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Have you used an Android device?
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I thought it was a good bit to use another search service!Bing!!??Blasphemy!!!
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No not at all......just maybe not the norm compared to most. Everyone's experiences differ.....
I bought the first gen Nexus 7 the week it was released. It had to get it replaced twice for hardware issues. First problem was a blown speaker. Second problem was bad mic/mics. The third N7 had a problem with the power button, but it wasn't worth taking it back. I loved the tablet for about 4 months, then it started getting laggier and laggier. Holy ****, that thing was slow. I reset it a few times over the months. It was honestly such a waste of money. I probably used it constantly for 6 months, then I put it in a drawer to collect dust. That was a bad experience, but I'm open to trying new Android devices.
hello fellow board members! Im sorry this topic got pushed into your board. I was just curious who in the iPhone section has used an android or a windows device and why they still decided to stay with iPhone. None the less, we can also add to this thread and discuss why you chose to stay on android.
Left for a bigger screen. Only downside is overall app quality. Otherwise I don't see myself going back to an iPhone anytime soon. Love everything about Android. And my last two phones were $350 off-contract new. Why pay $650 off-contract ever again?
I have an HTC One and for the most part I love it. The lag you're talking about isn't an "Android" vs "iOS" thing, it has to do with poorly-coded apps. Android in general is a lot more permissive with the Google Play Store than Apple is with the App Store, so there are going to be app experiences that feel a little jankier on Android - it isn't something inherent to Android or the HTC One specifically.
The things I love about my HTC One over my old iPhone:
*Bigger screen
*Awesome phone speakers
*Google Apps are much better on Android (Gmail, Maps etc)
*My bank has NFC tap-to-pay enabled so I can just tap my phone on any Visa PayWave-enabled point-of-purchase pad (which are basically everywhere here in Canada), and the iPhone doesn't have and likely never will support NFC
*Ability for apps to work better with each other (we'll see if Apple catches up with "extensibility" in iOS 8)
*Swype and SwiftKey keyboards (supposedly coming in iOS 8)
Things that were better on iPhone:
*Camera
*App quality (a lot less of the "jankiness" I talked about earlier)
*Regular and consistent OS updates
The camera on the HTC One isn't just a minor inconvenience - it's terrible. Almost completely unusable. I've seen "sample photos" on the internet taken with an HTC One and I have absolutely no idea how other people are getting these shots, I've never been able to take a decent photo with my HTC One in any lighting or under any circumstance.
Once you get used to a big screen (4.5"+) it's really hard to go back though. The only way I'd even consider another iPhone is if they upped the screen size.
I'd say Android and iOS are about equal overall, if you're sticking to flagship phones (i.e. high-end Samsung/HTC/Sony devices) you really can't go wrong with either.
Always used an android, I'm still using one now.. As a tablet. I love my 5c but I do like my Note 3. They both serve a purpose but for different reasons.
I (almost) totally agree with you.
Also, as other user said before, Google systems are not integrated. And, although I was tempted to use an Android, the lack of polish and integration will always constrain me from it. With Apple you can have all your devices working together, which you can't with any other company.
The only thing I don't think I'll ever use, though, is Gmail. There are some useful Google services, such as YouTube, and iCloud Mail is a total mess right now: little power tools, a sub-par web interface. That's normal since Apple isn't a web company, but it really drives potential users away.
Gmail has a lot going for it, but I don't want it as my primary mail service for the other reasons I stated. iCloud mail is sufficient for me; I rarely use the web interface for mail anyway but even so it hasn't been a problem. If I were going to move away from iCloud mail I would use Outlook.com; excellent push support, great interface, great power tools, etc. That was the first service I used when migrating away from Google and it was a great experience; the only reason I switched to iCloud was because I wanted to streamline my service providers into one.
EDIT: Plus, I like my iCloud email address. It's short and doesn't have my full name in it like my Gmail address does.
Yeah the S4 really was a pos. One of Samsung's worst IMO.
Where as the Nexus 5 with stock Android is so much nicer.
I've used the following Android devices: HTC Desire Z (2010-2012), ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 (2011-2014), Samsung Galaxy S3 (2012-present).
I've used the following iOS devices: iPhone 5S (April 2014-present for work), iPad Mini first version (June 2014-present).
I would say that the web browsing experience on iOS is better than Android. Apps are about the same in both. Android has more flexibility and functionality. Android devices have more variety to choose from. Stability on both platforms are the same for those running on newer OS versions and newer, high end hardware. Battery life seems to be better on iOS.
I've used the following iOS devices: iPhone 5S (April 2014-present for work), iPad Mini first version (June 2014-present).
I would say that the web browsing experience on iOS is better than Android. Apps are about the same in both. Android has more flexibility and functionality. Android devices have more variety to choose from. Stability on both platforms are the same for those running on newer OS versions and newer, high end hardware. Battery life seems to be better on iOS.
You couldn't be more wrong. QDEF screens allow for deep blacks, bright whites, zero ability to see pixels, but most importantly, the higher the resolution the more accurate you can make the colors.
If you haven't seen the difference between a lackluster screen like the iPhone and a QDEF screen, I suggest you Google it. It is seriously amazing.
I don't feel the S4 is a pos, I believe it's TouchWiz.
I'm currently on a S4 running GPE and it's a solid device.
The one gripe I have is the camera; at times it drives me bananas! I wish it had better image stabilization.
I had an HTC Inspire once upon a time. I like how android had many more capabilities of customization and freedom even without rooting. It's cool to have if you're a techie and like doing everything on your phone. I personally use it for calls and texts with light browsing and app use. What I didn't like about it was that it seemed to lack structure and fluidity. I went from an iPhone 3G to the HTC expecting the same experience and more. I was disappointed how it didn't flow as smoothly as iOS or the apps look as good. I gave up many features going back to iOS, but I haven't looked back.
I'm not doubting the screens will be amazing I'm talking about your basic every day user experience. Very few carriers are setup to compare the iPhone side by side with its competition.
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Bing!!??
I started using Bing a few months ago (one reason I did is because of the bing rewards program for getting iTunes gift cards). At first I didn't like it as much as Google, but now I prefer it. But I still use Google sometimes.
I started using Bing a few months ago (one reason I did is because of the bing rewards program for getting iTunes gift cards). At first I didn't like it as much as Google, but now I prefer it. But I still use Google sometimes.
That bing rewards program is pretty awesome! I keep hoping google will do the same.
On the Android topic, I keep trying them and I keep crawling back to iOS. Someday I am confident I will make the switch and stay, that or once the larger iPhone comes out I will quit trying android and be happy... HAHAHA
I don't think the S4 was POS either. I agree that TW is a total resource hog though. Sammy needs to take a look at other optimized UIs and make some changes. They have great hardware but their software handicaps it.
I like touch wiz on my Note 3. They do have to really amp the specs in order to use that UI without getting any lag... I also don't understand all the Samsung apps. It's redundant with most of the Google services provided.
Used this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646803&page=48
Bought it overpriced from some Korean eBay known as gmarket. There was some New Jersey eBay seller selling it but I can't find the link. It has a small cutout for the tv antenna but the cover is legit and oem. 4 colors I believe