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Tips to Make Your iPhone Work Like Android

Use Google Apps instead
You're in luck. Google does a good job of keeping the same Android apps you know and loves up to date on your iPhone. Rather than link you to each Google app, check here and I'll direct you to the Google App Store developer page, where you'll find all the iPhone (or iPad) apps available.

You might be surprised by how many apps Google has created for the iPhone. Google Maps, Gmail, Chrome browser, Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Keep are just the tip of the iceberg. For an even more comprehensive Google app, see the next section.

Don't like Siri? Use Google Assistant
One of Google's iPhone applications that deserves attention is Google Assistant. I know Siri has a bit of a bad reputation and I won't get into that debate, but those who prefer to use Google's virtual assistant over Apple's can download and install a dedicated app.

But that doesn't solve the problem of not being able to say "Hey Google" or get your iPhone to respond. To do this, you need to create a shortcut in the Shortcuts App that launches Google Assistant through Siri.
Once Google Assistant is installed on your phone, open the Shortcuts app and tap the plus sign to create a new shortcut. Tap Add feature > Apps > Assistant > Ask Google and turn off Show while running. Name the shortcut either "Hey, Google" or "Okay, Google."

The next time you want to talk to Google Assistant, activate Siri (press and hold the side button or say "Hey Siri") and then use the shortcut name.
For example, you can say "Hey, Siri, OK, Google, what's the weather like?" And Siri will forward your request to Google Assistant.
It's clunky and not ideal, but if you really don't like Siri, it gets the job done.
Face ID is not perfect. To fix, do the following. If you're switching from an Android phone with a fingerprint lock, Face ID can be frustrating when it doesn't always recognize your face (like when your head is half buried in a pillow) and unlock your iPhone at the right time. Here's what I recommend: add an alternate look similar to a second face scan; that's the equivalent of scanning four fingerprints instead of one on an old Android phone.
But instead of putting on sunglasses or another accessory to change your look, go through the registration process with the "typical" look that gives you the most trouble. If it's just waking up with fuzzy hair and bags under his eyes, so be it. Such information is only stored on your phone and is a face unlock, not a beauty contest.

To scan your face again, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode and tap Set Alternate Look.
Now that your iPhone looks and feels more like your old phone, take a moment to get to know iOS better.