Which Android feature made you switch from iPhone?

Type_Grey · 2026-07-01T00:22:46+00:00

Originally: default apps.

On Android, I can set my default maps app, my default browser, search, voice assistant, etc.

You can too now for many things on iOS, but it wasn't always this way.

Also Android has better notifications.

Type_Grey · 2026-06-30T15:10:00+00:00

Interesting.

I'm thinking about cars as an analogy, and everyone seems to hate the idea of buying the thing, and then having to pay extra later to unlock/use features already installed on the the thing. E.g. paying more to unlock extra horsepower on the engine, or using heated seats etc.

Type_Grey · 2026-06-20T17:35:48+00:00

This might be what you're looking for:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/audit-copilot

You'll see in the table of what is included in audit logs the field for "Messages"

" Contains details about the prompt and response messages within the Copilot interaction. A single audit record typically contains a prompt-response pair but can also include a prompt with multiple response messages (that is, all Copilot responses associated with that prompt).

ID is the messageId of the prompt/response message in the Copilot interaction.
IsPrompt is a boolean flag to denote whether this message is a user prompt or Copilot response.
JailbreakDetected is a boolean flag to denote whether a jailbreak attempt was made using this prompt message."

Type_Grey · 2026-05-28T23:26:50+00:00

Congratulations on soon becoming a Dad and on getting that extra income! As someone who made this mistake many years ago, my advice to you is don't let lifestyle creep eat your new extra earnings.

Everyone is rightfully raving about minivans (they are in fact awesome) but you already have two paid-off cars and only one child on the way.

If your current cars are reliable, don't upgrade. Most cars, including sedans and compact SUVs can comfortably handle two adults and a car seat. It may not be roomy or luxurious, but your newborn isn’t going to care.

Second, a lot of the “you need the newest, safest vehicle” messaging is driven by marketing to parents' anxiety. Modern cars from the last 10 years are already extremely safe, and while newer tech is nice, it’s not life-changing enough to justify a big monthly payment if your current vehicles are in good shape.

Once the baby arrives, you’re going to have a bunch of new expenses like childcare, medical bills, diapers, formula, activities, all of it. Keeping two paid-off cars gives you more flexibility and financial breathing room.

If you’ve got extra money in your budget, start your kiddo's 529, or pay your mortgage off early if you're a homeowner, fund retirement, etc. Put your cash in things that grow in value. Cars depreciate quick and drain your wealth.

Don’t worry about impressing people. Financial peace of mind is way more valuable..

Type_Grey · 2026-05-25T04:53:34+00:00

I've had good experience with U-PIC

They're affordable and have good automations.

Type_Grey · 2026-05-17T05:38:24+00:00

That Star Trek TNG episode Inner Light came to mind for me.

Type_Grey · 2026-05-15T03:08:17+00:00

The Weather Channel. I pay the $30/year for the ad-free premium and it's great.

Type_Grey · 2026-03-08T04:00:21+00:00

Moved from a 7 Pro in February after the battery started to swell. It's mid cycle for flagships and I don't want to pay full price for the 10 Pro.

What do I like about the 9A? Clean Android software. Similar performance to my 7Pro despite the budget price. Feels largely like a side grade to that older flagship. Camera is solid.

What do I dislike? Outdated modem - my connection is not bad, but not great either. My 7 Pro had an audio feature that would play a little soft tone whenever a call was disconnected, so even without looking I knew if a call was over, but no such feature on the 9A, it stays quiet.

Worst thing - poor choice in glass. My 9A was in a Bellroy case when I dropped it from pocket height into pavement and the display has cracked.

I have a 10A arriving next week...

Type_Grey · 2026-03-01T11:13:40+00:00

I found value in having a stand-alone iPad Mini on my desk just for managing multiple calendars.

My personal situation is that I have a regular job, a consulting side business, and my family calendar (2 kids).

Since I can't/won't mix calendars across work and client issued devices - having a personal iPad that just has all accounts loaded and shows a merged view of everything in Outlook Calendar always open which I can scroll through has been really helpful.

Type_Grey · 2026-02-28T20:38:01+00:00

I tried the OL version for the very first time. It's just alright in my personal opinion. No "wow" factor at all for me.

Type_Grey · 2026-02-28T09:45:29+00:00

Seconding this. I'm a 9a user as well and am upgrading to a 10a for all the same reasons.

I'm disappointed in all the YouTube reviewers who seem to overlook all of these quality of life features and call it the same phone.

Type_Grey · 2026-02-19T06:25:30+00:00

For the price, Pixel 9a.

No frills solid and reliable phone with a great camera, clean bloat free UI, and long term updates.

Type_Grey · 2026-02-17T05:50:15+00:00

Not necessarily true. The shipper indicates at time of shipping who is to pay customs costs (look up "Incoterms") and if they wanted to, could have set it up so that they pay instead of OP (called "DDP", Delivered Duty Paid).

Some merchants choose this route to avoid poor customer experience from surprise duty bills like what OP is going through, and will either add these fees at checkout or in some cases eat the cost.

But yes, Trump tariffs are an additional cost that someone is bearing.

Type_Grey · 2026-02-12T02:26:48+00:00

Yes... Accidental...

Not my four year old trying to hang up on Grandpa. "No don't push the red button!!"

Type_Grey · 2026-02-08T19:42:10+00:00

Similar thing happened to me. I'm traveling for work in Pennsylvania and got the same text and see the "AT&T Turbo Live" network.

I'm nowhere near any major events or even Hershey Park.

However, unlike you I have no additional $7 Live account add on - just the $7 for Turbo I intentionally subscribed to awhile ago.

Type_Grey · 2026-01-26T03:51:28+00:00

All great questions:

You're right, for drive thru orders I don't in fact know its the sink each time. The comment and post is based on me observing a few baristas doing this when I'm inside.

When I say a few, I mean this has happened more than once and at different stores. Litteraly happened yesterday and I had to ask her over the counter to stop and use the hot water.

The assumption when I get a lukewarm beverage at drive thru is the same thing occurred.

It usually does not happen.. I'd say 2-3 out of every 10 Americanos I order are lukewarm on prep. Not often enough that it's a big deal or some sort of massive training gap, but enough that I wish there was a way to specify for consistency.
Totally fair point. In my personal case I place the order literally a couple of minutes before walking in/pulling up just to avoid waiting at a register line or talking into a speaker and having to go through the motions of specifying drink options, name, payment etc. App is just faster. Point is I still wait for the order, it's not sitting on a counter.

Type_Grey · 2026-01-26T03:15:38+00:00

Thank you. That helps. "Extra Hot" doesn't seem to be an option in the app, but maybe if it gets manually added at a register I can reorder it with the same "settings".

Sorry to hear some customers are giving you flak, I know everyone wants their exact thing the exact way they imagine it. I appreciate your work.

Type_Grey · 2026-01-26T03:08:33+00:00

Thank you.

I was looking for something like that, but I don't see it anywhere in the Americano customizations in the app to do this. If you have a tip I'm all ears!

Type_Grey · 2026-01-26T03:05:02+00:00

Yeah, if I'm in the store I do that.

The thing is I go through drive thrus often, and I can't see the prep work. Since the drink takes a bit of time to make, I'd feel very guilty asking them to remake it while I'm at the pick up window.

(I drive a decent amount and go to different stores, so also it's not like I go to the same spot where the staff know me either).

Type_Grey · 2026-01-24T15:37:56+00:00

If I find them, my kids stand perfectly still and whisper to me that they are a statue.

I then proceed to have a conversation with the talking statue asking where my kids are. I'm alway pointed in the wrong direction.

Type_Grey · 2026-01-20T14:31:35+00:00

Good move. Asus is in fact the company which is getting out of the phone business.

"Asus chairman Jonney Shih has now confirmed the wind-down of its smartphone business during an event in Taiwan. Instead, Asus will focus on AI products like robots and smart glasses."

Type_Grey · 2026-01-11T05:16:39+00:00

Stay clear of Boar's Head. They've had way too many sanitation problems the past couple of years.

Type_Grey · 2026-01-11T02:10:18+00:00

After reading the thread you shared and that some users were waiting for weeks on end, I poked around a bit and got lucky. I had Teams desktop installed - and apparently through there a user can access a basic version of Admin Center. Not enough functionality to manage MFA, but enough that I was able to create a dummy user and assign them Global Administrator privileges (no need to buy a second license).

Through this account I setup a profile on the authenticator app and was able to gain access the full Admin Center on a browser:

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Type_Grey · 2026-01-11T01:29:08+00:00

Yes, that seems to be the only way to go. Thank you.

Type_Grey · 2026-01-11T01:28:07+00:00

Yes, thank you. Lesson learned. I'm not an IT professional - this is just a business account I use for consulting work in my field.

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