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I'm an Apple user since 3 or 4 years, I don't remember, I switched from Android.
I would never go back, even if I don't have so many apps/movies purchased. Yeah, I can replace Music, Books and Movies with the google counterpart but...

- iOS is just crazy fast and reliable and delivers a consistent experience. Lags, stutters, crashes, random errors and general variability of performances were annoying me so much.
- Hardware quality - even if seems some android manufacturers are catching up (esp. Samsung and Huawei).
- Customer Support: I had 2 problems with my mac, out of warranty. 1 solved in 1 day. Another one with iMessage and FaceTime, solved after a chat in 2 days.
- I love how multiple iOS devices work together.

I know iOS is not perfect, but Apple is polishing it release after release, thanks also to the iPad Pro I think the gap in terms of functionalities will narrow in 1-2 major releases.
 
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Nope, not a problem at all. But i already use them both daily.

I dont use imessage or facetime. Why an earth would i even think about using them and knowing that if i dont have apple device on my hand, im out of luck? I cant control others either, so i keep my things being supported widely. I dont buy drm protected movies from itunes either - waste of money..

Apps are like socks... I can buy new apps if i need them. Althought i think i already have all necessary apps in both worlds. How many apps do you even need daily?
 
Which is all lot's of people will ever need. Phones are not intended to store a lot of data. Many of us keep most of our data in the cloud. As the poster said, choice is good.
A lot of people don't even need 8GB. Would that make it ok for Apple to gimp the base model with 8GB for $650.....in the year...2016...?

NO!!!!!!!!
 
yes, of course. duh.

If you know that, then why not name the android device you used specifically instead of a general statement about all android devices. I'm guessing you used a $200 android phone and are comparing it to a $750 iphone.
 
I'm very happy with Apple's ecosystem so I don't see myself ever leaving it. I've never liked Android OS due to its janky animation. Every year I hear it's "smooth", but I just don't see it. It might be smoother, but it doesn't have that inertia that iOS has. I would best describe it as MBP trackpad responsiveness vs windows trackpad. Android would be the windows trackpad.

IMO, iOS is also easier to use and has a better UX. For example you double swipe down from the top to get settings toggles. How would a user know to do this?
 
Yah, I respect that, that's a good point. But that makes it more user friendly to less techie folks cos it's a no brainer. It's hardly "superior in every way".
Oh, I'm not saying it's superior - merely different. At this point in time, I reckon choice of smartphone OS is merely a matter of personal preference. What one might consider cons in iOS, others might think of as pros and vice versa.

I've actually got more Android devices than iOS. Mind, my daily driver remains iOS. The Android stuff, I just can't seem to stop tinkering with. :p
 
If you know that, then why not name the android device you used specifically instead of a general statement about all android devices. I'm guessing you used a $200 android phone and are comparing it to a $750 iphone.
In fairness to Android, the $200 Moto G is actually pretty darned decent for its price point thanks to being mostly stock without resource-consuming manufacturer skins. Obviously, camera, etc won't be able to compare to high end devices but performance and responsiveness is pretty good.
 
All these people complain about Android being janky and slow...I don't think any of you have used it recently. These days, the flagship Android phones aren't just 'as good' as iOS, they are actively better. They are faster, higher resolution, more customizable, etc.

Apple led the smartphone race a few years ago. But these days? The iPhone really doesn't even come close.

As a software developer, Android has gotten really damned good the last two years or so. It's incredibly efficient and very well optimized. iOS though has kind of just stagnated, very little actual improvement. We software developers can do a LOT more on Android than we can do in iOS. We don't have to deal with patently absurd memory restrictions (because Apple has become so cheap with specs), stupid sandboxing restraints, etc.
 
I'm pretty much locked in. Macbook Pro, iPhone, iPad, the watch, Apple TV etc. My wife uses all the same except for the watch. Both kids have iPad, iPhones and Apple TV's. Only thing not Apple is the router as Apple's sucks. I am deeply invested and also very happy. I have no desire to change.
 
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On Macs since the 90s, so habit/tradition/etc - Many smart phones are darn good
these days. Pick one and be happy.
 
For me the reason is simple: too many stuff bought on iTunes, and apps.
Music library is fully in iTunes. Bought a couple of movies on iTunes pending to watch. App data, game progress.
I just cannot jump ship that easy anymore.
 
I want to switch to Android, but all my friends use iPhone. So I need to stay within the ecosystem, because I don't know if they have a text messaging plan.

I know people who have spent thousands in the App Store and iTunes and so they don't want to switch either.

Are you in that situation? Please explain.

I'm on Android only for mobile and tablet, but Mac for desktop and laptop. (Not counting obsolete laptop on linux)
Most text messaging plans are now unlimited in NZ and OZ, I even have unlimited text and calls to NZ & OZ numbers.
I would not worry about saving your friends a few cents just to stick with iPhone, unless you can get a new iPhone either on a new plan, or unlocked.

As most people seem to be saying that iPhone 7 isn't going to be as good as the 10th anniversary iPhone, you wouldn't be missing much if you had to jump ship now.
Besides which, you can still get all your music on iTunes for Android.
All your apps will still be available should you switch back to iOS.
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1. Yes, the iPhone 6 Plus I had was ATROCIOUSLY slow. Very un-apple like and dissapointing.

2. If it exists in google play, can you transfer the purchase and avoid paying twice?

2. Google Play is owned by Google, hence the developers get paid by Google not Apple. You will need to buy it again.
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I'm in this camp. The Note 7 is so tempting. The design is stunning, the screen is amazing, etc., but I am terrified of leaving iMessage, AirPlay, the apps that I've paid for, and the overal superior experience of iOS. Not always having the latest OS is something I'd struggle to go back to.

I had Android phones for years, until I moved to the iPhone 5 in 2012 and this year is the first year I've been somewhat tempted to go back. I'm hoping there are enough cool features in the keynote to slam the door on my desire to dabble with the Note 7, but I guess we'll wait to see.

The HTC 10 is better than the samsung devices, mainly as you can use the SD card as extra system drive space (up to 2TB extra.)
 
Macs,iPads, phones and Apple TV. We have them all. All work together seamlessly. Apple still makes the best phones overall and we have no plans on switching. I'm still using an old iPhone 4 as an iPod and wifi streaming device.
 
Find out if your friends & family have unlimited text. Like some have said most people have that now.
I have an iMac, macbook, and iPad, but that didn't stop me from buying a Note 5, which I still have. That
said, I am mainly using my 6s plus at the moment.

Also, I have not purchased much from apple, as far as apps and music is concerned.
 
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This is the thing you can stay with the Eco system and still have another device as your phone. I have iPad Pro, Apple TV, MacBook Pro but that wouldn't be an issue if I had the note 7. I can still take advantage of my apple products and even iOS 10 on my iPad so I wouldn't be losing anything.

With Google photos as well all your photos still will sync the same way
 
I could say I'm staying with Apple because I like the feel of the device, and see no reason to change things. I like the fact I can back it up and if I get a new iPhone, I can restore it and it'll look and feel like the old one. I like the grid layout where every icon is the same size. I like that it's a fluid interface with very little bugs or stuttering and I can use features across multiple devices.

I think people choose what's best for them and must remembers it is not always the same for everybody.
 
I agree with you , I also have been on iOS since the first iPhone and I'm so tempted to get the note 7 , it looks so nice and feature packed I've been struggling with this decision ,but like you said the security and the ecosystem is worth more than features and a good looking phone , and I'm sure the iPhone 7 will be a nice step ahead for Apple.

With the iPhone 7, it's more than than adding a new color or deleting the 3.5 Jack as you stated.

The iPhone 7 is rumored to be more water resistant, larger battery, 3D Touch integrated into the Home button, Tru-Tone Display, 32 GB base option, second speaker, Improved camera, A10/M10 Processors, Possible wireless charging.

Those are just the rumored specifications, which to some, is a fairly decent improvement in my opinion. And again, if the 3.5 Jack is removed, does Apple have something else in store aside from a second speaker? We don't know until confirmed by Apple.

iOS, Apple's ecosystem and the security are worth my money in staying. Android is doing a lot of things right, but I cannot justify the Sacrifice leaving Apple behind for Android software, no matter how nice the Note 7 is, which it will do great.
 
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I have the eco system and like take a picture or get a book on one and it shows up on all without a separate product. I really like the Apple products so don't see a reason to change anyhow. Wife has a Galaxy phone and I don't like it all all. Seems to do strange things and get strange updates.
 
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Just remember that the best of Android is never Samsung :p
There are either Nexus devices, or Moto, or HTC, which have a simple stock layout.
I've found them to be more effective than iOS, and have never had to worry when I've dropped them.
When you drop a Samsung, it is just as nasty as dropping an Apple iPhone.
 
As a computer engineer I prefer iPhone for the uncompromising security (encryption, TouchID, ApplePay, prompt security patches), the logical human interface design, and generally good median on performance and specifications which are optimized to heck. I do enjoy the feature set Apple embraces and bang my head over where competitions platforms are (VR?!). I am largely platform agnostic as far as media goes (Amazon, Netflix, Audible, Apple Music (DRM-free purchases), etc so I could switch to another platform but I'm largely unconvinced with my security concerns for Google products. We could use more competition in the mobile platform space outside of Google and Apple who try to tie content and devices too much in my opinion.
 
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No, they're not faster.
Um....sure, you can just go ahead and keep telling yourself that. Meanwhile, back in the real world where koolaid doesn't color people's opinions...Yes, they are faster. What, you think those ridiculously fast processors and huge amounts of LPDDR4 RAM don't make a difference....? Really?
 
Um....sure, you can just go ahead and keep telling yourself that. Meanwhile, back in the real world where koolaid doesn't color people's opinions...Yes, they are faster. What, you think those ridiculously fast processors and huge amounts of LPDDR4 RAM don't make a difference....? Really?

There are many youtube videos showing the 6S outperforming all 820 equipped Android devices in real world tests.
 
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