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If you're a "lifelong" iPhone user, you might be tempted to skip the iPhone X and get a Pixel 2. And that's OK. The Pixel 2 is a growing temptation from many current iPhone users. Josh Miller/CNET Sometimes, you just need a friend to convince you that you're right. Over the past months, I've had a few friends who are "lifelong"  iPhone  users message me and ask about switching away from  Apple . They want to break their biannual iPhone upgrade cycle and eschew the new iPhone X for the  Google Pixel 2 . One of my friends wrote me this: "I'm really over Apple iPhones. I'm kind of into the Pixel 2, but that's only on Verizon, right? I don't like their unlimited plans. I like the iPhone X, but don't want it." After receiving a handful of similar messages, I decided to take this  Pixel  pining seriously and share my experiences with both  phones . This comparison is less about proving which...

UPROXX Millions of us have Android phones. They’re durable, highly customizable, and you can take care of simple fixes (like replacing the battery) on your own. While   Apple’s technique   is to lock everything in and make all their accessories proprietary, Android has gone the opposite direction: Giving people scores of options. This versatility is particularly evident when you have the right app —  and that’s where we come in . Whether you need to start designing a flyer on your phone, want to plan an event, or are just wondering “is that plant is poisonous?” here are the ten best new apps that came to Android this month. The Must-Download: Adobe Spark Post — Free ADOBE Kicking off this month, we have what might be the single most useful graphic design app for rookies on the planet. Spark Post, which is still in beta, is designed by Adobe to automate and simplify basic graphic design tasks, like designing flyers and posters for yo...