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What is your favorite thing about your phone? What makes iPhone special to you?
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The fact that I am typing this from a MacBook and can receive and respond to texts with others that have an iPhone and/or apple device. Very convenient.
I have a 6+ right now, and I am deciding between and samsung galaxy s8 or the X. Price wise and something new the s8 makes sense. However, the fact that iPhone has never given me trouble (other than my camera had an issue and a trip to the apple store fixed it for free without apple care!) is appealing. I am leaning towards the X for this reason.
I also have a few paid apps that aren't available on android. Going to be an interesting few weeks as I will decide between the s8 or the X before christmas (a gift to myself). Also, probably the best camera (X) available today on a smartphone (pixel 2 might beat it but I don't care for the design).
Apple has never failed me, so I guess you get what you pay for.
I have a 6+ right now, and I am deciding between and samsung galaxy s8 or the X. Price wise and something new the s8 makes sense. However, the fact that iPhone has never given me trouble (other than my camera had an issue and a trip to the apple store fixed it for free without apple care!) is appealing. I am leaning towards the X for this reason.
I also have a few paid apps that aren't available on android. Going to be an interesting few weeks as I will decide between the s8 or the X before christmas (a gift to myself). Also, probably the best camera (X) available today on a smartphone (pixel 2 might beat it but I don't care for the design).
Apple has never failed me, so I guess you get what you pay for.
I agree w/the above poster that if I had to choose just one single factor that makes me prefer iPhone (after also having used Android for years), it would be "reliability." That includes ease of backup/restore, etc.
What makes iPhone special to me.
It keeps me connected with the world.
Sometimes I wish I could take a break from some people when things aren’t going well with someone. But it’s nice having people in your life, overall.
For me it is the reliability of the phone plus the simplicity of the OS.
As Simple as this statement is, it's fairly accurate. The iPhone is just a simplistic way of using iOS and the reliability of the hardware that long outlives it's expectancy.
It's the entire ecosystem for me, the way messages and Sonos and apps and Safari and calendars and reminders all work seamlessly across Mac/iPads/iPhone/Watch. So much of everything we do as a family is coordinated through these apps (and FaceTime) and I'm forever in different places with different devices. I have been on the iPhone 6 for three years now, and was on an 8 while waiting for the X (the 8 will go to my wife this week). The X is obviously nicer than the 6, but either would do me as a pinch. My old 6 will become our backup device as we have realised what a disaster a broken screen or failed phone would be to us.
Software updates over several years and quick hotfixes for exploits
Quality of apps compared to Android
Design
Canon like camera colors
Quality of apps compared to Android
Design
Canon like camera colors
My whole family uses iPhones for quite some time now, and even my mom / dad who are not so into new technology can use the devices to send images, messages, mails etc. because it's so simple to use, intuitive and never crashes.
For myself, it's the perfect phone because it never disappoints me, it does exactly what's intended to do and the variety of good apps is outstanding.
For myself, it's the perfect phone because it never disappoints me, it does exactly what's intended to do and the variety of good apps is outstanding.
That it can sit in my work bag, silent, while I answer calls and messages using my laptop. Helps me stay focussed on where my work is...
There's other reasons but that's my favourite.
There's other reasons but that's my favourite.
My favorite thing about iPhone is how it seamlessly works together with all my other Apple device (Apple Watch, MacBook Pro and Apple TV). That ecosystem is what keeps me at using Apple products. Other manufacturers haven't even thought about a feature like this. And I would really miss it if I'd decide to switch.
But not just that. I also like how simple iOS works. Yes, it has become more 'cluttered' over the years, but as someone who's been an iOS user since 2009 I have adapted to all that. So there's really no learning curve for me in that regard.
But not just that. I also like how simple iOS works. Yes, it has become more 'cluttered' over the years, but as someone who's been an iOS user since 2009 I have adapted to all that. So there's really no learning curve for me in that regard.
Simplicity of the OS, syncing of everything with my Macs, and the fact that it is 6 years old now and still going strong (iPhone 6S with iOS7).
I am looking for a replacement now, but if it wasn't for the fact that a lot of apps require iOS8 now, and iOS9 completely rapes the A5 SOC, I would have helt onto it a year or two more. So trying to find a good offer on an iPhone 7 128GB, but darn, they are expensive. Black Friday gave next to no price reductions on iPhones here.
I am looking for a replacement now, but if it wasn't for the fact that a lot of apps require iOS8 now, and iOS9 completely rapes the A5 SOC, I would have helt onto it a year or two more. So trying to find a good offer on an iPhone 7 128GB, but darn, they are expensive. Black Friday gave next to no price reductions on iPhones here.
Repeating here, but simplicity of the OS, huge developer support, generally more optimised apps, and the seamless integration between my iPad and other iOS device users. On top of that, price aside, Apple do build desirable, reliable hardware. I don't mind paying a premium on something I carry around with me constantly.
I think what makes it special for me was when I got my iPhone X, setting it up and transferring my personal info from my iPhone 7 to the new iPhone X was magical. Just put them side by side, and then take a picture of the moving, fuzzy orb thingy, and then you're done. That was truly magical.
It always works! Because iOS
Plus automatic iCloud sync, super comfy form factor for small hands, wireless charging (though the novelty will probably wear off soon) and it's the most polished iPhone yet.
Plus automatic iCloud sync, super comfy form factor for small hands, wireless charging (though the novelty will probably wear off soon) and it's the most polished iPhone yet.
My favorite thing is knowing that owning one annoys android users.
Just kidding. For me it’s the simplest way to maintain stability, privacy and security. I’m a tinkerer by nature but happily “hired” Apple to administer that aspect of my personal life years ago.
Just kidding. For me it’s the simplest way to maintain stability, privacy and security. I’m a tinkerer by nature but happily “hired” Apple to administer that aspect of my personal life years ago.