The fact he pinned this comment and commented under the comment let’s me know all I need to know about this YTer.😂 he can take a joke and he definitely has respect for himself. Learn to laugh dude that’s what life is about. If you learn to laugh at yourself you’ll be smiling all the time and you’ll enjoy everything more even your shortcomings.💯💯💯
I don’t know about safari synchronisation, but Firefox is fire at it, it can sync to any device. Plus Firefox has Privacy and Adblock support, Free Relay Email to protect your personal email.
I would like to see a comparison between the two ecosystems for sure…I struggle with really wanting to break out of the Apple ecosystem since I have been it so long for a change but damn it’s hard.
The samsung ecosystem is great and you have choices. I use phone, buds, tablet, and laptop. There us really nothing apple offers that I can do. Again, I have choices of devices and get way more for my money. Storage is a great example. I had the MacBook air 2017 before and while it was good and I used it with my galaxy s20, I still get more from the Samsung ecosystem.
The eco systems (purely samsung products that is) are almost the exact same. I’ve literally got both eco systems and the differences are marginal at best. Just comes down to what you prefer.
As a person who uses an android and a macbook I appreciate this! I actually like keeping my work (laptop) and personal (phone) separate. I find it helps keep the boundaries between them.
I have been a cross ecosystem user for years (I truly hate the iPhone but love Macs and iPads - I know I am weird). I use windows and MacOS laptops daily both with an Android phone and generally have very few problems (I have not been an iMessage user in years so no loss there). My goal to get the best of all worlds and hope I can get them to work together, so far no major issues. Love your videos BTW informative and entertaining
I am the same - android phone is it superior, ipad (although the S9 is almost made me swap), macOS and chromebook for personal laptops and windows for work
Not weird at all- Am Running -an Android phone -iPad for studies (android tablets still lack tablet sized apps) -And Linux desktop at home because windows annoys me and gnome just looks better (Though I still use windows for games sometimes)
For nerds like us we like to try all sorts of tech. I myself use Windows,Android, Macbook, iPad, iPhone, and Galaxy tab. We get the best of both worlds..
I've been using Android in combination with a MacBook for several months now and the experience is great. I have never felt like I missed out on some features. It's a great paring, a lot better than you'd expect.
Have you been able to transfer files via usb? Got a s23 ultra and want to transfer video by drag and drop but phone doent show in finder when i plug it in.
I would welcome the comparison videos. I have a Galaxy S23 Ultra phone and was intrigued by the Samsung laptop that would let me Quick Share files and photos, not to mention that killer screen! But I'm put off by that wobbly hinge and flexing screen. I thought about getting a Mac Book Pro instead for the build quality. I'm on the fence and not getting any younger. Great video, by the way.
I have the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 and don't have any issues. The book 3 is supposed to be even better. I get everything the Apple ecosystem gives except having notifications clear when I clear from one device on the other.
Exactly same situation. I have s23 ultra, watch 6 classic and buds pro 2, but I have an old laptop and every time I look laptop reviews people just agree macbooks are better. Would never sitch to iPhones, don't like them, but wandering if a macbook might be worth it
Hey there, there is a way to create an ecosystem between any two OS in this example Mac and Android, which I use daily. It's called KDE Connect for Android and for Mac it's called Soduto. Just set it up and you will have airdrop-like capability yes local sharing with speed around 30 to 50 Mbps, notification sync, etc. If you want I could help you set it up so that more people could benefit 🎉
Great video. I actually did buy a MacBook because I had an iPhone. Been considering going back to Samsung though. I would definitely like to see a video comparing the way the two systems compare at interaction between laptop and smartphone.
Not using ecosystem gives you freedom. Freedom to change whatever device you want. Yes there are problems but I rather have freedom to use my devices my way than they are designed to with certain manner.
I am considering buying a macbook Air as i wanna get into editing videos and photos, but i own a Samsung s23 ultra, which i just bought. I am worried that most apps on the macbook would be paid for as opposed to the android. Plus, i am worried about how they would work well together. In terms of transferring files back and forth. Please help! 🙏🏽
Wow, absolutely PERFECT! I have a galaxy s21 and a baseline macbook air and people keep annoying me to buy an iPhone. As if it was impossible to work around the apple ecossystem or if making so would deprive the macbook from all its value. I'm from Brazil, and here, tech is awfully expensive, and Android is much more common than iOS...
There will always be a MKBHD comparison due to not much saturation of black tech males on here. Don't worry about that comparison my brother 🤝 keep doing your thing. I been watching MKBHD since roughly 2012 and see how far he has come now. I forsee the same kind of growth for you
Mean while me using an ipad samsung phone and a m1 mac air😂 Ipad for entertainment, samsung for connectivity and general stuffs and those dare i say it hacked Spotify and youtube vanced. And mac for getting work done.
If it depends on being attached to WiFi or sending stuff to the cloud, it's completely inequivalent. I can be in a sub with my good buddy Rush and airdrop files back and forth with no WiFi or access to cloud. Hey, what's that noi.. 💦
This is crazy timing for this video. I just switched from an iPhone to an S23 Ultra and I own a MacBook Pro. I'm running into these ecosystem challenges and was thinking of switching to a Galaxy Book so my devices work better together. Still on the fence, considering MacBook's still have the best touchpad in the game and I'm a touchpad only user.
I've been pondering about getting a Galaxy Book for university (computer science) because i have a samsung phone, samsung tablet and windows desktop. But the Galaxy Books 3 pro version and non don't look like finished prducts. They overheat too easily, lack power when unpluged and have low autonomy, all things that are really important in a laptop. For the same price you can get all this things with a macbook, but loosing all the samsung echosystem...
@@engel2702 I don't think a samsung branded laptop is really necessary. Just install link to windows and set it up with your phone. The Samsung integration is way ahead of the regular android implementation and IMO the BEST feature is being able to sync/share your clipboard between devices. Crop screenshot something on your PC and you can immediately pick up your phone and paste the image in a message.
@engel2702 Don't get a Galaxy Book. Go for a MacBook. I eventually bought a Galaxy Book 360 Pro (returned), then a Galaxy Book Ultra (returned), then finally a new MacBook Pro M2. Both the Galaxy Books had the same bluetooth connectivity issues, and the Galaxy Book Ultra bluescreened on the first day of use, and the quality of the touchpads and keyboards were subpar, not even in the same ballpark. The screens however were gorgeous (both OLED), but they were the only thing that was good about these laptops. Windows 11 is still awful, and the Samsung ecosystem with their laptops is buggy, unintuitive, and flat out ugly.
Great video, there are alot of people who use android phones and macs together. I would be interested in seeing what cross platform apps you use on a regular day if you mix and match different products.
This was a great analysis! Seriously. Really got to the substance of this issue beyond BS about specs-n-battery-life . Thank you. (And it was a fun ride!!!)
I am using an Android phone paired with a Macbook. I believe those OS are the best of both worlds in their current states. that said, I'm always tempted to switch to iOS for the full integration experience even though I can't stand iOS. Android has always been my favorite OS specially for productivity so I am glad to know that I'm not alone.
I'm planning to get a macbook in a few months as well. I had one back in 2018 and I genuinely miss it. It was such a great laptop experience compared to a lot of windows laptops.
I'm a big Macbook / Samsung phone (s21) user. For file transfers I use Dropbox. If I want to share a url link from my phone to my laptop I simply copy/paste the link into Facebook, setting the privacy setting of the post to "me only". As for browsers, my late 2013 Macbook tends to run a little hot these days and Safari is the biggest offender, so I use a Chrome browser.
Exactly the validation I was looking for 🥲 Ive had a MacBook Pro for 10 years almost and have stuck with Galaxy S phones because they've just kept improving. Also, really appreciate the level of thought and care (especially woth the humor throughout the script and the bloopers 😂). Instsnt subscribe. Thanks for the content! 🙏
I would like to know how to sync your photos. Usually I take photos with my phone and everything is synced to my iCloud and MacBook. As well as contacts, this would be the most tricky to overcome for me. How do people do this? Also if I have two ecosystems I would need to pay for two cloud services iCloud space and what ever android offers? Any clues on that? Oh and great video! Thx
Google Photos is how I sync photos. Pretty much everyone has a Google account and sharing albums with people feels a lot easier than iCloud photos. My contacts is also sync'd with Google as well. If you have any other questions, let me know
Definitely a bit late to the party on this, recently picked up an apple certified refurbished M1 Pro Macbook Pro, with a Samsung Galaxy S23+ currently and I have a custom built Linux Gaming Tower PC (currently running EndeavourOS for those curious souls). I ended up getting a Macbook Pro for the simple reason that even with using third party photo editing software (darktable) somehow it just runs faster on my Macbook (but this is minimal difference). I also found or rather rekindled my love of HiFi listening, well CD-Quality FLAC after some coercion from friends that use Tidal. So b/w those two I had seriously paused my consideration for going full Apple. I just recently found that using KDE Connect (which I use for my linux tower and S23+) has two supporting versions (a nightly build still in testing and a secondary accompanying program called Soduto) in order to move files across. A lot of users recommend using Soduto on macos (although support seems to have ended) and kdeconnect on android.
I love how on the screen he legit put nobody for a sponsor, I love the honesty and transparency🤣🤣☝🏼 also, nobody talks about this, everyone talks about how each ecosystem works with all the correlated devices, but no one ever talks about mixing the devices and ecosystems, so this was really refreshing to see and hear.
Loved the bloopers..... My Note 9 is restarting very 5 minutes so I'm looking at a new phone. Have to admit I-Phones cameras are (IMO) almost as good as Galaxy ones.. Looking at the pixel 7 and 7a but the 128GB is limiting. Looking at an unlocked s23 ultra and IPhone 14 too. any thoughts? Also, I think I will see what goes on sale during Prime days....
@maze40 - I just the S23U to replace the iPhone 13 PM (that's in the draw now) & it was because of the lack of a decent zoom on the iphone. We were going on a scenic cruise and the S23U gave us some fantastic shots that several friends have remarked on...
The upload/download steps is whet those of us with slow internet wouid like to avoid. What about if you are moving 10GB of files between android and macbook? A cable is the only way
My Linux machines pair nicely with both my iPhones and Androids. No need for Windows. I don't like the convoluted way my Mac Photos app stores the photos from my iPhones and Androids, so I just dump my pictures from the phone to Linux and transfer backup copies to my Mac. A weird workflow...but it gets me through the day.
You said at the beginning no body asked you, but here I am. I am watching your video because I want to get an android with MacBook and i was wondering if that's logical and what headache i will face. Thak youuuu for answering and maybe nobody sponsor one day be the biggest brands on earth and you choose them InshaAllah
yoooooo!!! You're actually too dope!! I like this a lot. I was trying to get an iphone mac combo cause I needed a new phone and a laptop...but I got an insane deal on the S21 Ultra and felt like I now have to buy windows...but now, I'm feeling the mac again..
I always tell people *xender* it’s available on any os mobile or pc and it can share any type of file without quality loss as long as you’re on the same lan. I use an iPad and a Samsung phone and a pc and I never face any issues if I want to transfer from pc to iPad it’s easy and vice versa with android too basically a universal app or a bridge for all the operating systems .
Yeah, I tried, but went back to iPhone after a while... I use Airdrop too much to let it go and I love the copy link/text on my phone and paste it on my laptop (and vice-versa). I love Android phones, but I only have macs (at home a mini, at work an iMac and a Macbook Pro in my bag), so I could not give up the perks, earbuds, everything involved in the process. If you only have an Android, yes, you can make it work, but if you have to choose between an iPhone and a Samsung, I think you should pick the iPhone 10 times out of 10.
I had an android with a MacBook for a while since Mac is better in terms of performance, and I will say it’s not super bad. Not being able to move files was annoying but remember android is basically a computer so u could do whatever there instead and I’m usually using my phone in addition to the laptop to multitask in terms of texting, switching to iPhone definitely makes the experience much more convenient but it’s nothing super duper necessary
The airdrop segment was pretty weak, you're assuming anyone with a Samsung phone has a Samsung laptop which just isn't the case. And the alternatives like uploading the google drive etc aren't basically the same as airdrop which JUST an extra step, the time it takes to upload and download those files is also a factor. Cuz yknow, not everyone has blazing fast internet
Right now I have a android phone and Windows 11 laptop, but I'm looking to switch to MacBook Air pretty soon before the end of this year, so I'd have a android phone and apple laptop, experience should be interesting I think. I want to get a M3 MacBook Air and 2024 Motorola RAZR and I'll be happy lol
I just got an m3max 16" but I have a samsung note20 ultra. Im shooting a lot of video and its a pain to integrate and send it to my macbook. I have to take out the mini SD card and plug in the card reader then move them all around to their proper files. I want an iphone so the files are ready to use.
Hello sir , Iam btech student (computer science engineering) iam from India Should i buy a m1 MacBook air for 4 years of engineering rather than windows? I use an android phone at present
Not liking the new Windows 11 that won't let me do what I want. First time EVER, that i've considered getting a MacBook. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Love my phone though
Thanks for your insights Dayo. I have an iphone 13 mini and do not want a larger phone. (I've had a 13 Pro and it was just too big). Since Apple has disregarded those of us who want a phone to be a phone, I am considering going to Motorola Razr + which is Android if something happens to my iphone mini. I also have cell service in North America and a local cell service in a country south of the border and would like to have a phone that can handle two different esims or a physical sim and an esim. Apple threw that away too. Thanks for presenting some of the pros and cons of mismatching your phone and your laptop operating system. Food for thought, to be certain.
I'm just like you. But i've used Macs all my life. when the iphone came out, i just wasn't that interested. When android phones started up, that was really thrilling for me, and I have been Android non-stop. No desire to use an iphone. But i easily admit I wish my android could sync with my Mac,. I see friends using imessage and handling media is a breeze...I hate that google's been just f'in around for almost 2 decades never grasping how to do messaging. yeah yeah MAYBE they can come close to achieving parity soon, but they blew their whole opportunity to completely dominate messaging. Completely because their whole culture is arrogance. How does this Nearby Share work?
The problem for me (very much a techie) is I love the Macbook/iPad but HATE the iPhone. Would much rather have a Samsung S2X Ultra but I have to figure out the best way to handle wife having all Apple (iMessage & calendar sharing) and we have the Apple Card. Hate being stuck like this LOL
I just tried iOS, and definitely find a Pixel an easier experience. I'm new to macOS…having suffered garbage PC s (in terms of plasticy physical build). I definitely find macOS much more relaxing to use.
im a windows and android long time user. I just switched to apple only because Huawei which was the best android manufacturer is no longer on playstore. I did try a S22 which i ended up returning after 2days because battery was shit. And i tried all my best to find a windows laptop that provide 10h battery at least without performance tradeoff.....impossible So im being directed to apple because the competition is shit. I dont like apple, their cult, their stupid anti-consumer design, but they are just the best right now because the competition is shit.
Thank you for the video, cool one, I use Android and I like it better than iPhone while I would have to say these new Macbooks are better than PC for getting work done. I currently use Linux on a PC, but in the future, I might end up using a Mac with my Android.💯
I upload to Mega for large files and email small ones. Internet speeds are crazy high nowadays. Besides, I don't do that too often. I hate it when my laptop/phone makes decisions for me, it gives me less control and knowledge of what is going on on my pc/mobile device. Only braindead apple users prefer that.
I use MacBook Pro and Samsung S23 ultra. Never have an issue transferring files. I use google drive for text files and Google photos for Ehm… photos. So fast. So easy. Airdrop is overrated anyway. I used to find it was unreliable with my iPhone 13.
I used android phone with iPads for about 5 yrs. worked fine. However, I switched to iPhone last spring and well… I don’t know. I guess I’m an apple simp. 😅
Android does not work properly with a PC. If you pay for dropbox you may have a great chance to at least have your files and photos backed up. Onedrive helps too.
Your excuses for not needing airdrop is similar to abused women who defend their husbands for beating them up, just awful and sad. Airdrop is a HUGE reason to stick with an iPhone for anyone shooting videos and taking photos on a routine basis, specially for work related reasons - don't fool yourself.
sounds really inconvenience. but hey if you like the extra steps then why not lol. I would only use the Samsung hex feature where you can just drag and drop it.
A lot of really valid points here that I’ve never considered since I’m an iPhone / MacBook guy. But I’ve always said I want my devices to help me do the things I enjoy doing without becoming the things I enjoy doing, so whatever gets you to that point is the best option for you ❤️
Im using macbook and android. On top of that I always use multiplatform apps such a onenote, chrome, edge, whatapp, telegram or so, onedrive, google photos, goodpgle disc etc.. because being a hostage of any specific "ecosystem" gives more cons than pros long-term. Thats why iphone is so "popular" desite the fact that is not better by any means, but most users cant get away from it
I have an M1 Macbook Air and an M2 Mac Mini. Guess what my phone is? An S23 Ultra (soon to be upgraded to S24 Ultra). And I never had any issues with it.
"Wall Mart MKBHD lookin' " 3:19 got me ngl
but always value yourself man, cuz if you don't, do you know who will? That's right, Nobody.
You're a man of culture I see. I pin.
The fact he pinned this comment and commented under the comment let’s me know all I need to know about this YTer.😂 he can take a joke and he definitely has respect for himself. Learn to laugh dude that’s what life is about. If you learn to laugh at yourself you’ll be smiling all the time and you’ll enjoy everything more even your shortcomings.💯💯💯
@@brycewilkins9421 nothing but facts from your comment
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I think the day you get an actual sponsor and replace the 'Nobody" sponsor will be a rough day for us all.
I pray everyday that, that never happens
@@applexperiment 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂You cold bruh@@applexperiment
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I don’t know about safari synchronisation, but Firefox is fire at it, it can sync to any device.
Plus Firefox has Privacy and Adblock support, Free Relay Email to protect your personal email.
Chrome has the same sync last time I checked
I would like to see a comparison between the two ecosystems for sure…I struggle with really wanting to break out of the Apple ecosystem since I have been it so long for a change but damn it’s hard.
The samsung ecosystem is great and you have choices. I use phone, buds, tablet, and laptop. There us really nothing apple offers that I can do. Again, I have choices of devices and get way more for my money. Storage is a great example. I had the MacBook air 2017 before and while it was good and I used it with my galaxy s20, I still get more from the Samsung ecosystem.
The eco systems (purely samsung products that is) are almost the exact same. I’ve literally got both eco systems and the differences are marginal at best. Just comes down to what you prefer.
I have Samsung s23 ultra, tab 8 and watch 5 pro but got the mac mini m2 for my desktop setup due to it's compact size.
Please do the ecosystem comparison. I would love to watch your take on it.
You can argue both have the same exact eco system. I’m not even joking when I say this.
The thing you don't mention is that cloud, google drive etc costs money and you have to spend extra money to do that, vs free.
bro breathe of fresh air
i mean you expect overhyped tech creators but you get this gem video
Great video.
How do you keep your photos organized between the mismatched ecosystems?
Originally Amazon Photos, but moved over to Google Photos
Good point
not a Walmart MKHB 🤣🤣🤣
As a person who uses an android and a macbook I appreciate this! I actually like keeping my work (laptop) and personal (phone) separate. I find it helps keep the boundaries between them.
The best comment I read here , I got a MacBook but don't prefer ios so I was thinking I'm missing something but what you said is totally correct
Same here my friend...I have a macbook and a samsung
@@souparnajana9507same, I thought I was wrong, I'm glad I'm not the only one 😂
Same😂 I have a macbook & Android phone❤
is it fine with Android phone and macbook????
that "nobody" sponsor joke made me laugh out loud, I was so not ready for it. Earned a subscription right there lol
welcome :)
I have been a cross ecosystem user for years (I truly hate the iPhone but love Macs and iPads - I know I am weird). I use windows and MacOS laptops daily both with an Android phone and generally have very few problems (I have not been an iMessage user in years so no loss there). My goal to get the best of all worlds and hope I can get them to work together, so far no major issues.
Love your videos BTW informative and entertaining
You ain't weird my friend...I've got the same choice
I am the same - android phone is it superior, ipad (although the S9 is almost made me swap), macOS and chromebook for personal laptops and windows for work
Not weird at all-
Am Running
-an Android phone
-iPad for studies (android tablets still lack tablet sized apps)
-And Linux desktop at home because windows annoys me and gnome just looks better
(Though I still use windows for games sometimes)
For nerds like us we like to try all sorts of tech. I myself use Windows,Android, Macbook, iPad, iPhone, and Galaxy tab. We get the best of both worlds..
Feel exactly the same bro, using a MacBook for work and school and an Android phone (samsung) and couldn't be happier with that choice
I've been using Android in combination with a MacBook for several months now and the experience is great. I have never felt like I missed out on some features. It's a great paring, a lot better than you'd expect.
Have you been able to transfer files via usb?
Got a s23 ultra and want to transfer video by drag and drop but phone doent show in finder when i plug it in.
Use Android file transfer or landrop by lan
@@renettesunrise For that you'll need Android file transfer
How do you do to transfer big files?
@@paul-marielaloupo8619upload it to the cloud? That’s what I always did. I use both windows and macOs (don’t judge me) both work fine honestly
I would welcome the comparison videos. I have a Galaxy S23 Ultra phone and was intrigued by the Samsung laptop that would let me Quick Share files and photos, not to mention that killer screen! But I'm put off by that wobbly hinge and flexing screen. I thought about getting a Mac Book Pro instead for the build quality. I'm on the fence and not getting any younger. Great video, by the way.
Me too!
Same
I have the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 and don't have any issues. The book 3 is supposed to be even better. I get everything the Apple ecosystem gives except having notifications clear when I clear from one device on the other.
Exactly same situation. I have s23 ultra, watch 6 classic and buds pro 2, but I have an old laptop and every time I look laptop reviews people just agree macbooks are better. Would never sitch to iPhones, don't like them, but wandering if a macbook might be worth it
Are we gonna ignore how he just casually threw the phones, like it was a baseball? 💀
Yes
And it was smoooooth! Well played, sir!
yes, I didn't buy a laptop to answer phone calls on a computer, I bought it to be the laptop, I got phone to be my phone
THANK YOU!
Yes!
Yes, I agree 100 percent. All my desktop computers are Apple and my smart phones never are (smile…smile)
@@transitengineer 😃😃
It’s not only about message it’s about files and pics transfer
Hey there, there is a way to create an ecosystem between any two OS in this example Mac and Android, which I use daily.
It's called KDE Connect for Android and for Mac it's called Soduto. Just set it up and you will have airdrop-like capability yes local sharing with speed around 30 to 50 Mbps, notification sync, etc.
If you want I could help you set it up so that more people could benefit 🎉
I love to see how this guy is breaking the stereotype
Great video. I actually did buy a MacBook because I had an iPhone. Been considering going back to Samsung though. I would definitely like to see a video comparing the way the two systems compare at interaction between laptop and smartphone.
I want the iPhone/Mac VS Galaxy Phone/Galaxy Book 🔥🔥
KDE Connect is free and works great as a competent Airdrop substitute between a Mac and Android.
Not using ecosystem gives you freedom. Freedom to change whatever device you want. Yes there are problems but I rather have freedom to use my devices my way than they are designed to with certain manner.
I am considering buying a macbook Air as i wanna get into editing videos and photos, but i own a Samsung s23 ultra, which i just bought. I am worried that most apps on the macbook would be paid for as opposed to the android. Plus, i am worried about how they would work well together. In terms of transferring files back and forth. Please help! 🙏🏽
It works just fine
Wow, absolutely PERFECT! I have a galaxy s21 and a baseline macbook air and people keep annoying me to buy an iPhone. As if it was impossible to work around the apple ecossystem or if making so would deprive the macbook from all its value. I'm from Brazil, and here, tech is awfully expensive, and Android is much more common than iOS...
There will always be a MKBHD comparison due to not much saturation of black tech males on here. Don't worry about that comparison my brother 🤝 keep doing your thing. I been watching MKBHD since roughly 2012 and see how far he has come now. I forsee the same kind of growth for you
Mean while me using an ipad samsung phone and a m1 mac air😂
Ipad for entertainment, samsung for connectivity and general stuffs and those dare i say it hacked Spotify and youtube vanced. And mac for getting work done.
Our views aren’t sponsoring you?
We are but let's hope my guy get real sponsors that send products to test.
Windows laptop + 13 Pro owner.
Google Apps + WhatsApp on both laptop and 13 Pro => i don’t need to use any Apple apps.
If it depends on being attached to WiFi or sending stuff to the cloud, it's completely inequivalent. I can be in a sub with my good buddy Rush and airdrop files back and forth with no WiFi or access to cloud.
Hey, what's that noi.. 💦
This is crazy timing for this video. I just switched from an iPhone to an S23 Ultra and I own a MacBook Pro. I'm running into these ecosystem challenges and was thinking of switching to a Galaxy Book so my devices work better together. Still on the fence, considering MacBook's still have the best touchpad in the game and I'm a touchpad only user.
I've been pondering about getting a Galaxy Book for university (computer science) because i have a samsung phone, samsung tablet and windows desktop. But the Galaxy Books 3 pro version and non don't look like finished prducts. They overheat too easily, lack power when unpluged and have low autonomy, all things that are really important in a laptop. For the same price you can get all this things with a macbook, but loosing all the samsung echosystem...
@@engel2702 I don't think a samsung branded laptop is really necessary. Just install link to windows and set it up with your phone. The Samsung integration is way ahead of the regular android implementation and IMO the BEST feature is being able to sync/share your clipboard between devices. Crop screenshot something on your PC and you can immediately pick up your phone and paste the image in a message.
@engel2702 Don't get a Galaxy Book. Go for a MacBook. I eventually bought a Galaxy Book 360 Pro (returned), then a Galaxy Book Ultra (returned), then finally a new MacBook Pro M2. Both the Galaxy Books had the same bluetooth connectivity issues, and the Galaxy Book Ultra bluescreened on the first day of use, and the quality of the touchpads and keyboards were subpar, not even in the same ballpark. The screens however were gorgeous (both OLED), but they were the only thing that was good about these laptops.
Windows 11 is still awful, and the Samsung ecosystem with their laptops is buggy, unintuitive, and flat out ugly.
@@dr00bybiggest advantage is multicontrol and samsung notes on both.
Great video, there are alot of people who use android phones and macs together. I would be interested in seeing what cross platform apps you use on a regular day if you mix and match different products.
This was a great analysis! Seriously. Really got to the substance of this issue beyond BS about specs-n-battery-life . Thank you. (And it was a fun ride!!!)
The sponsor segment never gets old lol
0:12 lol love that intro! By the way, you have a cool name bro. I also use multiple eco systems because it allows me to get the benefits of each.
I am using an Android phone paired with a Macbook. I believe those OS are the best of both worlds in their current states. that said, I'm always tempted to switch to iOS for the full integration experience even though I can't stand iOS. Android has always been my favorite OS specially for productivity so I am glad to know that I'm not alone.
Apt.
I'm planning to get a macbook in a few months as well. I had one back in 2018 and I genuinely miss it. It was such a great laptop experience compared to a lot of windows laptops.
The new M series chips are on another level. If you enjoyed it back then you will love it now.
Laptop Huawei is TOP
I'm a big Macbook / Samsung phone (s21) user. For file transfers I use Dropbox. If I want to share a url link from my phone to my laptop I simply copy/paste the link into Facebook, setting the privacy setting of the post to "me only".
As for browsers, my late 2013 Macbook tends to run a little hot these days and Safari is the biggest offender, so I use a Chrome browser.
is your s21 going well in 2024?
@@Anonymous-sw9zd I love my S21, it's been a great phone. I am, however, looking into a new S25 next year.
Exactly the validation I was looking for 🥲
Ive had a MacBook Pro for 10 years almost and have stuck with Galaxy S phones because they've just kept improving.
Also, really appreciate the level of thought and care (especially woth the humor throughout the script and the bloopers 😂).
Instsnt subscribe. Thanks for the content! 🙏
You sir have been added to my list of tech reviewers. Always staying true with no fluff.
You and Ella saving me $1000 on an iPhone ❤. For now.
I would like to know how to sync your photos. Usually I take photos with my phone and everything is synced to my iCloud and MacBook. As well as contacts, this would be the most tricky to overcome for me. How do people do this? Also if I have two ecosystems I would need to pay for two cloud services iCloud space and what ever android offers? Any clues on that? Oh and great video! Thx
Google Photos is how I sync photos. Pretty much everyone has a Google account and sharing albums with people feels a lot easier than iCloud photos. My contacts is also sync'd with Google as well. If you have any other questions, let me know
Definitely a bit late to the party on this, recently picked up an apple certified refurbished M1 Pro Macbook Pro, with a Samsung Galaxy S23+ currently and I have a custom built Linux Gaming Tower PC (currently running EndeavourOS for those curious souls). I ended up getting a Macbook Pro for the simple reason that even with using third party photo editing software (darktable) somehow it just runs faster on my Macbook (but this is minimal difference). I also found or rather rekindled my love of HiFi listening, well CD-Quality FLAC after some coercion from friends that use Tidal. So b/w those two I had seriously paused my consideration for going full Apple. I just recently found that using KDE Connect (which I use for my linux tower and S23+) has two supporting versions (a nightly build still in testing and a secondary accompanying program called Soduto) in order to move files across. A lot of users recommend using Soduto on macos (although support seems to have ended) and kdeconnect on android.
Isn't there an official (stable) version on macOS already?
Naaaaaailed it!!! 😂 that was fun . Thx for sharing with us. (Loved that intro!)
Does KDE Connect works on MacOS? You can use that to share files and clipboard between Android and MacOS!
It does. Even better than on Windows since Linux and macOS share the same base.
I love how on the screen he legit put nobody for a sponsor, I love the honesty and transparency🤣🤣☝🏼 also, nobody talks about this, everyone talks about how each ecosystem works with all the correlated devices, but no one ever talks about mixing the devices and ecosystems, so this was really refreshing to see and hear.
Loved the bloopers..... My Note 9 is restarting very 5 minutes so I'm looking at a new phone. Have to admit I-Phones cameras are (IMO) almost as good as Galaxy ones.. Looking at the pixel 7 and 7a but the 128GB is limiting. Looking at an unlocked s23 ultra and IPhone 14 too. any thoughts? Also, I think I will see what goes on sale during Prime days....
@maze40 - I just the S23U to replace the iPhone 13 PM (that's in the draw now) & it was because of the lack of a decent zoom on the iphone. We were going on a scenic cruise and the S23U gave us some fantastic shots that several friends have remarked on...
The upload/download steps is whet those of us with slow internet wouid like to avoid. What about if you are moving 10GB of files between android and macbook? A cable is the only way
You didn’t just throw your laptop 😂😂 damn
i do, i love the Mac, but I dislike the iPhone
I love the Nobody sponsorship 😂
We need more videos like this.
More mixed ecosystem videos.
My Linux machines pair nicely with both my iPhones and Androids. No need for Windows. I don't like the convoluted way my Mac Photos app stores the photos from my iPhones and Androids, so I just dump my pictures from the phone to Linux and transfer backup copies to my Mac. A weird workflow...but it gets me through the day.
You said at the beginning no body asked you, but here I am. I am watching your video because I want to get an android with MacBook and i was wondering if that's logical and what headache i will face. Thak youuuu for answering and maybe nobody sponsor one day be the biggest brands on earth and you choose them InshaAllah
"Our sponsor... nobody" 😅. YEAH, BUDDY. I think I found my favorite new channel. 😊
Nice video! Could you do one where you show step by step how to do the Android to MacBook Pro syncing? Would love to see that.
yoooooo!!! You're actually too dope!! I like this a lot. I was trying to get an iphone mac combo cause I needed a new phone and a laptop...but I got an insane deal on the S21 Ultra and felt like I now have to buy windows...but now, I'm feeling the mac again..
I always tell people *xender* it’s available on any os mobile or pc and it can share any type of file without quality loss as long as you’re on the same lan. I use an iPad and a Samsung phone and a pc and I never face any issues if I want to transfer from pc to iPad it’s easy and vice versa with android too basically a universal app or a bridge for all the operating systems .
Also 90% of a time ... Cough a usb c cable is better for file transfer
Yeah, I tried, but went back to iPhone after a while... I use Airdrop too much to let it go and I love the copy link/text on my phone and paste it on my laptop (and vice-versa). I love Android phones, but I only have macs (at home a mini, at work an iMac and a Macbook Pro in my bag), so I could not give up the perks, earbuds, everything involved in the process. If you only have an Android, yes, you can make it work, but if you have to choose between an iPhone and a Samsung, I think you should pick the iPhone 10 times out of 10.
I had an android with a MacBook for a while since Mac is better in terms of performance, and I will say it’s not super bad. Not being able to move files was annoying but remember android is basically a computer so u could do whatever there instead and I’m usually using my phone in addition to the laptop to multitask in terms of texting, switching to iPhone definitely makes the experience much more convenient but it’s nothing super duper necessary
The airdrop segment was pretty weak, you're assuming anyone with a Samsung phone has a Samsung laptop which just isn't the case. And the alternatives like uploading the google drive etc aren't basically the same as airdrop which JUST an extra step, the time it takes to upload and download those files is also a factor. Cuz yknow, not everyone has blazing fast internet
where'd you get that wallpaper? i reverse seached it found the image but not the animated one
NearbyShare and others are finally catching up. But it took them a while... And that is why macbook + iPhone is so popular.
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bro first tell me when you visited the lotus temple..????lol
March this year
1:49 > just use KDE Connect
I use a Samsung with a mac. I clicked on this video to know how to use them together.
Right now I have a android phone and Windows 11 laptop, but I'm looking to switch to MacBook Air pretty soon before the end of this year, so I'd have a android phone and apple laptop, experience should be interesting I think. I want to get a M3 MacBook Air and 2024 Motorola RAZR and I'll be happy lol
I use fold 6 and macbook m3pro
I appreciate one note on S23 Ultra and iPad mini with apple pencil, writing and cross over is great. Microsoft are the best cross over apps. IMO
I just got an m3max 16" but I have a samsung note20 ultra. Im shooting a lot of video and its a pain to integrate and send it to my macbook. I have to take out the mini SD card and plug in the card reader then move them all around to their proper files. I want an iphone so the files are ready to use.
Hello sir ,
Iam btech student (computer science engineering) iam from India
Should i buy a m1 MacBook air for 4 years of engineering rather than windows? I use an android phone at present
Would love an ecosystem comparison. Would love to hear experience of windows device and iPhone
The real issue is the APPS. You have to either buy or resubscribe to certain paid apps. That's the killer.
Same here I like mac book because of its reliability and Android because of its customization. Also it keeps work and personal things separate.
Not liking the new Windows 11 that won't let me do what I want. First time EVER, that i've considered getting a MacBook. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Love my phone though
Thanks for your insights Dayo. I have an iphone 13 mini and do not want a larger phone. (I've had a 13 Pro and it was just too big). Since Apple has disregarded those of us who want a phone to be a phone, I am considering going to Motorola Razr + which is Android if something happens to my iphone mini. I also have cell service in North America and a local cell service in a country south of the border and would like to have a phone that can handle two different esims or a physical sim and an esim. Apple threw that away too. Thanks for presenting some of the pros and cons of mismatching your phone and your laptop operating system. Food for thought, to be certain.
IF I were to try this...buy a GaxalaySamsung A15, can I sync or download photos from it onto my MacBook Air? That's all I wish to do
I'm just like you. But i've used Macs all my life. when the iphone came out, i just wasn't that interested. When android phones started up, that was really thrilling for me, and I have been Android non-stop. No desire to use an iphone. But i easily admit I wish my android could sync with my Mac,. I see friends using imessage and handling media is a breeze...I hate that google's been just f'in around for almost 2 decades never grasping how to do messaging. yeah yeah MAYBE they can come close to achieving parity soon, but they blew their whole opportunity to completely dominate messaging. Completely because their whole culture is arrogance.
How does this Nearby Share work?
The problem for me (very much a techie) is I love the Macbook/iPad but HATE the iPhone. Would much rather have a Samsung S2X Ultra but I have to figure out the best way to handle wife having all Apple (iMessage & calendar sharing) and we have the Apple Card. Hate being stuck like this LOL
If you're a developer then everything that you're saying goes away because you can make the both of them work as if they're made for the opposite...
I just tried iOS, and definitely find a Pixel an easier experience.
I'm new to macOS…having suffered garbage PC s (in terms of plasticy physical build). I definitely find macOS much more relaxing to use.
Recently switched to the S23U from an iPhone though I do use MacOS, Windows, and Linux utilizing Google Messages for Web, Whatsapp, and Discord
I don't even even care about using my phone and laptop together. Also I'm probably gonna get a m2 MacBook air and upgrade to a s24 plus.
Heyy really excited with connectivity issues explanation but late
Had everything M3 pro, s24 ultra but iPhone never after 12
im a windows and android long time user.
I just switched to apple only because Huawei which was the best android manufacturer is no longer on playstore.
I did try a S22 which i ended up returning after 2days because battery was shit.
And i tried all my best to find a windows laptop that provide 10h battery at least without performance tradeoff.....impossible
So im being directed to apple because the competition is shit.
I dont like apple, their cult, their stupid anti-consumer design, but they are just the best right now because the competition is shit.
Thank you for the video, cool one, I use Android and I like it better than iPhone while I would have to say these new Macbooks are better than PC for getting work done. I currently use Linux on a PC, but in the future, I might end up using a Mac with my Android.💯
I upload to Mega for large files and email small ones. Internet speeds are crazy high nowadays. Besides, I don't do that too often. I hate it when my laptop/phone makes decisions for me, it gives me less control and knowledge of what is going on on my pc/mobile device. Only braindead apple users prefer that.
I use MacBook Pro and Samsung S23 ultra. Never have an issue transferring files. I use google drive for text files and Google photos for Ehm… photos. So fast. So easy. Airdrop is overrated anyway. I used to find it was unreliable with my iPhone 13.
I used android phone with iPads for about 5 yrs. worked fine. However, I switched to iPhone last spring and well… I don’t know. I guess I’m an apple simp. 😅
Android does not work properly with a PC. If you pay for dropbox you may have a great chance to at least have your files and photos backed up. Onedrive helps too.
Your excuses for not needing airdrop is similar to abused women who defend their husbands for beating them up, just awful and sad. Airdrop is a HUGE reason to stick with an iPhone for anyone shooting videos and taking photos on a routine basis, specially for work related reasons - don't fool yourself.
sounds really inconvenience. but hey if you like the extra steps then why not lol. I would only use the Samsung hex feature where you can just drag and drop it.
A lot of really valid points here that I’ve never considered since I’m an iPhone / MacBook guy. But I’ve always said I want my devices to help me do the things I enjoy doing without becoming the things I enjoy doing, so whatever gets you to that point is the best option for you ❤️
Im using macbook and android. On top of that I always use multiplatform apps such a onenote, chrome, edge, whatapp, telegram or so, onedrive, google photos, goodpgle disc etc.. because being a hostage of any specific "ecosystem" gives more cons than pros long-term. Thats why iphone is so "popular" desite the fact that is not better by any means, but most users cant get away from it
Hello Dayo. Why do my iCloud emails return after deleting them on my Android phone? It just started happening. Any idea?
I have an M1 Macbook Air and an M2 Mac Mini. Guess what my phone is? An S23 Ultra (soon to be upgraded to S24 Ultra). And I never had any issues with it.