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Android 16: Confirmed features compared to that of iOS.
<https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-features-3484159/>

Auracast Broadcast Audio: Android 16 supports it; Apple has not yet adopted
it. I wonder if it matters?

Cloud Compilation for App Installs: Unique to Android 16; iOS apps are
compiled via App Store. Again, I wonder how much of a different this makes?

Power Button Shortcut: Android 16 allows remapping to Wallet; iOS restricts hardware remapping. But I've been remapping buttons for ages.

Advanced Protection Mode: Android 16 offers deep security toggles; iOS
lacks equivalent user-configurable depth. Makes sense.

Notification Cooldown: Android 16 lowers alert volume dynamically; iOS
doesn't support per-app volume control. (Ask Steve about this one!)

Force Group Notifications: Android 16 mandates it; iOS leaves it to
developer discretion. Again, it may not matter all that much.

App Function API (Gemini Extensions): Android 16 allows assistants to
execute app functions; iOS lacks native third-party assistant integration.

Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts: Android 16 supports system-wide mapping;
iOS customization is limited. I've been customizing keyboards for ages.

Embedded Photo Picker with Cloud Search: Android 16 supports cloud media search; iOS restricts third-party customization. Does it matter?

Measurement System Customization: Android 16 decouples it from language;
iOS ties it to locale.

Vertical Text Support: Android 16 adds developer-level control; iOS support
is more limited. Does anyone really want vertical text support on a phone?

Generic Ranging APIs: Android 16 supports BLE, UWB, Wi-Fi RTT; iOS
restricts low-level access. How much of a different do you think it makes?

Ambient Volume Controls for LE Audio: Android 16 supports it; iOS does not expose ambient volume settings. Again, ask Steve about this capability.

Secure Lock Network Notification: Android 16 notifies users of
network-level security changes; iOS lacks this. Does it matter?

Outline Text for Contrast: Android 16 adds it; iOS doesn't offer
system-wide text rendering customization. What is this useful for?

Similar Features with Slight Differences between iOS & Android:

Live Updates vs. Live Activities: Android 16's Live Updates resemble iOS's
Live Activities but differ in implementation.

HDR Screenshots: Android 16 supports true HDR screenshots; iOS supports HDR display but not HDR screenshot saving.

Health Records (FHIR): Android 16 supports FHIR via Health Connect; Apple Health also supports FHIR.

Anti-Scammer Safeguards: Android 16 adds call-time restrictions; iOS has protections but less granular.

Sensitive Notification Redaction: Android 16 dynamically hides sensitive content; iOS allows hiding previews but not dynamic redaction.

Note the App Function API (Gemini Extensions) is still rolling out and not
yet widely adopted.

And Secure Lock requires both biometric and credential authentication,
which is more stringent than iOS's remote lock via Find My.

Any comment?
Any additions?
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