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

Other than throttling, is there any software functionality in iOS that is
not on a five year old Android phone?

Here are _multiple_ reports, essentially stating that iOS 14 adds
functionality to iOS that has been in Android for, oh, about forever.

o Why now is the time for Apple to bring Android-like features to iPhones
<https://www.techradar.com/news/why-now-is-the-time-for-apple-to-bring-android-like-features-to-iphones>
  "While Android users may be crowing about Apple only now including 
   features they've had on their phones for a long time..."

See also:
o Let's look at some WWDC announcements, by Thomas E.
<https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/comp.sys.mac.advocacy/ISQvjJ5S8Lw>

OS 

References:
https://www.cnet.com/news/7-new-ios-14-features-coming-to-the-iphone-that-android-already-has/ 

https://www.cnet.com/news/ios-14-unveiled-at-wwdc-2020-first-glimpse-upcoming-apple-iphone-software-features/ 

1. Choose your very own default e-mail and browser! Wow, it was 1998 when
Microsoft was forces to allow a default browser option. It's been in
Android for years. About time Apple caught up (before the lawsuits do it to
them)! Maybe Apple will even relent on default search, maps and media
players at some point! 

2. Move widgets to the home page! Widgets contain much more information and
functionality than simple app icons, and have been a staple feature in
Google's Android operating system for years. About time Apple caught up! 

3. List view of apps on the home page! On Android just swipe up from the
bottom of the screen. About time Apple caught up! 

4. Translation capability like Google. About time Apple caught up! 

5. Home screen picture-in-a-picture. Wow, about time Apple caught up! 

6. A windowed Siri screen! Sort of like the Google and Bing Android apps!
About time Apple caught up! 

7. Messages gets pinned contacts, sort of like Messenger. 

8. Apple Maps gets bike routes, just like Google Maps has had since 2010. 

9. Wind Down mode lets you set bedtime routines by day, just like Android
has for years! 

Is Apple actually listening now????? 

Others: 

The move to Apple CPU for Macs was much-anticipated. It makes a lot of
sense, and opens up some interesting opportunities. 

Tighter linking among Mac and iOS apps makes sense if you are Apple and
want to make the Walled Garden fences higher. 

Goodbye OS X, Big Sur is said to be OS 11. Nothing very innovative in the
name. 
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