When it comes to smartphones, there are two camps users fall into: iPhone and Android. There are pros and cons to both the iOS and Android operating systems that are often hotly debated by fans, but which is best? The answer to that will depend on personal preference and what you are looking to get out of a smartphone experience.

To help those that are still weighing up their options, we delve into the advantages of choosing an iPhone over an Android device!

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User-Friendly iPhone Experience

One of the main benefits that draw in the more casual smartphone user is the ease of use that iPhone’s offer. The design and functionality of iOS has barely changed over the years, giving users a consistent, highly-recognisable experience.

Enhancements and new additions have of course been made as updates become available, but the basics remain largely the same. This makes not only using your iPhone but upgrading it to a new model a very simple process as you know how to find everything and how your phone will work.

Searching through your phone to find something specific or searching the web is made incredibly simple on iPhones; you just have to swipe left, and the search bar will present itself. Searching for apps on Android can be a more long-winded and difficult process.

Even with the wide variety of Android phones, many users agree that iPhones are far easier to get to grips with and can be ideal for smartphone beginners. iPhones provide a more intuitive interface that remains consistent across all of Apple’s devices, including iPads, iPods and Apple watches.

Useful In-Built Apps

The inbuilt iMessage app is another example that people often to point to as to why they prefer iPhones. iMessage allows you to easily message other Apple device users over Wi-Fi and offers a more user-friendly experience.

Where Android phones are full of famously irritating pre-installed apps, iPhones users are provided with useful installations that many find give a better experience that benefits the user.

Some of the pre-installed applications for iPhone users include:

• Health
• Books
• Podcasts
• News
• Wallet
• Game Centre
• Tips
• Basic Functional Apps like the Calculator, Calender, Clock and Compass

No Bloatware

As previously mentioned, one of the main annoyances that Android users face is the number of unnecessary features that come preinstalled into their phones; a major disadvantage is that they sometimes cannot be moved or deleted. Unnecessary apps can reduce functionality, making your phone feel cluttered and difficult to navigate.

Pre-loaded carrier software can take precious storage space, but this kind of thing is not an issue with the iPhone that presents a sleek app configuration that’s free of features you don’t want or need.

If you do find any in-built apps on your iPhone that you don’t want, you can easily disable them in the settings or hold down on the app you don’t want to remove it.

The Support Available for iPhone Users

The superior iPhone experience also goes beyond just using it. If you do ever experience a problem with your iPhone, Apple is extensive in the support they give.

For most Android phones, you won’t have the same level of direct assistance that Apple provides with their wide database of iPhone information, live chat or dedicated Apple stores.

Accessibility Options

Another key requirement of modern smartphones is the customisation of settings and the accessibility options.

iPhones have a plethora of immaculately organised accessibility settings that are designed to help users with:

• Impaired vision
• Impaired hearing
• Limited physical and motor abilities

On the whole, Apple offers more accessibility settings than devices that run on Android.

The in-built accessibility settings on iPhones mean that more people are able to use these phones without issue. These kinds of in-built settings are just not as extensive on Android phones.

An Extensive Range of Accessibility Settings

Accessibility settings that make iPhones stand out include:

• VoiceOver
• Zoom
• Spoken Content
• Audio Descriptions
• Touch Settings
• Hearing Device Pairing
• Subtitles & Captioning

All of these settings and many more are incredibly easy to enable and manage by going to ‘Settings’ and ‘Accessibility’.

Security

Apple is keen to push security as a prominent feature of their devices. Mobile phone security is especially important as more people begin to rely on their phone’s for everyday functions like managing money or accessing work accounts.

Nowadays, your phone holds a lot of important data, so it is essential that security is made a priority to protect yourself from potential hackers. iPhones provide a number of safety features, many of which work continuously behind the scenes on your device.

Apple takes security very seriously and releases constant iOS updates directly to devices to minimise the likelihood of being hacked. The direct updates also mean that any security breaches are contained, and all other devices can be disinfected by the update. These kinds of direct updates cannot be done for all Android users.

Hardware and Software Integration

iPhones are also popular for their superior hardware and software integration, allowing for a seamless user experience that is unmatched by many Android devices.

Face ID

The iPhone’s Face ID technology is not only another example of the level of security iPhones can give, but also shows Apple’s dedication to better integration. The iPhone’s TrueDepth sensor that creates a 3D scan of your face in order to log into your phone has largely been unmatched by other companies.

The Animoji and Memoji features also show how successfully Apple’s hardware and software work together. Android equivalents often seem less advanced in comparison.

Apple Pay

Using your phone to buy things is by no means exclusive to Apple, but Apple Pay remains one of the most popular methods for mobile payments and, as is the hallmark of an Apple device, is incredibly easy to use.

Once again, you can use your Face ID to authorise the payment, making the process as easy as using a normal card. If you have an older phone that uses a finger scanner for identification, you can also authorise payments this way.

Apple Pay supports the use of multiple cards that are stored safety in the Wallet App.

Interconnected Apple Products

Another significant advantage that iPhones can provide is their ability to be used in conjunction with other Apple products like iPads or Macs.

The Continuity feature in Apple products means that your devices are essentially connected, allowing you to work across all your Apple devices. Examples include:

1. Sending and receiving messages from your Mac when your phone is off.
2. Making notes on your iPhone when on-the-go and accessing them when you get back to your Mac.
3. Accessing your iTunes library on all Apple devices.

The AirDrop feature also makes sharing photos or videos between devices smooth and easy. Using iCloud will also mean all of your stored items will be accessible between your devices.

Apple Family Sharing

Apple Family Sharing is yet another example of the convenience of Apple products. With this feature, Apple is able to do what they do best, keep their services simple, accessible and organised.

This tool is designed to help keep track of the day-to-day activities of other users in your family. Allowing up to six people per group, you can effortlessly share music, movies, books, tv shows and any other purchased content.

This feature not only makes accessing purchased content easier but will also save you money in the long run as multiple phones and people are given access.

Other convenient features of Apple Family Sharing include:

• Family calendar sharing
• Family Photo Stream
• Location sharing and synced Find My iPhone features
• An Ask To Buy Feature that prevents unauthorised purchases from children under a certain age.

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