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No one buys apps on Android
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If you can afford an iPhone, then you can afford to shell out money for a app.
People like you are the reason why we can't have nice things.
My name is Trave an 'm an iPhone user. Recently i've been thinking of updating from my 3gs to the 4S. I'm not a fan, or worshipper at the alter of Apple by any means. But I'm used to what the iPhone can do and has to offer.
And I'm scared of droid. Just feels like there are so many variations on the phones and no real standard process or software. But have been looking, peeking at the Galaxy S II.. I'm not sure what to think of it..
if you're just going to troll, please go back to your bridge.. How is someone who loves that his iPhone has everything there, easy to use and all around probably one of the better Phone/PDA/portable Computer in my mind, move to a droid? I don't want to dish out all kinds of cash for a phone that i'm going to hate and realize i'm stuck with it for 2 or 3 years..
And I'm scared of droid. Just feels like there are so many variations on the phones and no real standard process or software. But have been looking, peeking at the Galaxy S II.. I'm not sure what to think of it..
if you're just going to troll, please go back to your bridge.. How is someone who loves that his iPhone has everything there, easy to use and all around probably one of the better Phone/PDA/portable Computer in my mind, move to a droid? I don't want to dish out all kinds of cash for a phone that i'm going to hate and realize i'm stuck with it for 2 or 3 years..
Every response will be anecdotal and different. Go to your carrier's brick & mortar store and play with it for a while. Make a list of things you do on a regular basis beforehand and then test them out. Only you can decide whether you'll enjoy a device for 2-3 years.
Sounds like your best bet is to keep using an iPhone.
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Sounds like pure guesswork to me.
Got a link to verify what you are claiming?
You troll mac rumors on a regular basis, especially the front page. There have been plenty of stories about how android devices have only a tiny fraction of internet usage compared to iOS even though they have more devices out there.
Here is the source...
www.macrumors.com
a.) these are two separate claims, and
b.) you haven't provided a source for either claim
As said before... you'll only end up with anecdotal information... but:
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That's just my opinion above ^^ Your mileage may vary!
Was that supposed to be an example of trolling? Worked out well. The problem is not the facts... it's the conclusions you are drawing that aren't supported by the facts.
Fact: On average, Android users uses less data than iPhone users
What does this mean? Well... exactly what is says. It doesn't mean they don't use their data, it just means they use less. As I said earlier, as you continue to ignore, the fact that entry level Android phones are free or dirt cheap, people could still afford them in the off chance they want to check Facebook or get directions without using a bunch of data. That's still not a waste of a device as you were implying.
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Yes I did. Macrumors.com
I don't play the Internet game where people try to get others to prove their ignorance. I know the facts and i know you and others are ignorant so there is nothing for me to prove. These discussions take place regularly on the news page of this site.
I feel no obligation to cure your ignorance. I told you where the information is now be a good little fella and go find it and educate yourself. I have already seen it.
Like I said I don't play these prove it games when it comes to readily available and easily accessible information. Some of you regularly browse the news pages so I know you have seen it. There have been many stories and discussions on these issues over the years
If you can not find them then you are not investing even the bare minimum effort in finding them. Part of your ignorance likely stems from this clear laziness. I am not going to contribute to that.
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Yes I did. Macrumors.com
I don't play the Internet game where people try to get others to prove their ignorance. I know the facts and i know you and others are ignorant so there is nothing for me to prove. These discussions take place regularly on the news page of this site.
I feel no obligation to cure your ignorance. I told you where the information is now be a good little fella and go find it and educate yourself. I have already seen it.
Like I said I don't play these prove it games when it comes to readily available and easily accessible information. Some of you regularly browse the news pages so I know you have seen it. There have been many stories and discussions on these issues over the years
If you can not find them then you are not investing even the bare minimum effort in finding them. Part of your ignorance likely stems from this clear laziness. I am not going to contribute to that.
It may be beneficial to broaden your news sources as there are conflicting stories out there regarding usage of either platform.
http://mobile.pcmag.com/device2/art.../www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2386223,00.asp
With all the conflicting studies/analasys and reports done on smartphone usage, it's hard to state one story as fact and another as fiction.
It seems that ignorance on either side of the camp is bliss.
If you make a claim, you post the source. That's how it works.
Otherwise, no one takes you seriously.
Android attracts more hobbyist developers.
Less apps are bought on android because there's a lot more free apps!
Less apps are bought on android because there's a lot more free apps!
Some info you may or may not have considered:
1. Bottom line is you've lost all apps you've paid for on the iPhone. You will have them if you go back, but won't be able to use them on android. The good news is that many apps on android have free ad supported versions, something that is possible to do in iOS, but is hasn't quite taken off as well as it has on Android.
2. Consider a "google experience" device. The top of the line is the galaxy nexus. I am not sure there is a GSM version in the states, yet, but if you are worried about updates and support, THAT is the phone for you. You will be getting updates as they roll out.
3. I literally cannot think of anything an iPhone CAN do that a modern android phone CANNOT. If you like to tinker with your phone, android is great for that. If you stay with what you are given (this is fine, MANY people do), iOS does that for you painlessly.
4. Support. This is where Apple products shine. If your phone is on the fritz, you take it into an Apple store. If it's under the 1 year warranty, they either swap it out, or fix it for you on site (for minor issues). You can buy the extended Apple care plan. The new plan includeds accidental damage. If you drop your phone out the window on the freeway, you take it in, shell out $50, and they give you a new one. This can be done up to twice under your two year plan. No other handset is going to be that easy to replace. Sure you can buy insurance and all that jazz, but they are almost ALWAYS going to have you mail the phone in. This leaves you without a phone, unless you happen to have a backup.
And to further give my praise for Apple store support, they replaced an iPhone 4 for me the NIGHT it got released because it ran through the wash with my pants. They did charge $100, but I went in there thinking I would have to drop full retail on a new phone. (To be clear I did not have insurance on the phone at the time). Try that with any other phone on the market. They'll tell you to have a look at their off contract pricing brochure!
I am switching to the nexus after 4yrs of iphones. The app store does not really worry me at all. I have looked and 95% of what i have on my iphone is available on Android. That other 5% i don't even use anyway.
I would say at most i use maybe 10-15 apps, none that deal with the websites, its just easier to go to the mobile version of a site than it is to bounce between 10 or 20 apps for those websites...
I would say at most i use maybe 10-15 apps, none that deal with the websites, its just easier to go to the mobile version of a site than it is to bounce between 10 or 20 apps for those websites...
Yes u play the game and u really suck at it. u do post on forums
thats playing the game. Perfect example of trolling. Oh and I don't have to prove that statement either according to your rules.
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So I take it you don't know how to find information on MacRumors. I suggest you figure that out first before you argue your ignorance on the forums. Like I said the information is here and easily accessible.
So I take it you don't know how to find information on MacRumors. I suggest you figure that out first before you argue your ignorance on the forums. Like I said the information is here and easily accessible.
People DO buy apps on Android, there's just more free on on the marketplace, iPhone & iPod Touch users I think buy more apps simply for the easiness of buying apps (through iTunes account, gift card etc.) but then again, the amount of people who jailbreak their iPhones & iPod's and then download free apps is growing all the time....
...if you had a source, you would have posted it by now. Period. It would have been much faster and taken much less effort to just post a source, but I think it's clear now that you don't know how to find information on MacRumors.