After 10 yrs with an iPhone, switching to the Note 8

[MarkB786]

The latest phones from Apple and Samsung show that these products are taking very different and diverging paths. Apple continues down some path that is striving for glitz and “a-ha / wow” technology; while Samsung seems to be putting more focus on phone practicality. Neither the ip8 nor the iPhone X has a single new practical feature to make my busy life easier. Meanwhile, customization on the Note apperars to be easy, and the pen is a great add for me (especially the side note feature).

I will let you know how the transition goes... I still have an iPad and a MBP, so I will need to get them all to work together in some areas (to-do lists, etc.). Not worried about photos, since I have recently abaonded Photos and went to Google Photos, which is a great paltform. Won’t miss Siri, since that feature caused me more stress than it helped me. Might miss my Apple watch, but I've lived without one before and got along just fine. Plus, picked up an S3 from AT&T for $49 as part of a package. Might be good enough; I'll let you know how it compares to the Series 2.

 

[AppleZombie]

Good Luck! The Samsung Note 8 is a beautiful phone and for the right owner is a keeper.

For me, I guess I got used to the iOS "ecosystem" and after having the Note 8 for 2 days I couldn't get past using Google Music, Messenger, crappy keyboard(which I purchased an App but was still crappy) and no Face Time. Frankly it was a pain in the arse to get used to Android, it was more narrow than my 6 plus. But if you have the patience and are one of those people that like to mess around with phones then it's for you.

If I could take the Note 8 and put iOS in it I would keep it forever!

 

[stabile007]

Please do; I too have an iPad and I am curious to know how it goes. What phone did you have before?

Hardware-wise I think Samsung hits a lot of good points (Though their fingerprint scanner is placed in a weird spot still) but I always and weary software-wise of heavily modded android OS's though Samsung is better about updates.

 

[Italianblend]

If only apple allowed custom menu colors or text bubble colors.

 

[Rogifan]

Good for you I guess?

 

[cnotes2019]

I have both

 

[KGB7]

See you in 14 days.

 

[tann]

I moved last year. Just got the Note today and so far loving it.

Moving to android took me a solid few weeks to get used to. But now I'm used to it I could never go back. It allows me to truly personalise my phone for my needs.

I still have my Macbook air and new iPad 10.5 and they all work pretty nicely together!

 

[Nubian82Queen]

I was thinking the same thing about switching to a Note 8 but every time I switch I run back to IPhone
Because of the simplicity

 

[ANTAWNM26]

Note 8 n galaxy 8 plus is some real sexy phones

 

[OneMike]

let us know how its goes. i may do the same

 

[Count Blah]

Please keep us updated, haters can choose NOT to open the thread.

I'm waiting for an updated SE. I'm limping along for now, but I likely won't make it to next summer. So hearing of others experiences would go along way to helping me decide.

Thanks

 

[fred98tj]

I was thinking the same thing about switching to a Note 8 but every time I switch I run back to IPhone
Because of the simplicity

For me, one of the great things about the iOS ecosystem is that everything just flat works. I can pick up my phone or iPP or go to the MBPS and everything just works, first time, every time and work perfectly together. I don't need to stop and think oh wait the phone I was just using had touchwiz and this tablet in my hands has Mui. I can't do it this way with mui, I have to pull from top then slide to the right.

Updates are instant in the apple ecosystem. With very few exceptions, not so in the Android world and especially not so in the Samsung world. I've had many Samsungs going all the way back to the S3 and up to the current S8.
I'm new to apple for the very first time (2 1/2 months ago) and now when I pick up and Android phone everything feels all pieced together basically because it is.

Anyway I'm am beyond happy with the switch right now. I'm more productive for sure not having to download an app to do this or that and another app to do that or this.

 

[Cloudsurfer]

To me, the path of security and privacy is the more compelling. I would never feel easy putting my data in the hands of Google.

 

[ET3SW]

The latest phones from Apple and Samsung show that these products are taking very different and diverging paths. Apple continues down some path that is striving for “a-ha / wow” technology; while Samsung seems to be putting more focus on phone practicality. Neither the ip8 nor the iPhone X has brings a single new practical feature to make my busy life easier. Meanwhile, customization on the Note apperars to be easy, and the pen is a great add for me (especially the side note feature).

I will let you know how the transition goes... I still have an iPad and a MBP, so I will need to get them all to work together in some areas (to-do lists, etc.). Not worried about photos, since I have recdently abaonded Photos and gone to Google photos, which is a great paltform. Won’t miss Siri, since that feature caused me more stress than it helped me. Might miss my Apple watch, but I've lived without one before and got along just fine.

I got my Note 8 last week and so far i am loving it! I used to carry both phones most recently the S8+ and iPhone 7+ and i decided to go all in and sell my iPhone and Apple Watch. So far i have no regrets. My life has shifted so much over the last year that it made sense. I used to spend my life using OS X and it just made sense. Now my life is spent in windows so being able to have that integration is super helpful. I still have my 12.9 in iPad Pro!

 

[Hichung]

To me, the path of security and privacy is the more compelling. I would never feel easy putting my data in the hands of Google.

I'm moving over from android (Samsung) and buying my first iPhone (8/64GB) for pretty much this reason.

 

[rumz]

How scarce is the Note at the moment? Are they hard to come by or has the price been a deterrent for Android / Samsung users as well?

For me, one of the great things about the iOS ecosystem is that everything just flat works. I can pick up my phone or iPP or go to the MBPS and everything just works, first time, every time and work perfectly together. I don't need to stop and think oh wait the phone I was just using had touchwiz and this tablet in my hands has Mui. I can't do it this way with mui, I have to pull from top then slide to the right.

Updates are instant in the apple ecosystem. With very few exceptions, not so in the Android world and especially not so in the Samsung world. I've had many Samsungs going all the way back to the S3 and up to the current S8.
I'm new to apple for the very first time (2 1/2 months ago) and now when I pick up and Android phone everything feels all pieced together basically because it is.

Anyway I'm am beyond happy with the switch right now. I'm more productive for sure not having to download an app to do this or that and another app to do that or this.

This sounds like my experience with Android (not Samsung specifically, it was an HTC One)-- it sounds like it's still the same to some extent. You could customize the hell out of your device, but I *had* to customize some things to get them even marginally satisfactory (messaging, email, etc) and I still felt like thing were never exactly how I'd like and consistent. It was pretty disappointing that Google hadn't covered all the basics as well as I was used to.

I would guess things have improved since then-- but it sounds like to some extent the same issues exist.

I went from a Palm Treo (650 and 755p) > Palm Pre > Palm Pre 3 > iPhone 4S > HTC One > iPhone 5S and haven't dabbled in Android since. I'd like to, I just haven't been able to justify it.

 

[KGB7]

Food for thought.
Apple provides up to 4 years of major iOS updates and upgrades for their iPhones.
Android, provides up to 2 years of OS updates and upgrades. And if you get an Android from a major carrier, then it might be up to 1 year major OS upgrade, plus 6 more month of security updates if the carrier feels like it.
Android phones if bought from a carrier, can take for updates to be pushed to you as long as 6 month after Google releases them.

Customer service with Android phones is none existent. You have to call your carrier for support which very limited. Unless you bought an Android from Google.

Yes, Android phones are cheaper and have more features, features that I find it gimmicky and good luck finding customer service. If your phone needs repairs under warranty, you'll have to mail it in for at least 2 weeks.

Apple phones do cost more for a reason. The biggest reason, do to one of the best customer services and world wide face to face support at Apple Store.
So called techs at carrier stores for Android phones...well, lets just say I can find far better answers and faster on google. And the attitude of their employees is even worse if they can't make money of you.
When I went to local AT&T store to get help, I couldn't wait to leave. When I went to Apple Store for help, I didn't want to leave because people that work there are awesome, even the fresh new employees.

Apple iPhones do cost more, but you get so much much more in the long run.

If you decide to buy or stay with Android, I recommend XDA and AndroidAuthority sites and forums, because you will need them and they are imho are go to for info and help.

Good luck.

P.s.
My experience is based on being with at&t for 20 years, with Android for 7 years and with Apple for 4 month.

 

[ripper998]

Food for thought.
Apple provides up to 4 years of major iOS updates and upgrades for their iPhones.
Android, provides up to 2 years of OS updates and upgrades. And if you get an Android from a major carrier, then it might be up to 1 year major OS upgrade, plus 6 more month of security updates if the carrier feels like it.
Android phones if bought from a carrier, can take for updates to be pushed to you as long as 6 month after Google releases them.

This is why I won’t switch to Android. At least with iOS I can get the latest build without having to wait for a carrier or someone else to load in their bloatware and release it.

 

[MarkB786]

Food for thought.
Apple provides up to 4 years of major iOS updates and upgrades for their iPhones.
Android, provides up to 2 years of OS updates and upgrades. And if you get an Android from a major carrier, then it might be up to 1 year major OS upgrade, plus 6 more month of security updates if the carrier feels like it.
Android phones if bought from a carrier, can take for updates to be pushed to you as long as 6 month after Google releases them.

Customer service with Android phones is none existent. You have to call your carrier for support which very limited. Unless you bought an Android from Google.

I upgrade once every two years, so not an issue. Also, the Apple updates have not been amzingly impressive or helpful for what I need. A small feature here and there that slows my phone down. As for service, I have NEVER called Apple for ios support. There has always been plenty of help online, and I expect Android to be similar.

 

[Juan007]

Thanks for getting out of the way for people who really want to preorder the X. We really appreciate it, now stop posting here, thanks.

 

[ctrlzone]

 

[JoeyD74]

Moving to android took me a solid few weeks to get used to. But now I'm used to it I could never go back. It allows me to truly personalise my phone for my needs.!

How did you truly personalize your phone compared to the IPhone? This is not a bashing but I see this from people who want to or say they are switching to Android. I\

 

[PhoneI]

With all the Android Malware out there (including plenty of apps in the Google App Store) I would be scared to ever use my online banking app or other apps that access personal data.

Also, every Android app I have ever tried has a far superior iOS version.

And finally, no iMessages means no Android for me.

 

[allthingsapple!]

The latest phones from Apple and Samsung show that these products are taking very different and diverging paths. Apple continues down some path that is striving for glitz and “a-ha / wow” technology; while Samsung seems to be putting more focus on phone practicality. Neither the ip8 nor the iPhone X has a single new practical feature to make my busy life easier. Meanwhile, customization on the Note apperars to be easy, and the pen is a great add for me (especially the side note feature).

I will let you know how the transition goes... I still have an iPad and a MBP, so I will need to get them all to work together in some areas (to-do lists, etc.). Not worried about photos, since I have recently abaonded Photos and went to Google Photos, which is a great paltform. Won’t miss Siri, since that feature caused me more stress than it helped me. Might miss my Apple watch, but I've lived without one before and got along just fine. Plus, picked up an S3 from AT&T for $49 as part of a package. Might be good enough; I'll let you know how it compares to the Series 2.

Really interested in knowing how you got the series 3 watch for only $50...please enlighten me! That's awesome!