steve knight
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use google photos works well. and bridges all devices. I find it better in that i can get photos off it easier on my pc and mac.
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You've considered Android but stayed with iPhone -- why?
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Apps. Period.
Android apps are half baked. It's on iOS first world. Android apps are frequently updated later after iPhone apps are completed and the tablet versions for iOS are done. I've been on Android were apps took forever to update with new UI's and features (Zite, Evernote, for example). Don't get me started on Android tablet apps. Devs simple don't have time/resources to optimize each platform for phones AND tablets. It's the reason why Windows Phone are completely screwed. If they can't get Android apps optimized or release same time as iOS, there's no hope for Windows.
The only thing that continues to bug me about Apple is they ALWAYS make devices harder to use for some reason. Even when I had my iPod, I could never plug it in and get music off the device. It always had to go through iTunes and that was only to get music ON it. Sure I could buy software to do that, but that seems like a waste since the device should be able to be seen my any computer and transfer stuff to and from it with ease.
This continues with iPhone. I can't get music off it because any random computer can't see it. I have access to photos via DCIM folder, but that's it.
Can't attached emails with the native mail about without doing a round about way. I love Apple, but I hate the way they think they making things simple by doing things their way.
Android apps are half baked. It's on iOS first world. Android apps are frequently updated later after iPhone apps are completed and the tablet versions for iOS are done. I've been on Android were apps took forever to update with new UI's and features (Zite, Evernote, for example). Don't get me started on Android tablet apps. Devs simple don't have time/resources to optimize each platform for phones AND tablets. It's the reason why Windows Phone are completely screwed. If they can't get Android apps optimized or release same time as iOS, there's no hope for Windows.
The only thing that continues to bug me about Apple is they ALWAYS make devices harder to use for some reason. Even when I had my iPod, I could never plug it in and get music off the device. It always had to go through iTunes and that was only to get music ON it. Sure I could buy software to do that, but that seems like a waste since the device should be able to be seen my any computer and transfer stuff to and from it with ease.
This continues with iPhone. I can't get music off it because any random computer can't see it. I have access to photos via DCIM folder, but that's it.
Can't attached emails with the native mail about without doing a round about way. I love Apple, but I hate the way they think they making things simple by doing things their way.
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The-Real-Deal82
macrumors P6
I used Android for 4 years before moving to the iPhone 5 in 2012, now iPhone 6. I would never rule out trying it again but at the moment I think the iPhone is a much better package for me. I like the App Store, FaceTime, iMessage, and the general clean look of iOS. I find it easy to use and intuitive. You haven't got the freedom of customising but to be honest I got bored of that on android. I found myself rearranging the screens because I could and in reality I just wanted to make it look more like the interface on an iPhone.
For now I am happy. The S6 tempted my eye but came a few months after the iPhone 6 came out so missed the boat. Had it come out in September last year I may have taken a risk. I am glad it didn't in hindsight as I think I would have regretted it. 🙂
For now I am happy. The S6 tempted my eye but came a few months after the iPhone 6 came out so missed the boat. Had it come out in September last year I may have taken a risk. I am glad it didn't in hindsight as I think I would have regretted it. 🙂
steve knight
macrumors 68030
the only customization I want is widgets on the home screen and icons staying where I put them. I hate how if you delete one they all move it is such a pain to arrange things so primitive. the keyboard issue that is still not fixed. the slow to use camera too. though I miss the battery life of the 6+
I bought a moto e for my daughter for her 1st smartphone as an iPhone was far too expensive for her situation. It was £75 and I was surprised how slick it was. My own phone is a 4S and the moto had none of the bloatware or issues I'd seen with previous android phones. Screen was good, battery life better. So recently I got a 2nd gen moto e and gave the iPhone to another daughter. For me I use a smartphone for email, calendar, browsing, maps. On a desktop I am using google calendar and gmail as I find it better than mac alternatives. Maps on the phone was google anyway. Double twist seems to work well for iTunes syncing. There is a bit of a learning curve with functions, but really there isn't that much difference. Except for the price, with the moto e 2nd gen being £120. That is a massive saving. I wonder if smartphones are going to become commoditised and prices drop, because really, for the majority of people, fingerprint ID or force touch is not that much of a difference, although they may rationalise that it is to justify the higher price. It is fashion and that bubble might pop.
iTom17
macrumors 6502a
I have considered getting a phone running on Android a few times. Mostly because of my classmates. Many of them have such a device. We always have these discussion about why iOS is better, they argued about how flexible Android is etcetera. The truth is, I think Google is finally shaping Android into something good. Android 5 got its looks straight, and with the next version they're refining things that really were bad. Things like privacy controls. And one of my classmates showed me Android 5 running on his Nexus 5. It did look pretty well. And it is flexible.
But then I noticed a lot things that reminded me of why iOS is so incredible to me. It works. It just works. See, that guy was showing me a lot of things. But many of these worked for half of the time. That's not new to me. I've seen it earlier. But I really thought they were fixing things in Android 5. Turns out, it's the same crap. It doesn't always work. That's a terrible user experience. A smartphone should work right out of the box, without anything crashing and not working.
I have to say, iOS 8 wasn't Apple's best software release. There were many bugs and I sometimes had these crashes. But still, never it has felt slow to me. That's another thing I don't like with Android phones. They have this 2 GHz octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM, 20 megapixel camera etc etc. All fun to hear about. But those specs don't matter with Android. For Android, it's the same - if not worse - compared to iOS running on just a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB RAM. It's all about making everything to work together. And now I'm just talking about hardware and software working in harmony. It's even more as of iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite (though I don't have a Mac). Devices running this work together like no other platform does.
Then comes the fragmentation thing. Everytime Apple comes with a new update, no matter if it's just a small one or a major one, you can install it from day one on the devices it is supported on. Something Android users can't say. I really care about updates. Not only because of new features, also because of the security and bug fixes. iOS 8.0.1 is a clear example of how you shouldn't do it. But then again, Apple got it fixed and came with a new update quickly after. You won't see that happen on an Android device.
You know, some people think iPhone users are dumb, because iOS is so 'simple' and easy-to-use. But it's another reason why I choose for iPhone. I didn't buy a smartphone to be constantly tapping like twenty times to get at a certain place. I want to act quickly, without having to think about it. The only place I don't care about that is Windows (and yes, I'm an active Windows user). For the advanced stuff I've got my computer, but for basic stuff there's the smartphone. Android doesn't feel like an operating system for phones to me. It's too 'mature' for that, it's not supposed to be. It only it would be simplified and not have tons of features the vast majority of users is not going to use after all, Android would be much better.
The point I want to make, is that Apple knows how to handle stuff like hardware and software. It works together seamlessly. Software runs great, especially now with iOS 9. And if you're eligible for an update, you can download it right away once it's available. And best of all, everything just works. There's nothing new to learn, because it works right out of the box.
At least, that's my view on iPhone. It's exactly why I have considered Android a few times, but the moment later I don't even look back. Anyway, thus far my story about... Why I love my iPhone and never will switch to Android.
But then I noticed a lot things that reminded me of why iOS is so incredible to me. It works. It just works. See, that guy was showing me a lot of things. But many of these worked for half of the time. That's not new to me. I've seen it earlier. But I really thought they were fixing things in Android 5. Turns out, it's the same crap. It doesn't always work. That's a terrible user experience. A smartphone should work right out of the box, without anything crashing and not working.
I have to say, iOS 8 wasn't Apple's best software release. There were many bugs and I sometimes had these crashes. But still, never it has felt slow to me. That's another thing I don't like with Android phones. They have this 2 GHz octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM, 20 megapixel camera etc etc. All fun to hear about. But those specs don't matter with Android. For Android, it's the same - if not worse - compared to iOS running on just a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB RAM. It's all about making everything to work together. And now I'm just talking about hardware and software working in harmony. It's even more as of iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite (though I don't have a Mac). Devices running this work together like no other platform does.
Then comes the fragmentation thing. Everytime Apple comes with a new update, no matter if it's just a small one or a major one, you can install it from day one on the devices it is supported on. Something Android users can't say. I really care about updates. Not only because of new features, also because of the security and bug fixes. iOS 8.0.1 is a clear example of how you shouldn't do it. But then again, Apple got it fixed and came with a new update quickly after. You won't see that happen on an Android device.
You know, some people think iPhone users are dumb, because iOS is so 'simple' and easy-to-use. But it's another reason why I choose for iPhone. I didn't buy a smartphone to be constantly tapping like twenty times to get at a certain place. I want to act quickly, without having to think about it. The only place I don't care about that is Windows (and yes, I'm an active Windows user). For the advanced stuff I've got my computer, but for basic stuff there's the smartphone. Android doesn't feel like an operating system for phones to me. It's too 'mature' for that, it's not supposed to be. It only it would be simplified and not have tons of features the vast majority of users is not going to use after all, Android would be much better.
The point I want to make, is that Apple knows how to handle stuff like hardware and software. It works together seamlessly. Software runs great, especially now with iOS 9. And if you're eligible for an update, you can download it right away once it's available. And best of all, everything just works. There's nothing new to learn, because it works right out of the box.
At least, that's my view on iPhone. It's exactly why I have considered Android a few times, but the moment later I don't even look back. Anyway, thus far my story about... Why I love my iPhone and never will switch to Android.
Thanks for sharing your experience. That's kind of where I am. An iPhone is a great phone, and I like iOS because I don't care about tinkering with it. I've got stuff to do, so I want it to work. However, it is a premium price, and Motorola is putting out a very good phone for a very good price for the consumer.
The question is whether I will be glad to have the new Moto X in four years. I'm sure I will still like an iPhone that is four years old. I like my old (technology-wise) 4S now. I'm ready to upgrade, but I could keep on using it if I had to.
CE3
macrumors 68000
I was going to move to an S6 and returned it.
iOS offers a more stable OS, better battery life, and a significantly better selection of premium apps, especially for design, photography and music. There are iOS apps that can do things for music creation and production that the competition isn't even close to touching yet. I also like that iOS doesn't force me to agree to a long list of ridiculous and often unnecessary app permissions before installing. I've heard Google is tightening regulations and changing policies on app permissions soon, and it's about time.
iOS offers a more stable OS, better battery life, and a significantly better selection of premium apps, especially for design, photography and music. There are iOS apps that can do things for music creation and production that the competition isn't even close to touching yet. I also like that iOS doesn't force me to agree to a long list of ridiculous and often unnecessary app permissions before installing. I've heard Google is tightening regulations and changing policies on app permissions soon, and it's about time.
I tried hard to move to Android, I really did. I spent three months alternating back and forth between the Nexus 6 and Note 4. While my 6+ sat in my bag unused for the most part.
Bought a Nexus 6, which I ended up selling quickly, after the battery just drained fast one day, and the phone died. Typical Android phone. Great displays, eating tons of battery. So, then I bought the Note 4. Got that, and remembered why I hate Samsung phones. Stupid Touchwiz. Oh yeah, now I remember lol. So, then I bought back the Nexus 6 to give it another try, because I love the screen size. Went back and forth between the Nexus 6 and Note 4 for weeks. Different problems for each phone (every phone, really). Decided to sell the Nexus 6, again. Ok, gone.
Down to the 6+ and Note 4 now. Was 95% certain i'm keeping the Note 4. Love the display, the battery is good, the message light indicator thingy, the camera is good etc. However, it's lagging. I couldn't get rid of the lag no matter what I did. Go to call someone, dial the number, hit send, and wait....Waiting for this stupid phone to dial my number. How great is this lol. Try to browse the web on Firefox, lagging....I'm waiting for pages to load...I finally said ok, let me pull the 6+ out of the bag, and try it again after not using it in awhile....
Imagine my amazement when I powered the phone up, and browsed the web with NO LAG. Pages loading instantaneously. Phone calls being dialed, when I hit send. Unbelievable. And, this phone only has one 1 Gig of Ram. I said ok, i'm done with Android. Just sold the Note 4 two days ago, gone. I wanted to keep it. The screen is unrivaled. I couldn't deal with it, anymore.
So, 6+ it is. I learned every phone has issues. It's all about what you can live with, or live without. Bottom line, the 6+ doesn't lag in things I need it to do everyday. That works for me. Yes, I have issues with it, but everything is a compromise.
Bought a Nexus 6, which I ended up selling quickly, after the battery just drained fast one day, and the phone died. Typical Android phone. Great displays, eating tons of battery. So, then I bought the Note 4. Got that, and remembered why I hate Samsung phones. Stupid Touchwiz. Oh yeah, now I remember lol. So, then I bought back the Nexus 6 to give it another try, because I love the screen size. Went back and forth between the Nexus 6 and Note 4 for weeks. Different problems for each phone (every phone, really). Decided to sell the Nexus 6, again. Ok, gone.
Down to the 6+ and Note 4 now. Was 95% certain i'm keeping the Note 4. Love the display, the battery is good, the message light indicator thingy, the camera is good etc. However, it's lagging. I couldn't get rid of the lag no matter what I did. Go to call someone, dial the number, hit send, and wait....Waiting for this stupid phone to dial my number. How great is this lol. Try to browse the web on Firefox, lagging....I'm waiting for pages to load...I finally said ok, let me pull the 6+ out of the bag, and try it again after not using it in awhile....
Imagine my amazement when I powered the phone up, and browsed the web with NO LAG. Pages loading instantaneously. Phone calls being dialed, when I hit send. Unbelievable. And, this phone only has one 1 Gig of Ram. I said ok, i'm done with Android. Just sold the Note 4 two days ago, gone. I wanted to keep it. The screen is unrivaled. I couldn't deal with it, anymore.
So, 6+ it is. I learned every phone has issues. It's all about what you can live with, or live without. Bottom line, the 6+ doesn't lag in things I need it to do everyday. That works for me. Yes, I have issues with it, but everything is a compromise.
Technarchy
macrumors 604
I've not considered, I've switched to android. My last few purchases were the Galaxy S5, Note 4, and Galaxy S6.
I did get an iPhone 6, but thought it was under-spec'ed for the price, and had an inferior camera to the S5, Note 4 and S6.
I'm looking forward to Apple getting it's mojo back with the iPhone 6S, so I can once again consolidate around one ecosystem, which certainly would make my life easier, but not to the extent that I am willing to settle for under-spec'ed devices.
I did get an iPhone 6, but thought it was under-spec'ed for the price, and had an inferior camera to the S5, Note 4 and S6.
I'm looking forward to Apple getting it's mojo back with the iPhone 6S, so I can once again consolidate around one ecosystem, which certainly would make my life easier, but not to the extent that I am willing to settle for under-spec'ed devices.
I had an android before I finally stood up to my mobile phone salesman son and got what I wanted from the first (Apple 4s)! Have loved it and won't go back. He always has his on the charger! I had to carry an extra one. I am hoping to get the 6S when it comes out. My husband may finally step up to my 4S from his slider non-smart phone.
MrMojo1
macrumors 6502a
I've had regular cellphones (Motorola and Sony Ericcson) then began with the iPhone 4 and now have the 5S.
I've considered switching over to Android many times as I've found more relatives and friends were switching over.
IMHO, Android is still relatively buggy, almost the same with iOS 8.x, as I've stayed with iOS 7.x.
Despite the hype and improving quality of the Android phones, the OS doesn't "feel" right, as I've also owned an older Android tablet so know how it (used to) handle (as the Android OS was updated for the smartphones).
Even the basic apps were lousy and you had to literally find the Android apps, if available, if you wanted to do anything.
iOS is relatively simple to use which is what I enjoy.. no hassles.
Android... you have to learn how to use it.. "work" at using it.
Both systems are buggy in their own way but I'd on OS to be relatively stable and that's iOS.
The main reasons for wanting to switch to Android are why I loathe iOS:
1. Closed file system.
- Let me control what files I want with a simple drag n drop feature To/FROM the phone to PC
2. Upgradeable media
- Let's me save some money by Adding storage at an AFFORDABLE price
3. User switchable battery
- You get used to "always" managing the power on the iPhone which is very unfortunate.
4. STOP syncing the iPhone with a Specific iTunes i.e. "anchored" to 1 iTunes on a Specific PC !
- Allow the iPhone's contents to be dragged n dropped FROM the iPhone back to the PC
- This has been said for So many years but Apple doesn't listen and doesn't care!
- "It may affect the integrity of iOS if Apple does this!" blah, blah...
- Hey, it's YOUR iPhone and contents so Owners "should" have the right to their stuff considering the price you pay for the iPhone and Apple's closed ecosystem!
Now that Samsung, the leading Android smartphone maker, has removed Options #2 + #3 and increased the pricing of its phones, it's not much different from having an iPhone.
At least there's other Android smartphones makers like LG or Sony 😉
Many features in the current iOS were already in Android so who's copying who??
The absolute hatred I have now is using iTunes for the iPhone and its closed file system.
Good thing to read online that I'm not the only iPhone user that feels this way!
I bought a 3rd party software for file management as I had software issues with my PC and now iTunes won't sync with my iPhone without wiping in and I Refuse to use upgrade to iOS 8.x! Depending on the user, I still hear and read Horror stories of iOS 8.x NOT working well with the iPhone and do Not want to end up as another one!
I've already begun to phase out of using iTunes and the iOS ecosystem as I've hardly any paid apps to consider.
It'll make switching in the future easier when one is not tied down to an ecosystem esp. one that's closed.
Instead of upgrading to the upcoming iPhone 6S+, I'll possibly keep my 5S for another year as it's still good though I do need a much bigger screen. I can't even Read basic text from the 5S without taking off my eyeglasses now and I'm nearsighted and use lighter prescription computer glasses!!
The larger screen of the upcoming 6S+ is enticing though.
Lastly, not everyone has money to upgrade the phone on a yearly basis!
FYI... Anyone that doesn't think they need a larger screen...
Wait until you get older or if you work in front of a PC on a daily basis... eventually, you may need prescription eyeglasses!
I've considered switching over to Android many times as I've found more relatives and friends were switching over.
IMHO, Android is still relatively buggy, almost the same with iOS 8.x, as I've stayed with iOS 7.x.
Despite the hype and improving quality of the Android phones, the OS doesn't "feel" right, as I've also owned an older Android tablet so know how it (used to) handle (as the Android OS was updated for the smartphones).
Even the basic apps were lousy and you had to literally find the Android apps, if available, if you wanted to do anything.
iOS is relatively simple to use which is what I enjoy.. no hassles.
Android... you have to learn how to use it.. "work" at using it.
Both systems are buggy in their own way but I'd on OS to be relatively stable and that's iOS.
The main reasons for wanting to switch to Android are why I loathe iOS:
1. Closed file system.
- Let me control what files I want with a simple drag n drop feature To/FROM the phone to PC
2. Upgradeable media
- Let's me save some money by Adding storage at an AFFORDABLE price
3. User switchable battery
- You get used to "always" managing the power on the iPhone which is very unfortunate.
4. STOP syncing the iPhone with a Specific iTunes i.e. "anchored" to 1 iTunes on a Specific PC !
- Allow the iPhone's contents to be dragged n dropped FROM the iPhone back to the PC
- This has been said for So many years but Apple doesn't listen and doesn't care!
- "It may affect the integrity of iOS if Apple does this!" blah, blah...
- Hey, it's YOUR iPhone and contents so Owners "should" have the right to their stuff considering the price you pay for the iPhone and Apple's closed ecosystem!
Now that Samsung, the leading Android smartphone maker, has removed Options #2 + #3 and increased the pricing of its phones, it's not much different from having an iPhone.
At least there's other Android smartphones makers like LG or Sony 😉
Many features in the current iOS were already in Android so who's copying who??
The absolute hatred I have now is using iTunes for the iPhone and its closed file system.
Good thing to read online that I'm not the only iPhone user that feels this way!
I bought a 3rd party software for file management as I had software issues with my PC and now iTunes won't sync with my iPhone without wiping in and I Refuse to use upgrade to iOS 8.x! Depending on the user, I still hear and read Horror stories of iOS 8.x NOT working well with the iPhone and do Not want to end up as another one!
I've already begun to phase out of using iTunes and the iOS ecosystem as I've hardly any paid apps to consider.
It'll make switching in the future easier when one is not tied down to an ecosystem esp. one that's closed.
Instead of upgrading to the upcoming iPhone 6S+, I'll possibly keep my 5S for another year as it's still good though I do need a much bigger screen. I can't even Read basic text from the 5S without taking off my eyeglasses now and I'm nearsighted and use lighter prescription computer glasses!!
The larger screen of the upcoming 6S+ is enticing though.
Lastly, not everyone has money to upgrade the phone on a yearly basis!
FYI... Anyone that doesn't think they need a larger screen...
Wait until you get older or if you work in front of a PC on a daily basis... eventually, you may need prescription eyeglasses!
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planetf1
macrumors 6502a
I've been on android for ages. Never used iPhone, but have the same conclusions as you. I've had enough of random lag, slow updates. So i'll be ordering once the new 6s+ is out...
I've stuck with iphones. A few of my relatives have samsungs S# and although every now and then their phones do something cool that mine cant. I find they are too much hassle to use. My relatives are always tweaking settings, and turning this and that off. One thing I noticed they do a lot is turn off GPS to save battery. On my iPhone the GPS module is off(or sleeping I suppose) unless an app needs GPS data, no need for user intervention
But really the are a few reasons I will stick with iphones (in no particular order)
1. Siri (most important), yeah I know there is google voice, or sVoice(on samsung), and they work pretty well. But siri is awesome. When i got my sister her first iPhone (long time android user) the first thing she said is "wow, I can't believe it heard everything I said, it really understands me!" my other sister had a similar experience and often uses dictation to send texts. As a motorcycle rider I need to be hands free. My bluetooth helmet allows me to get to my phone and do what I need to without hassle. I can find directions, change music, makes calls, etc. all without having to think about it (and its just as simple in my car)
2. My phone is primarily an iPod/media player. The things I use the most on my phone are without a doubt music and pandora. Yeah any android phone can do that, but I've used ipods for years and it just seemed more natural to stick with apple. Luckily I'm not trapped in apples music/app eco system. I've always hated that they locked music to accounts from the beginning and have bought music on amazon, so I could easily switch, but I just choose not to.
3. facetime, lots of people I know have iphones/macs and we can facetime. And when I'm away from wifi the difference is even more stark. I know that most modern phones do video calling now (I mean actual calls not using something like skype, oovu, etc) But facetime uses ~3mb/min while most of the other alternatives use upwards of 7mb/min. I don't do a lot of video calls on my data plan, but I rest a little easier doing it over facetime than anything else, native video calls or 3rd party apps
4. Seamless integration with other apple gear. I've used macs since childhood (that's what they had in our public schools) When I got my first iphone it was just so easy to use with my mac. and as time goes on it just gets easier and easier. I love that I can go seamlessly from device to device. I can answer texts or calls on my computer, share notes between my devices. It's really a pretty handy feature
But really the are a few reasons I will stick with iphones (in no particular order)
1. Siri (most important), yeah I know there is google voice, or sVoice(on samsung), and they work pretty well. But siri is awesome. When i got my sister her first iPhone (long time android user) the first thing she said is "wow, I can't believe it heard everything I said, it really understands me!" my other sister had a similar experience and often uses dictation to send texts. As a motorcycle rider I need to be hands free. My bluetooth helmet allows me to get to my phone and do what I need to without hassle. I can find directions, change music, makes calls, etc. all without having to think about it (and its just as simple in my car)
2. My phone is primarily an iPod/media player. The things I use the most on my phone are without a doubt music and pandora. Yeah any android phone can do that, but I've used ipods for years and it just seemed more natural to stick with apple. Luckily I'm not trapped in apples music/app eco system. I've always hated that they locked music to accounts from the beginning and have bought music on amazon, so I could easily switch, but I just choose not to.
3. facetime, lots of people I know have iphones/macs and we can facetime. And when I'm away from wifi the difference is even more stark. I know that most modern phones do video calling now (I mean actual calls not using something like skype, oovu, etc) But facetime uses ~3mb/min while most of the other alternatives use upwards of 7mb/min. I don't do a lot of video calls on my data plan, but I rest a little easier doing it over facetime than anything else, native video calls or 3rd party apps
4. Seamless integration with other apple gear. I've used macs since childhood (that's what they had in our public schools) When I got my first iphone it was just so easy to use with my mac. and as time goes on it just gets easier and easier. I love that I can go seamlessly from device to device. I can answer texts or calls on my computer, share notes between my devices. It's really a pretty handy feature
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you make a lot of good points with the iPhone pitfalls. I definitely agree with all of these. Especially syncing with one computer. That is utter garbage. I installed itunes on my work computer just so I can download a few songs from amazon to my phone. then I found out I'd have to completely wipe my phone just to add a couple songs? Like really? That's absolutely absurd. It should just be drag and drop like how Ipods used to be. I suppose I can understand throwing a fit over purchased media, but if I'm signed into the same itunes account on my home computer and my work computer, that should be enough authentication. But for free media, I should be able to manage it from any computer I plug into, no questions asked, no device wipes needed.
In the end I also got a 3rd party app to manage my iPhone at work. But its a pain. iOS/iPhone definitely has its pitfalls, but the more polished feeling keeps me coming back
i own an iPhone 6+ and an iPad Air but the other day a friend of mine was selling a Sony Experia z2 tablet rather cheap so I bought it from him I gotta say compared to my iPad more than the phone the screen on the Sony is rather nice battery life seems good too as for google it does take some getting used too but for what I'm Using this tablet for its I can't complain too much......!
Daniel2514
macrumors newbie
TheMacApple
macrumors regular
I've been away from iphone since 08
Hoping the 6s is enough to sway me back. I will admit I loved android (I know, shame on me) but recently they keep locking the things down making root not easy. My Note 4 is still rooted, but I am stuck on old firmware thats acting out...the note 5, now known for no expandable sd card...whats the point?
anyway fingers crossed the 6s has enough to drag me back
Hoping the 6s is enough to sway me back. I will admit I loved android (I know, shame on me) but recently they keep locking the things down making root not easy. My Note 4 is still rooted, but I am stuck on old firmware thats acting out...the note 5, now known for no expandable sd card...whats the point?
anyway fingers crossed the 6s has enough to drag me back
Technarchy
macrumors 604
That's real easy to do these day. The price of high end flagship smartphones are in freefall, and a person can get into a 2015 Moto X for $399.
I'm going back to Apple this year provided the 6S has 2GB of RAM, but if I get an android urge there are plenty of options that are near impulse purchase priced online or in Best Buy.
Will22
macrumors 65816
I do, I actually use all 4 operating systems but I do use my BB Passport and Nokia 1520 less these days. Still nice to go back every now and then.
I used my Note 4 for work but sold it a few weeks ago because I thought I would get the Note 5 but sorry I did now as the Note 5 isn't coming to Europe. I also had a Moto X 2014 and sold that as well(got someone to buy it for (£260 even though they cost less now with the discount) to get the new Moto X
I got an LG G4 after selling my Note 4 but God it was a piece of sh*t so I tried an S6 edge again and I love it, almost as much as my ip6. The S6 edge I tried before was about the same as the G4 is now but with 5.1.1 the S6 is much much better.
There is no need to love just one operating system, just have an open mind and they all have their good bits.
Edit: the S6edge I had before I had for just under 4 weeks but I think I knew after a few days I couldn't live with it. This one I have had for over a week and no problems so far.
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Privacy. That is the key. There are other factors like staying inside the ecosystem/walled garden but that's secondary.
I don't trust Google (or Facebook), don't want them to have my data for a simple reason: Our data is their business. They mine it, recombine it, use it however they want. And if not today, then tomorrow. Google made Android to get data, not to make money or sell phones. No data = no business model.
Apple gets data to make hardware appeal to you and sell it. They aren't interested in the content because they don't need to be, Google needs it. Big difference.
Even for third party apps Android often gives you less options to protect your data than iOS.
I don't trust Google (or Facebook), don't want them to have my data for a simple reason: Our data is their business. They mine it, recombine it, use it however they want. And if not today, then tomorrow. Google made Android to get data, not to make money or sell phones. No data = no business model.
Apple gets data to make hardware appeal to you and sell it. They aren't interested in the content because they don't need to be, Google needs it. Big difference.
Even for third party apps Android often gives you less options to protect your data than iOS.
I get tempted every year to switch to Android and when material design made it's appearance with Lollipop I very nearly made the switch to a Nexus 6 instead of an iPhone 6 Plus (I love large phones or phablets as they used to be called). However the Nexus 6 was ultimately a letdown (the camera left a lot to be desired for one thing) and there are several other things that ultimately made me decide to stick with an iPhone.
1. Support. I love the fact that if anything goes wrong I can take my phone to the nearest apple shop (or 3rd party repair shop in the case of Hobart) and get it swapped over for a new one, usually on the same day. This actually happened to me with my Plus in the first month of ownership as the OIS failed in the camera, but I had a brand new phone within a few hours of reporting the problem. There's very little chance of getting that type of support with an Android manufacturer (you may get a new phone sent to you, but good luck getting it the same day).
2. Ecosystem. Apple's ecosystem of apps and accessories is unrivaled and I'm already invested quite heavily in it. Google Play has gotten way better, but it's still very fragmented and lacks the curation and quality of The App Store. I love universal apps that look just as good on my Ipad as they do on my iPhone 6 Plus.
3. I already have a lot of Apple products like an iPAd an AppleTV which an iPhone naturally works much better with. However I also have a Chromecast (which I use with my Nexus 7 and some iOS apps) and the experience is pretty good. It works quite differently to Airplay though as specific apps need to support it (where as you can Airplay/screen mirror just about anything on iOS).
4. Camera. If you were to go by specs on paper then it would be easy to assume that Android manufacturers have surpassed Apple, and in terms of raw pixel count that is true. However as I'm sure most people here know there is far more to a good camera than just megapixels and Apple struck an excellent balance between resolution, pixel size, lens system, backlit sensor and OIS to give the iPhone 6 Plus excellent picture quality in a range of conditions.
In perfect light the iPhone 6 is now admittedly bested by models like the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the new Note, however in low light the iPhone 6 is still superior IMHO (less noise, better colour balance, and it's much easier to get a sharp non-blurry picture even when your hand is shaking). I find the iPhone 6 to be the easiest phone camera to pick up and take a quick photo with without waiting for focus, putting up with shutter lag, or having to mess with settings. This is somewhat subjective, but most review sites I've read still rate the iPhone 6 Plus as one of the best smartphone cameras out there. I very much look forward to seeing what Apple has in store with the upcoming 6S.
5. Jailbreaking. This one is a real niche area so it wont apply to most people, and there is a lot of misunderstanding about the risk and benefits associated with jailbreaking (plus it can admittedly be annoying playing the cat and mouse game with apple patching jailbreak exploits with every software update). However if you put the time and effort in it's astonishing the range of awesome things an iPhone can do when jailbroken that Apple would never allow. To be honest I may well have switched to Android if it weren't for jailbreaking as I love to tinker and customise my device exactly the way I want it, which is what jailbreaking allows. As an example I'm a PC user so I would usually miss out of the benefits of integrating iMessages in with my computer, but thanks to a jailbreak tweak called "Remote Messages" I can see and reply to all my iMessages and texts via a browser window, which is something I use all day.
Here are just a few of the cool things you can do with a jailbroken device (this video was made for 8.3, but I'm currently running 8.4 jailbroken with a similar range of tweaks).
There are other benefits to sticking to an iPhone over Android like Apple's great build quality, beautiful screen (even though it's "only" 1080p I love Apple's IPS displays) but the above are the main ones that leap to mind.
I still love Android though (I use my old Nexus 7 all the time) and I know I will still be very tempted by the revised Nexus 5 when it's unveiled (providing the camera is up to scratch which it rarely is on Nexus devices). However I'm very keen to experience Force-Touch with the new iPhone so I doubt I'll be making the switch! 🙂
1. Support. I love the fact that if anything goes wrong I can take my phone to the nearest apple shop (or 3rd party repair shop in the case of Hobart) and get it swapped over for a new one, usually on the same day. This actually happened to me with my Plus in the first month of ownership as the OIS failed in the camera, but I had a brand new phone within a few hours of reporting the problem. There's very little chance of getting that type of support with an Android manufacturer (you may get a new phone sent to you, but good luck getting it the same day).
2. Ecosystem. Apple's ecosystem of apps and accessories is unrivaled and I'm already invested quite heavily in it. Google Play has gotten way better, but it's still very fragmented and lacks the curation and quality of The App Store. I love universal apps that look just as good on my Ipad as they do on my iPhone 6 Plus.
3. I already have a lot of Apple products like an iPAd an AppleTV which an iPhone naturally works much better with. However I also have a Chromecast (which I use with my Nexus 7 and some iOS apps) and the experience is pretty good. It works quite differently to Airplay though as specific apps need to support it (where as you can Airplay/screen mirror just about anything on iOS).
4. Camera. If you were to go by specs on paper then it would be easy to assume that Android manufacturers have surpassed Apple, and in terms of raw pixel count that is true. However as I'm sure most people here know there is far more to a good camera than just megapixels and Apple struck an excellent balance between resolution, pixel size, lens system, backlit sensor and OIS to give the iPhone 6 Plus excellent picture quality in a range of conditions.
In perfect light the iPhone 6 is now admittedly bested by models like the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the new Note, however in low light the iPhone 6 is still superior IMHO (less noise, better colour balance, and it's much easier to get a sharp non-blurry picture even when your hand is shaking). I find the iPhone 6 to be the easiest phone camera to pick up and take a quick photo with without waiting for focus, putting up with shutter lag, or having to mess with settings. This is somewhat subjective, but most review sites I've read still rate the iPhone 6 Plus as one of the best smartphone cameras out there. I very much look forward to seeing what Apple has in store with the upcoming 6S.
5. Jailbreaking. This one is a real niche area so it wont apply to most people, and there is a lot of misunderstanding about the risk and benefits associated with jailbreaking (plus it can admittedly be annoying playing the cat and mouse game with apple patching jailbreak exploits with every software update). However if you put the time and effort in it's astonishing the range of awesome things an iPhone can do when jailbroken that Apple would never allow. To be honest I may well have switched to Android if it weren't for jailbreaking as I love to tinker and customise my device exactly the way I want it, which is what jailbreaking allows. As an example I'm a PC user so I would usually miss out of the benefits of integrating iMessages in with my computer, but thanks to a jailbreak tweak called "Remote Messages" I can see and reply to all my iMessages and texts via a browser window, which is something I use all day.
Here are just a few of the cool things you can do with a jailbroken device (this video was made for 8.3, but I'm currently running 8.4 jailbroken with a similar range of tweaks).
There are other benefits to sticking to an iPhone over Android like Apple's great build quality, beautiful screen (even though it's "only" 1080p I love Apple's IPS displays) but the above are the main ones that leap to mind.
I still love Android though (I use my old Nexus 7 all the time) and I know I will still be very tempted by the revised Nexus 5 when it's unveiled (providing the camera is up to scratch which it rarely is on Nexus devices). However I'm very keen to experience Force-Touch with the new iPhone so I doubt I'll be making the switch! 🙂
As a current Android user I cannot recommend ANY Android device. Yes there are new devices with the newest software etc but here's my view: new Androids age fast where as iPhones age quite well. I had the 4 and 4S and never had crashes, lag, phone shutting off like I do now. My experience with my current Android phone makes me consider even an old 4/4S. I still see many 4/4S devices in use with no software issues (I work on repairing screens on them as my job)