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Why I Won't Switch Back to iPhone

CosmoPilot said:
I watched a Galaxy SII demo on youtube. The entire time I was watching it, I kept thinking, "jeez, it would take me a month to learn all the different ways to configure it."

While some may like that. I don't! At the end of the day, I just want my phone to be simple and to just work. The iPhone may have a stale UI, but it is so easy to use. While Android fans bash on Apple for making small incremental changes, I for one like the added value in each upgrade without really sacrificing my learning curve. I could get by just fine with 4.3.3 for many years, so annual updates that provide real value is a bonus!

Likewise, I have a ton invested in the Apple ecosystem...so I'm not going anywhere, anytime soon!
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Pretty much this.

I like that the iphone is pretty easy to pick up and just work. I like that it is intuitive enough that you can easily figure your way around it w/out having to read a manual. I've already developed habits on how to work around the phone the best way I want to use it (gotten apps where Apple's have failed and apps to add functionality). Going to a different phone means relearning different habits to best get use of that phone. Just not worth it.

And I've already invested a ton in apps and music so Apple would have to ***** up the iphone for me to change cause I'm happy with the "phone", it does what I want, and I already have a lot of apps and music invested in it.

Sure, I have complaints but nothing even close to big enough that I feel I want to change (especially nothing big enough to get around that I'd have to rebuild my app collection and couldn't play a good bit of my music collection as I do have a decent amount of itunes from when they were DRM'ed). Shoot, most of my complaints I'd have to see some one else complaining about to remind me that yeah, that does suck about the phone (that's how little of an issue my complaints about it are).
 
haticK said:
I currently have a Droid X and plan on replacing it with the iPhone 5. Too many apps force close, completely restart my phone, or are plain crap to use and I only use widgets to take up screen space. Not to mention the stock music player would make my screen not turn on sometimes after I'd switch songs so then I would have to sit there and try to turn off the phone without seeing anything on the screen (or take case off, take battery out).
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Have you tried taking it to the Verizon store and having someone look at it? Sounds to me like you got a bad phone. I don't have any of these issues with my Droid x.
 
MagicBoy said:
6 hours! That's terrible...
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If you used the browser for 4 hours straight along with FaceBook you would get about six hours on the iPhone also. Other factors would include push notifications and screen brightness. But, depending on how much the OP is actually using the phone, six hours is pretty good for intense use.
 
Hankster said:
If you used the browser for 4 hours straight along with FaceBook you would get about six hours on the iPhone also. Other factors would include push notifications and screen brightness. But, depending on how much the OP is actually using the phone, six hours is pretty good for intense use.
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Yeah. Not to mention a lot of texting and HTC Sense and Android run many things in the background. I wish it lasted longer, but i cant complain too much.
 
CocoaPuffs said:
The thread should be renamed:

"I need attention, please give some to me."
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KAB2010 said:
Seriously? I've been nothing but mature. I haven't bashed or trolled anything. Guess there had to be one person to comment and act tough on the internet. SMH...
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Agreed, you apple fangirls have to quiet down. The world does not revolve around Apple, if a product is better dont deny or flame it.

For me, i still have moderately old samsung phone but an ipod touch allows be to enjoy the features of an iphone.
 
L I G H T I N G said:
Agreed, you apple fangirls have to quiet down. The world does not revolve around Apple, if a product is better dont deny or flame it.

For me, i still have moderately old samsung phone but an ipod touch allows be to enjoy the features of an iphone.
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Looking at that user's history, the user has a tendency to argue and put people down. That usually means an insecurity of one's self.
 
My fiance got an Inspire awhile ago.

It hurts my eyes to look at it.

I think Android is very unpolished compared to iOS. Just my 2 cents...
 
L I G H T I N G said:
Agreed, you apple fangirls have to quiet down. The world does not revolve around Apple, if a product is better dont deny or flame it.

For me, i still have moderately old samsung phone but an ipod touch allows be to enjoy the features of an iphone.
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With all respect this forums raison d'être is Apple.

Android "users" popping up on such as forum with with a thread titled "Why I Won't Switch Back to iPhone" could be interpreted by some as inflammatory or trolling in modern internet-ese.

You two might want to team up and create androidrumors.com if it doesn't exist already.
 
KAB2010 said:
Looking at that user's history, the user has a tendency to argue and put people down. That usually means an insecurity of one's self.
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LOL- I checked his previous posts and you are indeed right, it's a shame that people like him plagues a civil forum. One would wonder just how many of the 1800 posts he has are actually valuable and adds depth to the community.

MagicBoy said:
With all respect this forums raison d'être is Apple.

Android "users" popping up on such as forum with with a thread titled "Why I Won't Switch Back to iPhone" could be interpreted by some as inflammatory or trolling in modern internet-ese.

You two might want to team up and create androidrumors.com if it doesn't exist already.
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Qu est ce que tu a la probleme?

I don't own an android phone ,it would be useless for me to join android forums. Having an ipod touch keeps me posted to this forum. You and many others provide an inclined opinion towards Apple. I provide an unbiased opinion since I listen to the truth unlike the fangirls that accept all Apple info without thinking.

-Typed on Windows 7 Computer
 
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I think a lot of previous iphone owners are finding their selfs on the galaxy s 2 and finding android is not as bad as they where led to believe. I think as we see more of these phone released their will be more post from previous iphone owners who are shocked how much they enjoy their new phones.
 
KAB2010 said:
The iPhone is great. I like what iOS 5 brings, especially notification center. I bought an HTC Inspire a few months ago, and honestly the only thing keeping me from going back to the iPhone is the want of a larger screen and text wrap in the browser, as those 2 features make things so much easier since I'm constantly on the internet. However, great battery life would be nice.. lol.
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I am trying to find a useful point in your original post, but honestly I can't find one.

-You bought a HTC.
-You like iOS5.
-You like a larger screen and text wrap.
-You like better battery life.

What makes you think above reasons are sufficient to warrant a post in an Apple fan forum?

Seriously, if you're not desperate for attention, I can't figure out why you're posting this thread.

I, on the other hand, obviously need a life.
 
I might own and use some Apple products, however that doesn't make me some rabid fanboi for suggesting some context might be in order. You wouldn't post up on a Mercedes owners club forum to start boasting about a BMW for example then expect sensible replies...

I spose I'd better list my Windows 7 PC and all the VMs in my sig next...
 
CocoaPuffs said:
I am trying to find a useful point in your original post, but honestly I can't find one.

-You bought a HTC.
-You like iOS5.
-You like a larger screen and text wrap.
-You like better battery life.

What makes you think above reasons are sufficient to warrant a post in an Apple fan forum?

Seriously, if you're not desperate for attention, I can't figure out why you're posting this thread.

I, on the other hand, obviously need a life.
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FYI, you're coming off just as desperate right now. Just report the thread if you think it shouldn't be here
 
CocoaPuffs said:
I am trying to find a useful point in your original post, but honestly I can't find one.

-You bought a HTC.
-You like iOS5.
-You like a larger screen and text wrap.
-You like better battery life.

What makes you think above reasons are sufficient to warrant a post in an Apple fan forum?

Seriously, if you're not desperate for attention, I can't figure out why you're posting this thread.

I, on the other hand, obviously need a life.
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First of all, it is my first amendment right.
Second of all, I own an iPhone 3GS as well, and I am typing on it right now.
 
KAB2010 said:
First of all, it is my first amendment right.
Second of all, I own an iPhone 3GS as well, and I am typing on it right now.
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OP. Get the SGS2 an the new iPod releasing in Sept. Best of both and you get options.

Jobs will never give us options, Is there even a iPhone releasing this Sept? Anyone that answers yes has the same amount of proof for someone that answers no.


The only thing I like about Apple is the fact that they have great customer service.
 
The only issue with the iPhone line is that Apple takes too long to actually realize what customers need, even the simplest of things. For example, a LED notification in the front screen. It took them 4 years to realize the notification system is flawed.

Next iPhone surely takes care of all of these issues. And if the screen gets a little bigger (4" will do) while retaining Retina, on top of the usual processor/RAM/camera upgrades, it will be a great device, just as the SGSII.

Some say Android's battery hunger comes from the fact that it has so many background apps open, did you try the app killer? Salut!
 
AndrewR23 said:
OP. Get the SGS2 an the new iPod releasing in Sept. Best of both and you get options.

Jobs will never give us options, Is there even a iPhone releasing this Sept? Anyone that answers yes has the same amount of proof for someone that answers no.


The only thing I like about Apple is the fact that they have great customer service.
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I would absolutely love to, but I need to use my money for more important things unfortunately. Lol
 
Hueyfreeman said:
I think a lot of previous iphone owners are finding their selfs on the galaxy s 2 and finding android is not as bad as they where led to believe. I think as we see more of these phone released their will be more post from previous iphone owners who are shocked how much they enjoy their new phones.
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Oops, quoted wrong person *blush*.
 
L I G H T I N G said:
Qu est ce que tu a la probleme?

I don't own an android phone ,it would be useless for me to join android forums. Having an ipod touch keeps me posted to this forum. You and many others provide an inclined opinion towards Apple. I provide an unbiased opinion since I listen to the truth unlike the fangirls that accept all Apple info without thinking.

-Typed on Windows 7 Computer
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Or, you know, a lot of this stuff is subjective and what one person finds important about a phone is up to that individual and they just really prefer apple stuff. And get sick of people who try to preach about how Apple is crap when they are on a forum dedicated to apple stuff.

Honestly, I don't go to Android forums and tell them their phone is crap (granted, I don't know, I don't care, I like my phone and since I don't have complaints I have no motivation to switch) or even that the iphone is so much better. And then, even better, calling them fanboys/fangirls cause they actually got offended and retorted back. I consider that highly rude.

I have gone to forums dedicated to the "rival" product of something I like (like I have a Celica and I've gone to RSX forums). Mostly to see what the other side says. But I stay respectful about the product they choose to like cause well, I'm on their forum and I realize that they prefer that product (though sadly the RSX forum gives the Celica more respect than the Celica forum). Even if I want to put out my opinion, I try to do so without being insulting (like resorting to calling them Fanboy/fangirl for daring to actually say they prefer that product on their forum dedicated to that product!). You know instead of saying, "I think the RSX is ugly" or "The RSX handles like crap" one could say, "I preferred the handling on the Celica." or "My tastes tend to lean more towards the styling of the Celica". You can state an opinion without being insulting.

It's called manners. Some of you really should try it sometime.
 
tigress666 said:
Or, you know, a lot of this stuff is subjective and what one person finds important about a phone is up to that individual and they just really prefer apple stuff. And get sick of people who try to preach about how Apple is crap when they are on a forum dedicated to apple stuff.

Honestly, I don't go to Android forums and tell them their phone is crap (granted, I don't know, I don't care, I like my phone and since I don't have complaints I have no motivation to switch) or even that the iphone is so much better. And then, even better, calling them fanboys/fangirls cause they actually got offended and retorted back. I consider that highly rude.

I have gone to forums dedicated to the "rival" product of something I like (like I have a Celica and I've gone to RSX forums). Mostly to see what the other side says. But I stay respectful about the product they choose to like cause well, I'm on their forum and I realize that they prefer that product (though sadly the RSX forum gives the Celica more respect than the Celica forum). Even if I want to put out my opinion, I try to do so without being insulting (like resorting to calling them Fanboy/fangirl for daring to actually say they prefer that product on their forum dedicated to that product!). You know instead of saying, "I think the RSX is ugly" or "The RSX handles like crap" one could say, "I preferred the handling on the Celica." or "My tastes tend to lean more towards the styling of the Celica". You can state an opinion without being insulting.

It's called manners. Some of you really should try it sometime.
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What a hypocrite, you expect other people to have manners when you insult me by teaming up with another person and make androidrumors. FAT CHANCE

Here's my 2 cents

Listen to your own advice and maybe......just maybe people will return the favor to you.
 
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