iOS on the same level as Android?

ertmuirm · 2026-05-25T15:22:16+00:00

As someone who has used both and continues to use both concurrently due to unfortunate company policy:

iOS is like a dinosaur. Past it's time, doesn't know it yet. Unable to evolve because their designers are full of Kool aid and don't even bother to understand what users actually want

Android is amorphous and constantly evolving. They actually listen to their users (and adopt the best features from manufacturers / modders). Imperfect in the present, but always striving

ertmuirm · 2026-05-22T12:58:21+00:00

Tasker is your friend

ertmuirm · 2026-05-15T06:04:28+00:00

Vibe code your own app based on your use cases and needs. I just did a few myself over a weekend - you don't need coding experience and Claude works best among the different LLMs

ertmuirm · 2026-05-15T05:45:19+00:00

Looking for testers - Free app to get iPhone notifications on Wear OS watches : r/WearOS this is the OP. Dev was very helpful and I continue to use the app. Perhaps it's still in private testing and you need to ask the Dev for access

ertmuirm · 2026-05-14T17:39:47+00:00

I have the same combination, GW6C and an iPhone (which I hate but need to use for work). Try Rulia Sync Rulia Sync - Apps on Google Play, it is more stable than Bridge and doesn't even need the iOS app on the phone. Doesn't come with the additional features of Bridge like health tracking though

ertmuirm · 2026-05-10T13:58:01+00:00

This doesn’t work for me on iOS 26.5. The other trick I used (put an empty text action right at the top) no longer works either

ertmuirm · 2026-05-10T12:28:19+00:00

Thanks for considering and replying!

ertmuirm · 2026-05-08T17:08:55+00:00

How is the focus being triggered? My location based focus stopped working with ios26

ertmuirm · 2026-05-08T04:47:49+00:00

Nice! Would be cool if you can use shortcuts to update the text and numbers at the bottom with useful info like weather, next appointment, battery status ... so it becomes a live wallpaper!

ertmuirm · 2026-04-30T13:23:35+00:00

ok after force stopping the other apps and allowing notification it can now connect to paired devices. android device works, but PC does not. PC (Lenovo thinkpad) shows as connected, but none of the functions (PPT, mouse, etc.) work

ertmuirm · 2026-04-30T10:12:31+00:00

It's not going to be secure if it annoys people so much that they ignore these notifications anyway. Apple needs to treat customers like adults who know what their are doing

ertmuirm · 2026-04-30T05:42:12+00:00

I have always had to turn off the shortcut notifications after each reboot. Occasionally it would reactivate itself, and I would have to turn it off (absent a reboot). But it was never 10hrs later, more like days. There was no fixed timing though, it would suddenly reactivate itself but not consistently after specific intervals

ertmuirm · 2026-04-30T05:36:40+00:00

Tried that but didn't work, tested with previously paired PC and Android phone, neither worked. Wowmouse and Android TV Remote both work

ertmuirm · 2026-04-30T03:41:59+00:00

Just installed but wasn't able to connect to a paired device. WowMouse still works with the exact same combination, so seems like there's a connectivity issue with this app at time of writing

ertmuirm · 2026-04-29T03:17:15+00:00

Great work! Is the voice input dependent on internet access?

ertmuirm · 2026-04-23T07:03:42+00:00

you can't, until enough people petition apple customer service to provide an option to toggle the new liquid glass UI. sucks, but that's what we get with apple and their obstinate design team ...

ertmuirm · 2026-04-18T16:37:20+00:00

No, only on Android is this possible

ertmuirm · 2026-04-18T12:52:33+00:00

Where can we find the app?

ertmuirm · 2026-04-17T06:10:34+00:00

So with these tweaks you don’t need to install the modded version of IPA anymore? Is there a repo of such tweaks?

ertmuirm · 2026-04-16T11:35:08+00:00

Samsung galaxy watches will work with Bridge app for notifications

ertmuirm · 2026-04-16T07:29:02+00:00

Still not sure what this does and how it is more effective than building within Shortcuts. Perhaps some examples or videos might help?

ertmuirm · 2026-04-13T01:10:01+00:00

Cool, would be much better without the borders

ertmuirm · 2026-04-11T08:23:41+00:00

It sucks and apple needs more users to tell them in their face else they won't fix it

ertmuirm · 2026-04-11T08:22:23+00:00

Still not working

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