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What Reason Would You Need To Leave iOS?

When looking at Android, it simply hasn't been an option.

A big thing is VPN support. Cisco IPSec has been built into iOS for years. It wasn't in Android at all. Supposedly it is finally in Android 4.0. I need to connect to my job a lot. Even when at my job, I may need to switch networks. I need Cisco IPSec support to easily jump around our networks.

Another thing is Cisco AnyConnect. It's a quick download for iOS. But for Android? The download on the Market says I'd have to root my device first. Not acceptable if you're a fan of DRM services or are in a professional, HIPAA environment. Some of the groups I work with use AnyConnect, and the iOS app that allows native connectivity is great.

I know some people think this is crazy - but I think the OS should be even more restrictive. I think Android 4.0 tries to clamp-down more on applications. The wild-wild west approach that allows applications to destroy your battery just ain't cool. Portable devices have very limited resources, and programs shouldn't get free reign over them.

Lack of support from manufacturers is a HUGE red flag. Samsung releasing a phone with an out of date build of Android and then discontinuing support is a major turn off. My iPhone 3GS has been receiving updates for at least 27 months.

Regarding Windows Phone, it seems much nicer than Android, but like webOS, it just doesn't have the apps, yet.

Basically, I'll consider switching from iOS when there is something better to switch to!
 
Well I already left lol, I cancelled my 4S order after using the i777 S2. In my case, I wanted a larger nice screen, but not the 4.5"+ phones that most feel bulky, and it had to be on AT&T. Ended up checking out the i777 S2 and loved it, every bit as smooth and fast as my 4 or the 4S, but the screen is gorgeous and perfect size at 4.3" since it takes up most of the phone real estate. So even with a 4.3" screen the phone is barely larger then an 4/4S.

My other issue was no jailbreak in sight, and still nothing right now and pry won't be for months and months and I refuse to use an iPhone w/o JB. There are so many useful tools like SBS integrating with notification center, FolderEnchancer to replace the dumb restricted Apple folder system, and many others like BiteSMS etc. And I like using a theme etc I want, and not what Apple wants ;)

If they came out with a 4" retina etc for the next iPhone, I'd consider going back. But my issue is I'm loving this S2, it fixed everything I hated about Android before as I would never have bought a Droid phone previously. It's smooth, fast, excellent battery life, and easily tweaked/customized to my personal settings/wants. Updates don't mean anything to me, since it's too easy to flash a custom ROM that makes the phones even better and unique and getting rid of bloatware, easy to revert back just like a jailbreak if you need any warranty work done.

I think it will be the whole jailbreak issue that will hold me back, that and the improvements Android has made (or at least this model phone) is insane compared to before, so if they've come this far, I'm just imagining what their phones will be like through 2012/2013.

But mainly it would be the jailbreak issue, it's taking too long now b/c the new chipsets etc are more complicated to crack and be stable. So even when Apple comes out with the next iPhone, I'd still be stuck waiting months and months and months if not longer for a jb to be released which kinda sucks :(

I still kept my iPhones though, didn't sell them like I planned on doing.
 
Apple fanboys will never leave iOS. Even if Apple this year releases the worst iPhone or the worst smart phone for that matter it will be hailed as the best Apple invention ever.

a rational person will leave iOS with much less than what the OP listed. Lets face it, iOS will always look the same and we who know better are tired of incremental upgrades that Apple spoon feeds. I mean damn Apple puts a $300 app on it's new device calls it Siri and hails it iPhone 4S? C'mon! Were not that dumb! Oh wait..... :rolleyes:
 
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I stick with Apple because I know if something with the hardware goes wrong, I can go to the store that day or the next day and leave with a new device in 10-15 minutes. No hassles at all. I didn't have to do it with the iPhone 4S, but I know that if I had to I could. If this stops happening, then I'll switch.
 
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I couldn't see myself leaving iOS soon. But I am a multi-platform user the way some folks have almost every video game console, so I never have to worry.

Each platform has their strengths and weaknesses.

For Android, I think it has the UGLIEST-looking apps for something as simple as the SMS app or a phone app. I needed to get another SMS app since the default one was downright ugly and looks like the OS is still on beta. Now this Handcent SMS app looks as nice as iPhone's SMS app. There are a few things I like about Android like sideloading apps and how it has Bluetooth data transfer in case you like to trade pix or music at a party.

For Windows Phone, I love the interface the best. It is the prettiest to look at with live tiles for the Music and Pictures app that changes its picture. But the the lack of apps compared to iOS and Android keeps it also very limited for right now. If you think Android apps are expensive, wait until you see the ones from the WP Marketplace. Also, while I find the Zune program to look better than iTunes, it doesn't quite arrange my media as well. I also can't change the labels under the contacts app. So I am left with Home 2 or Work 2. Things like that. It is annoying to always go under settings to check the battery %. Little things like that can get under your skin for being so young and immature.

And iOS might have the most boring UI of the bunch jailbroken or not, but the ecosystem and app collection is awesome. Nothing compares. Very few weaknesses and the ones it has is really based on complacency. I have the Talkatone app that can't be found anywhere else that I can't live without. My iPhone 4 which is locked has now become my international/internet phone (ala Magic Jack) which helps me make free calls to my mother back home in SoCal. And I have the Wallet app (aka Private Info) which makes me hide all the naughty stuff. One of the better privacy/hidden storage apps out there and it kept updating and improving.

Right now, I am not looking for a smartphone, but a TV phone here in the Philippines. Ones with analog TV and it can play FM radio without needing to insert a headphone jack. Can be useful while waiting for someone and can catch on some of the news and my fav local TV shows. You can find ones for under 2K pesos which is less than $40. For that same price in the U.S., you would be lucky to get a QWERTY prepaid phone. I just want one that has a QWERTY and battery life that can last 2 hrs for watching TV. Thinking of getting one of the local brands like Myphone or Cherry Mobile.

I am a cell phone addict, so being obsessed with just ONE platform has never been my option. I need variety.
 
When Apple decides to leave the smartphone business then i'll consider moving to WP7 Played with ICS recently and whilst its the best Android OS ever its still inferior to IOS IMHO in terms of fit/finish and consistency.

Also there's no point waiting, You might as well switch to Android now because you'll be disappointed come Oct.
 
Mr. Incredible said:
I forgot one more thing it MUST have..

• Gorilla Glass!

I'm not sure how many people out there have dropped and cracked their iPhone 4/S, but it's pretty sad that the warranty doesn't cover it, and you'd have to shell out more cash to get it fixed.

Gorilla Glass would be a major improvement to what Apple has to offer.
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Gorilla Glass isn't bulletproof glass. You can drop gorilla glass and it'll shatter too if dropped and hit int he right spots.

In any case, the glass on the iPhone 4/4S is either very similar to Gorilla Glass, or IS Gorilla Glass but Corning isn't allowed to disclose that.
 
As a long time, very satisfied Apple customer, my only concern is the direction Apple is headed with OS X.

If they continue to dilute it with the look & feel of iOS, I will be very disappointed.

If they dumb down OS X, then I will make the painful decision to dump every Apple computer I have, and relish the fact I'm very well prepared for my departure.

I've already got a great SGS II, and a full selection of new ThinkPads.

I'd rather not even think about it, but denial is even worse. :)
 
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