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if you've got an iPhone but you want it to be way more like Android you've got lots of options here are the top five tips to make your iPhone more like Android we're going to do something unusual for number five we're going to look at your tips I asked you guys on Twitter how you customize an iPhone to be more like Android the overwhelming response was by an Android I can't wait to see what you say when we do a top five ways to make Android more like iOS at number four change your keyboard Apple opened itself up to third-party keyboards a function Android has had for a really long time arguably Google's G board keyboard for iOS is better than Google's Android keyboard G board has Google search built right into the keyboard microsoft word flow and swift key are also really good options number three Google all the things even though their competitors Google puts out some of the best apps for Apple's iOS Chrome can sync up with your desktop version Google Photos provides an alternative to iCloud photo backup the Google Search app is a must if you want information from Google now and of course Google Maps is still awesome at number two get to know widgets one of my favorite things on Android is the quick settings menu so why not try to recreate it this is launcher Pro customized to give me Android like shortcuts to things like Wi-Fi and hotspot settings unlike Android Apple doesn't let you put widgets wherever you want however lots of apps support getting your information at a glance by transit outlook and Amazon and the number one way to make your iPhone more like Android is jailbreak that thing iOS is so locked down Android does not have this problem a jailbroken iPhone can install apps from non apple app stores and with a lot of functionality to an iPhone you can change the default Maps app to Google customize the control center and have iOS respond to gestures with something like activator be aware jailbreaking will void your warranty if you ring I have both in Android and an iOS device for more top fives check out top-5 cnet.com I'm Maya's actor and I'm sure I'll see you online probably in the comments or on Twitter