I understand that in western countries there are network effects like iMessage, etc. A good Samsung or stock android-ish phone almost always seems like a more versatile/capable device.
There was a time when I heard that there were great iOS only apps but I don't know of any in 2022.
Scenic, a motorcycle navigation app [0]. They've been working on an Android version for a while now, but as far as I'm aware it's still not done.
I'm more or less in the market for a new phone, since my iPhone 7 is getting long in the tooth. I've looked at Android, but I'm afraid they won't be supported for as long as my iPhone (which is more than 5 yo and running the latest iOS – don't know if the upcoming release next week supports it, though). I also don't know what the durability / water resistance situation is on non-flagship devices [2]: it must be able to work for hours on end in the rain or sun.
I don't use my phone much, basically only for GPS and... calling people (on the phone). So, I'd hate to be forced to upgrade a perfectly good phone just because it hasn't seen in update in three years [1].
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Its main shtick is being able to offer "curvy" navigation, meaning not the quickest / fastest way between points A and B.
[1] I know about alternative ROMs, I used to run one, but I'm past that. I want an appliance-like phone, and for that, the iPhone is best in my eyes.
[2] I know flagship devices have got this down, I used to own a Galaxy S5 which was great. But at that point, it's going to be as expensive as an iPhone, so I might as well get that. iOS gets out of my way like I could only dream about while on Android.
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But it does looks very nice, so I am on the fence...
You can also download offline maps, so it works without internet access (still needs it to download the maps).
Not sure what the others are, I usually err on the side of denying access to apps, and I haven't had any issue.
I used my iPhone 6 for 6 years and Apple once replaced the battery for a nominal fee. It got security updates all that time. I feel that was good value for money no Android could ever match unless you install FOSS on it.