Google Ecosystem in 2023 - Worth It? (Compared To Apple)

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In this video I will share my experience with Google's Ecosystem in 2023 after using the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Buds Pro and smart home devices and how it's compared to Apple's Ecosystem in terms of hardware and software.
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*Chapters*
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Google Ecosystem (Pros)
7:51 - Apple Ecosystem (Pros)
10:04 - Is Google Hardware Bad?
14:35 - Final Thoughts
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@MrDemDon1 5 ай бұрын

I am a part of the Google Ecosystem (own the Pixel 8 Pro, watch and tablet) and loving it. I do expect Google in 2024 to FINALLY offer a bigger watch face. I also own the TicWatch Pro 5 and wear that more often than the Pixel watch due to the much larger watch face.

@jinvid 5 ай бұрын

I just switched last month to the Pixel 8 Pro after being with Apple for 13 years. Also got the Pixel watch with the preorder and I have been extremely satisfied! I should've done this A LONG Time ago! How's the tablet?

@anthonywilliams9415 5 ай бұрын

Love the Google Ecosystem

@DeputyBurbank 5 ай бұрын

Nearby share was a game changer. Thankfully they finally made it.

@DSTWizz 5 ай бұрын

Very well made points, Emad (and I had not realised that you in the UAE were so hamstrung with availability of Google products, which seems crazy!). I'm a big Google fan and watching your video on an old Chromebook. However, my daughter and son-in-law are Iphone and Mac users, and I have to admit that the photos and videos they share with me are superb, even though their devices aren't new. But I'll stick with Google for the reasons you articulate, and upgrade to the Pixel 8 pro when I can afford it! Thanks again from the UK for what you do.

@basharalmaraziq 5 ай бұрын

When will you review the Pixel Tablet?

@ghaithabdin1140 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video❤

@DenaturedProtein 5 ай бұрын

A truly in-depth comparison of the ecosystems indeed. Thanks Mr Emad 😊

@VitiateTheImmortal 7 күн бұрын

I used to be part of the apple eco system for many years. Changed in 2022 to an Android phone and slowly continued down the line. Now i have a custom pc, pixel 8 pro, oneplus watch 2, dali io 12 headphones, custom keyboard and alienware screens. Only my ipad pro for drawing remained. :D i am happy like this

@NOLATechy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I could never understand why Apple fans claim their ecosystem to be the better ecosystem, when it's so limited. Outside of Apple products, there ecosystem DOESN'T WORK! Whereas with Google's ecosystem, You can use a Windows device, a OnePlus phone with a Samsung tablet and an Asus Chromebook and have them all communicate easily. On Windows, Microsoft's Link to Windows app will not only allow me to move photos between devices and send and receive text messages, but also make and receive phone calls on my Windows PC. Chromebooks allow a better Google Messages connection. Any Android tablet and phone can easily communicate with each other and Android watches, earbuds, headphones, TVs, speakers all just work seamlessly with Google products. So, how, exactly is Apple's ecosystem supposed to be "better" than Google's? There is literally nothing you can do on Apple's ecosystem that you can't do on Google, yet Google offers so much more.

@KazrBrekker 5 ай бұрын

I think its because Google or Microsoft are late comers in the Eco system game. Earlier they wanted to rival against each other. Remember Windows Phone? So Apple was in this game years ago so were their customers. Now they're all heavily invested in the Ecosystem as Apple wouldn't let you leave easily so they just keep vouching for Apple no matter what.

@NOLATechy 5 ай бұрын

@@KazrBrekker Exactly the opposite of what I'm saying. Google's ecosystem has caught up to Apple's. There is absolutely nothing that you can do on Apple devices that are not in some way possible on Google devices. From file transfers between devices to messages on multiple systems to optimization of OS. Pixel had caught up to Apple.

@KazrBrekker 5 ай бұрын

@@NOLATechy Yes, Google has caught up but imagine for Apple users who have bought Apple devices, have data on iCloud, Apple apps and third party apps that store data on iCloud (there are plenty), and more importantly many paid apps and games. So, you can't just convince an Apple user to throw it all away and start from scratch by purchasing a whole new suite of devices, learn to use them, purchase their apps again on Play Store, etc. etc. And as for apps, we all know App Store does have more and wide selection of apps. Maybe because on average Apple users are rich or successful in their carrier or both so developers know they can make more money but on average Android users are not so rich and many just bypass Play Store to download paid apps for free from elsewhere. Now, take a realistic angle and say which platform will be better suited. I'm not vouching for Apple as I'm no Apple user either, but they must be doing something right to have such a large cult of rich people only using their products and they're not all stupid. It's true many buy for aesthetic value or social status only but not all of them. As for me, I would never buy an Apple product unless they stop overpricing them (from storage or RAM to accessories) and also make them more repairable and upgradable thus more ecofriendly.

@ln5747 2 ай бұрын

@@NOLATechy using a Windows PC it still annoys me you have to sign in to Google Drive etc on chrome to access stuff. Microsoft doesn't allow Google apps. On Apple it syncs flawlessly on the Apple PC.

@NOLATechy 2 ай бұрын

@ln5747 Once you sign into your Google Account on Chrome you can access everything Google on the Web. So I don't know what you are talking about. If you install Google Drive onto your Windows PC, it syncs automatically everyone you log into your computer.

@jesin.o 5 ай бұрын

Thank u for this video ❤

@electrology 5 ай бұрын

I have been an Android user simply because I know that I am not locked within a particular OEM. I can go from google to samsung to one plus etc etc. Only thing that I wish google and other androind OEMs have is good customer support when devices develop issues.

@pc5845 5 ай бұрын

As a tech nerd nd uses multiple devices i can say ur one of the few channels explains things more accurately leaving no doubt or baised opinion in average customers, most of the channels praise apple and its features in more appealing way..than android development and its features.. Good work mate👍

@steffen6987 5 ай бұрын

He is pretty biased towards android though...

@Fleecing1 5 ай бұрын

@@steffen6987 Probably because android is the better choice for his workflow

@steffen6987 5 ай бұрын

@@Fleecing1I never said anything to that, I am just saying, he is not unbiased.

@Jbrimbelibap 5 ай бұрын

Google really needs to get TSMC to manufacture the next Tensor chip instead of Samsung ! That's what holdding it back It would fix battery life, overheating issues and performance all at once

@heavenlykid57 5 ай бұрын

i have been using google devices for a long time now preferably the pixel line just because there's alot of flexibility and very much eco friendly. alot of people run to apple and think its way better than any other but i don't think they understand what eco friendly means.

@DeputyBurbank 5 ай бұрын

Chronecast user interface is unusable.

@moooor82 5 ай бұрын

Hi , If I want to change my s23 ultra ( SM-S918) CSC , which CSC you recommend for faster updates ? THANKS IN ADVANCE.

@benedictdawkins633 2 ай бұрын

The way no-one answered

@kevinluciano7743 3 ай бұрын

I do not understand why is impossible listen audio started from the pixel watch directly into the buds pro.. that's made me crazy

@brucelin5842 2 ай бұрын

Can u intergrate Google ecosystem with Samsung?

@mxmus08 5 ай бұрын

Android for phones since the jump, but IPads for tablets. Keep up the good work.

@Jo5ue1 5 ай бұрын

I have the Pixel 8 Pro and an iPad Mini 6, the best of two worlds.

@V25Nguyen 5 ай бұрын

They need to make their smart function worldwide rather than US only. I know it's their focus market but the fact that basic function like 5G or Voltle is locked behind software make me choose Samsung eventhough I like how smart their devices are. Also, this is already their 8th gen phone, that shouldnt be a thing.

@NathanDrescher 2 ай бұрын

Agree. Pixels are just mid here in Canada because most of the AI stuff doesn't work.

@newphonexp 5 ай бұрын

Most flagships are mostly competitive some features are better on certain phones , am more interested now in customer service , after sales support, physical store and in that regard Apple leads with Samsung , google in my opinion is maybe better in America but rest of the world it’s lacking

@naumanmemon 5 ай бұрын

The main reason of my loyalty with Android Ecosystem is my Budget.

@jrbjeremie2354 5 ай бұрын

😂

@callmeNeno 5 ай бұрын

If you’re cheap or poor and don’t care about your data or security, go with Google Android.

@kobehans7376 5 ай бұрын

@@callmeNeno likewise if you are gullible and like to waste money go with Apple's ecosystem

@callmeNeno 5 ай бұрын

@@kobehans7376you don’t “waste” with the Apple . Apple’s resale value is impeccable and ecosystem.

@MrFister. 5 ай бұрын

@@callmeNenoCongratulations. Instead of Google showing you ads and harvesting your data, Apple is showing you ads and harvesting your data.

@KazrBrekker 5 ай бұрын

In my personal preference I go with Microsoft's Ecosystem. No strings attached you won't get locked in like you can get in Apple or Google as they use proprietary software and fie formats and keeps features exclusive to their choice of platform or device. Google Photos or G Suite for example and Apple we all are aware of

@Fleecing1 5 ай бұрын

Microsoft also uses proprietary software.

@KazrBrekker 5 ай бұрын

@@Fleecing1 True but your files are not saved in proprietory format. You don't need to use MS office to view MS office files. You don't need Windows Photos app to view OneDrive photos. In both cases you've to use Google or Apple's software to access your content. And Google's worse since there's no desktop app even. All web apps

@jamilzn 5 ай бұрын

Asking about recent battery life experience on pixel 8 pro on LTE and if can you use summarize feature thanks

@AppleReviews 5 ай бұрын

It all depends - if you switch on Extreme Battery Saving it might be A WEEK - if OFF and ALL features on and 100% brightness Pixel will NOT survive a day - so thats the answer

@pranavdupati9164 5 ай бұрын

@@AppleReviews He already did a video on this.

@evanskamau2110 5 ай бұрын

Hi Emad, kindly do a video of how an android user would setup an iphone to have android like experience on iphone. Great Content as usual much appreciated🔥

@Gojo_on_pills 5 ай бұрын

Tim Cook - "forget your dream boy 💀"

@vterpko 5 ай бұрын

That is exactly why I chose Google ecosystem. You're not limited to a device. If I wanna use an iPhone, I can. But then is I wanna switch to an Android, I also can, without any problem.

@Jay_Leka 5 ай бұрын

I stay with the iPhone because of the Apple Watch Ultra. When google or Samsung can compete with the Apple Watch then I’ll switch over.

@Enam510334 5 ай бұрын

Do the Samsung eco system please. Against apple and Google

@mishecknkhoma 5 ай бұрын

Pros of Google ecosystem is why I don't consider moving to apple. The restrictions

@michaelakins8573 3 ай бұрын

I've been a Samsung user for over 10 years, and I was an early apple user. I switched to Google about a year ago and I love it. As long as they continue to improve, it's Google for me.

@dylanguerrero8053 2 ай бұрын

I am full blown into the Google Ecosystem. Pixel, Buds Pro, Watch, Home/Hub, Chromecast. The assistant over time has just gotten worse and the smart home devices are just TRASH now.

@nico18825 5 ай бұрын

Do a Samsung ecosystem 😉

@izzu_1003 5 ай бұрын

Hello Emmad I'm a bug fan Please What can i do to win a Google Pixel 8 or pro from you?

@macgyvermac2344 4 ай бұрын

Yes you ain't wrong Apple has watch before Google but not before Android which is Google lol 2014 vs 2015 LG was the first smart watch for Android or going bach the calculator watch was the first smart watch Receipt: At Google I/O on 25 June 2014, the Android Wear platform was introduced and the LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live were released. The Wear-based Moto 360 was announced by Motorola in 2014.

@chaithuchowdhary 5 ай бұрын

Still iSheeps says apple has the best ecosystem

@levipb1403 5 ай бұрын

Now do the same with the Samsung ecosystem

@MrinalBarkataky 5 ай бұрын

Hi Emad..just out of curiosity..do you watch Indian movies or series? 😊😊

@janeleekeller 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Emad. I think this is a very informative video. As a huge Google fan, I have much faith in Google and believe they will someday equal Apple. I currently am enjoying my Pixel 6 Pro and looking forward to 2025 and Google's Custom Chip. Hoping the world's situation allow for it. JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia 12/1/23 (Wintertime Here ❄️🥶☃️)

@sickandloose 5 ай бұрын

Same

@BasMeijer 5 ай бұрын

"I have much faith in Google and believe they will someday equal Apple."? Sorry, but that sounds contradictory to me. Personally, I trust Google to never become like Apple.

@janeleekeller 5 ай бұрын

@@BasMeijer Ooh Ok 👌🏻. 'Supercede' Apple . How's that teach ? May I be excused now 😟. So glad you were able to get my drift at all 😉. Incidentally, in my very humble opinion, Liza Minnilli has an excellent version of the McCartney/Lennon song - "For No One". JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia 12/1/23 7:32 PM

@BasMeijer 5 ай бұрын

@@janeleekeller Seems you didn't understand what I mean. Google is superior to Apple in allmost all areas that are important to me (and at a cheaper price). And yes, that includes how it integrates to other devices. And I have faith in Google that they will not go in Apple's direction. We may hope that Apple goes in Google's direction, but I have little faith in that (except when they are forced by e.g. the EU).

@janeleekeller 5 ай бұрын

@@BasMeijer I believe I've got it now. And, I concur with all. From what I've heard ,🍏 has at long last acquiesced to adopting RCS. For whatever reason, it's a start. Thank you for your patience 😊, JaneLee 🕊️ 12/2/23 9:19 PM

@kdhawan2000 5 ай бұрын

This is a pixel-nest ecosystem. If it was a google ecosystem then a Chromebook like the hp dragonfly should have been included

@sirgreen2792 5 ай бұрын

He did mention Chromebooks but Google themselves do not make one.

@moussaessadiqi2249 5 ай бұрын

Google have a computer: the pixelBook available in the United States

@themagamer7289 Ай бұрын

that's really true 1:28 that's why hate apple ecosystem Its good don't get me wrong but the way apple forces user to use there expensive product and service even its not that good is too bad

@krishnakumarag007 5 ай бұрын

You mostly compared about apple phone vs google phone. In terms connectivity iPhone is far better which is basic for ecosystem

@TheBlooRayChannel 5 ай бұрын

The one thing that Apple can't be beat on is tablets, and their Apple TV box. At 129, it's ridiculously cheap for what it can do. Matching refresh rates, dual wireless headphones and superb performance can't be beat. No other Android tablet comes close to an iPad. Happy to admit this as a Pixel user. Google's smart PHONE is awesome, as is Google Assistant. One of the worst things about Apple, is Siri.

@d.carter3850 5 ай бұрын

You should have done a collaboration with Mr. Mobile - he released a similar topic video just yesterday. Great minds think alike ;-)

@Jaie55 5 ай бұрын

Google improved a lot in just 2 years

@NicoScrugli 5 ай бұрын

Apple was not pushed by the EU to implement RCS. Google was begging the EU to force Apple, but without success. Then, as a former android-user (mostly Google-devices) and Google-ecosystem for over more than 10 years, I must say I was pretty happy with it. But it’s nowhere near to the Apple-ecosystem. Google has some great apps, and software-features, but Apple is far more better with its hardware, and therefore they work much more seamlessly together, much faster, more reliable, and apps (3th-party) just are better on iOS.

@11Reza 5 ай бұрын

2:50 what planet are you living on :)))

@igauravpandey 5 ай бұрын

Google one is half the price for same storage. No brainer

@pranavdupati9164 5 ай бұрын

real its so cheap@@igauravpandey

@uknw438 5 ай бұрын

Pixel book is Google's branded laptop

@robodd4694 19 күн бұрын

Even wired does not allow you to transfer or side load files from Apple device to windows. And itunes is utter c*** on windows.

@macgyvermac2344 4 ай бұрын

now i see why people can them sheep the wool don't come off their eyes unless Apple introduced it to them,them they're going to say wow 😂😂😂😂

@nafeeahnaf6296 3 ай бұрын

Samsung Ecosystem is so much better I regretted buying a Pixel even though I liked the phone a lot, Google doesn't have a polished or complete ecosystem, I switched to Samsung and the ecosystem features and convenience was miles better, Google has been lacking hard for ages with their Pixel line and that's a fact

@dominikdbdb 2 ай бұрын

Idk man, i have everything from samsung. Newest phone, tablet, watch and galaxy buds. They work, but not as smooth like apple. But I'll still use samsung

@kartikniyogi 5 ай бұрын

I don't lock myself into any one ecosystem. I shoot photos and videos on pixel 8 pro, edit my videos on iPad pro and use a Sony xm4 headset that seamlessly connects to both the devices at the same time.

@Jo5ue1 5 ай бұрын

Brand Loyalty is dumb!

@kartikniyogi 5 ай бұрын

@@Jo5ue1 I completely agree!!

@iAfroTech 5 ай бұрын

Thanks to Google Services, i can run my perfect ecosystem: Bose 🎧 + iPhone + Nothing Phone + Windows 💻. Ecosystem can be good but the way Apple makes things is restrictive. Great in term of business but not good because most users become less open-minded and they are stuck with a stupid brand loyalty

@kartikniyogi 5 ай бұрын

@@iAfroTechTrue. First one needs to be loyal to their own self interest instead of being loyal to a brand just because "everybody else is doing it"

@callmeNeno 5 ай бұрын

Apple controls its hardware & software that the big difference buddy.

@achyutarjun 5 ай бұрын

I think the title should have been cross platform compatibility, rather than ecosystem.

@sirgreen2792 5 ай бұрын

Not because it's open doesn't mean it's not an ecosystem

@subaak8689 5 ай бұрын

my man just roasted apple

@macgyvermac2344 4 ай бұрын

Next people going to say Apple was the first ear bud which is Bluetooth lol sony Bluetooth lol apple get Bluetooth in 2007 when it was from 2001 on other phone lol google is android or u can say android is google so come again with correct information

@devangT 5 ай бұрын

I wish Pixel 8 had Snapdragon 8 gen 2. In India it heats up a lot and Reviewers are trolling it alot

@Sarthak_Joshi 5 ай бұрын

Using the 8 Pro since the launch. Never faced any heating issue whatsoever.

@megamastah 5 ай бұрын

6 series sure did, 7 as well, albeit less. 8 series is good, no heat issues.

@Jo5ue1 5 ай бұрын

I would say that 85% of all the P8P complaints come from India, and Indians are very active on Reddit/Twitter and KZfaq, it kinda gives out the wrong impressions because here in the state this phone works flawlessly.

@Zedkiel22 5 ай бұрын

This video is so hilarious 🤣

@bishalkarmakar 5 ай бұрын

Bring the pixel in India and you would see what is called thermal throttling 😂

@macgyvermac2344 4 ай бұрын

Wow talking about pulling wool over people eyes does your country have T-Mobile or any phone network Google never really have a store the product is always at these phone companies sony like Samsung Motorola the G1 Nexus BlackBerry and you can claim warranty service from these phone companies or call them wow

@danwilliams2133 4 ай бұрын

Apple ecosystem still the best

@pascalamissah482 5 ай бұрын

Sorry to put you in a tight spot, can I get your old buds? 😅

@YasinHasan 5 ай бұрын

apple ecosystem is a joke compared to google ecosystem 😂

@Gojo_on_pills 5 ай бұрын

The best thing about Google's ecosystem over apple is the flexibility and being open source you can take any just any Android device and it will work as fine. You don't wanna buy Google TV stick just buy an Android TV you don't wanna buy a pixel smartphone no worries just buy any Android will work as fine. Imagine it with apple you can cry much you want but you can just buy apple devices. It feels like jail And I don't want it Google is better

@deea20_ 5 ай бұрын

first❤

@silentrage1985 5 ай бұрын

Of course they are worth example take a look at google maps vs apple maps. Apple maps wont develop to where google maps is for another few years.

@ferrettidm 5 ай бұрын

Google Maps is an app not a part. Of an ecosystem

@sidalexis 5 ай бұрын

Samsung and Google are way more seamless than Apple

@young_n._older 5 ай бұрын

Go get em iOS users 😂

@AppleReviews 5 ай бұрын

Samsung Ecosystem is 10x better than Google (but still far away from Apple)

@sirgreen2792 5 ай бұрын

Far away in what regards? Samsung offer everything Apples does except in two areas can't natively use the Samsung phone camera for videos call and it doesn't support a higher resolution display for screen mirroring wirelessly.

@Manuel-rl6um 5 ай бұрын

If you don't mind bloated software

@micahjohnson9184 5 ай бұрын

@@Manuel-rl6um That's not really an issue as a lot of the bloatware can be removed. Don't get me wrong though I love Google's version.

@user-fj3cj4jo5t 5 ай бұрын

Then compare where the Google stands 😂😂

@wheely4405 5 ай бұрын

Huawei ecosystem features beats everything but their laptops aren't as great as mac books, stil waiting for snapdragon X elite powered laptops

@mirzarizwanbaig9449 5 ай бұрын

The only Eco-system that’s even comparable to  is Samsung. Change my mind ❤

@user-eh2sv6lt2s 2 ай бұрын

The Pixel watch sound is terrible! The quality is so bad I thought mine was broken until the one from my partner arrived and it was just as bad 😂 Sounds like a cheap $69 smart watch

@callmeNeno 5 ай бұрын

If you’re cheap or poor and don’t care about your data or security, go with Google Android.