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Do you plan to switch from iPhone to Android? (2016)
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The Samsung Galaxy S8 will change the way we think about display sizes
It should be clear as day now that Samsung is the industry leader in design.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 will change the way we think about display sizes
It should be clear as day now that Samsung is the industry leader in design.
This fact alone makes me want to preorder. I love the big screen on my 6s Plus. Except when trying to do anything one handed. Looks like I could get the S8 and actually enjoy using a big screened phone.
Given the S8+ is 6.3... makes me wonder how big the Note 8 will. I'd wager it'll be 6.5, it's like these phones are getting bigger and bigger.
Even if you decide not to switch to android, just go see and handle the s8 in person if you can.
Just as a technology lover, you'll enjoy the design and engineering.
Just as a technology lover, you'll enjoy the design and engineering.
It's too bad Apple is going to charge over 1K base for getting a similar display and form factor as the S8. Most iPhone users will have to put up with that dated design till Apple drops prices if they ever do. The S8 is priced competitively according to the new iPhone imo
Apple has announced pricing for an announced device?
Please share what you have on the new iPhone design. Most of us have not seen it.
Considering that Apple is launching 3 models this year with 1 premium one its safe to say that model will cost a sizable premium over the 7S otherwise no one will get the 7S. The 7 Plus costs $969. So therefore by logical reasoning the price is over 1K at the very least
Its going to be the same thing the smartphone industry is hyping up this year. Just like LG and Samsung, Apple's going to eliminate the bezels and go for curved edge displays.
I tried and just went back to Apple. Just couldn't wrap my brain around the dependance upon services/data/wifi or Android.
Those that do switch or use both, that's great.
Those that do switch or use both, that's great.
For those who have been interested in Samsung's hardware, but were reluctant for a few good reasons, there hasn't been a better time to, at least, pay attention to what Samsung is doing.
They are really the only Android OEM that is paying attention to criticisms, learning from them, and then slowly addressing them to the best of their abilities. We witnessed this happen with the S6 first -- a direct response to all the criticisms of Samsung needing to reign in their hardware, have better design and materials, and to start cleaning up the software. Then the S7 comes along with even more refinements to the software, and for the hardware, putting back microSD expansion and waterproofing, and even making the device actually thicker for battery tech. And if you factor in the Note 8 battery issue, Samsung now has the industry leading battery QC-ing process.
So now comes the S8. I won't go into detail about it since there's been plenty of coverage and feedback in other threads. I would only say that even if you have no interest in Android, just as tech lover, go see and feel this device.
I rather point to a few of the less obvious or loud things that Samsung is doing right this year:
-For the first time, they've removed their logo on the front.
-They're selling unlocked versions just a couple of weeks after the official launch.
-And if I'm not mistaken, there's only one SKU in the United States
-Which means Samsung's new commitment to keep up with monthly security patches can be achieved more easily. And if you know anything about the Android landscape, these are the important updates.
-But in regards to Android version updates, they're at least going to attempt to provide 7.1.1 before or at launch: http://www.talkandroid.com/312577-samsung-galaxy-s8-software-android-7-nougat-7-1-coming/. This begs the question: can a single SKU also help with Android version updates?
Of course, time will tell whether they come through with these promises, and given their history with updates in general, we all have reason to be skeptical. I said myself in the other thread, I'll believe it when I see it.
But I know that updates continue to be a big point of contention, so if we are looking at history, then we must also acknowledge that Samsung has proven they are willing to learn and improve over time.
So let's see.
They are really the only Android OEM that is paying attention to criticisms, learning from them, and then slowly addressing them to the best of their abilities. We witnessed this happen with the S6 first -- a direct response to all the criticisms of Samsung needing to reign in their hardware, have better design and materials, and to start cleaning up the software. Then the S7 comes along with even more refinements to the software, and for the hardware, putting back microSD expansion and waterproofing, and even making the device actually thicker for battery tech. And if you factor in the Note 8 battery issue, Samsung now has the industry leading battery QC-ing process.
So now comes the S8. I won't go into detail about it since there's been plenty of coverage and feedback in other threads. I would only say that even if you have no interest in Android, just as tech lover, go see and feel this device.
I rather point to a few of the less obvious or loud things that Samsung is doing right this year:
-For the first time, they've removed their logo on the front.
-They're selling unlocked versions just a couple of weeks after the official launch.
-And if I'm not mistaken, there's only one SKU in the United States
-Which means Samsung's new commitment to keep up with monthly security patches can be achieved more easily. And if you know anything about the Android landscape, these are the important updates.
-But in regards to Android version updates, they're at least going to attempt to provide 7.1.1 before or at launch: http://www.talkandroid.com/312577-samsung-galaxy-s8-software-android-7-nougat-7-1-coming/. This begs the question: can a single SKU also help with Android version updates?
Of course, time will tell whether they come through with these promises, and given their history with updates in general, we all have reason to be skeptical. I said myself in the other thread, I'll believe it when I see it.
But I know that updates continue to be a big point of contention, so if we are looking at history, then we must also acknowledge that Samsung has proven they are willing to learn and improve over time.
So let's see.
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My wife LOVES her Samsung devices. I had pretty much written them off until I saw this S8. Now I'm actually intrigued. Huge screen in a rather small form factor. Great screen, too. Add in the camera and waterproofing, and this is a great package. Then they go and pull off the no home button feature, and as a tech fan, this looks awesome. If they can actually keep up security updates, which they haven't been too bad on my wife's AT&T S7 edge that's on the March update, I think I found my new favorite Android OEM and something to get me away from my iPhone, which looks and feels archaic, by comparison.
I am saying that to get that new design you have to pay a premium when the competition isn't charging as much for similar designs. The only novel thing Apple can do with the removal of bezels is integrate TouchID into the display itself but even that isn't worth the premium. If I wanted to upgrade this year I would have to get the 7S which likely has the usual spec bumps and a True tone display. I don't like truetone color adjustment so that might as well not exist for me.
Meaning that the post meant to say something along the lines of "I am saying that based on some rumors to get that new design you might have to pay a premium..." rather than "I am saying that to get that new design you have to pay a premium..."?
I'm not happy with the rumours of price increases either. I was disappointed when the iPhone 7 jumped £200 but there are options if you're not bothered about having the latest device. The likes of Samsung are pushing the boundaries of hardware and on that basis offer great value for money where contracts are concerned. However they can't offer iOS and that is more important for me than anything else.
Having witnessed 2 friends make the transition over to android with the S7, I can say the hardware impressed but the software still had much to be desired in my opinion. It's pretty much killed off my desire to try Android again for at least the next 4 years. I bought an Apple Watch and the setup is complete for now.
I would move to Android full time but the issue is the ecosystem just isnt complete. There isnt a single decent Android tablet on the market currenty. The Tab S3 is great for now but Samsung will eventually abandon it considering my Tab S2 still hasnt recieved Nougat. Android Wear watches from the Apple Watch era were all discontinued and even now there isnt a single watch on the market which is competitive with the Series 2 AW. If Google could actually build a proper tablet and watch which work as well as the iPhone iPad and AW I would switch in a heartbeat.
Looking at the S8 Dex and Microsoft's continuum where Microsoft and Samsung are converging to next gen computing I just cant justify spending over 1k on the Edition which basically has the same features Android has had for years and nothing about it so far sounds unique to me. If its base price is over 1K than with optimum storage I need it would cost more than the S8 + the Dex accessory. Thats crazy. It looks like I will just have to break the ecosystem model I live with and use the iPad, Android and Windows together. Sigh
This is the thing I like staying within one ecosystem and not have a bunch of different OS.
It's Apple or Samsung right now. The tab S3 looks a great device but lack of updates is a concern and matters.
I have a problem where if I got the S8 plus I would need to get the S3 tab and maybe gear Watch too. My mind says I couldn't just be happy with all apple devices and one android.
Is that OCD? Yeah maybe..can't help it lol
That's the problem. I've tried building an android ecosystem in the past. I had 2 android tablets, a chrome book, a smartphone and the chromecast but it wasn't anywhere near as cohesive as my Apple ecosystem. There were no benefits to to owning more than one device even if they were made by the same manufacturer. They didn't work together it was like having separate units.
Also the updates on the tablets (non nexus) are just shocking. I mean you only get one and it takes about a year for it to come through and then after that you are abandoned. The phone situation is a bit better as you do do get updates for about 2 years but they are slow to come through. I mean my iPad Air 2 is two years old and it will be supported better next year when it's three years old than an android tablet that comes out this year.
All of my Apple products just work together and I don't have to think about anything.
I've tried both iOS and Android. I had a Nexus 5 for a few years and believe me, Android in terms of practicality is by far and away better than iOS. Yes, iOS is easier to use. But it's for those who just want to go in and out of apps. Nothing more. Nothing less.
But what glues me to iOS unfortunately is the fact that I have a Mac, use Photos, use a .me email account and have an iPad. It's just the "eco system" that glues me to iOS. If I could seemlessly sync to this eco system on an android, I'd go straight back to Android and a Pixel.
These are my feelings as well. I've acknowledged often that I find Android to be a more versatile and capable OS vs. iOS--there many things you just can do on Android that you can't on iOS and if the only device in my life was a smartphone, I may very likely be typing this on an smartphone running Android.
But I don't only use a smartphone and the Android/Google hardware ecosystem still can't compete on other fronts. It trails significantly in smart watches and tablets and offers nothing comparable to a full computer. The sum of the proverbial 'Apple parts' is simply much greater, at least for me personally.
I'm right there with ya brother. I love the added benefits of a robust ecosystem. If I ditch the iPhone, I'm ditching Apple altogether and I want a comparable experience in my other hardware. It's getting closer but it's not yet at comparable level, imo.
^This. Nothing to add as it perfectly sums up my feelings as well.
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