not much here apple user so, imessage quite useless. Everybody on whatsapp and facebook. But to me, if i wanted something just call.
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This here is absolutely the same reason for me as well
Well, I generally use iMessage to connect with my friends in the UK or Europe. Everyone else gets an SMS now. I've been on my Pixel for over a year and so far, returning to SMS, hasn't been a problem.
wow.. Got still people use SMS ? But if you android phone and ipad. Just tether as normal and you can reply with old number.
** I sometimes reply imessage on ipad, imac or macbook. Apple Watch only for notification view imessage only.
I use SMS every day. Sending and receiving. If you're using Android in the USA it's SMS or MMS if you're sending a picture.
As far as calling, my wife calls more than I do, but I still make calls too.
Anything that's too personal or private is discussed in person. If any of that is getting recorded it's not because we sent a text or talked about it over the phone.
Yes, I switched twice, both time about 2-3 weeks before the new yearly iPhone was available to order. Maybe my mind is a bit muddled, but I have a hard time figuring out hand guestures and Android apps. Yes, I assume with more time I would have been able to make the transition work, but I'm too lazy to waste my time. So I returned both phone within the return "window" for a minor fee. I should also note it was probably 5 years inbetween my Android craze. Never again although I should say I'm not wild about the iOS gestures and would prefer a return to a home button.
not in the USA. most here on WhatsApp on those pictures or Facebook. But for me facebook only for work purposes the same as WhatsApp and DingTalk. It's not I don't like social things but sometimes when we old. Kinda lazy.
Coming to Android from iPhone I can see that. I just stopped using any gestures beyond the basics. Part of the problem I've discovered with Android is that gestures tend to get changed from version to version. Makes it confusing.
Your mobile phone’s network provider will be able to tri-angulate you still. If you don’t want that, forget any cellular device.
Great first post - behind the curve and all. Would you mind providing some elaboration on what specifically is behind the curve?
Well, my bank doesn't use WhatsApp, nor does any other service I use that needs to send me a code. The groups of people we (my wife and I) have contact with use standard phone messaging. My boss has an iPhone, but I'm not going to tell him to start using WhatsApp.
I'm not in any social groups where WhatsApp is a thing. Most of my communication by text message isn't social. And as I mentioned earlier, I have no Facebook account.
I do admit that I use Google Hangouts to text with ONE person at work. But that's business and that's only because it's easier to get a hold of that guy using that app. But the one time he's texted me, it was SMS (He has an Android phone).
hehe. When some of them would try to copy and paste the idea on both sides.
Current Gear Phone Android
Alcatel pop? - worst
No Brand china -worst(SDK and Version not the same).
Samsung A20 - easiest
Samsung tab 2016
Redmi 5 - to many adverts
Huawei p8 LITE - err okay la
Realmi 5i - to many adverts
** I'm a software developer so I have to test those iPhones and Android.
No they haven’t. The A-Series chips continue to crap all over Android. Like I said, current hardware is now on par with last year’s iPhone. Most of what you said is software related, which isn’t what we’re discussing. I couldn’t care les about reverse wireless charging. It’s a garbage gimmick that I couldn’t get myself to use when I had a Samsung because it can’t be used with a case, which makes it worthless to be.
The only hardware feature I’m looking forward to is high refresh screens. After experiencing them on Android it’s weird going back to the iPhone again.
I bet benchmarks sure but in normal day to day use the speed isn’t noticeable. Will it be a big difference from exynos chip to the A14? Yes but not the snapdragon for example.
We are talking features which is where android are ahead and not chip sets. What use is all this power in the A14 when the devices can’t take advantage of this power? There is still no good multitasking on iPhones which is where android are miles ahead in that regard.
I think another portion to this is what other devices do you have. If you have a watch or ipad there isnt much in the Android field to compete.
I think the better question here is if ALL you owned was an iphone ignoring ecosystem lock-in, would you ever switch- based on the merit of the phone hardware and phone OS itself.
My answer is still yes. If I could pick up a device like the new Oneplus with a 6.44 1080p OLED 90hz punch hole no notch, 765g processor (upper mid-range) with 5g, 8gb RAM, 128gb storage, not flagship but above average camera hardware and a 4100mah battery for 399 euros, I think that is $460 (the 12/256gb is around $580), then heck yes. Even it was closer to $500 to get it imported; still a screaming deal.
And I agree here, specs are paper eye candy. Android is not 4.0 here anymore; every video of new versions I have seen it runs nearly as fluid as iOS regardless of specs. An A14 chip can run your whole electric car and all type of quote is a great media byte but what does it mean for the consumer is the better question.
At some point there are diminishing returns to put in chip more powerful than a laptop. ESPECIALLY when the iphone doesnt do true multitasking (PIP now but no side by side anything) and with too little RAM.
I think the better question here is if ALL you owned was an iphone ignoring ecosystem lock-in, would you ever switch- based on the merit of the phone hardware and phone OS itself.
My answer is still yes. If I could pick up a device like the new Oneplus with a 6.44 1080p OLED 90hz punch hole no notch, 765g processor (upper mid-range) with 5g, 8gb RAM, 128gb storage, not flagship but above average camera hardware and a 4100mah battery for 399 euros, I think that is $460 (the 12/256gb is around $580), then heck yes. Even it was closer to $500 to get it imported; still a screaming deal.
And I agree here, specs are paper eye candy. Android is not 4.0 here anymore; every video of new versions I have seen it runs nearly as fluid as iOS regardless of specs. An A14 chip can run your whole electric car and all type of quote is a great media byte but what does it mean for the consumer is the better question.
At some point there are diminishing returns to put in chip more powerful than a laptop. ESPECIALLY when the iphone doesnt do true multitasking (PIP now but no side by side anything) and with too little RAM.
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There's a common and often repeated mantra around this forum that says an Android phone will slow down over time.
I've gone a year and three months so far on my Pixel and have yet to encounter any slowdown. Granted, I don't use my phone as a substitute computer, game console, television and DVR. But it is on 24/7 and I do use some apps. I'm on Android 10 if that makes any sort of difference.
Part of my reason for going to a Pixel was to test and see if this mantra was true. So far I have yet to see any evidence it is - at least in my case.
There is SOME evidence of that out there, even some of the big tech people say this. I think it has more to do with manufacturer tweaks/skins/etc. Otherwise, it would be consistent across the board.
Or something to do with caching over time; that would be the only explanation.
And I dont think that is even so prevalent anymore in the last year or 2 anyway.
One can easily use an android phone, and have iPads/macs. You could use google service’s like gmail, contacts, calender, photos etc and they would sync across all your devices including the equivalent stock Apple apps. You could also sync your internet tabs/favourites etc if using only chrome. It actually works quite well, although you wouldn’t have iMessage on the android phone obviously. For the best Apple ecosystem experience though, you need an iPhone.
I wasn't commenting on the things you can do with an Android phone. I was commenting on why they can't use an iPhone ever for an reason, despite using devices that use iOS.
Nope, no chance.
For one thing, I have no impetus to change. I'm not unhappy with any facet of the Apple ecosystem or product/component that would cause me to defect. For another, I have too much history and experience -- call it "time in" -- with Apple products to change. I got my first iPod in 2008'ish, my first iPhone (3GS) in 2009, and it's been all Apple since then.
Finally, I have too many Apple products that are tightly integrated, changing would be a major disruption to life. I currently use: iPhone XR for EDC, iPhone 5 serving as the USB music device in my car, iMac, 2 iPods, iPad, and Apple Watch.
For one thing, I have no impetus to change. I'm not unhappy with any facet of the Apple ecosystem or product/component that would cause me to defect. For another, I have too much history and experience -- call it "time in" -- with Apple products to change. I got my first iPod in 2008'ish, my first iPhone (3GS) in 2009, and it's been all Apple since then.
Finally, I have too many Apple products that are tightly integrated, changing would be a major disruption to life. I currently use: iPhone XR for EDC, iPhone 5 serving as the USB music device in my car, iMac, 2 iPods, iPad, and Apple Watch.
I've owned many Androids since i've only really got into Apple this last year. Even though Apple by far has the worst quality control in the business (iPhones, iPads, Macs) i don't think i'll switch back to Android. I really like ios. I did get rid of my Mac Pro for a Windows Surface though.
I have a range of Macs from 1999 to 2009. Most of what I own is either PowerMac or PowerBook. At no time did Apple's services in 2012 (when I got my first full purchased iPhone) sync with my Macs. I was forced to find workarounds, and that resulted in Google's services and Dropbox.
I now also own a 3GS, a 4, a 4s, my old 5, a 6s+ and a 6th gen iPad. I have three newer Intel Macs now that Apple's services will work with, but for the most part I continue to use what I've used since 2012.
Google services will work on old Macs and on old PCs and old devices as well as new Macs, new PCs and new devices. Dropbox is a little more demanding, but I was able to work around their PowerPC cutoff date for your years.
Anyway, my point is that I don't like to be tied down to any one company. I like Apple and I buy their products but I'm not buying so far in that leaving becomes a major disruption.
I don’t think so. Never understood my friends’ Samsungs. They were definitely slower. And then there’s my iPad Pro with my Apple Pencil. I don’t I’ll get that in the world of Samsung. Apple or nothing
| OnePlus 7 Pro | iPhone 11 | iPhone 11 Pro | |
| Price | $600 | $700 | $1,000 |
| Screen type | AMOLED | LCD | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 90hz | 60hz | 60hz |
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.1" | 5.8" |
| Pixel density | 516 ppi | 326 ppi | 458 ppi |
| Notch | No (pop-up selfie cam) | Yes | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Unlock | Yes (under display) | No | No |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | 64GB |
| Cameras | Ultrawide, Wide, Telephoto | Ultrawide, Wide | Ultrawide, Wide, Telephoto |
| Connector | USB-C | Lightning | Lightning |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3110 mAh | 3046 mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging 30W included | Fast charging 18W upgrade | Fast charging 18W included |
This was the decision I was making at the beginning of the year, and I concluded that Apple was not offering the best value and went with OnePlus.
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Oneplus make fantastic phones, but it does not have ios and that is the most important factor for most people here. If only apple licensed ios to other vendors?