I suggest the person who first asked this question ask it on an Android focused list or one that is not device specific like the TechTalk list or the BlindTechies list, where you have both Android and Apple users. This list is focused on Apple devices, so I do not think you will find very many Android users who can give you a clear idea. I've tried Android, I had to teach its basics before I retired from being a Rehab Instructor, and I far prefer Apple's approach. But I know blind folks who prefer Android's approach. If you are Satisfied with Apple's interface, you will find Android quite different I believe.
Richard, USA “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” – Jane Wagner, from The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. My web site: https://www.turner42.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Barbara Stahl Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 2:24 PM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: Apple versus android You can but it's not the same at all. It's an assistive touch and you have to activate AssistiveTouch and then activate what you wanted to do such as home or app switcher or whatever is assigned to that it's not the same at all assigning a specific home or app swicher gesture is much better. > On Sep 29, 2025, at 3:48 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <[email protected]> wrote: > > You can have a virtual home button if you like, I can't remember right now > if this is in assistive touch or something like that, maybe somebody else can > provide that info, but I'm almost certain it's possible. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of > Barbara Stahl > Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 11:14 AM > To: Viphone <[email protected]> > Subject: Apple versus android > > So I have seen a comment in a few message threads now where people say that > somethings are easier to do in or on an android device as opposed to an Apple > device so I am curious what sort of things are easier to do an android as > opposed to Apple so far, I have found Apple pretty easy to use and very > intuitive so I am curious what do some of you think is easier with an android > device my only experience with an android type device is an Amazon fire > tablet, and I liked the Apple gestures much better. 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