Transitioning from Google properties to Apple

Nathan

Nathan

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In recent times I've become increasingly dissatisfied with Google, on a number of levels. On one of those levels I am not pleased with their decision to trash the Fitbit brand they bought, so as to eliminate the competition for their line of Google watches, which will be competing head-on with Apple's offerings. Google's watch pricing will be comparable to Apple's, so in this matter I figure I might as well have an Apple watch.
When I bought my Google Pixel 7Pro phone, it included a guaranteed 5 years of software security / OS updates, plus a VPN as part of the deal. Sometime after my purchase, the VPN quietly became non-functional, a takeaway in which Google decided to modify the purchase agreement unilaterally.
Another bone of contention with Google- it appears Google's user information database has been hacked, showing that Google did not take proper steps in security, opting to incur a data-breach rather than incur additional expenditure which would impact their profit margin.

Transitioning will involve Apple products- just bought another iPad(11th Gen), considering an Apple watch and iPhone, down the road a bit. I'll continue to use some of Googles apps, until I get familiar enough with comparable Apple apps.
 

I’ve had a iPad since 2013 , and never looked back , both hubs and I have the same iPads now which are about 3 years old ( mines giving me issues ) and will likely get replaced when the new ones is released in Oct in Australia

We both have watches ( wouldn’t be without them ) bought during lockdown in Australia in 2020 ..in fact it had a huge update yesterday ….

We both have Apple phones , hubby has same model 12 ..but his is a model higher than mine as it’s compatible with his hearing aids system ( The system 17 phone is being released in Australia next month )

I have several Google apps on my iPad , including Google calendar ….I've never ever had Security issues with my Apple system , I’d recommend Apple any day , we found their after sales service / phone assistance 10 out of 10
@Nathan
 
The Google apps I like and use often: Google Maps, for navigating- gives voice directions that I've found to be indefensible when driving in unfamiliar areas. I think in the Apple realm Siri does the side-seat driving...? I share my Google Docs on all my devices logged in to a Google account, very convenient. If I'm not mistaken, Apple's iCloud Pages takes care of those document editing/sharing functions like Google Docs.
Between my and my wife's phone we upload thousands of photos, I pay $1.99/mo. for 100 GBs of storage. I'll probably continue to use Google Photos indefinitely. I will maintain my Google accounts, in order to keep my Youtube channels from going dormant.

I got my iCloud email address, I can import my Contacts and even my emails(?) over to the iCloud email account as well. My main Gmail address has had some 'exposure' on the dark web, likely though one or more of several data breaches, so transferring my business and personal email traffic to another venue feels like the right move.

Of course I'll still be using Linux on my desktops and laptops, but I want to lessen or eliminate use of Google search and Chrome browser. I do use Brave Browser and DuckDuckGo browser and search on a couple machines.
 
yep I’ve got whats important to me on my phone @Nathan ( photo )

I use the calendar all the time , actually it’s only just been added to the system here in Australia to work on watch

( the Calendar) …., so that will be handy …

I’ve always had reminders / pop up on my phone but I’m not one to have my phone with me 24/12 ….as far as the watch gos it’s very good for keeping a check in your Heath ….

in fact my DH would have had no idea he had Aerial fib without the watch ….he had a very severe attack one day at home , I was scared ….he was grey in the face ….so I phoned our GP …..

who in turn contacted a unknown to us Cardiologist, who phoned my DH all within 15 mins of the attack ……The cardiologist asked DH to email ~ the recorded data of the attack
( that’s recorded on the phone )

DH was told he had AF within 1/2 hour of the attack …..he had a blood clot
that could have killed him …:cry::cry:


( the watch is set up , and all recording data / sleep 😴 / heart rates / falls ~ heath ~ is saved on your phone )

We sadly lost one of best friends recently , and his wife was fearful of falling or needing help , now she’s living alone , we advised her to buy an Apple Watch …she can call for help if she has a fall / is ill , she didn’t hesitate she’s got one the nxt day


Ive got other Google apps on my iPad


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