Re: Is there any software functionality in the new iPhone 11 that isn't already in an average 5-year old Android phone?

On Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:48:05 -0000 (UTC), Arlen G. Holder wrote:

> Is there ANY new software functionality in the new iPhone 11 series 
> that isn't already in an average five year old Android phone?

UPDATE:

A MacWorld writer certain has had Android functionality on his wishlist!

Dateline today... MacWorld... all below is verbatim... 
  "*Smart Lock has been around since the days of Android Lollipop*"

  "Even before I had to wear a mask, Smart Lock was one of Android's best
   features, and *it's been on my iOS wishlist for years*."

  "*Apple already has a similar system in place on the Mac* called 
   Auto Unlock."

*Apple can solve our Face ID mask woes by stealing one of Android's best
features*
<https://www.macworld.com/article/3545476/apple-face-id-mask-android-smart-lock-auto-unlock.html>
    
  "If you own an iPhone X or later and have gone out into the world
   recently, you probably noticed an unfortunate side effect of the 
   new mask-wearing culture: *Face ID doesn't work*."

  "if Apple's True Depth camera system can't scan your whole face, 
   it won't unlock your phone. If you're wearing a mask like most stores
   and restaurants require, *you're left typing in your passcode* whenever 
   you want to check your shopping list or pay your bill."

  "Apple offered up a workaround with the recent iOS 13.5 update, but
   *it's hardly a fix*... That makes things *a little less infuriating*,
   but still not ideal."

  "Android has a system in place that lets you bypass it while still 
   respecting your phone's security and privacy. *It's called Smart Lock*,
   and it's perfect for these times."

  "*Apple already has a similar system in place on the Mac* called 
   Auto Unlock. If you have a mid-2013 or later Mac running macOS 
   High Sierra or later"

  "Smart Lock (or Auto Unlock as Apple would likely call it) is a 
   long-overdue feature, but since it's looking like face masks are going 
   to be the new normal for a while, the timing would be perfect for an
   iOS 14 release."
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Silly marketing gimmicks like Face ID instantly fail in the real world.