Episode #7. Apple vs. Android

In this episode, Shaun and Phil tackle the age-old debate, Apple vs Android! Who has the top-performing operating system? Who has the better devices? Which ecosystem is the best? Apple Music vs YouTube Music? And much, much more! Find out which platforms they use, why, and in the end, which one will come out victorious? And what the heck is up with the tin foil hat? Tune in to find out! Also, for bonus content be sure to check out RandomConvos.com

(0:00) - Intro and opening

(0:57) - What this episode is about

(2:14) - Yes I’m a Mac guy, but I’ve never owned an iPhone

(4:12) - Shaun: The reason I went to an Android phone

(5:57) - Phil: Early Android user turned iPhone adopter

(7:14) - Android’s 70% Global Marketshare Dominance

(8:40) - Apple and the U.S. market

(9:02) - So many different versions of Android

(10:56) - Competition Benefits Consumers

(14:33) - Apple “the walled garden” vs Android’s openness

(16:55) - Security and Privacy Matters

(20:04) - Apple vs Facebook

(22:31) - App store vs Google Play Revenues (2020)

(24:12) - Let’s talk about the Ecosystems

(27:18) - Google’s Ecosystem “just works”

(28:45) - Running Google Apps on Apple iOS

(30:06) - Apple can’t beat Google’s Search and Maps

(32:11) - “Apple’s business is to make beautiful products”

(33:00) - Android fanbase vs Apple diehards

(36:35) - Android’s hardware makers are all competing for your business (that’s good)

(38:23) - Updates, Lifespan, and “Themed OS’s”

(42:28) - Apple Music vs YouTube Music

(45:19) - “Get you hooked on the crack" Free vs Paid

(48:53) - Android vs Apple… Who is the Winner??

(52:15) - Nobody wins when friends are on different platforms

(53:49) - “who would’ve thunk it”

(54:28) - Closing thoughts