What iOS gives me

I read Kevin Wammer’s latest post with interest: he switched to Android a few months ago with a Pixel 10 and talks about all the apps he’s installed – replacing some he used on iOS – and how he’s using them in his new ecosystem. I envy him a little. I love being immersed in the simplicity of iOS and enjoying the aesthetics of certain apps, but I won’t deny that I wouldn’t mind having the freedom of action he mentions. My family uses Apple devices too, and my daughter is rapidly approaching her teens. With our shared subscriptions and the rules we’ve set for her use of Apple devices, I can’t imagine a smooth switch back1 to Android. That said, even though I spend countless hours testing apps, digital services, and software tools to improve how I manage my data, my cybersecurity, and my personal and professional productivity, the idea of switching ecosystems – and especially the idea of searching for the best solution to replace or integrate with the established ones I use now – daunts…