I know this thread is old as dirt, but I just have to respond.
While phones are computers, I feel like they’ve always been computers focused on consuming only. People use it to consume videos, social networks, games, music, you get the idea. Actual desktop and laptop computers have always been more focused on doing lots of different things. So consumption is definitely part of it, but also video editing, programming, scientific work, complex math, engineering, etc etc. Real heavy work type stuff.
I guess, to me, when schools started using Chromebooks, it sort of taught kids that actual laptops are just another device for consumption. Sure they can do work online through Goog Docs or whatever, but all that other really crunchy stuff is impossible since the “OS” is really just a web browser.
I’m obviously painting with a broad brush. Some phone users are total hackers, plenty of computer users only consume on their powerful computers, and Chrome “OS” does have some (extremely limited) functionality, and tablets probably blur the line to some extent, but I think the broader idea holds.
Anyways, I’ve been thinking about your comment for a couple days, because it’s a valid point, and I really felt the need to address for some reason. Thanks for attending my Ted Talk.
Engineer@discuss.tchncs.de 11 months ago
iPhones do, I can get to them on android
the_post_of_tom_joad@sh.itjust.works 11 months ago
It’s a bigger pain than it needs to be though, im an Android user too
YIj54yALOJxEsY20eU@lemm.ee 11 months ago
What phone? I have a feeling your vendor is obfuscating it as stock android has a very straightforward files app.
Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 11 months ago
The fact that android can be that different between different vendors isn’t help either.
lolcatnip@reddthat.com 11 months ago
You can get to them, but how many people actually do, or even realize the directory tree exists?
Engineer@discuss.tchncs.de 11 months ago
How do people usually clean up their storage space? I guess if they never run out, they could avoid using it. Another thing I use it for is looking though downloads. Maybe some people just download a new version every time?
lolcatnip@reddthat.com 11 months ago
Most people’s main use of storage is music, photos, and videos. All those can be managed from within their respective apps.
DeadlineX@lemm.ee 11 months ago
iOS has had a files app that looks very similar to the one on android for at least 5 years. Android had it first, but iPhones do not hide this app. It is installed by default just like on android.
DeadlineX@lemm.ee 11 months ago
iOS has had a files app that looks very similar to the one on android for at least 5 years. Android had it first, but iPhones do not hide this app. It is installed by default just like on android.