alt Hacker Newsthe question isn't whether you still have a reason to choose android - the question is what alternative do you have but android (or iOS).
the question isn't whether you still have a reason to choose android - the question is what alternative do you have but android (or iOS).
If my phone is going to be locked down anyway, I'm choosing the platform that at least pairs with my AirPods properly and doesn't get me weird looks at social events.
Google is really stretching their goodwill with this one. The ability to sideload and debug my phone is the only marginal benefit to these janky Java relics. If that's gone, no reason not to switch to a wholely better platform.