Tsepz
macrumors 603
There are lots of them who do this
they come down here just to troll or to try convince themselves that they made a good buying decision, I think it's more the latter that come down here actually.
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they come down here just to troll or to try convince themselves that they made a good buying decision, I think it's more the latter that come down here actually.
Well I haven’t technically chosen Android over iOS. Not yet. I am still so besotted with my Apple Watch and appreciate my iPhone 8 Plus that I’m still hanging in there.
I thought the iPhone X was pretty cool, too. I just need them to fix that pwm flicker before I would even think about even looking at a new iPhone after the 8 Plus kicks the bucket. But it was a decent phone. There was a very short time I was wowed by it but in my view, it’s been surpassed in many aspects by less expensive Android phones.
Looking at the pictures iPhones take vs what I’m getting from a slightly less expensive S9+ and a much less expensive Pixel 2, and comparing the call quality I get on an iPhone vs my Androids, I get the feeling going forward, if everything among the manufacturers stay on their current trajectories, an Android phone will be the better bang for the buck in the future when I need to settle down with just one phone and one upgrade path and be done with it all.
Don’t even get me started on how Siri causes me consternation compared to the ease and happiness of “it just works” when I summon Google Assistant with a simple squeeze of the Pixel 2 and issue my command or inquiry.
But for now, I’m not completely sure. This is my first Pixel and the first time Samsung came out with a phone I like so completely. And in my prior experience with Samsung, I know there can be a lot of unknown gotchas that I’m looking out for over the next few months.
I think Apple is in danger of pushing me away by removing features that I found useful to replace them with razzle dazzle I don’t really care about so much. In practical terms, once you discount the novelty of it, I don’t know that I really wanted to take on so much extra cost just for a new way to unlock my phone. Especially if it means giving up a way I find preferable in many circumstances.
I’m also a bit concerned there aren’t more conclusive studies done on the safety and long term health effects of this particular application of LED lasers. I know there are some, but even ophthalmologists aren’t sure because there’s not enough data.
Anyway I’m pretty laid back and not going to rabidly attack or defend either path. There’s plusses and minuses to either one. I’m going to give a nod to Samsung for trying to give customers more options and choices in one very attractive package. But let’s see how this phone holds up for me a few months down the line before I break out the cake and champagne. 😛
I thought the iPhone X was pretty cool, too. I just need them to fix that pwm flicker before I would even think about even looking at a new iPhone after the 8 Plus kicks the bucket. But it was a decent phone. There was a very short time I was wowed by it but in my view, it’s been surpassed in many aspects by less expensive Android phones.
Looking at the pictures iPhones take vs what I’m getting from a slightly less expensive S9+ and a much less expensive Pixel 2, and comparing the call quality I get on an iPhone vs my Androids, I get the feeling going forward, if everything among the manufacturers stay on their current trajectories, an Android phone will be the better bang for the buck in the future when I need to settle down with just one phone and one upgrade path and be done with it all.
Don’t even get me started on how Siri causes me consternation compared to the ease and happiness of “it just works” when I summon Google Assistant with a simple squeeze of the Pixel 2 and issue my command or inquiry.
But for now, I’m not completely sure. This is my first Pixel and the first time Samsung came out with a phone I like so completely. And in my prior experience with Samsung, I know there can be a lot of unknown gotchas that I’m looking out for over the next few months.
I think Apple is in danger of pushing me away by removing features that I found useful to replace them with razzle dazzle I don’t really care about so much. In practical terms, once you discount the novelty of it, I don’t know that I really wanted to take on so much extra cost just for a new way to unlock my phone. Especially if it means giving up a way I find preferable in many circumstances.
I’m also a bit concerned there aren’t more conclusive studies done on the safety and long term health effects of this particular application of LED lasers. I know there are some, but even ophthalmologists aren’t sure because there’s not enough data.
Anyway I’m pretty laid back and not going to rabidly attack or defend either path. There’s plusses and minuses to either one. I’m going to give a nod to Samsung for trying to give customers more options and choices in one very attractive package. But let’s see how this phone holds up for me a few months down the line before I break out the cake and champagne. 😛
belvdr
macrumors 603
That's a good write-up. It sums up my thoughts fairly well.
I'm debating a Pixel 2 or S9 for my next phone, but I'm concerned about a few features, such as how to approve my kids' purchases without an iPhone that is on me constantly. The alternative, I suppose, is to keep my iPad handy.
Keep me posted on your new adventure.
JPNFRK7
macrumors 6502a
Last year I made the switch to Android after years of only having iOS. I just felt like I needed something new and had played with the Pixels and liked them. I just got tired of Apple constantly asking for passwords, and their basic services not working well. Eventually I replaced all of the stock apps with Google apps. I also got tired of wanting a small phone from apple but it missing features of the Plus models (ie: had an SE and it was missing quite a few features of bigger apple phones). Got a Pixel 2 and have been loving it so far.
Seriously? People shouldn’t be critical of a particular Apple product just because they like other Apple products? That makes no sense to me and is the kind of attitude that leads the the Apple Sheep stereotype.
Brandonjr36
macrumors 68000
Im not a sheep lmao I’ve only owned 2 iPhones a 7 and the X. Use to absolutely hate Apple. I had galaxys s series 1-8 and notes 3-5. Use to talk really bad about Apple as people on here do. But one thing I didn’t do is buy other products from Apple back then. These idiots on here purchase Apple products then talk sh** about them. Makes no since.
tbayrgs
macrumors 604
This logic makes no sense whatsoever. We're supposed to either totally buy in or not at all?
No company has absolutely homogeneous quality. I love/use a great many Apple products/services but none of them are perfect, nor are all of their products of equal quality and I am perfectly capable of recognizing deficiencies and offering criticism (i.e. Siri, HomePod, MBP). Based on your logic, because I find Siri inferior to other assistants I should just abstain from all Apple products? 🙄
I like how the back button on Android not just take you back to previous window but also previous apps.
I like gesture too when i am using my s8+ one handed. Android is infinitely more flexible in customization.
I am using an app that activates back when i swipe in horizontally from edge of screen. I can vary the swipe angle to activate home/notification/tasks etc.
DiamonDecoden
macrumors 6502
anitak1982
macrumors 6502a
The main reason I use Android is that I would never pay $500 to $1000 for a phone. I can get an android for almost zero dollars from my carrier, one of my backup phones is an iPhone se which I picked up for $10. The SE is a great phone but the display is too small IMO.
MisterMillz
macrumors 6502a
How are you getting on with the yoga device? Could you see yourself separating from iOS completely? I know previously you used to be warm of your iPad. I ask because I have everything Apple (Mac, iPad, iPhone, Watch, and TVs) and want to get away due to costs. I have an essential phone and Pixel 2 XL and am afraid once I commit to one I'll miss apple lol
anitak1982
macrumors 6502a
Isn't this an Apple forum? I am a total Fan of apple and on an apple forum I stated I never want to own an android. Seems self explanatory to me.
sracer
macrumors G4
This thread is about people who choose to use Android. The OP wanted to know what those reasons are. You pop in to say that you don't use Android and don't ever want to. The question wasn't, "would you use Android?".
It is possible that English is not your primary language and that would explain the confusion.
anitak1982
macrumors 6502a
Why does it matter so to you? To me there is no reason I would ever want an android.
My personal family are split down the middle, three total Apple, three total android. It is just funny is all. My Mom was thinking about getting a smartphone. Three said "apple" three said "android" It was great fun when we all started saying Apple no Android with lots of giggles and my Mom over there rolling her eyes.
My comment had no nevarious reason except chime my Apple in the mix.
Your contribution to the thread is not good forum etiquette. See point 2
https://macrumors.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201265337-Forum-Rules#nottodo
This is what irritates people, not your preference for iPhone.
anitak1982
macrumors 6502a
I don't like Android. It is an Apple Forum. I just stated I prefer Android. Others have taken a simple sentence further. Your talking about what I said instead of addressing the OP. So to the OP I am sorry for my statement to your post.
Lots of giggles..... oh dear... sounds like a bad episode of beavis and butthead. . Hows your mum' basement working out....
You do realize you can like some products from a manufacturer and not like some right? Because he likes the MBP that means he must love every other Apple product?
You're essentially saying anyone that likes the MBP can not bash any other Apple product no matter what. How is that logical?
sracer
macrumors G4
Your personal preference to avoid Android does not matter to me. Injecting that off-topic opinion to derail a conversation did.
M5RahuL
macrumors 68040
This is actually a sub-forum wherein the objective isn't Apple, hence you're interjection is unfounded and irrelevant to the topic.