During a chat on Clubhouse, Bill Gates explained why he currently prefers to stay on Android rather than iOS. For the founder of Microsoft, Android has the particularity of pre-installing Microsoft software in a way “that makes it easier for him”.
As you may know, Bill Gates is currently in the media to promote his new book called “How to Avoid Climate Disaster ”. The co-founder of Microsoft connects the interventions and the interviews. During an interview on Clubhouse , the social network by invitation very in vogue at the moment, the billionaire did not escape the fateful question concerning his preference between Android and iOS.
Bill Gates prefers Android to iPhones
It must be said that Clubhouse is currently only available on iOS, so the question was legitimate. The former CEO still hasn’t changed creameries and still gives preference to Android. Bill Gates had already shared his love for Android in 2019. “ I actually use an Android smartphone. As I want to stay up to date with everything that’s going on, I often play with iPhones, but the one I use every day is an Android, ”he explains.
A QUESTION OF EASE OF USE
This preference is dictated by the ease of use that Android offers to the third-largest fortune in the world. “ Some Android manufacturers pre-install Microsoft software in a way that makes it easier for me. They are more flexible on how the software integrates with the operating system. So that’s the kind of thing I got used to, ”he explains.
Even if Bill Gates does not name a brand directly, we suspect that he is probably referring to Samsung. As a reminder, Microsoft and Samsung signed a partnership in 2015. This agreement has enabled Microsoft to integrate its software more effectively into Android ecosystems, and more particularly into the devices of the South Korean giant.
The latest benefit to date from this partnership, Samsung is preparing to offer its Quick Share on Windows 10. This is an alternative to AirDrop, which will quickly transfer files from a Samsung smartphone to a Windows 10 PC. The application should also be available soon on the Microsoft Store.
