IMO, the decision to switch from Android to iOS is simpler than doing it the other way around. There is only one phone to go to.
Having said that, the question you have to ask is what would an iphone give you that you aren't getting from Android flagship phones. With kit kat out, Android is just as stable, smooth and fast as iOS 7 and it has been greatly simplified. You do have a slight app availability advantage with iOS but it's very small.
For me, I like my 5S because me and my family are entrenched in the iOS ecosystem. I love the design and I love TouchID. The camera is fantastic. I love the way iCloud backs up my phone every 24 hours (I don't think google play backs up the whole device...could be wrong).
For the most part, it does everything I need and want. The only thing lacking is better handling of documents (why I still can't save a document to a repository and email it is beyond me).
If you're on android, these might not be compelling reasons to switch. In fact, if you're used to the customizablity/freedom of use of android phones iOS may very well irritate you. Or you may love the way iOS is structured and gives you nothing to think or worry about.
It's all personal preference. Good luck.
Only reason it's easier is because Apple has a closed ecosystem where as Googles is cross platform. iMessage alone can be a nightmare for people looking to switch to another platform and is a big reason why everyday folk who switch go back to iPhone within the return period.
You're correct about backing up. Google backs up everything except app data which iOS has over Android. It can be done but not a part of the actual Google backup system.
To be fair, iOS is customizable after jailbreaking but that typically means avoiding updates until a new jailbreak is available, but even then it is just to add the basic functionality you get out of Android.
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You get this malware just by browsing the web on your phone.
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2014-05/07/android-porn-block-trojan
Report: 97% Of Mobile Malware Is On Android. This Is The Easy Way You Stay Safe
http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonk...n-android-this-is-the-easy-way-you-stay-safe/
See the thing about facts is that it's true regardless if you believe in it or not.
"The malicious Android Package is automatically downloaded when people visit
certain pornography sites using an Android phone. The sites then claim that the APK installs a video player used for premium access.
To be infected, a user must change Android settings to allow out-of-market apps and then manually install the APK"
If you're going to google things to make your point, read what you're using as opposed to blindly linking.
All that "malware" comes from countries that don't have access to the play store or are a knock off using Android as the base OS, because you know, Android is Open Source.
And to prove my point, from your second link:
"Android does account for 97% of all mobile malware,
but it comes from small, unregulated third party app stores predominantly in the Middle East and Asia.
By contrast the percentage of apps carrying malware on Google’s official Play Store was found to be just 0.1% and F-Secure acknowledges rigorous checks mean “malware encountered there tends to have a short shelf life.”".
Nice try though.
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The difference is you don't really have an alternative.
Go to any office max or similar store and you will see computers with windows on it. There are no other alternatives. People see a 500 dollar laptop and then a 2500 dollar macbook pro and they have no idea what the difference is other than the 500 dollar laptop is cheaper. Typically people buy that because it's cheaper.
As a Systems Engineer I will argue that people are not fine with windows. They have plenty of issues. I've seen people lose all of their data because of a ransom virus. I've seen peoples identity get stolen because of malware. Most people have no clue what they're doing on their computer. All they know is they want this thing to do that thing so they can receive some positive re-enforcement. Not because it's a tool to use to research a paper or edit movies.
With smartphones you have options. You have android, windows, iOS, and Blackberry.
If you choose android be prepared to suffer from malware and ransom virus's. Not to mention you cannot get the amazon instant video app for android.
Which is sad.
As an engineer, you'd think that attention to detail would be in your repertoire.
One more from your link, for giggles:
"Koler.A is another reminder that Android users are quickly being targeted by the same malware and social engineering attacks that have plagued Windows users for years and
more recently have started migrating to those using Macs. People should remain highly cautious when downloading Android apps,
especially those available from sources other than the official Google Play Store."
Oh noes, don't buy macs cuz they're being targeted by ransom attacks and malware!