soon as I move my head.

        My current phone doesn’t have a micro SD card slot, but that’s another improvement I would really like to have. I like to keep a lot of pictures and files on my phone and it would be great to be able to upgrade the storage as it fills up.

    • thirdtower@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Definitely agree with the port.

      I have the Qudelix 5K for really close to quality Bluetooth 3.5mm using Sony LDAC, and cost me 100 bucks.

      Similar devices with lower quality are around 50-100 bucks.

      Granted some do have great ways to enhance audio though.

      Though for your earbuds, I’d get custom ear tips.

      Like these

      Headphones always win though, just that earpods are more mobile.