Switched from Android - my observations

[macjunk(ie)]

When I got the 5S on iOS7, I thought even then...that is a lot of money for the phone. Bought it nonetheless and lo...the phone kept crashing and restarting. This never happened to me on my various Androids before or even the 4S. I sold the 5S for a Xperia Z2 and was a happy bunny then. Fast forward to today, my 6S crashed out of the blue while surfing on Safari. Wow! My cheap OnePlus One never ever ****** did that! So here is my list of pain points with the iPhone (coming from a iPhone -> Android ->iPhone user)

1) No back button: Even the recent back link iOS 9 provides is crap. You have to stretch all the way to the top right hand corner of the screen to go back. I am on a 6S by the way. On the relatively monstrously sized Android, navigation was always one-handed

2) OS Crashing: Forget about apps crashing, the OS crashes.

3) Are-you-kidding dialler app: If you paste a number in the dialler, you cannot edit it unless you delete the digits starting from the very end! Give me a damn cursor in the dialler man!

4) Toy battery: The 6S dies on me within a day. The Android lasted for two days. Usage patterns are in fact changed. I used to use the Android more than my iPhone and still the iPhone gives up within a day

5) Keyboards: 3rd party keyboards like Swype not great on iOS. Keeps crashing and lagging. In fact, on the Android, you do not even need to install 3rd party keyboards if all you want is to swipe. It comes built in!

6) Physical home button: Not sure how durable this thing is going to be. My iPhone 4S was exchanged once because of an overworked button. I suspect I am going to run into the same problem here.

7) Expensive: Of course. Having used the likes of OnePlus One, I have realised that I do not need an expensive phone to cover my needs because hey...these phones are pretty awesome and high-end. A OnePlus is half the price of an iPhone. You got value for money right there!

What is good about the iPhone:
1) Painless syncing between my Macbook Pro and the iPhone: Forgot how simple this was! Nice!

2) Animations: I really like the iOS 9 motion animations. Really cool.

That's it.
Obviously the cons outweigh the pros for me.
Next year, this phone is gonna be sold and I will probably buy the current generation Nexus. The Nexus might be slightly more expensive than a OnePlus but hey, it will be cheaper than what it right now. Plus it will address the biggest problem I ever had with Android phones...lack of OS updates. Nexus or bust!

P.S: I would have got rid of the iPhone today and gone back to the OnePlus lying in the drawer. But the wife would not take too kindly to that. I had spent a couple of days convincing her why the iPhone is the greatest! ;-D

 

[barondebxl]

Yeah a Note 5 with a custom rom would be good. However, the lack of AOSP compatibiilty due to the exynos chip makes it hard to make a rom that fixes samsung's problems. Definitely don't get a Verizon or ATT phone. They lock bootloaders and block root through bootlooping. Plus, Verizon still hasn't rolled out samsung pay.

Oh yeah I have not bought an android phone on a carrier for the past two years. I usually get the international version on eBay for the unlocked bootloader and to avoid all that bloatware. There's a rom out for the note 5 and apparently it has greatly improved battery life and performance.

 

[iphonedude2008]

When I got the 5S on iOS7, I thought even then...that is a lot of money for the phone. Bought it nonetheless and lo...the phone kept crashing and restarting. This never happened to me on my various Androids before or even the 4S. I sold the 5S for a Xperia Z2 and was a happy bunny then. Fast forward to today, my 6S crashed out of the blue while surfing on Safari. Wow! My cheap OnePlus One never ever ****** did that! So here is my list of pain points with the iPhone (coming from a iPhone -> Android ->iPhone user)

1) No back button: Even the recent back link iOS 9 provides is crap. You have to stretch all the way to the top right hand corner of the screen to go back. I am on a 6S by the way. On the relatively monstrously sized Android, navigation was always one-handed

2) OS Crashing: Forget about apps crashing, the OS crashes.

3) Are-you-kidding dialler app: If you paste a number in the dialler, you cannot edit it unless you delete the digits starting from the very end! Give me a damn cursor in the dialler man!

4) Toy battery: The 6S dies on me within a day. The Android lasted for two days. Usage patterns are in fact changed. I used to use the Android more than my iPhone and still the iPhone gives up within a day

5) Keyboards: 3rd party keyboards like Swype not great on iOS. Keeps crashing and lagging. In fact, on the Android, you do not even need to install 3rd party keyboards if all you want is to swipe. It comes built in!

6) Physical home button: Not sure how durable this thing is going to be. My iPhone 4S was exchanged once because of an overworked button. I suspect I am going to run into the same problem here.

7) Expensive: Of course. Having used the likes of OnePlus One, I have realised that I do not need an expensive phone to cover my needs because hey...these phones are pretty awesome and high-end. A OnePlus is half the price of an iPhone. You got value for money right there!

What is good about the iPhone:
1) Painless syncing between my Macbook Pro and the iPhone: Forgot how simple this was! Nice!

2) Animations: I really like the iOS 9 motion animations. Really cool.

That's it.
Obviously the cons outweigh the pros for me.
Next year, this phone is gonna be sold and I will probably buy the current generation Nexus. The Nexus might be slightly more expensive than a OnePlus but hey, it will be cheaper than what it right now. Plus it will address the biggest problem I ever had with Android phones...lack of OS updates. Nexus or bust!

P.S: I would have got rid of the iPhone today and gone back to the OnePlus lying in the drawer. But the wife would not take too kindly to that. I had spent a couple of days convincing her why the iPhone is the greatest! ;-D

You know you could sell that 6S for a huge profit on eBay. 6S Plus phones are going for around $1000

 

[macjunk(ie)]

You know you could sell that 6S for a huge profit on eBay. 6S Plus phones are going for around $1000

I am in Singapore and the resale market for the iPhone has crashed! I am willing to sell below retail too...but I got too many offers that shave off 20% of the iPhone's price.

 

[iphonedude2008]

I am in Singapore and the resale market for the iPhone has crashed! I am willing to sell below retail too...but I got too many offers that shave off 20% of the iPhone's price.

Oh thats too bad. Heres an ebay page from the US.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Cell-Phones...lus&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

 

[macjunk(ie)]

Oh thats too bad. Heres an ebay page from the US.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Cell-Phones-Smartphones-/9355/i.html?_from=R40&_sop=16&_nkw=iPhone 6s Plus&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

Wowza!!!!!

 

[sunking101]

When I got the 5S on iOS7, I thought even then...that is a lot of money for the phone. Bought it nonetheless and lo...the phone kept crashing and restarting. This never happened to me on my various Androids before or even the 4S. I sold the 5S for a Xperia Z2 and was a happy bunny then. Fast forward to today, my 6S crashed out of the blue while surfing on Safari. Wow! My cheap OnePlus One never ever ****** did that! So here is my list of pain points with the iPhone (coming from a iPhone -> Android ->iPhone user)

1) No back button: Even the recent back link iOS 9 provides is crap. You have to stretch all the way to the top right hand corner of the screen to go back. I am on a 6S by the way. On the relatively monstrously sized Android, navigation was always one-handed

2) OS Crashing: Forget about apps crashing, the OS crashes.

3) Are-you-kidding dialler app: If you paste a number in the dialler, you cannot edit it unless you delete the digits starting from the very end! Give me a damn cursor in the dialler man!

4) Toy battery: The 6S dies on me within a day. The Android lasted for two days. Usage patterns are in fact changed. I used to use the Android more than my iPhone and still the iPhone gives up within a day

5) Keyboards: 3rd party keyboards like Swype not great on iOS. Keeps crashing and lagging. In fact, on the Android, you do not even need to install 3rd party keyboards if all you want is to swipe. It comes built in!

6) Physical home button: Not sure how durable this thing is going to be. My iPhone 4S was exchanged once because of an overworked button. I suspect I am going to run into the same problem here.

7) Expensive: Of course. Having used the likes of OnePlus One, I have realised that I do not need an expensive phone to cover my needs because hey...these phones are pretty awesome and high-end. A OnePlus is half the price of an iPhone. You got value for money right there!

What is good about the iPhone:
1) Painless syncing between my Macbook Pro and the iPhone: Forgot how simple this was! Nice!

2) Animations: I really like the iOS 9 motion animations. Really cool.

That's it.
Obviously the cons outweigh the pros for me.
Next year, this phone is gonna be sold and I will probably buy the current generation Nexus. The Nexus might be slightly more expensive than a OnePlus but hey, it will be cheaper than what it right now. Plus it will address the biggest problem I ever had with Android phones...lack of OS updates. Nexus or bust!

P.S: I would have got rid of the iPhone today and gone back to the OnePlus lying in the drawer. But the wife would not take too kindly to that. I had spent a couple of days convincing her why the iPhone is the greatest! ;-D

Android fan in 'I prefer Android' shocker...

 

[macjunk(ie)]

Android fan in 'I prefer Android' shocker...

It wasn't like this you know. Used the iPhone since the 3G days...had an affair after the 4S with a Samsung Galaxy and a HTC One M7. It was a frustrating experience at first (all the sync problems) but it was an eye-opener to what Android offered. 5S kept crashing (blame it on an unstable iOS 7) and that pushed me to Android once again. Used it for nearly two years and I now am able to appreciate Android (and iOS) for what they are truly able to offer to me.

Have you used Android extensively ?

 

[sunking101]

It wasn't like this you know. Used the iPhone since the 3G days...had an affair after the 4S with a Samsung Galaxy and a HTC One M7. It was a frustrating experience at first (all the sync problems) but it was an eye-opener to what Android offered. 5S kept crashing (blame it on an unstable iOS 7) and that pushed me to Android once again. Used it for nearly two years and I now am able to appreciate Android (and iOS) for what they are truly able to offer to me.

Have you used Android extensively ?

I've fixed my mum's Android phones a few times, and set them up for her on plenty of occasions but I've never owned an Android phone. I do however have a Samsung tablet which I've owned for over a year. I like it but I like my 6S+ more and unless/until Apple release two duffers on the bounce I'll no doubt be sticking with iPhones for the foreeable future.

 

[nj1266]

Honestly, too many to list here.
(I know you weren't asking me, but it's a fact)

That is why you jailbreak. You get all the freedom you want and then some. I can even make Google maps my native app and avoid the atrocious Apple Maps.

 

[nj1266]

Besides those I mentioned on this post above? Simple things like the ability to put your apps where ever you want on the home screen vs on the iPhone where all apps have to be next to each other, the ability to have widget on the home screen, having a back button and a multitask button all the time, beating able to tweak things without even rooting like the animation speeds, being able to install a custom launcher from the play store.... I can go all day easy.

With exception of a physical back button all of these are solved with a jailbreak

 

[Subwaymac]

Mail on android is nowhere near where it is on Apple. Apple does hold back freedom on YouTube quality also the personal hotspot isn't as good but that can be expected since Apple wants you to save data.

 

[geoff5093]

Mail on android is nowhere near where it is on Apple. Apple does hold back freedom on YouTube quality also the personal hotspot isn't as good but that can be expected since Apple wants you to save data.

What do you mean about Mail is nowhere near where it is on Apple? Is that a good thing or bad thing? You have way more features on the Android Mail app.

 

[moneymike0284]

I have bounced back and forth over the years a lot between apple and android. Early years of android was not great. If you want a real comparison you need to use a nexus device. They are exactly what Google has envisioned and they work great. I absolutely love my 6s plus but my nexus 6 is also an amazing device. Google really has gotten it together with android. Again, you need to experience it with a nexus device though and not one that is loaded down with other manufacturers extras.

 

[npolly0212]

Yeah I know . Yeah mostly customization. But then there's rooting which takes customization next level. All I mentioned earlier is without rooting the phone. It's really for those who like to tinker with their device to get the best out of them. It's a lot of fun. But again on the other hand you can jailbreak an iPhone (when it's available) and customize it to although nowhere near how you can in android. Both platforms are awesome really.

What you have mentioned is mainly all the hinges I miss about my galaxy note. All the customizations and whatnot.
I used to have iPhones up to the 5 than switched to the note 2 and than note 3 than just switched to the 6s+. Miss my note like no other but I love this iPhone

 

[barondebxl]

What you have mentioned is mainly all the hinges I miss about my galaxy note. All the customizations and whatnot.
I used to have iPhones up to the 5 than switched to the note 2 and than note 3 than just switched to the 6s+. Miss my note like no other but I love this iPhone

Same here. I have not a single issue with my 6S but the geek side of me needs more than perfection. Go figure lol. I'm a mechanic working on a perfect car, there's nothing to do and that bores me a little.

 

[TechGod]

I love my iPhone 6 but I prefer the customisation of Android:/ Next time I buy a phone its def gonna be a Nexus.

 

[TechGod]

Same here. I have not a single issue with my 6S but the geek side of me needs more than perfection. Go figure lol. I'm a mechanic working on a perfect car, there's nothing to do and that bores me a little.

OMG! EXACTLY THIS! My phone is perfectly fine but I NEED customisation lol. Next time I'll be upgrading, I'll be using the Surface Book and whatever Nexus will be out at the time.

 

[Skyhawk21]

After reading more posts, why does everyone mention you need "ITunes or else"? As a valid point on why Apple is not a good choice?

I mean with iCloud, you do not need to use "Itunes" for anything.

I tried to bring that up in my earlier posts. I can completely backup everything using iCloud, so when I restore any Apple device, I can sync it to my iCloud account and restore a online backup that sets any device back up like the previous one. Of course limitations are that it has to be the same main IOS version as Apple fans are learning the hard way upgrading to IOS 9.

Want music, videos, misc files to work with Apple? Put them from Pc or Mac on to iCloud account via web or 3rd party apps. You can even use Dropbox and or Google drive now, store anything you want and either access it via data connection or copy to device for offline access.

If that don't work, set up a Qnap or Synology NAS at home as a cloud storage and backup solution.

Yeah it's hard not using any kind of traditional file system or structure within mobile IOS. You get use to it. At least there are a ton of free apps to work with files on device, iCloud, NAS, Dropbox, Google drive and etc.

I have not used or touched iTunes ever since getting my Apple tablets, and everything using IOS 8.x is working out great.

Makes life simpler compared to having to tweak, optimize and root android to manually get 100 percent functionality out of anything. Then what happens? Battery life goes down the crapper literally! ;p

 

[bchreng]

Hello.

I have now switched from Android to iPhone 6s. During first two weeks of hectic usage of my new iPhone, both for work and leisure. I want to reveal my observations of some of the major weakness of newest iPhone:


1. copy and paste function is very flawed and unstable,

2. very weak email handling in stock Mail app for accounts of Exchange, Hotmail, Gmail,

3. Siri being much less efficient than Androids alternative Google Now,

4. iOS 9 being unstable during hectic work sessions,

5. YouTube app not being able to view video in 1080p or 4k quality,

6. not being able to open some websites in Safari,

7. 3rd party keyboard crushing often, like Swift Key app,

8. loosing important emails with attachments,

9. no physical return button, is often a challenge,


Reason why I jumped on the Apple wagon now is that I assumed that after ten generations of iPhones, everything was polished and ready for the switch from my 8 years with Samsung and HTC phones. But, its far from ready. The result of this ”faulty” work by Apple is that on world basis Apple has only 14% of cellphone market share comparing to Androids 83% market share, I believe that this will not change in the near future, due to the above mentioned reasons and of course the obvious, iPhones are still massively overpriced.


Please do challenge my observations, come with suggestions on how to optimize iPhone for higher daily efficiency and performance. Because I truly want to give Apple a chance to convince me that iPhone is the tool for digital life.


Thank you

Stick with an Android smartphone as it seems to be much more suited for your uses.

 

[sunking101]

After reading more posts, why does everyone mention you need "ITunes or else"? As a valid point on why Apple is not a good choice?

I mean with iCloud, you do not need to use "Itunes" for anything.

I tried to bring that up in my earlier posts. I can completely backup everything using iCloud, so when I restore any Apple device, I can sync it to my iCloud account and restore a online backup that sets any device back up like the previous one. Of course limitations are that it has to be the same main IOS version as Apple fans are learning the hard way upgrading to IOS 9.

Want music, videos, misc files to work with Apple? Put them from Pc or Mac on to iCloud account via web or 3rd party apps. You can even use Dropbox and or Google drive now, store anything you want and either access it via data connection or copy to device for offline access.

If that don't work, set up a Qnap or Synology NAS at home as a cloud storage and backup solution.

Yeah it's hard not using any kind of traditional file system or structure within mobile IOS. You get use to it. At least there are a ton of free apps to work with files on device, iCloud, NAS, Dropbox, Google drive and etc.

I have not used or touched iTunes ever since getting my Apple tablets, and everything using IOS 8.x is working out great.

Makes life simpler compared to having to tweak, optimize and root android to manually get 100 percent functionality out of anything. Then what happens? Battery life goes down the crapper literally! ;p

Uploading 12GB of video to the cloud and then downloading it back onto an iDevice takes a considerable amount of time. It would be much easier and far quicker if we could just drag & drop utilising the lightning cable.

 

[iphonedude2008]

Uploading 12GB of video to the cloud and then downloading it back onto an iDevice takes a considerable amount of time. It would be much easier and far quicker if we could just drag & drop utilising the lightning cable.

You know you can view the DCIM folder from a computer?

 

[lagwagon]

With exception of a physical back button all of these are solved with a jailbreak

If you have a 6s or 6s+ you have a back button. 3D Touch the left edge and swipe all the way right. Takes you directly to the previous app. (Stopping the swipe about 1/3 in and letting go will give you the app switcher.)

 

[kis]

1) What cut and paste difficulties are you having?

I also noticed that cut and paste doesn't work for some apps. E.g. I wasn't able to copy paste the Google 2-step password into the settings when I set up my google Apps account.

I didn't switch from Android (had a 6 Plus before). I guess it's a bug in the current iOS version.

Other than that: I think the OP is just provoking. I like both android and iOS, in their latest versions, they're both mature and work perfectly fine.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Besides those I mentioned on this post above? Simple things like the ability to put your apps where ever you want on the home screen vs on the iPhone where all apps have to be next to each other, the ability to have widget on the home screen, having a back button and a multitask button all the time, beating able to tweak things without even rooting like the animation speeds, being able to install a custom launcher from the play store.... I can go all day easy.

I respect your demands but to someone like me, everything you have listed there is of no interest.

I don't want the hassle of tweaking and find widgets and scattered app icons to look messy. If they are the main freedoms Android users find restrictive on the iPhone, then it's no big deal for me. Everybody has different tastes of course.

The OP mentions marketshare which always gives me a chuckle. I must admit though the £10 phones Apple sells in supermarkets are not selling as well as they should be lol.