That right there is the killer feature. There is no reason for an iphone owner to switch to Android. Yes Apple took a few ques from Google, but then expanded on it. Its not like Google has ever copied Apple
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That right there is the killer feature. There is no reason for an iphone owner to switch to Android. Yes Apple took a few ques from Google, but then expanded on it. Its not like Google has ever copied Apple
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
But apple continually knocks competitors and hi-lights how they innovate. This time they did not innovate but blatantly copied android.
There's nothing wrong with having a preference.
The problems start when people's preference completely overrides their objectivity and perceptions.
Two weeks ago the argument was whether other OS's had more features than iOS... and now the argument from the same people who denied iOS was a bit behind will be that "iOS has caught up now".
Some folks just don't like admitting that the horse they backed might not be in the best shape at the moment. Even so, its a poor excuse to twist reality
The problems start when people's preference completely overrides their objectivity and perceptions.
Two weeks ago the argument was whether other OS's had more features than iOS... and now the argument from the same people who denied iOS was a bit behind will be that "iOS has caught up now".
Some folks just don't like admitting that the horse they backed might not be in the best shape at the moment. Even so, its a poor excuse to twist reality
robothero
macrumors 6502
It's funny.
If the reverse were true, say the newest version of Android was just "catching up" to Apple, 90% of the people here would be yammering on about how Google can't come up with their own ideas, stealing from iOS, etc. 🙄
Personally (and as someone stated above), since I'm already ingrained in the iOS ecosystem, I thought today's update was "enough" to keep me there. I was hoping for more, but anything they didn't include wasn't really a dealbreaker anyway.
If the reverse were true, say the newest version of Android was just "catching up" to Apple, 90% of the people here would be yammering on about how Google can't come up with their own ideas, stealing from iOS, etc. 🙄
Personally (and as someone stated above), since I'm already ingrained in the iOS ecosystem, I thought today's update was "enough" to keep me there. I was hoping for more, but anything they didn't include wasn't really a dealbreaker anyway.
That's funny. The same iFanboys were crying foul when Apple sues Samsung for copying the UI, yet they have no problem when Apple copeis the Android Notification?
On my rooted EVO 4G, I have NEVER once crashed or rebooted, this phone is smooth as hot butter. Not sure which Android phone you tried ?
Who cares about revolutionary or the wow factor. iOS has been out long enough not to be completely wowed anymore.
My take is ...... when it comes to iOS, Apple has proven to carefully implement it's features better than anyone else. Might be a longer wait but eventually they shut the critics up.
And before anyone throws the phrase fanboy at me. I'm not, just telling it like it is.
I didn't have those problems eithier when I had the EVO 4G. Maybe cause it was too busy being charged all the damn time. 😛
My take is ...... when it comes to iOS, Apple has proven to carefully implement it's features better than anyone else. Might be a longer wait but eventually they shut the critics up.
And before anyone throws the phrase fanboy at me. I'm not, just telling it like it is.
I didn't have those problems eithier when I had the EVO 4G. Maybe cause it was too busy being charged all the damn time. 😛
Notification are cool and well integrated, though I was hoping for a more unique implementation. I'm far more excited for the sync features.
This release was more about maturing the system than adding lots of "wow". Frankly every release since 1.0 has done the same.
This release was more about maturing the system than adding lots of "wow". Frankly every release since 1.0 has done the same.
Well, honestly... most of the revolutionary stuff is already in there.
GMail push, Google maps and navigation and latitude, Voice control/dictation/translation, Google voice, google goggles, google earth & street view, google sky.
I know that iPhone fans like to talk about the app store, but Android has had some very powerful first party applications for a while now. All of the things I just mentioned are available without rooting your device.
With a good kernel, I am getting 24+ battery life on my EVO with heavy use. Just nerds a stable ROM installed to bring out the best of Android, and that is what I love about Android, the endless customization, and different ROM's to play around with.
But its cool that iOS has finally caught up to Android of 2009.
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A phone isn't a psychiatrist.
Darthdingo said:
A phone isn't a psychiatrist.
I can easily make more battery time out of my Android phone than my iPhone 4, just need to do the right tweaks.
If you don't have the ability to tweak a smartphone to your usage, you probably should stay with iPhone forever. At least it works good enough out of the box
JoeG4
macrumors 68040
I would believe it on the note that Evo fanboy friend was getting similar battery life out of his after installing Cynogenmod 7 on it. I have no problems getting 40+ hours out of my G2. Even with hardcore usage I'm able to get a day out of my phone lol, and by hardcore I mean driving a few hours streaming internet radio with the navigation app open.
That said, iOS5 has a very pretty notification area but I also have to agree, practically everything Apple announced today has already been possible elsewhere and what's so significant about the messaging service? It's not as if it wasn't possible to use anything else before on either platform.
Besides, google navigation is pretty kickass 😀
Don't believe that at all. I tried every trick in the book to keep my batt life up when I had the Evo. I would have to resort to the lowest setting on everything(brightness, signal, etc) to even come close to what your quoting.
And I refuse to compromise just to have good bat life. The EVO having garbage batt life is no secret either. If you Google and see what others have to do just to improve batt life ..... It's ridiculous. I don't have to worry about this at all on the IP4 nor did I worry with the 3GS.
Exactly .... That's over exaggerating at it's finest.
daneoni
macrumors G5
I've used devices from all the platforms and modded them beyond believe. NO DEVICE has churned out 24 hr battery life. Cyanogen or not. The closest one was BlackBerry and that was thanks to EDGE only use and the characteristics of OS 5.
Uh no lie, read this; There are guys getting a good 1-1/2 days of use, some two full days, I have never been that lucky. I do have a bigger battery in my phone, not stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=719763
daneoni
macrumors G5
Yea and they are still talking about turning mobile data off when on standby, underclocking, etc: This compromise is unacceptable for me.
I haven't tried the mod on that thread but I've tried others that claimed the same, and still batt life sucked.
Quote from that thread:
Rodimus Prime
macrumors G4
And that is why everyone is being so hard on Apple right now. Apple is eating crow big time.
