Hey guys! Are there somebody who switched from IOS26 to the newest Google pixel here? How has your experience been? I always loved Apple and it’s products and never considered using Android long-term. In fact, I tried Samsung flagship smartphone with different screen-readers back in 2022 and I didn’t really like this experience. But I’ve been soo frustrated with Apple lately! To me, every update brings a lot of accessibility bugs and issues and just few improvements. They’ve become negligent when it comes to accessibility - a lot of things feel unfinished, poorly done, or just don’t work…. Take even Apple’s native apps for instance: I can’t see the page loading progress in Safari on IOS for a few years now, and now it’s not always possible to see the update status in their native Mail app…. And don’t get me started on various minor and major bugs…. Some of them remain unfixed for freakin’ years! I’m just thinking of trying to switch to Google Pixel on the last version of Android…. I heard Android keeps getting better now…. I’d really love to talk to someone who has any experience with it and who just switched from and iPhone recently :)
Thank you in advance :)
By eyesfreesight, 9 February, 2026
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In the same boat as you
I too am looking to switch to Pixel, possibly next month or as soon as my upgrade eligibility becomes available. Currently not even using iOS 26 on my primary device. Sticking with iOS 18 for the time being, but I have an old backup device running iOS 26.2. I mainly use that device for testing software, and not much else. There is a rumor floating around that iOS 27 will be a major bug fix update, but I think seeing will be believing on that score. As for Pixel, there have been quite a few posts on here praising Pixel's accessibility, and it's similar UI layout to iOS.
As I understand it, if you're gonna switch from being a longtime user of iOS to Android, go with Pixel as your first Android device. Furthermore, I would recommend not buying a brand new Pixel device, but perhaps finding one online that is used or refurbished. That way you won't spend as much money, and if it does not work out to your liking, you can always resell it, and stick with your iPhone.
Finally, I would recommend you check out the website www.AccessibleAndroid.com. Lots of good stuff there about Android and it's accessibility on its various devices.
HTH. 🙂
Edit, these threads might be helpful:
https://applevis.com/forum/android/questions-about-google-pixel-accessibility-switching-iphone
https://applevis.com/forum/android/talk-me-honestly-about-what-ill-be-losing-what-ill-be-gaining-accessibility