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I hate how i always find myself going back to the iPhone
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People tend to blindly click on the left button so I can imagine that this is a safeguard to avoid you downloading nonsense accidentally, accepting nonsense by accident or the likels.
I thought I finally found a good forum to discuss Android/Non-ios devices and other tech stuff.
But this board is nothing but a chest pounding, crotch measuring contest of Android vs. Apple.
I mean how much can it be debated where its so overly played and just boring to read over and over and over and over.
Its like you cant go into a device thread without "Apple is better, no Android is better!!!"
So freakin annoying.
But this board is nothing but a chest pounding, crotch measuring contest of Android vs. Apple.
I mean how much can it be debated where its so overly played and just boring to read over and over and over and over.
Its like you cant go into a device thread without "Apple is better, no Android is better!!!"
So freakin annoying.
My GF has a nexus 7 but I find the form factor really annoying especially with the menu bar taking screen away...
I find myself constantly zooming in and out because of that
Sounds to me you love apple and the iphone no matter how good or bad it is..I would stick with apple as it is something you clearly like more wether it's a better device or not.
My S4 is pretty awesome. Really the only upsides of having an iPhone these days (in my opinion) are iMessage, easy syncing from iTunes (I have so much trouble syncing playlists to my S4), and the App Store ecosystem. We'll see I may get one just because iMessage is so useful because the campus has ****** service and I depend on the Wifi
This happened to me once. I switched and after 3 weeks couldn't take it any more. I ran back to iOS.... Never again.. no matter how wonderful and innovative the hardware and android features are I'll stick to iOS. So I learned my lesson after one try.
Yeah I got a Nexus 7 2013 and I'm already trying to sell it to get the new ipad minis.
Android is just not as "smooth" as IOS, simple as that. For Android being as customizable as some people claim, the base launcher cannot do a lot of stuff that IOS can.
At first the tablet was great, but after owning it for roughly a month I can already start to feel slowdown, and my apps are crashing more. Not a good sign.
Android is just not as "smooth" as IOS, simple as that. For Android being as customizable as some people claim, the base launcher cannot do a lot of stuff that IOS can.
At first the tablet was great, but after owning it for roughly a month I can already start to feel slowdown, and my apps are crashing more. Not a good sign.
I am guilty of the same thing. I just sold my htc one and going to get an iphone 5 again. Although i am debating on adding a line and just doing the new 5s. But i just miss the iphone too much. Do not get me wrong, the htc one was a monster phone. I love the display. The sound was great, the ease of jelly bean and sense was awesome. Loved blinkfeed and nova. I just am one that am used to iphone so much. I cannot see myself parting with it. Even with the ugly ios 7. So i will decide by the end of the week whether to get a new one, or just go with old one (iphone 5). Either way. I am going back to iphone. Nothing against android and htc, but i think i am like the original poster. Something about it, keeps bringing me back to apple.
I do. I LOVE Android, but I also find have a soft spot for iOS, since it was my OS choice for 4 years.
I use an iPhone for a few months, then I miss Android. I switch to Android for 6 months or so.. then I miss iOS. I just need to buy both.
I do. I LOVE Android, but I also find have a soft spot for iOS, since it was my OS choice for 4 years.
I use an iPhone for a few months, then I miss Android. I switch to Android for 6 months or so.. then I miss iOS. I just need to buy both.
LOL,im just pretty set that i dont like iOS for my phone. Never missed it once i got comfortable with Android which took about two weeks.
I'm actually using an AT&T Galaxy S4 atm running a Android 4.3 Google Play Edition ROM. I might trade my phone for an iPhone 5 soon though. I want to give iOS 7 a full run through.
I'm in the same boat as you OP. I've switched to 5 different Android phones and I'm back on iPhone 5. I'm excited every time I leave and then I always end up back. I'm more confident than ever that I'll be gone for good with the Nexus 5.
Not only is Android up to par with iOS on smoothness and polish (stock android) but obviously it's surpassed iOS functionality wise.
This time I believe is so different because for the first time I am factoring in financial benefits of android into my decision. $349-$400 Nexus 5 contract free with a pre paid plan will be MUCH cheaper than any other high end phone/plan combination.
When you take that into account along with the faster pace that android software and hardware are moving it seems like the right choice. There's no way I'm waiting 2 years for a new phone anymore or paying a high monthly service bill.
I hope that helps. Good luck.
Not only is Android up to par with iOS on smoothness and polish (stock android) but obviously it's surpassed iOS functionality wise.
This time I believe is so different because for the first time I am factoring in financial benefits of android into my decision. $349-$400 Nexus 5 contract free with a pre paid plan will be MUCH cheaper than any other high end phone/plan combination.
When you take that into account along with the faster pace that android software and hardware are moving it seems like the right choice. There's no way I'm waiting 2 years for a new phone anymore or paying a high monthly service bill.
I hope that helps. Good luck.
Every device in my home is an Apple device from AppleTV to an iMac to an iPad at work.
With that being said my phone will stay Android for a while as I have a Note 3 coming. Once I left the iPhone I asked myself what took me so long?
Pros and cons to both but I enjoy the different aspects of Android after having iPhones since they came out.When I need my iOS fix I pick up my iPad.
And yes for me, one of the biggest reasons is screen size.
With that being said my phone will stay Android for a while as I have a Note 3 coming. Once I left the iPhone I asked myself what took me so long?
Pros and cons to both but I enjoy the different aspects of Android after having iPhones since they came out.When I need my iOS fix I pick up my iPad.
And yes for me, one of the biggest reasons is screen size.
Have you tried other than Samsung? I'm very interested in Sony Xperia Z1. It seems that the build material is similar with Apple and also the interface is smoother due to minimalist design and functional-oriented.
I wonder Android-IOS comparison is much biased from Samsung & LG products.
I wonder Android-IOS comparison is much biased from Samsung & LG products.
Not sure but there is something about Sony's UI that I don't find appealing.
Yes I've tried the Nexus? That was made by LG too right? Humm
HTC 4G LTE, Droid incredible, HTC G1.
I completely agree and the smoothness part.
Also android ui needs some work Aesthetically. Looks like poo.
I actually switched about a year ago to the iPhone and never looked back. I was on Sprint and switched to AT&T. I decided, since I had an iPad, that I would give the iPhone 5 a shot.
On a tablet or a desktop, I like being able to have a fine level of granularity and will sacrifice simplicity for the to customize every single bit of OS--this is why I have a Nexus 7. However, on a phone that is different. I prefer the simplicity of the iPhone and having a phone that gets out of the way and does what I need it to do.
On a tablet or a desktop, I like being able to have a fine level of granularity and will sacrifice simplicity for the to customize every single bit of OS--this is why I have a Nexus 7. However, on a phone that is different. I prefer the simplicity of the iPhone and having a phone that gets out of the way and does what I need it to do.
OP. Use what you want. Most people don't judge your choice of phone. Most people don't care. Also keep in mind that there is no perfect phone, only different ones with many opinionated positives and negatives.
Finally, there are worse dilemmas in life.
Finally, there are worse dilemmas in life.
I too miss ios just sold the 4s boo hoo hoo.
I don't understand how you can hate something you like?
If you like the iPhone then why do you hate going back?
Look this is what I do, if you can afford it. I keep the latest android. At the moment a GS4, but I'll upgrade here soon to the Note 3 and (had) the 4s but sold it in preparation of the 5s because like most others I thought the 5 was a waste of an upgrade, might as well get its more powerful twin when the 5s releases. So unlike most ignorant fanboys I'll enjoy the best that android has to offer right alongside the best of iOS.
I don't understand how you can hate something you like?
If you like the iPhone then why do you hate going back?
Look this is what I do, if you can afford it. I keep the latest android. At the moment a GS4, but I'll upgrade here soon to the Note 3 and (had) the 4s but sold it in preparation of the 5s because like most others I thought the 5 was a waste of an upgrade, might as well get its more powerful twin when the 5s releases. So unlike most ignorant fanboys I'll enjoy the best that android has to offer right alongside the best of iOS.
Best advice. Or vice-versa. Get some of both in your life. Android powered devices are so cheap and resale values so low on Craigslist, no reason you can't have one of both.
I've been disappointed with the iOS 7 experience on my iPhone 4 and wanted to give it a go on a phone so I got this today (used):
HTC One and iPhone 5 combo could be a good thing!
So much better than the 4 (which is to be expected TBH), it shouldn't have been updated IMO now I've seen iOS 7 run on decent hardware.
HTC One and iPhone 5 combo could be a good thing!
So much better than the 4 (which is to be expected TBH), it shouldn't have been updated IMO now I've seen iOS 7 run on decent hardware.
I've been disappointed with the iOS 7 experience on my iPhone 4 and wanted to give it a go on a phone so I got this today (used):
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HTC One and iPhone 5 combo could be a good thing!
So much better than the 4 (which is to be expected TBH), it shouldn't have been updated IMO now I've seen iOS 7 run on decent hardware.
The best combo