Wow... seeing iOS 6 and Android 4.1 did something for me....

[Cybbe]

Android wasn't designed for touch screen, it was designed for physical keyboard and they added it in later and the programming got all jumbled, and therefore there is lag, I could get more detailed, but just google it. lol

Basically they need to redo the Android programming to fix the issue.

You're referring to this?

https://plus.google.com/100838276097451809262/posts/VDkV9XaJRGS

I guess the Apple fansites didn't post his massive and frankly rather humiliating retraction after exposing himself as lacking even the most basic insight into Android.

 

[Saladinos]

Android wasn't designed for touch screen, it was designed for physical keyboard and they added it in later and the programming got all jumbled, and therefore there is lag, I could get more detailed, but just google it. lol

Basically they need to redo the Android programming to fix the issue.

This was true, but they did redo Android to fix it. It was called Ice Cream Sandwich.

 

[KittyKatta]

I still prefer iOS on iPad but Im seriously considering moving from iOS to Android for my phone. But I haven't touched an Android product in years so here's what I want to know.

1) Has sync between Android and Mac improved? DoubleTwist felt slow and awkward so is relying on Google cloud services a better option?

2) Do I really have to know all about Android to appreciate it? I was pretty happy just using a non-jailbroken iPhone and buying apps but Android folks seem obsessed with talking various OS flavors, hacking, rooting etc.

3) Is there any chance iOS6 will get a UI overhaul? My biggest disappointment with iOS6 so far is that Apple doesnt seem to care that its UI is aging and outdated. I can always switch back for iOS7 but I'm kinda tired of Apple's whole secrecy game.

 

[nuckinfutz]

I still prefer iOS on iPad but Im seriously considering moving from iOS to Android for my phone. But I haven't touched an Android product in years so here's what I want to know.

1) Has sync between Android and Mac improved? DoubleTwist felt slow and awkward so is relying on Google cloud services a better option?

2) Do I really have to know all about Android to appreciate it? I was pretty happy just using a non-jailbroken iPhone and buying apps but Android folks seem obsessed with talking various OS flavors, hacking, rooting etc.

3) Is there any chance iOS6 will get a UI overhaul? My biggest disappointment with iOS6 so far is that Apple doesnt seem to care that its UI is aging and outdated. I can always switch back for iOS7 but I'm kinda tired of Apple's whole secrecy game.

1. Not really. If u use Google services u are ok

2. No u just have to appreciate being "outside" of apps.

3. None. Probably won't happen for iOS 7 either

 

[slffl]

Today I made a big move...

My iPhone is on eBay and my Galaxy Nexus is on it's way from the Play Store.

I think Google finally shipped something that can sway me from iOS for good.

Google Maps on Android > Google Maps on iOS 5 > Apple Maps on iOS 6
Street View, Transit info, Navigation...

Google Now is faster and does more than Siri

Butter on 4.1 finally smooths things out. It actually looks like a polished OS now.

Yet you're still posting here.

 

[Seiga]

I couldn't agree more. Apps are why I've bought an iPod touch (my phone is an old HTC Desire) and a Mac. The apps developed for Apple's platforms are way superior. The responsiveness is also better on iOS, mainly because of the touchscreen.

But I'm really curious about the life span of your Nexus. Will 5.0 come to your new device, too? And will it run at least as smoothly as 4.1, or will it lag? My Desire was first launched in 2010 and it's stuck at 2.2. And it was one of the best Android devices when it came out.

5.0 versioning won't come out for a while. The reason why ICS was given a 4.0 title was to combine Tablet and Phones into 1 OS that is more coherent with each other. KLP will probably be 4.2 if anything.

Will the GNexus phone be compatible with KLP? Probably. The hardware is relatively good for what it can do. JB optimization has made the GNexus a very fast and smooth phone experience.

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I agree android is better than ios at this stage, but you should have gotten a galaxy s3 or razr maxx or better yet waited for the razr hd. The nexus has notorious reception issues similar to iphone 4 and im not sure if jellybean has completely resolved it

This was a radio issue back on 4.0.2. They fixed that in 4.0.4 when they introduced new radios for the Nexus.

Most folks are getting full bars and great reception now.

 

[ajvizzgamer101]

Today I made a big move...

My iPhone is on eBay and my Galaxy Nexus is on it's way from the Play Store.

I think Google finally shipped something that can sway me from iOS for good.

Google Maps on Android > Google Maps on iOS 5 > Apple Maps on iOS 6
Street View, Transit info, Navigation...

Google Now is faster and does more than Siri

Butter on 4.1 finally smooths things out. It actually looks like a polished OS now.

For Good? Well, What if Siri becomes just as fast/accurate as Google Now? What if Apple Maps over time becomes better than Google Maps. What if that all happens during the new iPhone reveal (doubtful but could happen)? I think people who are making the switch now are being dumb. For this year, October is the time to switch phones not when OS betas released but when the hardware to back up that device is released.

 

[Eddy Munn]

Yet you're still posting here.

He has an iMac, it is a forum.

 

[sau124]

Google is in the ADVERTISING business. Make sure you give google lots of info to sell to advertisers.

I agree - collecting all that information and caching everything you do over the web was not enough for Google. I suppose one fine day people will find out that their phone call was recorded (without personal identification) for some research work. I pretty much stopped using google services since I found out that the company does not stick to its own motto - "Don't be evil"...

Good luck OP with the phone move. Hope it works for you.

 

[ethana]

Today I made a big move...

My iPhone is on eBay and my Galaxy Nexus is on it's way from the Play Store.

I think Google finally shipped something that can sway me from iOS for good.

Google Maps on Android > Google Maps on iOS 5 > Apple Maps on iOS 6
Street View, Transit info, Navigation...

Google Now is faster and does more than Siri

Butter on 4.1 finally smooths things out. It actually looks like a polished OS now.

As a developer I have both iOS 6 on an iPhone 4S and a Galaxy Nexus with 4.1.1 from Google I/O.

I can HONESTLY say that I still like the iPhone better. Android is just not intuitive enough, games like Ski Safari still have more stutter, and the screen size is TOO BIG for my hand (I am 5'10''). I am constantly touching the wrong buttons and areas with the phone because I can't handle it with just one hand. iOS also has much better apps, no question about it.

Does it have some area better than the iPhone? Yes. Maps is better. Live wallpapers and widgets are pretty cool. And the iPhone "butter" effect is definitely in 4.1 and works well. And you do get more "control" (with the file system, rooting, etc) but that is really irrelevant to me. In my opinion Google Now is just as overrated as Siri.

Just my thoughts.

 

[alan7467]

For Good? Well, What if Siri becomes just as fast/accurate as Google Now? What if Apple Maps over time becomes better than Google Maps. What if that all happens during the new iPhone reveal (doubtful but could happen)? I think people who are making the switch now are being dumb. For this year, October is the time to switch phones not when OS betas released but when the hardware to back up that device is released.

While I wouldn't call people switching now dumb, I agree with what you're saying. It doesn't make sense to switch when we're so close to a new iPhone and a new Nexus phone.

I'm bored with my iPhone 4, want something faster, and would like a bigger screen. However, the more I look into it Android apps are just not in any form of parity with iOS. Most are pretty awful IMHO. All the more reason to hold off.

 

[Calidude]

Glad to see that people are thinking outside their comfort zone.

 

[fox10078]

IMO the maps in iOS6 pushed me over the edge, I'm probably going to buy a galaxy nexus since its cheaper than a 4S and off contract so if I hate it I can always come back to the 5/6/whatever.

Google Now just seems ridiculously cool, the fact it learns your patterns and can tell you the best ways to work automatically by assessing traffic is huge for me, especially since iOS6 maps is such a huge downgrade.

I really never thought I would jump ship, but Google peaked my interest, something Apple failed to do this time around. Google didn't release new hardware either and toe to toe in terms of a software update 4.1 is more interesting than 6.0.

I just love how it won't come out of my current upgrade so I can always switch back if need be!

Hopefully the parts coming out for the new iPhone are fake..

 

[ErikGrim]

Google Now just seems ridiculously cool, the fact it learns your patterns and can tell you the best ways to work automatically by assessing traffic is huge for me, especially since iOS6 maps is such a huge downgrade.

As demoed in the keynote, maps will also automatically offer you alternative routes if traffic is bad.

 

[fox10078]

As demoed in the keynote, maps will also automatically offer you alternative routes if traffic is bad.

Not at all the same thing as Google now. Google now already knows where you are going for the day, so you don't have to set up a route everyday, it only alerts you when needed, but its also much more.

http://www.google.com/landing/now/

 

[i0Nic]

I've flirted with an Android device before, a Nexus S, about a year ago.

I felt like a change from iOS, but I quickly went back to the iPhone after the app ecosystem just wasn't there.

However, things have changed since then.

A lot of the apps I missed, like Flipboard, Instagram and Nike+, are now on Android. The UI experience has been smoothed out with Jelly Bean.

I'm no longer locked into iTunes as I was a year ago, having switched to Rdio and a third party podcast app. There's now little holding me back from making another switch to Android. Except for one thing.

And that is the next iPhone.

We are a few months away from a new iPhone announcement. That announcement could bring something new to the table, and depending on what is announced I will decide whether to stick to the iPhone or make another switch to Android.

In my opinion, if you like the iPhone but interested to try Android, it'd be best to wait and see what October brings. Though perhaps the next few months would serve as an interesting experiment with Android.

 

[hot spare]

Start at 3:15 for the fun part!

 

[tech4all]

I looked at a video of Android 4.1 on YouTube and to be honest, its way too ugly for me to use it. No matter how many features google add, their OS always looks visually unappealing. Unfortunately, Apple seem to be going that way with iOS 6.

Care to elaborate on why you think it's ugly?

Glad to see that people are thinking outside their comfort zone.

That's what happened to me. Got sold on Android. Hated Android before, but once I was shown the 'benefits' of it, I was hooked. I'm not saying iOS is bad, if you want simplicity and just want it to work, iOS is for you. Android simply gives you more room to do your own stuff.

It's funny/sad how all the fanboys will go rabid over anyone who says anything nice about Android. And that goes for both sides.

 

[bjones521]

I still prefer iOS on iPad but Im seriously considering moving from iOS to Android for my phone. But I haven't touched an Android product in years so here's what I want to know.

1) Has sync between Android and Mac improved? DoubleTwist felt slow and awkward so is relying on Google cloud services a better option?

2) Do I really have to know all about Android to appreciate it? I was pretty happy just using a non-jailbroken iPhone and buying apps but Android folks seem obsessed with talking various OS flavors, hacking, rooting etc.

3) Is there any chance iOS6 will get a UI overhaul? My biggest disappointment with iOS6 so far is that Apple doesnt seem to care that its UI is aging and outdated. I can always switch back for iOS7 but I'm kinda tired of Apple's whole secrecy game.

1. Dont listen to nuckinfutz. I use isyncr wifi for music and photos and it works faster than wirelessly syncing your iPhone.
2. No
3. I WISH!

 

[StormBlade]

This is where the decision to remove the down-vote buttons comes into play

 

[Calidude]

That's what happened to me. Got sold on Android. Hated Android before, but once I was shown the 'benefits' of it, I was hooked. I'm not saying iOS is bad, if you want simplicity and just want it to work, iOS is for you. Android simply gives you more room to do your own stuff.

It's funny/sad how all the fanboys will go rabid over anyone who says anything nice about Android. And that goes for both sides.

iOS is for people who want basic functions. Android is for people who want advanced functions.

My problem is with people who deny that the iPhone isn't for everybody. That's just an outright denial of the facts in favor of bias. Apple makes great products, but their phone is clearly for people who have never used a smartphone or a computer in their life.

 

[nuckinfutz]

iOS is for people who want basic functions. Android is for people who want advanced functions.

My problem is with people who deny that the iPhone isn't for everybody. That's just an outright denial of the facts in favor of bias. Apple makes great products, but their phone is clearly for people who have never used a smartphone or a computer in their life.

The iPhone isn't for everyone. It's the phone for the rest of us.

 

[daneoni]

Apple makes great products, but their phone is clearly for people who have never used a smartphone or a computer in their life.

Your pontifications never cease to amuse me.

 

[Jagardn]

Apple makes great products, but their phone is clearly for people who have never used a smartphone or a computer in their life.

That's BS as well, I have an iPhone and love it. I am an electronics engineer and a software developer. I obviously have never used a computer. I have an android tablet, I just prefer the iPhone.

 

[Calidude]

That's BS as well, I have an iPhone and love it. I am an electronics engineer and a software developer. I obviously have never used a computer. I have an android tablet, I just prefer the iPhone.

No engineer or programmer can be satisfied with iOS6's abilities. It may satisfy an elderly person or a child, but certainly not an experienced tech industry worker. Sure it will work, but will it work according to your abilities and knowledge level? No.