I've seen what the Note 3 has in store. At this point, there's almost nothing the 5S has to offer that would make me consider upgrading to it. Even if apple surprised everyone with a 5 inch screen, that still wouldn't be enough.
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Do you plan to jump from Android, keeping iPhone, or jump to Android?
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Ditto.
I'm so much more excited about future GPE editions and this year's Nexus 5. My interest for the Xperia Z1 is a nice runner up, too.
This isn't dependent on the 5S release but I'm jumping (again) from iPhone 5 to Nexus 5 on day one of sale.
For me personally it is a financial game. The iPhone and nexus line work nearly the same in my lifestyle, but one is half the price. Until that changes I will stay with a nexus.
Exactly this and the fact that I can go with whatever carrier I want on the Nexus and not have to unlock it. The price is the second biggest factor.
Agreed, Apple would have to totally blow it for me to leave them. I dont see that happening so, with Apple I stay!
I'm stuck in the middle of my upgrade cycle, so for me it comes down to the iPhone 6 and iOS 8. If I could switch now, though, I probably would go to the Nexus 5. The 5S seems like a completely mediocre update, unless there's something we aren't seeing (IGZO screen, A7, application for fingerprint sensor). I am really itching for a bigger screen and I really don't like the iOS 7 aesthetic.
Just personal preference. Android devices provide much the same functionality as iOS. I just like how they work so nicely with essentially no work on my end. I'm getting lazy with tech as I get older I suppose. I've went from building my own computers to just wanting everything to work with little work from me.
Plus I'm just not a fan of Android. I've used it extensively in the past but stopped at 2.3 when I went iPhone. A while back I bought a Galaxy Nexus to have a modern device with 4.0+ version of the OS to give it a fair shake. I didn't like at all. It worked fine but the way it worked I didn't like. I prefer who iOS goes about things. I hope Android continues to improve and stays massively popular, keeps Apple moving on down the road.
Um, no. I said it would take something drastic. I don't buy a new phone every year. I won't be buying one this year. If I buy one next year it will likely be a C model unless they just hit it out of the park with the 6. I'm not a fan of spending $700 on a phone very often.
I'm just saying they would have to make a pretty big screw up, and given my buying patterns mentioned above it would have to be a screw up they continue with over multiple years or series of them.
Like I said, Android is a great OS. It's just not my cup of tea.
I hope not. After using HTC One it was pita to use it one hand. I almost dropped it attempting to reply text one handed. I sure hope apple does not give in to large screen bs. Leave the large screen to Android.
Some people prefer larger screens, some don't. Why would you hope that Apple deny a large portion of potential iPhone owners a choice they like? If Apple finally did make a larger screen iPhone, they would most likely retain a smaller size alternative as well.
Fair enough, I can certainly appreciate choosing based on preference. My reply was really just to point out that there really aren't the limitations that may have once been more prevalent.
I also really like the 'plug and play' aspect of using Apple devices within the Apple ecosystem. However, I found these benefits were no longer outweighing the limitations and Android and much of its hardware have matured to make it a more worthwhile experience, IMO. I would be more than happy to jump back to iOS if there were certain changes to be the software and hardware (read: larger display) as there still are aspects of iOS and the iPhone that I prefer--just not enough anymore to compensate for its shortcomings.
In all likelihood, I'll stay with the iPhone, although the HTC One does look really nice.
Great point.
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But with Nexus you can switch now. $350, a SIM card swap and you are good. If you sold you iPhone you would make money.
Yes, the display. I can certainly understand that one. While I prefer the 4" for one handed use Apple is missing the boat, they need a larger screen phone ASAP. One feature I of Android I would really like to see on iOS is support for other video formats. I would love to be able to dump MKV's without converting to mp4. What else is there about Android that keeps you there other than screen size? Just curiosity.
I already jumped ship as well. Definitely happier than I thought I would be. Personally I didnt like where iOS 7 was going and the small steps apple has been growing in the hardware department. I am constantly asked how I like the S4 and about the features, even by random strangers. I know 5 friends that were iPhone users that also switched to a galaxy device and 1 to the HTC after seeing mine. The new androids are awesome devices and apple has a real issue, unless they step up their game.
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Customization, flexibility, and notifications.
1). I prefer the notification system of Android, hands down. Not only can you customize what's in view, I can swipe aside any individual notifications I don't need or clear them all, control whatever audio I'm listening to, so much more function and flexibility. Pair it with the LED and it's awesome. I'm contemplating trying a Moto X so I can try out Active Notifications which seem to take it to any even better level.
2). Customization options are nearly endless. To give some perspective, on iOS I can choose my wallpaper and arrange my app icons almost anyway I like. On Android, I can do so much more. For instance, to start, I've setup my lockscreen with a custom unlock widget that allows me to directly launch any of 18 different apps.
Once unlocked, using Nova Prime launcher, I have 5 different home screens (can have more or less, whatever one prefers) arranged with a collection of app icons, folders, and widgets. I can have app icons anywhere I like (i.e. only along the bottom, for instance) vs. them automatically snapping to the next free position on the screen as done in iOS. I also have a dock that scrolls independently from the home screens--I like having 3 sets of 5 icons in my dock. Again, beauty of Android is I can have more or less, almost whatever I want. I don't use a ton of widgets but I like having one with my calendar quickly viewable (and editable) and another with my Twitter feed. Lastly, I have a custom theme that changes the appearance of all of my icons.
I also run a couple of other apps that, in conjunction with the gesture options provided by Nova Prime, let me navigate around my phone without ever having to touch my home button, multitasking button, or app drawer, all via simple gestures.
3). In addition to the flexibility of customization, I can setup whatever app I want to serve as the default app for functions. I can choose what browser opens when I touch a web address, what app to open when I select a photo, what app opens when I touch an address, etc. Also, when I choose to share something, I can select any appropriate app vs. the few that iOS may allow. And while I never had problems using iTunes to coordinate syncing of data and media, I prefer having the flexibility to use something as simple as drag and drop or an app like AirDroid to quickly do it wirelessly.
Oh, and another example of flexibility. Similar to the trusted Bluetooth device element of the Moto X, I was able to set up my HTC One to not require my lockscreen security (pin number) if it's connected to my Pebble smartwatch.
I'm sure I could come up with a ton more but this alone illustrates why I prefer Android, right now. As I mentioned, there are still elements of iOS that I like--the consistency between OS and apps, the simplicity of certain elements, the backup functionality and integration with other Apple devices. However, it's just not enough to compensate for everything that cannot be done.
Again, this is all just my preference and I can certainly understand someone seeing it differently and preferring iOS. Sorry to ramble on so long. I've also included a couple of screenshots showing how I'm able to quick launch apps from my lockscreen.
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Sold my iPhone 5 and got a Nokia Lumia 1020.
How long do you think that will last?
I really can't foresee Apple offering this level of customization anytime in the near future (or ever).
I've always said customization is more than skin deep. It's not just about how things look. It's also about functionality and usability. You're free to cater the phone to your specific needs and preferences. People around these forums always talk about how important preferences are. Well no other platform gives you as many preferences as android does.
I learn new things with Android everyday. It keeps me on the edge.
I dont see myself going back to iOS unless I get a tablet which I'm not really interested in. I dumped Apple for Google this year selling off my last Apple device.
And honestly, I like to own gadgets that most other people dont own or know about. Apple and Samsung is just way too common for me. Pop stars of the tech world.
Think different, right?
But the one gadget I'm looking at is a Samsung camera. I'm content with my phones already. I like the Galaxy Camera just because it has 21x optical zoom compared to the 10x from the S4 Zoom. I need a decent camera with Android on it. Easier for me to send it to my phones without a computer.
I dont see myself going back to iOS unless I get a tablet which I'm not really interested in. I dumped Apple for Google this year selling off my last Apple device.
And honestly, I like to own gadgets that most other people dont own or know about. Apple and Samsung is just way too common for me. Pop stars of the tech world.
Think different, right?
But the one gadget I'm looking at is a Samsung camera. I'm content with my phones already. I like the Galaxy Camera just because it has 21x optical zoom compared to the 10x from the S4 Zoom. I need a decent camera with Android on it. Easier for me to send it to my phones without a computer.
Just returned my GS4 (stutters, lag, obnoxious touchwiz), now waiting for tomorrow. If nothing really surprising happens, I'm going to get a HTC One or Nexus 4/5.