This. I just came from an HTC M8. Although it rivals the 6 in terms of build quality and physical aesthetics, the rest of it just doesn't hold a candle for the above reasons.
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Why should I get the iPhone 6? (From an Android user)
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This. I just came from an HTC M8. Although it rivals the 6 in terms of build quality and physical aesthetics, the rest of it just doesn't hold a candle for the above reasons.
What is the battery life like on the 6? The battery life on my Nexus with KitKat wasn't exactly the best. But even the pre-alpha build of Android L I can see huge improvements with battery life. This is biggest thing for me as I hate charging my phone and I use it a lot.
Well I can end my day with about 40% battery left compared to 20% on my old M7. Im pretty confident you can get at least a full days use out of it, more on the 6 plus.
My m7 will say 15% battery life remaining and then just die. Hopefully my new iphone is a bit more accurate.
Comes down to what you like. I have Note 3 and have liked Android. My personal phone is now an iPhone 6 plus. My work phone is a Note 3 on Verizon, but getting replaced by a 6 Plus. To me iOS is much more stable and better functioning apps. Also to me iTunes store is leap years ahead of Google Play.
With the 6 Plus I get better battery than my Note 3 and I am on the phone a lot. I wasn't a fan of the Nexus 5 as its a neutered LG G2. I hd the G3 for and wasn't impressed and went back to the Note 3. Typically Apple devices not have better reception than most Android phones.
honestly if someone is on their 3rd/4th/5th generation of either Android or iPhone....why even ask these questions.
The line in the sand has been drawn. You generally have 14 days to try a product out. Apple retail (and best buy) and a few other stores essentially will let u try their product out (with no restocking fee).
Take it for a spin. If you don't like it, return it. End of story
Nothing we can say will convince anyone (one either side of the Android vs. iOS argument) to switch. It's up to the individual to decide.
The line in the sand has been drawn. You generally have 14 days to try a product out. Apple retail (and best buy) and a few other stores essentially will let u try their product out (with no restocking fee).
Take it for a spin. If you don't like it, return it. End of story
Nothing we can say will convince anyone (one either side of the Android vs. iOS argument) to switch. It's up to the individual to decide.
Coming from someone who has both (iphone 6 for personal & Samsung s4 company work phone) and has owned many iPhones and android phones, just the simplicity and smoothness of ios is a big deal for me. I hate that the same Google apps I use on my IPhone run so laggy on my S4 unless I constantly close all apps. I like the S4, just don't like android and after all these years their os is still so laggy. To me the perfect phone would be a S5 with iOS.
Google app integration and widgets are what I miss most from my Android days. I liked designing my homepage with widgets, apps and photos, placed where I wanted them. I would configure other windows around themes I liked, and all the apps and widgets would be based off of that theme.
With IOS i still use google voice, google app, google maps, and google tied into my contacts. While I know these apps probably better integrate into Androids OS, they still work in IOS and better for me than what apple has to offer.
My first iPhone was the iPhone 5, and I was able to keep it for the full two years and it looked excellent as I traded it in. I got $225 in trade in. My coworkers received $35 for their two year old galaxy phones.
What I like best about IOS is that the apps I use are excellent and well supported. I have the 6 plus which does have some issues, but I have found that Apple works hard to fix issues. I re-watched the keynote and am looking forward to the new apps coming in IOS8. APP developers for IOS know the money is there if they create high quality apps. With Android, there are so many competing forces -google, carriers, app developers, phone makers that it often makes for greater collisions rather than productive collaborations.
Finally, while I was concerned by bendgate, my 6 plus really has a wonderful, clean presence. The screen is wonderful, and the apps that are optimized for the larger size are crisp. While I understand the length issue with the bezels, the width is fine for me. I keep my phones for two years, and I look forward to what apple and app developers plan to create with the extra screen real estate.
With IOS i still use google voice, google app, google maps, and google tied into my contacts. While I know these apps probably better integrate into Androids OS, they still work in IOS and better for me than what apple has to offer.
My first iPhone was the iPhone 5, and I was able to keep it for the full two years and it looked excellent as I traded it in. I got $225 in trade in. My coworkers received $35 for their two year old galaxy phones.
What I like best about IOS is that the apps I use are excellent and well supported. I have the 6 plus which does have some issues, but I have found that Apple works hard to fix issues. I re-watched the keynote and am looking forward to the new apps coming in IOS8. APP developers for IOS know the money is there if they create high quality apps. With Android, there are so many competing forces -google, carriers, app developers, phone makers that it often makes for greater collisions rather than productive collaborations.
Finally, while I was concerned by bendgate, my 6 plus really has a wonderful, clean presence. The screen is wonderful, and the apps that are optimized for the larger size are crisp. While I understand the length issue with the bezels, the width is fine for me. I keep my phones for two years, and I look forward to what apple and app developers plan to create with the extra screen real estate.
I don't have anything to add to this. I just wanted to say thank you to the OP for posting it and thanks to everyone for all of the mature and well thought out responses. I have an upgrade and am weighing out which phone to go with. Right now it's between the iPhone 6, the Note 4, and the mythical Nexus X with Android L. I have always looked at the current iPhone offering at upgrade time, and have always decided to go with some Android thing. This time, I am very tempted by the iPhone 6. I've seen it in BB and the Verizon store a few times, and it just a really nice phone. Plus, since my last upgrade (Samsung Galaxy S3), I have started using a Macbook Air as my primary non-work related computer. Having the tight integration between the phone, my iPad, and my computer would be welcome. And the Apple watch looks really cool.
The S3 hasn't been a bad phone, really. When I first got it, I needed to get an extended battery, because the battery that it came with was truly pitiful. The first thing that I did with it after getting it set up was to root it. I always root my Android phones, because it allows me to customize it and remove all of the battery killing Samsung and Verizon crapware that they force on me. I took a look at all of the android apps that I've purchased and downloaded since my first Android phone (Evo 4G), and I realized that the majority of them were apps that are used to either enhance user experience or maintain battery life. Between all of the apps and the many, many hours that I've spent with custom roms and tweaking, I realize that I haven't enjoyed my Android phones. Instead, I've spent most of my time trying to bend them to my will, and get a bit more battery life or performance out of them. It's not as much fun as it sounds. And now, it seems like Samsung has locked their phones down so tightly, that it's no longer possible to unlock the bootloader. So, at least for me, that's one more strike against Samsung and the Note 4. Probably the thing I would miss the most about the Android world is being able to swap out the battery for something bigger and better. I've never had a phone that does not have a user replaceable battery. I'm not sure how I'd handle that.
Anyway, thanks again. This thread will definitely weigh in on my decision.
The S3 hasn't been a bad phone, really. When I first got it, I needed to get an extended battery, because the battery that it came with was truly pitiful. The first thing that I did with it after getting it set up was to root it. I always root my Android phones, because it allows me to customize it and remove all of the battery killing Samsung and Verizon crapware that they force on me. I took a look at all of the android apps that I've purchased and downloaded since my first Android phone (Evo 4G), and I realized that the majority of them were apps that are used to either enhance user experience or maintain battery life. Between all of the apps and the many, many hours that I've spent with custom roms and tweaking, I realize that I haven't enjoyed my Android phones. Instead, I've spent most of my time trying to bend them to my will, and get a bit more battery life or performance out of them. It's not as much fun as it sounds. And now, it seems like Samsung has locked their phones down so tightly, that it's no longer possible to unlock the bootloader. So, at least for me, that's one more strike against Samsung and the Note 4. Probably the thing I would miss the most about the Android world is being able to swap out the battery for something bigger and better. I've never had a phone that does not have a user replaceable battery. I'm not sure how I'd handle that.
Anyway, thanks again. This thread will definitely weigh in on my decision.
No probs!
And you make some very valid points. I'll have to look at all the apps I have downloaded over the years and see if I have done the same thing! I'm pretty sure most of my paid apps are things like icons packs...
You are going to cause a great disturbance in the Android legion by saying these things.
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No, but my Galaxy Nexus couldn't make it 6 hours off the charger, no matter what I did with it. Truly pathetic.
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This is the very same thing I say on every Apple related article on every tech blog on the internet. The Android fanboys ruin every article.
I'll never understand fanboyism. But I was annoyed at the first reply to this thread because it didn't offer anything useful, insightful or even meaningful. Just a cheap shot at Android and Windows, both of which have their merits. (Except Vista, that should be killed with fire.)
You just said what I thought of every Android fanboy's comment on every Apple related article on the internet. Hell, even article about Android or Android based phones turn into an Apple bashing jack off fest, about how Android fanboys think that Apple users actually think that you can charge your iPhone in a microwave... and that's just off the top of my head. I can go for months about stupid Android fanboys and their comments.
Top 3 things I didnt expect from iPhone, coming from an Android phone:
That said, Im not going back to Android for a while due to the pros that have already been mentioned in this thread.
- Apps are more expensive, with far fewer free options.
- No blinking notification LED light on front face of iPhone.
- No true file management system. For example, if you load a video into the VLC app, you can only watch that video from VLC. Want to watch it from another app? Gotta load it again.
That said, Im not going back to Android for a while due to the pros that have already been mentioned in this thread.
Hi guys, first time poster, apologies in advance if I'm asking a question that's been asked hundreds of times. I searched past threads but couldn't find what I was looking for.
My situation - I'm a current S3 owner and while I don't regret purchasing it over a-then iPhone 5, I'm trying to convince myself to go iPhone6 Plus over a Note 4. However, there are 3 items that are tying me down to a Note 4. Can anyone alleviate my concerns because I really don't want to deal with Samsung again?
1) Option for SD card (64GB in my case). Right now I'm testing a FileHub (Link Here) as an alternative. I'm thinking my best bet would be to take the plunge and pay $100 extra for the 64GB version.
2) Ease of moving files around. With Android I can treat my phone like a jumpdrive. Ex: Download a youtube video at home and play it over Bluetooth in my car. Please tell me there's an easy way to do this, outside of iTunes.
3) Ability to download files. I'm hoping there's an app that'll allow me to download flash videos (Like youtube) while in a browser, or if a browser itself allows downloads (Like Mercury browser does in Android). If there is this would clear 2 of my 3 concerns.
Alright I lied, there's a fourth question - Assuming I go iphone, what app would you recommend for playing xvid files, either locally or via stream? On my iPad I have AVPlayerHD (Great for local files, sucks at streaming), AcePlayer (Can stream but is hit or miss)
Thanks again for any help.
My situation - I'm a current S3 owner and while I don't regret purchasing it over a-then iPhone 5, I'm trying to convince myself to go iPhone6 Plus over a Note 4. However, there are 3 items that are tying me down to a Note 4. Can anyone alleviate my concerns because I really don't want to deal with Samsung again?
1) Option for SD card (64GB in my case). Right now I'm testing a FileHub (Link Here) as an alternative. I'm thinking my best bet would be to take the plunge and pay $100 extra for the 64GB version.
2) Ease of moving files around. With Android I can treat my phone like a jumpdrive. Ex: Download a youtube video at home and play it over Bluetooth in my car. Please tell me there's an easy way to do this, outside of iTunes.
3) Ability to download files. I'm hoping there's an app that'll allow me to download flash videos (Like youtube) while in a browser, or if a browser itself allows downloads (Like Mercury browser does in Android). If there is this would clear 2 of my 3 concerns.
Alright I lied, there's a fourth question - Assuming I go iphone, what app would you recommend for playing xvid files, either locally or via stream? On my iPad I have AVPlayerHD (Great for local files, sucks at streaming), AcePlayer (Can stream but is hit or miss)
Thanks again for any help.
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Jump ship! This one is flashy and more refined (except the application situation - once that is done, there is no reason to not get an iPhone)
Same here. Desperately need a change. I have been using the Galaxy S3 since 2 1/2 years. Android is really good on the customisation side but that takes a lot of battery. Im currently not impressed with samsung's current phones. Don't think about purchasing an iPhone 6, its worth it. Even though you won't have the extra-ordinary features like an android but still its an iPhone.
What is listed is what I condiser to be very old way of doing things, we can stream/ download with applications. Especially the file drive, we have online alternatives which can be accessed by many other devices.
Sorry, I probably should have been more clear.
For files, yes I could upload. But what if it's a gig file/folder or even larger and I'm at work or away from wifi? It would be faster and more convenient to transfer the files to my phone and use it as a jump drive. Not only that, if I were to move a video file (Could be any format) to my phone I could immediately select it and play the file choosing my video player. I know I could do the same via iTunes, but I would have to do it via specific apps (move music here, pdfs there, video over here).
The third option (Download files) I think is possible if I buy Mercury Browser Pro. Would be even sweeter if Apple had an ES File Explorer for iPhone.
There's other items I'll have to admit are nice in Android (Option to charge paid apps to phone bill, for one) but I really like the iPhone and I think it'll perform much better than the Note 4. I'd just hate to think that buying it would result in less convenience from my end...Hence why I asked you fine folks to ease my mind
From the post I would say that iPhone would not be for you without compromise as you listed iPhone can not do and Apple do not seem to opening up the device any time soon. I can guarantee however if you do make the switch you will enjoy iPhone for what it is and by that I mean a great peice of hardware matched with the whole iPhone ecosystem.
This also can be done:
http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-add-more-storage-to-an-ios-device/ Can't fit all your music, movies, documents, and other stuff? Before you spend money on a higher-capacity iPhone, iPod, or iPad, read this.
For video players search in the App Store for VLC and a plethora of options will show up.
One of many Flash player/downloader
Video Downloader - Download & Play Any Video by Appsneon
https://appsto.re/us/hKdyI.i
http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-add-more-storage-to-an-ios-device/ Can't fit all your music, movies, documents, and other stuff? Before you spend money on a higher-capacity iPhone, iPod, or iPad, read this.
For video players search in the App Store for VLC and a plethora of options will show up.
One of many Flash player/downloader
Video Downloader - Download & Play Any Video by Appsneon
https://appsto.re/us/hKdyI.i
Ill try and give you some valid reasons for picking iPhone.
-what your expecting from Android L to have all those performance enhancements and smooth OS and improved resposiveness, is really in iOS 8 and the new Apple A8 chips already, these new iPhones are ridiculously fast and you can zip in and out of thousands of photos instant and delete 1000's of photos on your phone instantly, there is no loading bar like there is on Android when your deleting alot of photos/videos at once, what I am trying to say here is that performance is Grade A+
-battery life is great on the 6 and even better on the Plus
-support for 20 LTE bands, (most in a smartphone ever, its truly a world phone)
-64 Bit SoC that will have a very solid life of longevity
-Im sure you heard all the hoopla about the new cameras aswell, they really are all that and honestly like the best right now vs. Android, even DxO says this.. the back camera is ridiculously good and the front camera is actually surprisingly quite good too!
-Screens are top notch display quality
-Good ol iOS App Store and its selections, all games run really smooth on iPhones and you don't got to ever really worry about a unoptimized game ever, great selection of apps overall in every category.
And so much more honestly like TouchID(which is a amazing thing to have on a phone actually, fingerprint scanner on the home button FTW!)
Plus you get 1 year standard warranty on your phone, which I know all phones do obviously but basically there are no other brick and mortar stores besides Apple, so if you ever had a issue with your device or so, you can just easily go to the store, instead of having to wait for a box, or to ship it out to the company and wait 1-2 weeks for it to come back only for you to get denied a replacement or so.
It works, its really fast and snappy, great quality of apps, very good performance all around and iOS 8 is a big update to iOS, just wait for more applications to start taking use of Extensions and all the new API's.
iOS offers less customizability and little less open then Android of course(no rooting besides jailbreaking, no downloading apps outside App store, etc) so whether that's really important to you or not can also make or break it
EDIT: OHH one more thing!( no pun intended lmao )basically all of Googles app are on iOS too and their ecosystem, Google Now works just as well, etc, you have Google's ecosystem on iOS aswell so both worlds.