I work for an Apple Authorized Service Provider and while I recognize there's bias because I'm constantly dealing with the bad side of things... I just can't bring myself to use the Apple ecosystem.

Yeah, it's convenient! It's really well integrated within the Apple family of products, and compatibility is better between Apple products than between Apple and a different OS or ecosystem.

The thing is, Apple does not like anything done without their approval. User interactions are limited to what Apple deems acceptable, which is a shockingly small range of options by comparison to other devices.

For people who are okay with the options presented, Apple has a great UI and good security. I, as an Android user, switched phones with an iPhone user for 3 months and couldn't wait to come back. It was initially cool with the ecosystem benefits, and I definitely noticed the higher effort put in by some app devs on iOS vs. Android, but ultimately, I found myself running up against a wall All The Time. Can't install apps that aren't from the App Store. Can't let different apps manage phone calls, messages, etc. Can't access developer settings, can't generate and look through bug reports besides the system report available in iOS settings, etc.

Playing 8-Ball and using FaceTime was pretty cool, but I'm holding onto YouTube Vanced (rip in peace) and my video game emulators with a vice grip, lol. Not to mention the handy little app that's been absorbing ad requests from various free apps for months.

Besides that, the minute your warranty and AppleCare+ runs out (if you've paid for it), there's no such thing as an affordable repair for AirPods, Apple Watch, etc. Even if it's not physical damage, once you're past the limited warranty, I will look you in the eye as a client and say you can either pay the cost of your AirPods for a repair, or get a brand new set. Phones and Macs aren't AS bad, but if you spill liquid in your Macbook, congrats on your new Macbook because that's the repair cost.

I'm really just mad at the tech corporate world and I can at least switch brands on Android and be relatively unbothered, should I end up with a grudge against the manufacturer.

Soapbox over. lol

but new wife wants all her married holes filled, let her live

Well yea - if both are willing to use a different messaging client then it isn't that much of an issue - but given the reality of life and business work.. most people we interact with won't do that and those w/ an iphone has a level of seamless integration - particularly those in the ecosystem via macbooks, ipads, etc that Windows and Linux users can only ever dream of atm. The things macOS users enjoy are often 10 years out for the rest of them as they get their act together and even then it is hog moge mash of solutions that are rarely if ever fully integrated to each other.

Microsoft, and Google just can't seem to figure out how to make their stuff both appealing and reliable to the end user to create actual adoption. Has happened with Apple occasionally as well though, but they really have done a fantastic job with imessage, despite not opening it up to Windows and Android.

Also - it's very likely that your TIFU wouldn't have happened at all under iOS as I believe iOS tends to more reliably send messages, not just delivered and read receipts. Undelivered messages for me are always well highlighted on the home screen and across multiple devices that I use even lol. Apple really does want you to know and doesn't just bury something like that just in your messages app. The actual chronological order would have also likely aligned on both ends as well even if there was a delay on one end or the other.

Uhh, you shouldn't mix paracetamol (or NSAIDs but to a lesser degree) and excessive alcohol. Both are toxic to the liver and you do not want to overtax your liver. You need your liver.

This had little to do with the vaccine and where it did it was because you kicked your immune system's ass and then gave it a stimulated threat.

So you are saying it's normal for messages to be randomly dropped? What third world country are you from?

Think about it. If she doesn’t get home, you won’t even know where to start looking for her

anxiety disorders out here loving dick with how much they suck

i like thinking of my anxiety as a seperate entity that i can tell to shut up, its not perfect but when it works its really funny

"you know your friend probably hates you and finds you annoying"

"shut up janet you are just jealous that you don't have any friends"

In uhhh… your other comments?

Absolutely feel that. Just got my anxiety diagnosis in June. It's easy to see it in the way you explained, I'm absolutely not trying to diminish that.

I'm grateful you two got the misunderstanding figured out!

Anxiety disorders are a bitch though :(

We honestly might start doing this. We trust each other deeply and we both struggle with anxiety. It might be helpful!

SO underappreciated in this thread.

Well, I'M glad you got home safe >:(

Yeah, but Reddit loves to scream TOXIC RELATIONSHIP at the drop of a hat lol

Ha, that's why my family saves the wild details until after we've gotten home! I would've just said "stuck in traffic".

Once my little brother was driving and a car behind him lost control/braked too hard coming down a hill. We don't know exactly what happened, except that my brother checked his mirror and saw a car flipping through the air.

The song "Wouldn't It Be Nice" was playing, and the titular line started just as he saw the car. I wish I could've witnessed the comedic timing. As far as we know, the driver was mostly okay, lol

I see someone's never left the city

I can't imagine doing that in ANYONE'S house; props though for the ceative writing!

I try to be acutely aware of this kind of thing, so if an interpretation like this could occur, I take a moment to confirm with the other party before I freak out.

My dad died in an car accident when I was a baby (it was in the 80s). My mom had some issues because of that and always wanted to know where I go, when I am at home and such things. Now I am also like my mom. When my bf is not at home from work at a certain time, I am worried. I am glad he is understanding and tells me when he will be home later than usual.

Yeah definitely been there haha. Makes you appreciate them more when you find a sane partner.

Because men on Reddit are awful. I saw one "theory" that it's because you're a bad person for even THINKING your uncle might "be into you." You had the audacity to be concerned about the quality of a man's character, and therefore you must be downvoted.

I'm sorry people are like this :(

I've actually convinced my SO to jump ship on iPhone and next upgrade we're going to both be on Android Messenger :) that said, we were using a separate messaging service

With ya lame ass BS story. You could had fooled me until you came Infront of your dad. Do better ya pathetic bitch!

We were using an Internet-based messaging service, but no, we don't have the same OS. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if Apple engineered something like that on purpose. Either way, I've convinced them to go with an Android next upgrade lol

Wtf where did I say anything of that 😂