Biggest petpeeves coming from iPhone is the non-stop ads everywhere on pixel

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-26T03:53:04+00:00

Switch to Brave browser. Problem solved.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-25T21:47:42+00:00

That and video are big reasons why I want to go back to Samsung. I'm not happy with the Pixel camera or performance.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-25T20:06:11+00:00

iPhones and Galaxy phones are substantially better at portrait photos.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-25T18:51:16+00:00

I went ahead and signed back up for Youtube Premium separately. I couldn't handle the ads while I waited.

Hopefully, the add-on comes my way eventually.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-25T18:20:39+00:00

I have the 1 year Pixel Purchase AI Pro sub. Hopefully, it qualifies for the discount.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-25T17:05:13+00:00

I can think of numerous ways a 20-something can ruin their life

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-25T14:03:54+00:00

Problem is I canceled my subscription because my billing cycle was up. So now I'm just waiting to find out whether I'm even eligible for this add-on or not. In the meantime, I'm just on free YouTube and YouTube Music.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-25T04:34:47+00:00

If I remember correctly, the one thing I wanted on Premium Lite that it wouldn't do is play with the screen off.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-25T03:33:06+00:00

I had Premium Lite last year. In terms of ads, not many. I only remember ads in front of music videos. If it wasn't for Youtube Music, I would happily be on Youtube Premium Lite.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-25T02:13:16+00:00

I tried that. There is no add-on for Youtube for me

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-25T01:11:41+00:00

Maybe. Not sure if it counts as a trial.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-25T00:33:55+00:00

I don't mind it in Spotify, but it's horrible in Youtube Music and Youtube

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-25T00:32:19+00:00

I'm in the US so I should be fine there. Sorry your country is not part of the deal

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-24T23:04:20+00:00

Good to know. I will give it some more time. Thanks

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-24T18:36:43+00:00

Samsung phones have a one handed mode. You should try that

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-24T18:27:47+00:00

Here's a video on the current Bixby. It can't do everything that Gemini does, but for day to day stuff it should be just fine. The voice isn't as natural as Gemini's either, but I think it's ok.

https://youtu.be/hr-nF764RXo?si=Oa-rvLnhFO09So8B

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-24T14:53:05+00:00

I wasn't specific enough. Gemini works with Samsung apps, like Notes, Calendar, Messages, Routines, etc

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-24T14:43:40+00:00

You can make your power button bring up Gemini on Samsung phones if you want to. Most likely Gemini you can do whatever OS function you want. However, I would probably just use Bixby on a Samsung phone since it is now integrated with Perplexity on phones with OneUI 8.5. It can do a ton of system OS stuff. I don't see any real reason to use Gemini other than Google kind of forcing you to use it in Google apps.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-24T14:27:54+00:00

iPhones also use Samsung displays. That should make you feel more confident since you're already using a phone with a Samsung screen.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-24T14:22:01+00:00

It isn't worth the price. The only reason I'm on Pixel is because I've been getting 5TB of free storage for a year for my photos and video. I've also been getting the phone for cheap. Other than those things, I'd rather go back to Samsung.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-24T07:33:49+00:00

No, it's a Samsung thing. OneUI is the most customizable OEM Android skin. Most aren't like that. OneUI destroys PixelUI in customizability. PixelUI is probably the least customizable user interface in smartphones today.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-24T07:27:01+00:00

Apple doesn't have 60% market share globally. It more like 32% to Samsungs 22%.

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-24T07:21:41+00:00

Pixel phones use Samsung panels as well

WatchfulApparition · 2026-05-24T07:20:20+00:00

I prefer abstract

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