Use Android Phone but Considering iPad for my Tablet

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Use Android Phone but Considering iPad for my Tablet

So, I have Samsung pretty much everything. From my cell phone, to my earbuds, I rely on Samsung and Android for almost everything I do. However I was thinking of getting an iPad as my everyday tablet. Before doing so, would that be a good integration with everything else I use? I'm looking at the iPad 9th generation 10.2-in screen and really can't find any Android or Samsung competitor that's truly in the same class from what I have read. Any suggestions? Am I going to experience any compatibility issues?

I know that I can download Google drive and everything to iPad so I'm assuming cross-functionality shouldn't be a problem.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide.

iPad (9th generation)

Posted on Apr 5, 2024 6:17 AM

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LotusPilot

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Apr 5, 2024 6:24 AM in response to terrapin666

Other than using your Samsung phone's WiFi hotspot to provide access to the internet, you'll not have any opportunities for direct integration between the phone and your iPad.

By contrast, an iPhone and iPad offer tight integration using Apple's Continuity services. Information about Continuity services can be found here:

Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch – Apple Support

When using the iPad with a third-party phone, you will be entirely reliant upon Apps providing cross-platform integration - usually via web services (and associated account login) associated with the specific App.

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Apr 5, 2024 6:45 AM in response to terrapin666

Contributors here are likely to dispute that the iPad is an excellent tablet without rival.

Insofar as Google Apps and services are concerned, everything synchronises via Google's servers - and is effectively platform agnostic. As such, lack of direct integration between your Samsung phone and an iPad will perhaps not be an issue.

If you are using a third-party password manager that is supported by both platforms - also synchronised via an appropriate web-service - then you will also avoid the inconvenience of managing complex account credentials in two different places. The benefit of using Apple's keychain is that all account credentials are seamlessly available across all devices.

As for Apps, be aware that purchased Apps that you use on both Apple and Android Apps may have to be paid-for twice - as Apps are purchased/downloaded from their respective App Stores. While Google's Apps are offered without monetary charge (remember, Google's business model relies upon mining and selling your data to other organisations), many other Apps are either purchased outright or monetised through subscription.

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Apr 5, 2024 6:33 AM in response to LotusPilot

Yep. Well aware. But Google's ecosystem (Drive, Photos, Messages for Web, etc.) will permit me to bypass iCloud almost entirely so storing anything from iPad to my Google account should be seamless.

Also, I honestly can't think of one "important" Google app (notes, calendar, Gmail...) that isn't available on the iPad.

I think you'll agree when I say that there simply is no android tablet that can compete with the iPad. Especially the 9th generation at $249. To get a similarly well received and reviewed android tablet, you're looking at $500+ and I even heard those are buggy.

I'm looking to, mainly, stream videos, check email, and take notes. Pretty much it. In no way interested in spending a lot on either a high end iPad nor top spec android tablet. Not worth it to me for what I'll be using it for.

Also, I believe 9th generation will get support for another 3-5 years so I should be good there. Even a brand new android tablet... looking at 2-3 years tops.

Love my Galaxy phone...but for tablet, still leaning toward ipad.

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terrapin666 Author

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Apr 5, 2024 6:51 AM in response to LotusPilot

Exactly what I said.

When you say..."Contributors here are likely to dispute that the iPad is an excellent tablet without rival."... assuming you meant unlikely to dispute 😉

And yes... I used iPhone for years so I did pay for many apps 2x. Not a big deal paying $2 twice.

Which brings me back to my original question...

Given what's now been discussed, in your opinion, am I better off getting an iPad as an addition to my Android landscape or getting a similarly priced Android alternative that will no doubt integrate with my phone to death but feel more like a sluggish, outdated, and rushed bigger Android Phone?

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Apr 5, 2024 7:09 AM in response to terrapin666

Indeed a mis-type; "unlikely to dispute" was intended as subsequently interpreted. 🙂

Only you can decide upon the relative merits of an iPad versus Android - and the suitability of either for your needs.

As for Android, it's not an OS or platform that I'm personally prepared to use through choice. Setting aside all other considerations, it's a security nightmare.

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