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0 pointsjvzr13y ago0 comments

But see, you have analyzed that you desperately needed some kind of birthday widget and that iOS didn't suit your particular needs. You switched over or went directly to Android. That's fine, you have an alternative and you seem happy with it.

However, I despise such things. I've analyzed that I wouldn't stand using Android for those reasons, and that I'm better off with iOS.

I go with Apple's motto: "there's an app for that".

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revelation13y ago

See, widgets add value (maybe not for you). They don't subtract any. If you don't want to use them, you can do so.

knightni13y ago

That's absolutely fair enough - I love that there's a variety of options out there for everyone, and I'm never going to criticise someone for finding what works for them.

I guess my point was more about the statement that there's no need for customization if the OS is well-designed - to my mind, there may be no need for customization for many (or perhaps even a majority) of users, but there is for some. An OS that tried to serve all niche needs without allowing customization would likely be a confused mess - and yet, for those users, having their niche need served can be extremely important.

corresation13y ago

I've analyzed that I wouldn't stand using Android for those reasons

Because you have the option of using widgets, you despise Android?

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