The first chink in Android's armor

[samcraig]

At least Apple offers classes. On the other hand, it's harder to get help with Windows or Android. The iPhone is relatively easier to use. If you need help with something, you can get make a genius bar appointment and get free help. Not just with getting your device replaced.

Yeah.. to be honest - as obnoxious as this sounds - I don't care. People will "justify" anything they can to make Apple "right" and pretend/perpetuate fallacies like "it just works" and the like.

Every device has a learning curve. Even a toaster. You can argue until the cows come home which phone device is easier or not - it all comes down to whether or not a person wants to take a few moments to figure out something they just spent money on. Look at this thread - people want to perpetuate the notion that someone shouldn't worry about what apps they're putting on their device. Whether it's on a computer, iPhone, Android - whatever. People should take some responsibility and "discover" what their purchases are all about. Or they shouldn't get them. How lazy to do otherwise. It's rather sad.

 

[Lamarak]

But not everyone is on the same level of learning as others and its not fair to judge people that have a hard time even with the web that still needs help. Not everyone gets it when it comes to this stuff. And sometimes google search can make it more confusing. Everyone was a newbie at this at one time or another. But I agree that at least trying to get info on your own and then asking a specific question is better than the standard " what phone is better" type of question.

 

[Vegastouch]

At least Apple offers classes. On the other hand, it's harder to get help with Windows or Android. The iPhone is relatively easier to use. If you need help with something, you can get make a genius bar appointment and get free help. Not just with getting your device replaced.

Android is a sinking ship and Google knows that. I've written code both iOS and Android. Android is a nightmare. Every bit of info about the OS and APIs is scattered. Apple makes it super easy to find the info you need and provides example code. iOS is much more organized. And the App Store is curated so Apple will reject the apps that steal your personal info and such. The Android Marketplace has zero rules and anyone can do anything they want. Most of the apps there are poor excuses for the word "app". I had an Android phone before my iPhone so I know what crap means.

LOL, ...just wait. In two years Androids system will be well ahead of Apples. Maybe in 1 year when Gingerbread comes out. I dont care either way. I like both devices but like Android's system more for customizations that Stevie wont let you have.
My iPhone was a great device when it was jailbroken, but comparing both with no jailbreak/Root...Android is imo better.

 

[Dyspareunia]

When I read the thread title... this is the first thing that came to my mind for "The first chink in Android's armor".

If you don't know who that is.. look up "Peter Chou", and yes.. double entendre is implied.

 

[marshallbedsaul]

Oh my god this thread is racist!!!!!!!