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You've considered Android but stayed with iPhone -- why?
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The only thing that makes the iPhone camera easier to use is the fact that it has less options like 2k or 4k and the like but if you just use the options that are on the iPhone then it is just as simple to use and it is quicker. If you use both in auto then the iPhone 6 does get better photos in dim light but if you use manual mode then the S6 is better.
Saying all that below is a photo of my S6 edge back in its box ready for its new owner as I have decided to sell it and get a Note 5 because while the S6 edge was a great phone I just prefer my iPhone 6 and I'm looking forward to getting my 6s and I hope that Apple can have a camera as good as the Samsung phones.
Samsung Galaxy Light:
8GB storage
cost $250 on day 1 when new without contract
iPhone 4s:
16GB storage
cost $650 on day 1 when new without contract
I wonder why you think android sucks ...
When you install a flashlight app that requires access permissions like Wifi, address book access, etc, you have to take some responsibility if it does "bad" stuff.
A few years ago I ditched my iPhone 4S for a HTC Desire.
After two months I reverted back to iPhone. Why?
At the time FROYO only allowed select apps to be installed on the SD Card meaning I soon ran out of space on the Desire itself.
Granted Android has come a long way since then but it did put me off.
I have toyed with the idea of getting a Motorola device if I'm unimpressed with the 6S but I've an iPad Air 2 and Mac Mini so I don't know if I stay with Apple or defect!
Not only that I've only ever had two defective Apple devices in my days since the iPod Touch 2nd Gen.
Better the Devil you know than the Devil you don't?
After two months I reverted back to iPhone. Why?
At the time FROYO only allowed select apps to be installed on the SD Card meaning I soon ran out of space on the Desire itself.
Granted Android has come a long way since then but it did put me off.
I have toyed with the idea of getting a Motorola device if I'm unimpressed with the 6S but I've an iPad Air 2 and Mac Mini so I don't know if I stay with Apple or defect!
Not only that I've only ever had two defective Apple devices in my days since the iPod Touch 2nd Gen.
Better the Devil you know than the Devil you don't?
I was an iPhone user from 3GS, 4, and 5.
Then I switched to Android because of the draw of choices and design, plus the price (Nexus 4, 5, and finally OnePlus One).
When the 6S comes out, I'm switching back. Why? Security.
Simply read about the stage fright vulnerability, and how Google and the OEMs reacted to it. Even the Nexus lineup are not getting patched in a timely manner. Other phones? Forget it. And that's for a known published vulnerability. Who knows what else is out there. If you want to be on top of things, you have pretty much have to dive into custom ROM and update it religiously yourself. Enough of that. I'm going back to Apple. I don't like a walled garden personally, but I don't have time to be micro-managing security updates for my phone, and worry if the OEM will update it or not.
Then I switched to Android because of the draw of choices and design, plus the price (Nexus 4, 5, and finally OnePlus One).
When the 6S comes out, I'm switching back. Why? Security.
Simply read about the stage fright vulnerability, and how Google and the OEMs reacted to it. Even the Nexus lineup are not getting patched in a timely manner. Other phones? Forget it. And that's for a known published vulnerability. Who knows what else is out there. If you want to be on top of things, you have pretty much have to dive into custom ROM and update it religiously yourself. Enough of that. I'm going back to Apple. I don't like a walled garden personally, but I don't have time to be micro-managing security updates for my phone, and worry if the OEM will update it or not.
True...but I rather just stay with the App store on iOS because Apple doesnt let apps like that even in the app store. Haha.
Actually, 2015 is the year that made me realise that the Android ecosystem is broken. The stage fright vulnerability (and how Google and the OEMs handled it) was just the tip of the iceberg. And yes, there are only a handful of phones that are patched today, while majority of users are vulnerable. For me, enough is enough. I don't necessarily like iOS 100%, but I don't have time to be worrying whether my phone will get a timely OS update or not.
Fair enough.
I don't know anyone who was affected by it, and you say tip of the iceberg - but the real tip of the iceberg is everyone on the planet being susceptible to cyberattacks.
But each to their own.
One thing I certainly miss is being able to perform a full and complete back up of my phone, that's just not the same with Android unfortunately.
Just because you don't know anybody who was affected doesn't mean the vulnerability is not real. The stage fright vulnerability is real, and it is stupidly easy to exploit. And that's one that Google knew, and still dragging their feet into patching the Nexus lineup. Forget about other Android phones that are still running 2, 3, 4, or 5 versions of the OS behind. How many more security vulnerabilities that might be out there? Who knows. At least with iOS, if Apple release an update, I know I will get it, and my device will be supported for a few years. (in comparison, my Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 ed tablet, Samsung's flagship tablet at that time, is still on kitkat).
Imagine if Microsoft is dragging its feet in patching Windows, and imagine if your Windows PC relies on the OEMs for security updates. That is what's happening with Android, and to me, that ecosystem is broken. I love Android, was using multitude of Android devices. But clearly Google and the OEMs do not care (since nobody hold them accountable either), so they force me to pick Apple again.
There are a lot of Windows exploits also, and you don't see them always "happening." Doesn't mean it shouldn't be patched promptly by Microsoft, and doesn't mean users should be abandoned by the PC manufacturers. Those are what happening on the Android ecosystem. Besides, users that are compromised might not even know that they are.
Sweetness doesn't matter when all of your family and friends use iPhones. I'm just way too invested in the ecosystem now to leave. It really doesn't matter how cool Samsung phones are.
When it's a few weeks after the Buzz, give a battery update. Hopefully u didn't have to tweak too much to enjoy your phone.
I use Textra for texting on my LG G3 and a patch for stagefright was pushed to my phone within 2 days of the "hysteria" by Textra. I think you're going a little over the top with this.
Will do. No tweaks so far other than making it mine, I have 14 days to exchange if I don't like it so I am putting it through it's paces.
Battery so far is good though. I typically charged the iPhone once a day and the rhythm has remained the same with this. I've gotten down to the 30% area, same as iPhone.
I'll be totally honest, I thought I would have FOMO if the new iPhone was really good but after watching the broadcast, I'm good. Some neat stuff Apple included but nothing to make me jump.
The Edge screen is just so soothing compared to an iPhone. I can use this all day and not get eye strain, something I could not do with the iPhone. That reason alone is hard to overcome.
I have the 5S, the 6plus, and the Samsung Galaxy S6. I would say the Galaxy blows away the iphones camera, both video and pics. We will have to see the upgrades in the new models to see how they compare.
Multitasking is awesome on the Galaxy, not so much on the iphone.
Iphone is much more fluid. Things just seem to work more cohesively, smooth and as a unit. Must be that Apple makes both software and hardware. Iphone is faster too.
Apps are about the same, though more options on Android, as Apple has tighter restrictions. This can be good in some areas, bad in other.
All in all, I love a lot of features of Android and my Galaxy, but I still prefer the iphone.
And being jailbroken is a must. It closes the gap considerably with Android, in the areas that Android has more strengths (ie. widgets, icon placement, etc.).
Multitasking is awesome on the Galaxy, not so much on the iphone.
Iphone is much more fluid. Things just seem to work more cohesively, smooth and as a unit. Must be that Apple makes both software and hardware. Iphone is faster too.
Apps are about the same, though more options on Android, as Apple has tighter restrictions. This can be good in some areas, bad in other.
All in all, I love a lot of features of Android and my Galaxy, but I still prefer the iphone.
And being jailbroken is a must. It closes the gap considerably with Android, in the areas that Android has more strengths (ie. widgets, icon placement, etc.).
I've actually done the first carrier upgrade, rooted it, flashed it back to original state, and at all times my iphone is quicker in every way (except opening the camera, that is an awesome and FAST feature on the Galaxy S6). Not to say that the Galaxy is slow, it isn't, it's just not as quick as my iphone.
The vulnerability lies within the stage fright itself, within Android. Yes, your Textra app might be patched, but the vulnerability affects any app that uses the media pre-load feature.
Oh, and thats ONE known vulnerability, where Google dragged its feet to even update the Nexus lineup (and the OEMs only gave lip service). Who knows what else is out there.
However, it's your choice. If you don't mind micro managing patches here and there, or dwelve in custom ROMs to get the best "support," by all means. I don't have time for that anymore, and after going through numerous Android devices, I have enough. Do I like iPhone 100%? NO! But the way Google and the OEMs behave forced me to reconsider going back to iOS.
My only experience with Android limited to first gen nexus 7 device, which was a piece of crap truly, that I have wasted my money on. With Android I felt you have more freedom to do whatever you like with your device, that was really awesome.
My phone has always been an iPhone ever since it's release. This year though I have seriously considered buying an Android phone but having so many years spent in the Apple ecosystem, having so many apps that I like to use, finding replacements for those on Android would be really difficult task, even if there is an Android app it wont be like the iOS experience at all.
Another thing that sometimes can be daunting is the choice you have at so many different Android phones, choice is always good ofcourse but for someone who is not familiar with Android and latest hardware developments it is a very difficult process. And people uh's -ah's before the device release and after the release you hear how crap it is.
So I've decided to wait it out until 6s release. Because I know what to expect I don't have to appshop once again and it will still work great with and alongside of iPad and OS X.
My phone has always been an iPhone ever since it's release. This year though I have seriously considered buying an Android phone but having so many years spent in the Apple ecosystem, having so many apps that I like to use, finding replacements for those on Android would be really difficult task, even if there is an Android app it wont be like the iOS experience at all.
Another thing that sometimes can be daunting is the choice you have at so many different Android phones, choice is always good ofcourse but for someone who is not familiar with Android and latest hardware developments it is a very difficult process. And people uh's -ah's before the device release and after the release you hear how crap it is.
So I've decided to wait it out until 6s release. Because I know what to expect I don't have to appshop once again and it will still work great with and alongside of iPad and OS X.
I wouldn't give android another chance as a jailbroken ios device is more customizable and powerful than any rooted android.
Android pales in comparison to Apple and the average android device is not even as well built as an iphone.
I think I know a thing about quality smartphones.
Nokia 3650>Nokia N82>Nokia N95 8gb>Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100>Nexus 5>Iphone 5s
So far my best smartphone experiences have been the Nokia N95 8gb and the iphone 5s.
Android pales in comparison to Apple and the average android device is not even as well built as an iphone.
I think I know a thing about quality smartphones.
Nokia 3650>Nokia N82>Nokia N95 8gb>Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100>Nexus 5>Iphone 5s
So far my best smartphone experiences have been the Nokia N95 8gb and the iphone 5s.