Why I can never switch from an iPhone

[derickdub]

Ok, here are some things you can't do on your iPhone but you can on an Android, and these are very simple things.

Go into an email someone has sent you a phone number. Click it and try to add it as a contact or text that person.

Try to open a link someone has emailed you in a browser other than Safari

Try to download a ringtone or notification tone to your phone with one click

Try to get into your file manager

Try to swap between all keyboards on your phone while in any typing field just by sliding down the notification bar and selecting one

Try to visit a site with flash

Try to set up widgets that allow you to turn on/off your Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS etc...with one click

Try to install a new home launcher

Try to install a custom ROM

I could go on forever pretty much. All of these things save me lots of time or improve my experience greatly. Things I flat out can't do on my 4s or things that require a difficult work around. Oh and Google Maps with navigation is vastly superior to any GPS based 3rd party app on my 4s. No copying and pasting needed

Do you or have you ever owned an iPhone? I'm not trying to get all iFanboyish here, but seriously half of those things you said you CAN'T do are possible on an iPhone, even without an app. The other half are trivial (to me anyhow) and I really don't see the point.

I'll elaborate, somewhat.

Go into an email someone has sent you a phone number. Click it and try to add it as a contact or text that person.

Long tap/hold, what ever you want to call it.

Try to download a ringtone or notification tone to your phone with one click

You can sync ringtones from iTunes, and buy them. I don't really see how being able to do it in one click improves user experience at all. Then again, I don't mess with them.

Try to get into your file manager

Elaborate, please. Maybe you can't "get into" your file manager because the iPhone doesn't need one. I don't know Android well enough to really know what this is.

Try to swap between all keyboards on your phone while in any typing field just by sliding down the notification bar and selecting one

That just over complicates the process. There is a single button you press that will switch between number/text/symbol etc. keyboards and international keyboards on the iPhone. The only time I can think you can't do this is when you get the "numpad" type keyboard. That is something implemented by developers in situations where you wouldn't need any other keyboard though.

Try to visit a site with flash

OP did a fine job explaining this, so I'm not going to.

Try to set up widgets that allow you to turn on/off your Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS etc...with one click

Okay, you found one. A widget IMO isn't the most intuitive way going about this though. I'd love to see a button in the multitasking bar.

Try to install a new home launcher

I'm sure Apple prevents this due to fragmentation issues. After all, the whole point of the iPhone is for everything to work and work well from their standpoint. You could always jailbreak though.

Try to install a custom ROM

Once again, something that kind of just goes against the point of the iPhone. I like being able to do these things on my PC, but I don't see the purpose on a phone. So I have a bias there.

Please don't take this as me dogging on Android either. I'm not. Both are great for their own things. I was mainly irked by the few things you mentioned as being impossible on the iPhone when they're really not.

 

[cynics]

Wasn't one of the "top tips" for battery drain solutions with ios 5 to not use find my friends?

 

[fupresti]

I am curious how many of the ardent iOS fans in this forum bashing Android are running stock versions of iOS.

If you have jailbroken your phone, you have not dog in this fight.

 

[silroc]

Great post dodge

I will be trying out some of those apps!

Must admit I am jealous that you get such good use from your phone. Mine seems so under-utilized now!

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I used to get annoyed when I'd get half way through writing an email, and then want to add one or more pictures -- if that's what you're running into... it turns out that you can simply switch over to the Photos app and long-press on any picture in the thumbnail gallery until the "Copy" button comes up, tap "Copy", then switch back to Mail, long-press wherever in the message you want the picture, and tap "Paste". Rinse/repeat. Not quite as clean as popping up a picture selector inside Mail, but pretty quick.

Great tip!!!!

 

[matttye]

Ok, here are some things you can't do on your iPhone but you can on an Android, and these are very simple things.

Go into an email someone has sent you a phone number. Click it and try to add it as a contact or text that person.

Try to open a link someone has emailed you in a browser other than Safari

Try to download a ringtone or notification tone to your phone with one click

Try to get into your file manager

Try to swap between all keyboards on your phone while in any typing field just by sliding down the notification bar and selecting one

Try to visit a site with flash

Try to set up widgets that allow you to turn on/off your Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS etc...with one click

Try to install a new home launcher

Try to install a custom ROM

I could go on forever pretty much. All of these things save me lots of time or improve my experience greatly. Things I flat out can't do on my 4s or things that require a difficult work around. Oh and Google Maps with navigation is vastly superior to any GPS based 3rd party app on my 4s. No copying and pasting needed

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Try to attach a file from the compose screen of an email.

Try to mount your iPhone as a disk on your PC.

Try to use removable storage (memory cards) with your iPhone.

Try to use a spare battery for those times when one isn't enough (i.e. a camping trip).

Try to share a photo with Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr etc from the gallery app.

Try to send a message in iMessage using a keyboard (wireless or not) without having to lean over and hit the "send" button on the touchscreen.

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This thread sucks. Anybody could type a massive wall of text about why [insert platform here] is the best, but it all comes down to personal preference. One of the things that is generally agreed upon is that Android is far more CAPABLE than iOS, something you seem to be struggling to come to terms with.

Mornings: What's wrong with a bog standard alarm application? Probably <1% of the population needs to use a "sleep tracker."

Work: Android allows you to create events from the notification bar or from a widget on the home screen, so it's even easier than "clear" to add events on Android.

Navigation: Google Navigation is really good. Only downside to it is that it needs a data connection, which is a shame. The added benefits are of course that because it's on a web capable device, you can navigate to businesses and things that can be found via a Google search rather than only "points of interest" that would be on a dedicated GPS unit. There are sat navs available for Android that allow you to store the maps too, such as "CoPilot Live" which is good. Then there are the free ones such as Waze.

Working out: CardioTrainer and Google MyTracks are both very capable apps for Android. Whether they're as feature packed as the iOS apps I don't know, but how many features do you really need? Both apps support pace, speed, calories, distance, etc, music integration, maps of your runs with the ability to sync them with the cloud and between devices.

You are seriously nitpicking with some of these things.

 

[kdarling]

Navigation: Google Navigation is really good. Only downside to it is that it needs a data connection, which is a shame.

I haven't tried this myself, but supposedly Google Navigation caches the route so it can continue to navigate if communication fails. Exiting the app releases the cache.

Google Maps goes further and if you turn it on under the Labs settings, you can long-press on the map and ask it to cache everything within 10 miles. That way you can later bring up and even zoom within that area with no comms.

One advantage Android has is that Google Maps and Nav are constantly being updated even on older OS versions. It's one reason why OS updates aren't anywhere near as important as they are on iOS devices.

 

[DodgeV83]

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Try to attach a file from the compose screen of an email.

Try to mount your iPhone as a disk on your PC.

Try to use removable storage (memory cards) with your iPhone.

Try to use a spare battery for those times when one isn't enough (i.e. a camping trip).

Try to share a photo with Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr etc from the gallery app.

Try to send a message in iMessage using a keyboard (wireless or not) without having to lean over and hit the "send" button on the touchscreen.

If those things are your "quality of life" features, and you think they are of higher priority than what I've described in my posts, I can't argue with you

However, you've mentioned two things I have to disagree with. Every time I plug my phone into my computer, it automatically mounts as a removable drive, and I explained about the removable batteries I use in the Accessories section. I have next to me a 4000mah battery by Mophie, which can theoretically fully charge my phone 3 times before dying.

This thread sucks. Anybody could type a massive wall of text about why [insert platform here] is the best, but it all comes down to personal preference. One of the things that is generally agreed upon is that Android is far more CAPABLE than iOS, something you seem to be struggling to come to terms with.

I don't disagree with this, it definitely comes down to preference. If you prefer BBM, you could easily start a thread explaining "Why I can never switch from my Blackberry". However, like the other posters, your comments regarding the crux of my argument (the apps) are off base.

Mornings: What's wrong with a bog standard alarm application? Probably <1% of the population needs to use a "sleep tracker."

I never said there's anything wrong with the standard alarm, I said this is better. It is a scientific fact that it is easier to wake up out of a light sleep than a deep sleep. Here are some sources for you:

People awakened during deep sleep do not adjust immediately and often feel groggy and disoriented

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/brain_basics/understanding_sleep.htm#dreaming

Many people swear by hitting the snooze button when the alarm goes off in the morning — giving them an extra ten or 20 minutes to recoup sleep before they really have to get up. But experts say this is the worst thing you can do.

It all goes back to the body’s need for a special pre-waking hour, when it prepares for morning.

‘During its preparation hour, sleep gets lighter, so that it’s easier for you to wake up,’ says Dr Stanley.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...nooze-button-Wake-tired-Heres-bounce-bed.html

Work: Android allows you to create events from the notification bar or from a widget on the home screen, so it's even easier than "clear" to add events on Android.

I don't think you understood my point, or know what Clear really does. It's essentially a fun and easy to navigate nested list manager. This cannot be done from a widget, and even if it could, it would not be a better experience.

Navigation: Google Navigation is really good. Only downside to it is that it needs a data connection, which is a shame. The added benefits are of course that because it's on a web capable device, you can navigate to businesses and things that can be found via a Google search rather than only "points of interest" that would be on a dedicated GPS unit. There are sat navs available for Android that allow you to store the maps too, such as "CoPilot Live" which is good. Then there are the free ones such as Waze.

TomTom can do Google searches from within the app. You can also copy-paste addresses into the app from Google Maps.

You haven't done your research, as this was mentioned

As far as I can tell, there is no Navigation app on Android with functionality like TomTom's IQ routes + Live traffic combination.

Working out: CardioTrainer and Google MyTracks are both very capable apps for Android. Whether they're as feature packed as the iOS apps I don't know, but how many features do you really need? Both apps support pace, speed, calories, distance, etc, music integration, maps of your runs with the ability to sync them with the cloud and between devices.

I only listed one desired feature, and neither CardioTrainer nor Google MyTracks have it, making them useless for me.

You are seriously nitpicking with some of these things.

I would welcome further discussion, what else do you believe I am nitpicking on?

While I find it interesting that someone who lists "updating Tumblr directly from the photos app", and "needed to hit the Send button while using an external hardware keyboard on a smart phone" is accusing me of nitpicking, I love the conversation

 

[matttye]

I haven't tried this myself, but supposedly Google Navigation caches the route so it can continue to navigate if communication fails. Exiting the app releases the cache.

Google Maps goes further and if you turn it on under the Labs settings, you can long-press on the map and ask it to cache everything within 10 miles. That way you can later bring up and even zoom within that area with no comms.

One advantage Android has is that Google Maps and Nav are constantly being updated even on older OS versions. It's one reason why OS updates aren't anywhere near as important as they are on iOS devices.

It does cache the route but you need a data connection to do that If you set up google nav before you leave home this is fine, but if you try to do it in your car and don't have a connection (at least a decent one), then it will either not be able to cache the route or it will take a long time to do so.

 

[matttye]

If those things are your "quality of life" features, and you think they are of higher priority than what I've described in my posts, I can't argue with you

They're not "quality of life" features, but I don't like roadblocks for simple things. On my iPad, when I want to send somebody a picture my logical first instinct is to open the mail app. It could go either way (gallery or mail), but we shouldn't be forced to use one or the other. Not being able to attach a file from an email composition screen is such a bizarre thing to miss. Also, the ability to attach more than one file to an email is non-existent.

Not all features have to affect your "quality of life." Sometimes you just want features that make the device easy and intuitive to use.

However, you've mentioned two things I have to disagree with. Every time I plug my phone into my computer, it automatically mounts as a removable drive, and I explained about the removable batteries I use in the Accessories section. I have next to me a 4000mah battery by Mophie, which can theoretically fully charge my phone 3 times before dying.

That's an external power pack, not a spare battery. They're different.

And by mounting as a removable drive, I meant a removable drive that you can freely access the file system on... like most removable drives. Sorry, should have been more specific.

I never said there's anything wrong with the standard alarm, I said this is better. It is a scientific fact that it is easier to wake up out of a light sleep than a deep sleep. Here are some sources for you:

Better for people who care about how deep their sleep was when they woke up, which is probably not many Most people just want to wake up. I've NEVER thought "damn, I wish my alarm clock had more features." As long as it goes off at the appointed time and doesn't shut up until I get out of bed, I'm happy.

I don't think you understood my point, or know what Clear really does. It's essentially a fun and easy to navigate nested list manager. This cannot be done from a widget, and even if it could, it would not be a better experience.

I looked at the image of clear and it looks like a simple todo list app. This is definitely possible with Android using a widget on the home screen. If you say it isn't, I'm confident you've never actually used Android or didn't understand how it worked.

TomTom can do Google searches from within the app. You can also copy-paste addresses into the app from Google Maps.

You haven't done your research, as this was mentioned

As far as I can tell, there is no Navigation app on Android with functionality like TomTom's IQ routes + Live traffic combination.

You misunderstood me. I wasn't saying that TomTom couldn't do things (reread my post), I was just explaining what Google Maps+Navigation can do, as you said that the iPhone can do so many things that Android can't do.

I only listed one desired feature, and neither CardioTrainer nor Google MyTracks have it, making them useless for me.

Going through a tunnel? Forgive me if I'm wrong but you're listing the most obscure features that the vast majority of people wouldn't need. I think that you're doing this so that you can say that iOS have those features and Android doesn't. Who cares if there's a tiny gap in your run where you went through a tunnel? You will know in your own mind that that's what happened and that's why there's a gap in your map.

I don't know if CT or MT support that feature because it's so obscure, I never thought to check. I would question how accurate it can be trying to keep track of a run without GPS anyway. Not very, I bet.

I would welcome further discussion, what else do you believe I am nitpicking on?

While I find it interesting that someone who lists "updating Tumblr directly from the photos app", and "needed to hit the Send button while using an external hardware keyboard on a smart phone" is accusing me of nitpicking, I love the conversation

I bought a keyboard that was advertised as a bluetooth iPad keyboard from the official Apple web site. Seeing as it's wireless, is it too much to ask not to have to interact with the touch screen when sending a message? I don't think so. I like to lounge around on my sofa with my keyboard on my legs/stomach and my iPad propped up using a smart cover on the table. It's annoying having to use the touchscreen.

I say that you're nitpicking because you're saying that all of these iOS apps are better because they support really obscure features that the vast majority of people couldn't give two hoots about.

Edit: also, it's not nitpicking to want to update all social networks from one place rather than having to go into each app and share using them individually!

 

[DodgeV83]

I haven't tried this myself, but supposedly Google Navigation caches the route so it can continue to navigate if communication fails. Exiting the app releases the cache.

Google Maps goes further and if you turn it on under the Labs settings, you can long-press on the map and ask it to cache everything within 10 miles. That way you can later bring up and even zoom within that area with no comms.

One advantage Android has is that Google Maps and Nav are constantly being updated even on older OS versions. It's one reason why OS updates aren't anywhere near as important as they are on iOS devices.

Google Maps pre-cache still needing data connection

Unless something has changed since Feb, the Google Maps 10 mile cache does not work with Google Navigation.

Map and Navigation app updates on iOS are also done independently from the OS. This isn't why OS updates are important, they are important for security, bug fixes, and additional features/functionality.

I've actually read many posts from people complaining that they can't update to the latest Google Maps app, because it requires a new version of Android that they can't upgrade to.

 

[DodgeV83]

They're not "quality of life" features, but I don't like roadblocks for simple things. On my iPad, when I want to send somebody a picture my logical first instinct is to open the mail app. It could go either way (gallery or mail), but we shouldn't be forced to use one or the other. Not being able to attach a file from an email composition screen is such a bizarre thing to miss. Also, the ability to attach more than one file to an email is non-existent.

Not all features have to affect your "quality of life." Sometimes you just want features that make the device easy and intuitive to use.



That's an external power pack, not a spare battery. They're different.

And by mounting as a removable drive, I meant a removable drive that you can freely access the file system on... like most removable drives. Sorry, should have been more specific.



Better for people who care about how deep their sleep was when they woke up, which is probably not many Most people just want to wake up. I've NEVER thought "damn, I wish my alarm clock had more features." As long as it goes off at the appointed time and doesn't shut up until I get out of bed, I'm happy.



I looked at the image of clear and it looks like a simple todo list app. This is definitely possible with Android using a widget on the home screen. If you say it isn't, I'm confident you've never actually used Android or didn't understand how it worked.



You misunderstood me. I wasn't saying that TomTom couldn't do things (reread my post), I was just explaining what Google Maps+Navigation can do, as you said that the iPhone can do so many things that Android can't do.



Going through a tunnel? Forgive me if I'm wrong but you're listing the most obscure features that the vast majority of people wouldn't need. I think that you're doing this so that you can say that iOS have those features and Android doesn't. Who cares if there's a tiny gap in your run where you went through a tunnel? You will know in your own mind that that's what happened and that's why there's a gap in your map.

I don't know if CT or MT support that feature because it's so obscure, I never thought to check. I would question how accurate it can be trying to keep track of a run without GPS anyway. Not very, I bet.



I bought a keyboard that was advertised as a bluetooth iPad keyboard from the official Apple web site. Seeing as it's wireless, is it too much to ask not to have to interact with the touch screen when sending a message? I don't think so. I like to lounge around on my sofa with my keyboard on my legs/stomach and my iPad propped up using a smart cover on the table. It's annoying having to use the touchscreen.

I say that you're nitpicking because you're saying that all of these iOS apps are better because they support really obscure features that the vast majority of people couldn't give two hoots about.

MotionX Sleep isn't just a tracker, it's main function is to detect when you are in a light sleep, and wake you up then. That's why I provided sources on the benefits of this.

I don't have time to fully respond right now (I will later), but your arguments seem to rely on what the "vast majority of people" care about, which is irrelevant. The thread is titled, "Why I can never switch from an iPhone".

Explaining how my reasons don't apply to others, does not negate my statement. To properly negate my statement, you have to show that this is all possible on a competing device, and thus far this hasn't been done.

 

[matttye]

Google Maps pre-cache still needing data connection

Unless something has changed since Feb, the Google Maps 10 mile cache does not work with Google Navigation.

Map and Navigation app updates on iOS are also done independently from the OS. This isn't why OS updates are important, they are important for security, bug fixes, and additional features/functionality.

I've actually read many posts from people complaining that they can't update to the latest Google Maps app, because it requires a new version of Android that they can't upgrade to.

http://androidforums.com/android-applications/297337-google-navigation-map-cache-question.html

Somebody who can drive whilst in airplane mode using Google Navigation.

Finding a link from a random poster isn't enough to back up your point.

 

[kdarling]

Unless something has changed since Feb, the Google Maps 10 mile cache does not work with Google Navigation.

Nobody said it did. Maps and Navigation are two different apps.

As I pointed out, Navigation caches just the current route.

It does cache the route but you need a data connection to do that

Right. I presumed that readers were smart enough to understand that pre-caching implies having comms.

E.g. someone with just a WiFi tablet could set up the Nav route at home before leaving. Or someone with a phone who goes into an area with no comms would not lose navigation.

Of course, the downside is that you get detoured, I suspect you're in trouble

 

[matttye]

MotionX Sleep isn't just a tracker, it's main function is to detect when you are in a light sleep, and wake you up then. That's why I provided sources on the benefits of this.

I don't have time to fully respond right now (I will later), but your arguments seem to rely on what the "vast majority of people" care about, which is irrelevant. The thread is titled, "Why I can never switch from an iPhone".

Explaining how my reasons don't apply to others, does not negate my statement. To properly negate my statement, you have to show that this is all possible on a competing device, and thus far this hasn't been done.

Nobody can convince you that a particular device isn't for you if you like it.

I have seen you in other threads and you're very anti-Android/pro-iPhone, so by posting a massive list of things you allege that the iPhone does better than Android, you're clearly trying to fuel the flames of the Android/iOS war.

The reason I haven't posted a list of Android equivalents for your apps are because the majority of the stuff you have posted is really obscure stuff. A running app that can keep track of runs through tunnels? An app that only wakes you up when you're in a light sleep? Please

 

[cynics]

Although its a pain but this might help some people out as I see it getting mentioned a lot. If you want to email multiple pics in ios mail just copy and paste from the photo gallery. Yeah I don't like it either but it IS possible.

 

[Vegastouch]

Not all features have to affect your "quality of life." Sometimes you just want features that make the device easy and intuitive to use.

I have to say, ....anybody who states that a phone gives them a better quality of life has some issues. Better quality of life? Really? Man life must have sucked before 2007.

Better for people who care about how deep their sleep was when they woke up, which is probably not many Most people just want to wake up. I've NEVER thought "damn, I wish my alarm clock had more features." As long as it goes off at the appointed time and doesn't shut up until I get out of bed, I'm happy.

LOL, im with ya here too. I dont even iuse my phone to wake me up. I use an alarm clock that just turns on the radio with a snooze button. Thats all i need. I actually think that MotionX sleep app is bizarre.
Who the hell needs to know all that crap?

You misunderstood me. I wasn't saying that TomTom couldn't do things (reread my post), I was just explaining what Google Maps+Navigation can do, as you said that the iPhone can do so many things that Android can't do.

TomTom costs $50. Ridiculous price for what it does which isnt a whole lot more than the Free Maps from Google...but then again, Maps on the iPhone isnt very good. It does plenty for me on my Android.

Going through a tunnel? Forgive me if I'm wrong but you're listing the most obscure features that the vast majority of people wouldn't need. I think that you're doing this so that you can say that iOS have those features and Android doesn't. Who cares if there's a tiny gap in your run where you went through a tunnel? You will know in your own mind that that's what happened and that's why there's a gap in your map.

Exactly

Seems to me this guy is a little OCD and why he keeps mentioning every time about the Mflops speed that i dont even care about and then it got disputed because he didnt dig deep enough because i think, he didnt want to see higher scores on Android. Not to mention the guy listed 19 OTHER photo apps he "couldnt do without". Who needs that many?

Android does many of the things he lists but its just he is overkill.

As i always say, to each their own, use what you like but to keep nitpicking everything is lame. Who cares if your phone loads a second later than the other guys phone? Are we that much of a lazy nation that a friggin phone is dictating our "quality of life"? For cris sakes if your tired, take a nap!!! You dont need to monitor how long a nap you took and how much of it was a deep sleep

 

[matttye]

Although its a pain but this might help some people out as I see it getting mentioned a lot. If you want to email multiple pics in ios mail just copy and paste from the photo gallery. Yeah I don't like it either but it IS possible.

Thanks, didn't think of that. Still pretty unintuitive but at least it's possible.

 

[cynics]

Android has those sleep detecting alarms too. Don't really use them since I tried them on the iPhone (not for me) so I don't know what's best or how they compare. Regardless they are there I don't know why it's a plus for ios in this thread.

 

[DodgeV83]

I have to say, ....anybody who states that a phone gives them a better quality of life has some issues. Better quality of life? Really? Man life must have sucked before 2007.

Is it your statement that technology can't increase your quality of life?

 

[FlatlinerG]

I am curious how many of the ardent iOS fans in this forum bashing Android are running stock versions of iOS.

If you have jailbroken your phone, you have not dog in this fight.

I'm running 5.1.1, not jailbroken, and I have to say that it - to me - beats the crap out of the Droid I used to have. I couldn't stand the OS. Sure it's customizable and free feeling, but at the sacrifice of simplicity it just doesn't stack up against iOS.

In my opinion, in order to really love iOS or OS X, you need to see them first hand in tandem. Apples product line work together like toast and butter. Whereas you can go out and buy two different Android phones and have an entirely different experience.



Also, iOS never has and never will come with preinstalled carrier apps.

 

[reefoid]

Android has those sleep detecting alarms too. Don't really use them since I tried them on the iPhone (not for me) so I don't know what's best or how they compare. Regardless they are there I don't know why it's a plus for ios in this thread.

I use Gentle Alarm. It doesn't use motion detection but plays a quiet alarm 30 minutes prior to your actual alarm time that only wakes you if you're in light sleep. Bizarrely, I find it actually works.

 

[Vegastouch]

Is it your statement that technology can't increase your quality of life?

It is my statement that our definition of quality of life is vastly different.

Quality of life to me is more like if i didnt wake up with back pain every morning or somebody who can quit smoking or inheriting or coming into some money to perhaps pay off your mortgage. You know, ...life things!

Not 20 different photo apps that i cant live without or an alarm that tells me how long ive slept or listing 15 or so different games that are a "requirement". Those are hobby's you have and you did admit you were a nerd so id like to call those things a better quality of Nerdville rather than a better quality of life.
Sounds like if you lost your phone, you might wilt and perhaps not recover.

Dont get me wrong, if you like that stuff, great. To each their own but i just thiNk it is bizarre to call those a better quality of life.

 

[\-V-/]

It is my statement that our definition of quality of life is vastly different.

Quality of life to me is more like if i didnt wake up with back pain every morning or somebody who can quit smoking or inheriting or coming into some money to perhaps pay off your mortgage. You know, ...life things!

Not 20 different photo apps that i cant live without or an alarm that tells me how long ive slept or listing 15 or so different games that are a "requirement". Those are hobby's you have and you did admit you were a nerd so id like to call those things a better quality of Nerdville rather than a better quality of life.
Sounds like if you lost your phone, you might wilt and perhaps not recover.

Dont get me wrong, if you like that stuff, great. To each their own but i just thiNk it is bizarre to call those a better quality of life.

Yes... that is quality of life to YOU. The quality of someone's life is completely subjective. If those things make him happy... then great for him. If hobbies make someone happy... happiness is a form of quality in someone's life. Who cares what it is? If it's not hurting anyone else then I don't see the problem.

 

[DodgeV83]

Nobody can convince you that a particular device isn't for you if you like it.

It's not a matter of convincing me. I'm not saying the iPhone is prettier, I made definitive statements, listed specific features and said the iPhone is the only phone on the market that can satisfy this list.

If you want to argue against that, convincing me has nothing to do with it, simply show me I'm wrong There is no "convincing" here anymore than there is "convincing" on 2+2=4. There is only one correct answer to the question.

I listed literally 100 apps/features, including many stories and photo examples that I believe are not possible on any other phone. To the people arguing against my statement, choosing one or two things out of a 100 that you personally think are silly, does not invalidate my statement. As I said:

Some of these apps are available on Android, but most are either crippled versions filled with bugs (Spotify and GTA 3 are notable and high profile examples), or not available at all.

 

[matttye]

It's not a matter of convincing me. I'm not saying the iPhone is prettier, I made definitive statements, listed specific features and said the iPhone is the only phone on the market that can satisfy this list.

If you want to argue against that, convincing me has nothing to do with it, simply show me I'm wrong There is no "convincing" here anymore than there is "convincing" on 2+2=4. There is only one correct answer to the question.

I listed literally 100 apps/features, including many stories and photo examples that I believe are not possible on any other phone. To the people arguing against my statement, choosing one or two things out of a 100 that you personally think are silly, does not invalidate my statement. As I said:

I'm absolutely certain that the iPhone is indeed the only phone that can satisfy your list...because you created that list from features you use on your iPhone. Anybody could do that with any device they use.

For example:

I like to have to quick access to a torch. My android phone turns on the camera flash if I keep hold of the power/screen on button from the screen off state. I don't have to unlock the phone to do this.

Such obscure features are likely to be met by only the one device/OS, so challenging people to find the same feature on another os is ridiculous.

As for your other points, I've addressed the sat nav one, and another user here said that there are light sleep alarms for Android. I'm not going to painstakingly go through each and every one because quite simply a lot of your apps bore me to tears.