The ironic thing is I sometimes browse and install apps to my Android devices from my iPad 2.
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The ironic thing is I sometimes browse and install apps to my Android devices from my iPad 2.
What Apple did in the past is irrelevant.
Living in the present reveals that Apple has _chosen_ to use but a small fraction of their technical expertise. Well known as a highly competent, extremely skilled organization, for them to release a mediocre "upgrade" at this juncture is a huge disappointment to those of us who know Apple well.
If you read my earlier post, at no time am I advocating for Android. I simply stated the obvious.
You should have no expectation of being taken seriously when you make statements like this.
Really? Is it really such a pain in the ass to tap on the screen to focus?
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Meh... I still don't really have a huge problem with the iPhone 5 camera.
Exactly. They have been in this industry over 30 years, Samsung make fridges and air conditioners, they shouldn't be competing with Apple. Apple should be producing Iphones that make people go "Wow!" They're not. They have a successful product, they have the technical know how to produce exciting, innovative products, instead they are resting on their laurels, adding minor tweaks to old models.
Yup me too. I've never owned an Android phone, but feel Apple are losing their way with the Iphone or perhaps losing sight of the big picture.
Yeah, and it's weird how everyone will start doing it closely following the release of the iPhone 5S. >_>
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Because?
Frankly, if money was an issue, I'd rather buy a Kindle Paperwhite 3G instead of a Nexus. It serves a purpose actually worth spending time on - studying - and doesn't distract you with stuff like Facebook all the time.
Honestly, what Apple did in the past is completely relevant to the present. The concern I have is that Samsung got a pass for the spec upgrade better known as the GS4, but Apple isn't for the 5S. Outside of Android phones having larger displays, and larger form factors. I fail to see how they're any better than the iPhone in their latest offering the 5S. I'm at the present very much considering buying a Note 3, but I'm also considering going back to the iPhone for the 5S instead because the upgrades IMO are really good.
Honestly, what Apple did in the past is completely relevant to the present. The concern I have is that Samsung got a pass for the spec upgrade better known as the GS4, but Apple isn't for the 5S. Outside of Android phones having larger displays, and larger form factors. I fail to see how they're any better than the iPhone in their latest offering the 5S. I'm at the present very much considering buying a Note 3, but I'm also considering going back to the iPhone for the 5S instead because the upgrades IMO are really good.
How was the S4 given a pass when it's smaller with a bigger screen than the S3?
Honestly, what Apple did in the past is completely relevant to the present. The concern I have is that Samsung got a pass for the spec upgrade better known as the GS4, but Apple isn't for the 5S. Outside of Android phones having larger displays, and larger form factors. I fail to see how they're any better than the iPhone in their latest offering the 5S. I'm at the present very much considering buying a Note 3, but I'm also considering going back to the iPhone for the 5S instead because the upgrades IMO are really good.
Many things debatable here. First the s4 was more than a spec bump. If anything it was akin to Apple going from the 4s to the 5, some might argue even more significant.
Second, Samsung has a fuller line up. They have their bases more covered so to speak. From low to mid to higher end phones of varying screen sizes aimed at different users and markets. Apple just isn't doing this with their iPhone line and clearly there are some who are waiting for just that.
Thirdly plenty of people did blast Samsung for essentially pulling an Apple. I disagree with this but it was there. It's not like the caneane to all open arms.
I myself will be very excited next year when Apple redesigns and potentially bring a new screen size.
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It was the same size as the S3, if not just a hair bigger. Otherwise, the point is that Samsung kept the form factor, and overall look the same just beefing up the specs. No one seemed to care about that, until Apple does it. Even though Apple has been doing it since the 3GS.
Well I agree about the "S" models. They were never meant to be any redesign nor major upgrade. I think the 5S upgrade is decent and expected. Apple didn't wow the mainstream with this "S" upgrade as they did with previous ones. Nobody is really buzzing about the fingerprint sensor like they were about Siri(4S upgrade) or the major upgrade from the 3G to the 3GS. That probably why there's more complaining about this upgrade, added with the insult of the 5C.
The S4 is NOT the same size as the S3. Not on paper and not when I held both next to each other. The S4 is noticeably smaller with a bigger screen.
What's it to you? The nexus is a better device according to you, so why would you have any expectations for Apple to deliver a less-disappointing product? It just suggests you don't truly mean what you say about the nexus. Be happy with what you have.
Actually you answered it yourself.Honestly, what Apple did in the past is completely relevant to the present. The concern I have is that Samsung got a pass for the spec upgrade better known as the GS4, but Apple isn't for the 5S. Outside of Android phones having larger displays, and larger form factors. I fail to see how they're any better than the iPhone in their latest offering the 5S. I'm at the present very much considering buying a Note 3, but I'm also considering going back to the iPhone for the 5S instead because the upgrades IMO are really good.
Apple has been doing this S-thing since 2009. Samsung just did it THIS year. So Apple has done it 3X already.
But I'm starting to prefer the s-class year only because you get the more powerful twin. The iPhone 6 will get overpowered by the 6s in 2015 anyway. I like to have both the best design and internal hardware.
But still, with BILLIONS saved up, it would be nice if Apple changes it up from time to time and NOT one design every two years. Like Jordan Nike sneakers. I dont want to see the same design after two years when other OEM's can change the external design every single year with their flagships with a smaller capital than Apple's. Look at the Nexus phones. Each uniquely designed.
The guy certainly comes across as taking himself very, very seriously. I honestly think it's getting to a level where his delivery in these ads isn't helping sales anymore. He's making me feel just a little bit like a gullible idiot for wanting to buy anything Apple.
HTC One
Note 3
Galaxy S4
LG G2
Nexus 5
Xperia ZU
Xperia Z1
are all ahead
Right, 5S would rank at the very bottom of top 10, great achievement.
Agreed.
If people want plastic, they'd go for Samsung (the IN-product for young kids)
If people want IOS, well, it's reported that over 70% (being generous) are using
android, so...
If people want iPhone, they'd go for the 5S.
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Nexus isn't a phone.
nexus is a tablet good for Android games, great for watching videos or movies, and excellent for browsing web and reading netbooks.
For that price, Nexus is excellent deal.
Of course, if you want Apps and a brand name, then iPad or iPad mini is for you.
Can't say anything bad about Nexus, man. Try it and you'll be impressed. For that price, you'd have to be. Seriously, try it out.
Apple rocks. But, at a price.
Excuse me they are talking about the Nexus 4 the Google phone.
You not must buying an iPhone. You buying into apple ecosystem. If you already own ip5 then maybe it's worth waiting another year or two. But let me tell you this though.. Even this that the finger print scan invention in smartphone sounds a bit suspicious to me I think by translating into scanning your finger each time you asked for password seems to be a time saver. That's just me.