The Apple revolution is at its peak, as iPhone sales in the United States are going through the roof. While Macbooks are not selling as well as Windows laptops, the iPad does perform very well relative to its competition. In fact, more people buy iPads than Windows laptops for personal use in a given year.
If you are looking to switch to the Apple ecosystem, you may be wondering about the benefits. Below is our guide, unpacking the advantages of using Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers.
Quality, Polished Hardware
When you buy an Apple device, you aren’t going for the cutting-edge hardware that other manufacturers boast — but that’s a good thing. Companies like Samsung and OnePlus sell folding phones and other devices that use technology that is still being developed and refined. However, Apple focuses on the tried and trusted.
An iPhone gives you the stability you seek, along with breakneck speeds for all application loading and gaming use cases. You will also find that iPhones are very good at ensuring all your apps stay open as a result of the iOS memory management.
The same is true for iPads and Macs regarding hardware and software quality. The experiences are stellar, even if the tech is not always cutting-edge.
Easy Switching of Devices
The one reason a person may want to change from using Windows and Android devices to exclusively being with Apple is because of the device switching. When you buy an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you have the best possible combination of devices to use over the coming years.
Your iPhone is with you all the time, while you can keep the iPad in your backpack when you need to check something as you are on the go. Your Mac may be the computer you keep at home or only bring when you have a lot of work away from the house.
The benefit of using all these devices with each other is that you can get all your notifications on all devices, while you can even seamlessly switch between programs and web pages from one device to another.
Were you reading an Apple News article on your iPad? Keep it open on the iPad, open your Macbook, and you will find an icon in your dock suggesting the News app. If you click that icon, the article will pop open on your Macbook.
Use iOS Apps on Your Mac
A new feature Apple has launched in recent years is the ability for users to enjoy their favorite iOS apps on their Mac computers. You must have a relatively new Mac that has one of the Apple-branded chips inside it — with the M1 being the first of those chips.
This feature is excellent if you have specific apps you love using on your iPad, but you may prefer to do a particular task with your Mac’s dedicated trackpad and keyboard.
Buy a Program For One Platform & Use It Elsewhere
Using iOS apps on your Mac is not the only advantage of being in the Apple ecosystem when considering the use of apps. When you buy an app for any device, such as your iPhone or iPad, you will then have access to the versions of that app for all Apple platforms.
Even if the developer does not automatically give you access to the Mac version of an iPhone app you bought, you can always contact them for download access. As long as the developer has a version of the iPhone app for Macs, you will also have access to that version.
Device Tracking
Another fantastic feature Apple has baked into its operating systems is the ability to track down your devices. Everything you own that is Apple-manufactured, such as earbuds, phones, tablets, and computers, can be tracked using the Find My app.
The Best of Both Worlds
When you are using a device with the Apple iOS platform, you can be assured of a seamless experience. As you look at an article on your phone, you can quickly open up that app on your iPad or Macbook, while you can even find your devices using the other ones.
Such features are hard to find anywhere else, especially if you want them baked into the operating system. Only by committing to Apple’s hardware can you gain these fantastic benefits that streamline your use of digital devices.
Conclusion
Rather than having to tweak settings or wonder why you are missing notifications on a specific device, everything works together seamlessly. You get the best of both worlds on an iOS device, as your mobile and desktop experiences are as good as the other.