Android 15 beta: keeping me on the Android camp.

After reading that the current beta of Android 15 has no major bugs, and is quite stable, and could be used on for a daily driver I decided to install it on my Google Pixel 7a.

So far, it has been working really well. The main difference I see, is on the setting page. Which I like better than the one on Android 14. Ever since I got the Nothing Phone 1, I've been able to upgrade to each new version of Android since Android 12, and Android has been getting better for me with each release. While with for me there hasn't been any mayor upgrade in the user side side of things, Android keeps making quite solid upgrades each time.

While the Nothing Phone 1, and the Pixel 7a, are mid-range Android devices each new version of the OS makes the whole user experience better each time. That's why I prefer Android devices over the iPhone, because it gives me the user experience I want without having to pay full flagship device prices.

It even temps me to move to a flagship device, like the Google Pixel or the Samsung Galaxy S. While the move would be out more of just wanting to see what is using an Android flagship than needing to, that Android 15 temps me to make the jump speaks how much of a solid release it is for me.

Does this means I wouldn't make the jump to the iPhone? No, just that Apple needs to offer a lot something that makes me to want to make that jump.

Curious about the iPhone user experience.

Even though I'm looking forward to the Android 15 on my Google Pixel 7a, I still see the iPhone and wonder how would be using it as a daily driver.

While the iPhone 16 is due to come up soon, I'd rather go to with the iPhone 15 or the iPhone SE. Mainly because the iPhone 15, or the SE, would be a great fit for my needs and a cheaper way to try the iPhone user experience without breaking the bank.

Until now, the iPhone hasn't had what it take away from Android. It is basically more of curiosity of what it would be using an iPhone instead of an Android device. To be honest, if given the chance to jump to the iPhone 16 or to the Pixel 9, I'd choose the Pixel 9 in a hearth beat. Specially since I'm really happy how the Pixel 7a has been so far, so moving to the Pixel 9 feels like a more natural upgrade for me.

Ever since I stared using Android, with the 4.4 version, there I've no reason to move the the iPhone, specially since with each newer version of Android I've used it has been a great user experience for me. So much so, that I look get a smartphone which I know for sure that will update to the next Android version at least.

Personally, I just need the guarantee I get at least two Android upgrades when getting a new smartphone since two years is the least amount of time I use my smartphones. That's why the Pixel and Nothing Phones have become my go to brands for Android smartphones. These brands are the one that best fit my needs.

While I would love to have the latest, and greatest, Android devices in the market, the mid range Pixels and the Nothing Phone are the best value for my money, and fit, for my lifestyle and what I use my smartphone for.

Yet, with all what I hear about the user experience that the iPhone gives, I'd like to give it a try if it can give me a reason to at least try it out.