https://youtu.be/GHO9A9Zf5g8 I still remember this phone, it really walked so that other Androids could run.

For the same reason I have to do weekly Fire Alarm Test at work.

The way I see it:

You receive notification at chosen by you time and how often (or even random) and go through whole SOS DRILL.

Reason - many people do not even know how to activate this feature (actually both of them Sattelite SOS and cellular SOS) and yes there is demo which few people used once and... FORGOT and in stress situation (real accident they... FORGET) for THE SAME REASON at work you have Fire Alarm Test to do everything AUTOMATICALLY.

05.09.24 - prepare your app for edge-to-edge.

22.08.25 - not even google own developers care.

Hey everyone,

I've been an iPhone user for as long as I can remember, but I'm seriously considering switching to Android. I'm feeling like Apple hasn't really innovated much lately, and I already live mostly in the Google ecosystem anyway (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, etc.). Before I make the jump, I could use some advice from experienced Android users.

I’m not a power user: mostly voice/dictation, browsing, reminders, and AI tools.

My Main Use Cases & Questions

1. Browsing & Passwords

• I currently use Chrome for bookmark syncing and password management.
• On Android, you can't block ads in Chrome, right?
• Is there a browser that: • Blocks ads • Still syncs Chrome bookmarks • And ideally works with Chrome's saved passwords?
• Or do I have to stick with Chrome if I want autofill for passwords?

2. Reminders / To-Do Lists

• I'm a heavy reminders user on iPhone and love being able to quickly create reminders via Siri and then view today’s reminders as a list or widget I can check off.
• What’s the best native Android option for this? Ideally, I'd like: • Voice commands (“Remind me to…”) • A central list view of all scheduled reminders • A home screen widget showing today’s reminders
• Is Google Tasks good enough? Or should I be looking at Google Keep, or something else?

3. AI Integration

• One of the reasons I’m switching is to explore AI features on Android.
• I mostly use ChatGPT, but I’m curious about Google Gemini.
• Does Gemini integrate well with Android’s OS or Google services? Worth trying?

4. Social / iMessage Concern (personal)

• This might sound silly, but since I’m going through a divorce and might start dating again in the future…
• Is not having iMessage a real turn-off for meeting a future spouse? Or is this overblown?

As some may be aware, while using an iPhone you can use a Bluetooth headset as a microphone while live. Androids do not have this luxury. I know I should be able to use a wired or USB-C style dongle mic. This may work for others but a majority of the lives I host or co-host, it doesn't work.

What's the work around or how does one go about finding/getting one?

https://mx.j2inter.com/download

I just changed my phone to Android after years with iPhone. Still adapting… What features do you miss or think are better on iPhone?

I recently switched to a Redmi phone and honestly didn’t expect it to be this good for the price.

The performance is smooth, battery life lasts the whole day, and even the camera quality is better than I thought.

I used to think budget phones were always laggy or unreliable, but this one really surprised me.

Curious if anyone else here has had similar experiences with budget smartphones?

Which brand/model impressed you the most for under $300?