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It's funny, when I try to search for Pixel 5 crash detection Google tries to autocomplete it to Pixel 5 crash loop.

The thing about Apple is, and has been since its inception, that makes devices that actually work in a way people can benefit from it instead of ticking items on checklists.

Mind you, Apple makes bluetooth earphones that reached business since larger than some of the most sexy and famous businesses out there. These bluetooth earphones have just one feature that is outstanding: They work as expected, most of the time.

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If you search "pixel crash", it completes with detection.

Again, just because Google doesn't open their presentation with a dramatized video of people sending them fan letters about how their product saved their life doesn't mean their product aren't useful or not saving lives.

Another thing Google has had for some time is early Earthquake warning, which also has saved lives, maybe that's another feature you'll see show up on iPhones in a few years, and people like you will claim Apple invented it and praise Apple for it.

> Another thing Google has had for some time is early Earthquake warning....maybe that's another feature you'll see show up on iPhones in a few years, and people like you will claim Apple invented it and praise Apple for it.

iOS has supported early earthquake warnings in Japan since iOS5. (see https://9to5mac.com/2011/08/21/ios-5-includes-early-earthqua...)

For other regions, like California, you can download a supported app to receive alerts, like MyShake (https://myshake.berkeley.edu).

Can verify this having been woken up more than once by a -very- attention getting earthquake alarm on my or my employer’s iPhone. A contender for Most Shock and Awe in a single notification.

Tone down the fanboyism.

I'm sure people have found androids useful in a way they actually benefit from it.

Sure, Android is useful as an option for companies that can't have vertically integrated products like Apple has but still want to be in business. It's also always good to have an open source alternative for niche projects or as an insurance against Apple going full 1984.

I don't have anything against Android, I'm happy it exists but I'm annoyed with the lack of polish of the products running it or the fragmentation they created.

"when I try to search for Pixel 5 crash detection Google tries to autocomplete it to Pixel 5 crash loop"

Not so - just checked and it auto-corrects that to Pixel 5 Car Crash detection. Even the strawman argument is proven false.

Y’all know that the autocompletes are different for different users, right?

> These bluetooth earphones have just one feature that is outstanding: They work as expected, most of the time.

Better hope you don't listen to Apple Music in Lossless, though, because the newly announced Airpods... don't support it.

So? How is that relevant? Did Apple promised that it supports it but it turned out it does not?

"Just works, as expected", except when it won't play audio from another Apple product.

I don't know why you are so bitter. Did you bought it, failed to play and Apple refused a refund? Where the anger comes from?

PS: It actually does play whatever sound you play but it wouldn't transfer it as a lossless since bluetooth can't handle those bandwidths.

BLuetooth has not enough bandwith to handle that lossless audio with overall good experience, is my best bet.

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