[doitfortheuber]

Just started driving less than a week ago but I've read several different threads in this forum and it sounds like the Uber Partner app is a lot better on the Android platform than on IOS. True or False?

 

[Kmiles]

When it come to Android, it depends on which device you purchase. I have a Sony Xperia running Android and it outperforms the iPhone.

If you get a cheap device with Android, the app won't run as smoothly.

 

[More Cowbell]

I believe key is core memory, either platform. Uber & Google map (or waze) suck it up & use a lot of cache. Had an Android with 1G core memory .... Was a dog, constantly needing a reboot. Now use another with 2G & have no issues.

 

[UberCadi]

Seems iPhone is more stable for most (my personal perception - and I've never had any lock ups, malfunctions/app crashes in many many months), but the Android version seems to have always released features sooner or had more features/information. iPhone is my daily driver but I always tether an old pay as you go Android to my iPad mini and use that for monitoring the rider app and viewing Partner app for payout/tolls after trips. I prefer to leave my iPhone alone the entire time I'm out and dedicate that just to gUber activity.

 

[Kmiles]

I believe key is core memory, either platform. Uber & Google map (or waze) suck it up & use a lot of cache. Had an Android with 1G core memory .... Was a dog, constantly needing a reboot. Now use another with 2G & have no issues.

Yup! It's all about the processor and RAM.

I get a blank stare explaining that to people. I just tell them to go with Apple where the only options are color and memory.