This is what happens when you run crappy Java applications and have cancer pre-installed on your phone from carriers.
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Army Special Operations Command Reportedly Switching From Android to iPhone
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I have a Motorola E running stock Android, that is only used for testing compatibility with Android for a few products. Max 1% of the time, I use the Android phone. Yet, for the past year I have seen several OS crashes (not just app crashes), causing or mandating a reboot. I have experienced that ONCE during five years of iPhone ownership. This on top of a bunch of weird **** that makes the Android experience a mess, that I'm not going into here.
I realize this is anecdotal, but I have been saying since I got my first iPhone that it is the most hassle-free phone. Getting an Android only confirmed my belief. I don't care what any studies or government agencies say, this is my experience, so that's what I am recommending to others.
I always wonder what weird things people do to freeze up their phones repeatedly, since I rarely experience it and sometimes never experience it the whole time I have a phone. Guess the answer is extreme militany things.
If that were true, the military wouldn't be switching to iOS. Nice try though.
An article about the military using iOS pops up and suddenly everyone is debating war? When many of you get upset about some watch straps and a Pokemon game I can see why the idea of war would be so upsetting. It's amusing watching people trying to argue over something as serious as armed conflict when we all know the same people arguing get so emotional over software updates, new laptops and which phone is better than the rest.
I've had some third party apps crash but after the developer fixes them they are stable. I genuinely don't remember the last time my iPhone or iPad froze, I use them both every day - I don't own a traditional computer, my iPad is my computer - and I don't just use safari, I run dozens of different apps.
So no, I don't realise iOS apps crash as much as Android as in my case the really don't. Maybe those using public beta iOS see crashes as often the apps won't be ready until Apple releases the update to all. Genuinely don't think this is a real issue and the fact the military seem to agree shows it isn't the case that iOS crashes as much as Android.
I've had some third party apps crash but after the developer fixes them they are stable. I genuinely don't remember the last time my iPhone or iPad froze, I use them both every day - I don't own a traditional computer, my iPad is my computer - and I don't just use safari, I run dozens of different apps.
So no, I don't realise iOS apps crash as much as Android as in my case the really don't. Maybe those using public beta iOS see crashes as often the apps won't be ready until Apple releases the update to all. Genuinely don't think this is a real issue and the fact the military seem to agree shows it isn't the case that iOS crashes as much as Android.
and where is the US Army going to find an water- and dust-resistant iPhone ? There are quite a few Android phone models offering that, while not a single iPhone model, AFAIK.
Another issue I would expect is fast sharing of data. mainly maps. With an SD card supporting Android phone, the unit just needs to receive a bunch of SD cards. With an iPhone, they better have the infrastructure to update the data via USB, WIFI or mobiel networks.
Another issue I would expect is fast sharing of data. mainly maps. With an SD card supporting Android phone, the unit just needs to receive a bunch of SD cards. With an iPhone, they better have the infrastructure to update the data via USB, WIFI or mobiel networks.
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command is looking to switch from Android smartphones for its Tactical Assault Kits to iPhones, according to Military.com's DoDBuzz. The switch away from Android, and specifically Samsung devices, is largely because the devices aren't reliable enough.
Specifically, Android will freeze up and apps will fail to refresh properly when viewing split screens with information on them. This forces the user to restart the phone, wasting valuable minutes. The source tells DoDBuzz that the same process is "seamless" on the iPhone and that the graphics are "clear" and "unbelievable."
The Tactical Assault Kits are made up of a system that links a smartphone to a connected network radio, allowing unit leaders to keep track of their own locations and the locations of their troops on a digital map. It's unclear which version of Android or which Samsung device the Army was using in the Tactical Assault Kit. In 2013, the Department of Defense approved the use of iOS devices for military networks.
Article Link: Army Special Operations Command Reportedly Switching From Android to iPhone
Because the life and death difference worth around $1000 or less (price of iPhone) /s
Background info:
Years ago, the Army bought about 7,000 Samsung Note 2s to be used as the chest mounted display for the Nett Warrior system.
The Notes were wiped (so no bloatware as some have speculated) and the NSA-derived Knox security kernel was installed.
Besides having the only approved secure OS at the time, the Note also of course had a large screen. The iOS flagship at the time was the iPhone 5 with a smaller 4" display. Now the rumor is that they intend to buy the newer and larger screen iPhone 6s.
The Android or iOS app has to communicate with the soldier's radio over USB. No cellular, WiFi or Bluetooth allowed. I believe using the USB port on iOS requires getting an Apple MFI license.
The military applications are developed in house by the Army, and at an Air Force Research Lab.
Years ago, the Army bought about 7,000 Samsung Note 2s to be used as the chest mounted display for the Nett Warrior system.
The Notes were wiped (so no bloatware as some have speculated) and the NSA-derived Knox security kernel was installed.
Besides having the only approved secure OS at the time, the Note also of course had a large screen. The iOS flagship at the time was the iPhone 5 with a smaller 4" display. Now the rumor is that they intend to buy the newer and larger screen iPhone 6s.
The Android or iOS app has to communicate with the soldier's radio over USB. No cellular, WiFi or Bluetooth allowed. I believe using the USB port on iOS requires getting an Apple MFI license.
The military applications are developed in house by the Army, and at an Air Force Research Lab.
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I feel the army's pain. We just picked up a Sony tv that has built in android tv. I had to force quit the amazon app after using it and then trying to go back to it after live tv.
The crash was repeatable by watching a prime episode and then switching to something else. I don't understand why anyone would want to live with such buggy software.
The crash was repeatable by watching a prime episode and then switching to something else. I don't understand why anyone would want to live with such buggy software.
Not true, I just figured it would be like Windows all over and never touched Android. Not once I thought, maybe I should verify my prejudice? Let the boys in the military serve as human guinea pigs and test out the non-Apple user experience. That's their job!
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You don't need dust or water to crash an Android phone, it comes with the problem pre-installed.
SD cards are for movie villains, so that they have something to steal and run away with. Data has to be close to a processor or be live transmitted over the Internet, it's useless anywhere else.
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Hope they don't use Apple maps....
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That's Sony fault. They have an awesome reputation of getting android TV wrong. I use an nvidia shield , and it's as good as my Apple TV
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That's Sony fault. They have an awesome reputation of getting android TV wrong. I use an nvidia shield , and it's as good as my Apple TV
Otherwise, Android itself must be a 'quick and dirty' hack to emulate the basic iOS 1.0 functionality without a proper understanding of how the system works internally and why it was designed the way it is?
That's why in a traditional Japanese Sempai-Kohai relationship the student for years learns to copy every flick of the wrist of his teacher, not knowing if and why it is important to the quality of the final product. This way no implicit unwritten knowledge ever gets lost and craftsmanship reaches an extraordinary level of perfection.
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2013 was the days of Galaxy S4. That's on consumer side, so the military could be using older Samsung phones, and it's not a surprise regarding the problems they mentioned.
From businesses side, most businesses prefer iPhones as they are easier to manage from IT perspective, plus they are encrypted by default. Samsung has improved things with Knox for their phones, but I can't blame the decision of the military.
From businesses side, most businesses prefer iPhones as they are easier to manage from IT perspective, plus they are encrypted by default. Samsung has improved things with Knox for their phones, but I can't blame the decision of the military.
Yeah. Good point. They probably were behind on versions, never able to see a single update to the software... Like 99% of all Android users. Another reason to switch.
But you do realize that it is military use. Even if there is software update, it might not get installed in the phone. Everything need to be verified and checked and approved.
Even if it happens to be iPhone, software update will be disabled.
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Oh. Goof job comparing sub 100 dollar phone with 600+ phone.
Moro E is extremely low end phone for people just use as phone.
My primary devices are Nexus 5X and 6P. 0 crashes since the day I brought them.
LOL... I feel bad for American troops that need to put up with Apple Maps. Good luck. Really Good Luck.
I battle field, every second is important. Troops need constantly switch between apps by double click home button.
A: can you check where we are?
B: hold on, let me switch to trusty Apple Map.
5 seconds later, oh. We are here.
A: Now we need send our location to C. Fire up xxx up.
B: hold on. I need double click the home button and switch to that up. Oh crap, home bottom is not function anymore. What should we do?
A: Are you freaking kidding me? Why are we use this piece of **** again?
Umm you can get google maps on iOS if that was ever an issue which 99% sure it would never be.
I'm surprised the US special operations command doesn't have their own devices. They really use off the shelf Samsungs and iPhones? What do they do with their trillions of dollars?
I'm surprised the US special operations command doesn't have their own devices. They really use off the shelf Samsungs and iPhones? What do they do with their trillions of dollars?
>> The source tellsDoDBuzz that the same process is "seamless" on the iPhone and that the graphics are "clear" and "unbelievable." <<
Welcome to iOS. (when its working right) Glad the Army guys have something that works better for them.
Welcome to iOS. (when its working right) Glad the Army guys have something that works better for them.
You do realize that for the past few years Apple Maps has been considered, at worst, at par with google maps; and at best, better?
But, by all means, live in the year it was released and pretend there's been no updates.
In this case, Korea is one of our staunchest allies, and aids our intelligence services in many ways.
(Some people do get confused between strong US allies like Korea, and our product-making frenemies like China. A Korean factory-built device should theoretically be more trustworthy than one built in a Chinese controlled factory.)
NSA worked with Samsung to certify the KNOX kernel, which is why Samsung was able to have devices okayed for classified use several years ago. (This is different from the list of COTS phones allowed for unclassified government use, as iPhones were until the beginning of this year.)
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