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[Merged] General Discussion - Android OS vs. iPhone OS
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In the process of switching from Android to iPhone 4. There are too many things with Android that just aren't polished enough for main stream consumers yet. The open software ecosystem is nice but too many apps don't work as advertised and get crashy. I'm willing to trade the open ecosystem for one where the interface works more smoothly and crashes less. Also, iPhone finally got a decent camera (as long as the green blob doesn't get you).
I don't know if this counts as I went from the 3g to EVO to the Iphone4 (only had the EVO for a couple of weeks). I didn't actually cancel my service, just test drove the EVO to see if it would work for me. Like previous poster loved the notifications bar, and loved the customizations, and the open ability with apps (had an app that would change the default settings, all settings from screen to ringer to what is enabled, depending on time, calendar event, location, etc). Apple will never allow this type of control to happen by a third party software to happen.
I moved back as I liked the screen size and abilities, just couldn't deal with the service issues (4g just isn't ready on this device, which was my reason for switching) and the battery life (that and the wife likes the iPhone better, though was willing to try and compromise).
I did try it and just find the iPhone fits my usage patterns and needs better at the moment, and I can only see it getting better. I need the concurrent voice and data (which was available using 4G, but had really limited service in 4G and I am in an area saturated with it, just signal was very weak, suspect the device) and the Apps are more developed and polished than those available on the Android market (although this will get better, but the same exact app between the two OS yields better results on the iPhone).
These experiences are totally mine and will vary from user to user and depend on each individuals needs and usage patterns.
I moved back as I liked the screen size and abilities, just couldn't deal with the service issues (4g just isn't ready on this device, which was my reason for switching) and the battery life (that and the wife likes the iPhone better, though was willing to try and compromise).
I did try it and just find the iPhone fits my usage patterns and needs better at the moment, and I can only see it getting better. I need the concurrent voice and data (which was available using 4G, but had really limited service in 4G and I am in an area saturated with it, just signal was very weak, suspect the device) and the Apps are more developed and polished than those available on the Android market (although this will get better, but the same exact app between the two OS yields better results on the iPhone).
These experiences are totally mine and will vary from user to user and depend on each individuals needs and usage patterns.
First let start by saying I've had all models of the iphone and I've also had a Motorola Droid as well as the New Sprint Evo. Yes, I switched from an iphone to go to a Droid and I switched from an iphone again to go to the Evo. Having said that, I switched to an iPhone 4 from the Evo. The reason being is that in my opinion Text Messaging sucks on the Evo. I would be typing a messages and sometimes it wouldn't register on the screen. The other reason I switched to an iPhone 4 is because of the huge selection of apps and the quality of them. The apps for Android (not Evo) but the Android platform is horrible. Their choppy, laggy and just plain pathetic.
Now the iphone 4 is no god either because this phone has it's faults as well. For example, my phone iphone 4 also has that grip of death thing going on. All in all, I switched back to an iphone because the in my opinion the iphone excels where the Evo/Android failed....which would be text messaging and the quality of their apps. However the Evo/Android exceled where the iphone failed....with the outstanding customization options.
But to answer the post, yes I switched from an evo to the iP4.
I did another post in another thread check it out. It's post #8
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/971385/
Now the iphone 4 is no god either because this phone has it's faults as well. For example, my phone iphone 4 also has that grip of death thing going on. All in all, I switched back to an iphone because the in my opinion the iphone excels where the Evo/Android failed....which would be text messaging and the quality of their apps. However the Evo/Android exceled where the iphone failed....with the outstanding customization options.
But to answer the post, yes I switched from an evo to the iP4.
I did another post in another thread check it out. It's post #8
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/971385/
I've been one of those people who have been holding out for a verizon iphone, well i finally bit the bullet and switched to att... figured i'd take one for the team cause i know as soon as i leave verizon the iphone will come out within my 2yr att contract. i came from a moto droid. nice phone, but i've always been an ipod fan as far as music goes so i had an ipod touch to use along side my droid. my main reason for switching was to have 1 device instead of 2. nothing against android. i've found they both have their pros and cons. it boils down to individual preference.
My friend switched from an iPhone 3G to the Droid, and from the Droid to the iPhone 4. He said the Android system is too open and the iPhone 4 is too closed. But overall he prefers a closed system because it has better control and stability. His words.
I have both the Evo and the iPhone. I like the Evo for functionality (I can actually make a phone call without dropping) and the iPhone for the applications.
I didn't drop at all for 3 weeks until I forgot my bluetooth yesterday and had to actually hold my phone. All day yesterday I could not keep a conversation for more than a minute at a time on the iPhone without dropping.
I went from an HTC Droid Eris to the iPhone 4... All I can say is the droid pales in comparison to the iPhone 4... The speed on the droid was painfully slow... It sometimes took a legit 2 minutes to dial a phone number..
I went from a G1 to iPhone 4. I recovered from Androidism. It took a few months but after medication (read: Apple PR and advertisement) I'm fine. 
At first i was with T-mobile with a G1(I know its ancient now). At the time it did all i needed call, text, surf the web and all. Most of the apps as most people said isn't really polished some crashes, but its still a good OS needs more improvements. Before i made the switch i had a g1 and shuffle 2gb for music, that's when i started to buy music from iTunes and realized that it wont work on G1.. DRM. Almost 7 months ago was when i got the 3gs knowing there is a refresh around the corner i plunged into AT&T and iPhone. Now i haven't had bad reception or dropped calls in my area like most people have else where. I guess VA isn't that popular with a lot of iPhones because i see alot more Androids here.
I've always been loyal to Apple and have had the 3GS and now the 4 but with how "fast" some of the android phones are getting I was wanting to experiment. I never actually bought one but I used my friends Droid X for about a day and this is what I discovered:
1. Screen is not as crisp as the iPhone 4, small text on web pages is unreadable when it is on the iPhone.
2. Camera doesn't have good colors and has a lot of noise.
3. The OS is laggy when zooming and swiping and unorganized. You have to swipe through a bunch of home screens or search through a big list of applications (half of which is pre-installed crapware)
4. Apps are crap. I tested similar apps on the iPhone and the Droid and the iP4 won every time.
5. I didn't like the materials of the Droid X. It felt cheap and the back had a tendency to want to fall out of my hands.
One thing I do like is the notifications, how you can just pull down the menu to see everything.
I also get better AT&T coverage in my area but that has nothing to do with android.
I've also had a blackberry and it was slow, wayy too many menus, and barely any apps.
1. Screen is not as crisp as the iPhone 4, small text on web pages is unreadable when it is on the iPhone.
2. Camera doesn't have good colors and has a lot of noise.
3. The OS is laggy when zooming and swiping and unorganized. You have to swipe through a bunch of home screens or search through a big list of applications (half of which is pre-installed crapware)
4. Apps are crap. I tested similar apps on the iPhone and the Droid and the iP4 won every time.
5. I didn't like the materials of the Droid X. It felt cheap and the back had a tendency to want to fall out of my hands.
One thing I do like is the notifications, how you can just pull down the menu to see everything.
I also get better AT&T coverage in my area but that has nothing to do with android.
I've also had a blackberry and it was slow, wayy too many menus, and barely any apps.
i have an iphone 3g and an htc hero running android 2.1 (villainrom 12.0.0). the iphone 4 isn't in my country yet (countdown 10 days!) but i'm definitely getting it.
android has been a complete and utter disappointment for me. i agree that the apps available (even the major ones like facebook etc) are ALL terrible. its like they're all incomplete or something.
widgets were meh. they just seemed to be battery killers than anything really useful.
the notification bar was sweet though. i wish apple would improve on this already (semi-solved with jailbroken app lockinfo)
android has been a complete and utter disappointment for me. i agree that the apps available (even the major ones like facebook etc) are ALL terrible. its like they're all incomplete or something.
widgets were meh. they just seemed to be battery killers than anything really useful.
the notification bar was sweet though. i wish apple would improve on this already (semi-solved with jailbroken app lockinfo)
It's not worth the inconvenience of switching, if Android is only as good as iOS. I have an investment in iOS, both in terms of familiarity and in the real cost of apps. As well as cross compatibility with my iPad. What that means for Android is that the bar has been artificially risen. Android needs to be significantly better (in ways that matter to me) then iOS before switching would make sense.
The only thing enticing me about Android right now, is the itch to try something new (don't underestimate hoe powerful that can be).
The only thing enticing me about Android right now, is the itch to try something new (don't underestimate hoe powerful that can be).
For me, it's the customization. Live wallpapers and widgets... come on, Steve, I'm waiting.It's not worth the incontinence of switching, if Android is only as good as iOS. I have an investment in iOS, both in terms of familiarity and in the real cost of apps. As well as cross compatibility with my iPad. What that means for Android is that the bar has been artificially risen. Android needs to be significantly better (in ways that matter to me) then iOS before switching would make sense.
The only thing enticing me about Android right now, is the itch to try something new (don't underestimate hoe powerful that can be).
get two lines and buy a new iphone every year, double win, sometimes new and not android.The only thing enticing me about Android right now, is the itch to try something new (don't underestimate hoe powerful that can be).
Really? Where?
For me, it's the customization. Live wallpapers and widgets... come on, Steve, I'm waiting.
Don't live wallpapers really eat up battery life?
True, but I still like the idea. If Apple can create battery-saving multitasking, why can't they create low power-consuming live wallpapers?
