The problem with this is as follows - when Android gets updated, iPhone does not. It takes Apple a while to copy Android features so you actually are in a worse situation than most Android users.
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What are your top reasons you stay with the iPhone instead of other platforms?
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The problem with this is as follows - when Android gets updated, iPhone does not. It takes Apple a while to copy Android features so you actually are in a worse situation than most Android users.
What features? Apple basically copied Android's better notification system, but other than that I guess I'm not sure what Android has. I mean that's not just a benefit from how the OS works (closer to true/normal multitasking and open software support for example).
Regardless, my main concern is with security issues. Apple's not blazing fast about fixing stuff, but at least as long as your iOS device is supported, you get updates. Android stuff I think NORMALLY ships with old/dangerous OS releases.
I mean I had a 1.6 device a year or two after 2.1 hit, and 4.0 has been out ages, yet the MAJORITY of devices I see are running 2.3, not even 2.4.
That's the number one reason I can't take Android seriously, as otherwise there's stuff I do like about it. I mean it's pretty well thought out, I prefer having what's basically a mini-PC...actually open, and I like that stuff like fairly functional IM clients are possible (because of multitasking) and Firefox, etc.
But the security risks are...not nice...and also I don't know that there are any programs for it that can do a good job replicating what iTunes gives you for podcast management-I've seen NOTHING that handles podcasts so well, as the way I use them, I need to be able to see the play count, and delete or save out ones I've already listened to. Astonishingly the newest Zune Desktop and Sony MediaGo software I've used doesn't allow for that.
(I don't know...maybe Winamp for Android is super full featured, but without a modern Android device to try it on...)
Oh, I do like that the wifi toggle is MUCH easier to do on Android. Not sure why it's so hard to get to on iOS, although thankfully at least screen brightness is easy on the iPad, but not the 3.5" devices.
EDIT: Actually I guess that's not 100% fair since the Nexus devices give you a more iOS-like level of support. I don't think they support even those as long though, but at least they're a heck of a lot better than everything else...
BUT the Nexus One I think isn't supported anymore, and it's basically what, not far different from an iPhone 4's hardware? It should still be supported.
I stayed with iPhone because it was the first touchscreen phone I ever owned. I would jailbreak and it was great, but the hardware just never seems to be where I want it to be, and the 4 inch screen coming out this year isn't enough for me.
I bought myself a Galaxy Nexus and its on its way to me now.
I bought myself a Galaxy Nexus and its on its way to me now.
What do you mean about the hardware not being where you want it to be? Just the small screen?
Otherwise it's always seemed pretty competitive. The iPhone 5's GPU(s) are better than any other phone, and the CPU(s) are clocked slower than a lot of Android devices, but otherwise pretty typical for a mid to high end device. Basically Tegra 3's the only thing better right now with that.
Later this year I'd expect the 6 to either have faster clocked A9s, or A15s. Wouldn't surprise me if it's still dual core though.
Trust me, this is not true. Every phone I have ever use does not match Apple's great desire to support its older devices and I don't have to deal with carrier brandings and delays.
My Android friends bitch a lot about their phone not having updates so I don't see how Android is in a better position than us iOS users.
1. Easy integration with Apple ecosystem
2. Camera quality & integration into ecosystem
3. Design and build quality
4. App quality & usability after upgrades and on multiple devices
5. Ease of use
2. Camera quality & integration into ecosystem
3. Design and build quality
4. App quality & usability after upgrades and on multiple devices
5. Ease of use
The small screen is just too small for me and I don't like the glass on the back so I never went with the iPhone 4 or 4S.
1) Ecosystem - integrated with my MacBook pro/ iPad / Apple TV / Time Machine / iTunes / iCloud / FaceTime / iMessage
2) Legendary support - Genius bar / Apple Stores all over the world
3) Design aesthetic and functionality - beautifully crafted devices ... Love the camera ... Built in iPod ... Killer Apps ... Intuitive UI ... Heck even the Apple stores are beautiful. Best user experience ... Not just about specs
4) Innovation - When Android/Windows Mobile/RIM comes up with something as earth shattering as the App Store I'll consider moving platforms
5) Industry leader - where Apple goes the rest follow.
2) Legendary support - Genius bar / Apple Stores all over the world
3) Design aesthetic and functionality - beautifully crafted devices ... Love the camera ... Built in iPod ... Killer Apps ... Intuitive UI ... Heck even the Apple stores are beautiful. Best user experience ... Not just about specs
4) Innovation - When Android/Windows Mobile/RIM comes up with something as earth shattering as the App Store I'll consider moving platforms
5) Industry leader - where Apple goes the rest follow.
There are quite a few reasons but all my bought apps, the App Store is superior and the support/updates are just a few.
Oh, okay then! Yeah, I'd prefer bigger too I think (although weirdly I'm less obsessed with it than I was!)
And glass on the back is...an odd decision lol
Fair enough ... but I maintain:
4) Innovation - When Android/Windows Mobile/RIM comes up with something as earth shattering as the App Store I'll consider moving platforms
Assume I'm an idiot so can you clarify what you mean by earth shattering? Like how popular it is?
I find it to be a brilliant idea but more for apple business wise. Software options are only available through them without jail breaking.
Yeah, I have to say the "app store" is a negative for me. I really dislike that iOS isn't a real PC. For me, Android's openness (except on AT&T?) is a HUGE plus, but I tolerate it for now because of iOS's better podcast support + relative lack of software fragmentation.
(Actually I don't know for sure that there's not a fantastic Android podcast program, but I hate to buy a new android device, hunt around randomly for one, and find out that nothing works for me.)
(Actually I don't know for sure that there's not a fantastic Android podcast program, but I hate to buy a new android device, hunt around randomly for one, and find out that nothing works for me.)
Because I had about 1k to spend on a phone, and I wanted something I knew would be useful for several years, and that wouldn't go unsupported after a few months or get drowned by the next wave of android phones that are pumped out.
Has a better camera than anything else I've used. That's one main reason. I take lots of pictures and videos so that's important to me. plus, everyone makes something for the iPhone.
Yes, the screen is small, but you have to realise that Apple doesn't whore their software out to everybody like Google and Microsoft so don't expect as much choice as Android phones and Windows PCs.
Andriod sucks. So nerdy looking and lame. Never liked blackberry. Windows phones are getting there but have a while to mature. Apple just offers the most and it's simple to use.