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If the Next iPhone is a Not a Redesign, Will You Go Android?
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Not all the apps suck if you take the time to read a few reviews you will see what apps suck and what don't.
If/when the iPhone does come to Sprint, I'm ditching my Nexus S 4G and picking it up. 4S, 5, whatever it is, I'm ready to jump back to iOS. No 4G service in my area, so that's not relevant. Android is sweet, but I'd prefer something that works 100% all the time.
With the upcoming launch of the new iPhone, I have considered many times what I might or might not do if the new iPhone isn't what I really want. (bigger screen mostly)
Switching to a top-end Android phone (say a Samsung Galaxy S2) has crossed my mind, though it's hard to say how likely I would be to swap. The pita associated with switching app/service ecosystems, the learning curve of the different OS, as well as now having to deal with a different set of positives and negatives leaves me wondering if a switch would really be worth it.
Consider also that now that i have an iPad, my smartphone use at home is different.
Before I purchased an iPad I would often reach for my iPhone to do quick tasks, but I now reach for my iPad. New email? iPad. Check on a thread or see what's on the front page of MR, Engadget or ARFCOM? iPad. Respond to something on FB? iPad.
My point is that during the one period of the day I most wanted my iPhone to be bigger (home in the evening), I'm sitting next to my iPad. So I wonder how much practical difference (for my uses) there would be in upgrading early to a larger phone, iPhone or not.
Switching to a top-end Android phone (say a Samsung Galaxy S2) has crossed my mind, though it's hard to say how likely I would be to swap. The pita associated with switching app/service ecosystems, the learning curve of the different OS, as well as now having to deal with a different set of positives and negatives leaves me wondering if a switch would really be worth it.
Consider also that now that i have an iPad, my smartphone use at home is different.
Before I purchased an iPad I would often reach for my iPhone to do quick tasks, but I now reach for my iPad. New email? iPad. Check on a thread or see what's on the front page of MR, Engadget or ARFCOM? iPad. Respond to something on FB? iPad.
My point is that during the one period of the day I most wanted my iPhone to be bigger (home in the evening), I'm sitting next to my iPad. So I wonder how much practical difference (for my uses) there would be in upgrading early to a larger phone, iPhone or not.
I dislike Android with a huge passion. I'll never own another one ever again, so no, I won't go to another phone if the iPhone 5 isn't so radical as everyone here wants it to be.
OP here. Some great responses on this thread.
I started this question because it had been on my mind leading up to the iPhone 4 launch last summer. Back then I was praying Apple would offer a 64 GB model and a larger screen (ideally 4"). I decided to stay with Apple because the retina display was awesome and the competition, IMO, was pathetic. Before getting the iP4 I had been using the 3G iPhone for 2 years but was dying to move on because the latest iOS at that time was making my 3G iPhone sluggish in performance.
More than a year has passed and I'm in the same boat. I can't know what I'm doing until the next keynote. Clearly. And even if the next iPhone is purely a spec upgrade, it doesn't mean I'm going Android. But I will be frustrated. I love the retina display but it's simply too small IMO. (This is a complaint that I find among commentators on almost every tech site that I frequent when there is an 'iPhone 5' story.) It would be perfect if the display could stay as sharp but increase up to 4". My desire for 64 GB will be met eventually by Apple. (And no, I don't think iCloud will stop Apple from giving us a 64 GB model either this year or in the next few years.)
The absolute killer feature for me on the iPhone is the ability to add and delete podcasts without reverting to connecting my iPhone to a computer. I could never jump to Android unless it would allow me to continue my podcast consumption in the same manner. Using an iTouch in conjunction with an Android device does not appeal to me. I have grown accustomed to using my cell phone as essentially my all-in-one device and I'll never go back to having a separate mp3 player again.
All I can say is that October 4th can't come soon enough. Regardless of what Apple unveils.
I started this question because it had been on my mind leading up to the iPhone 4 launch last summer. Back then I was praying Apple would offer a 64 GB model and a larger screen (ideally 4"). I decided to stay with Apple because the retina display was awesome and the competition, IMO, was pathetic. Before getting the iP4 I had been using the 3G iPhone for 2 years but was dying to move on because the latest iOS at that time was making my 3G iPhone sluggish in performance.
More than a year has passed and I'm in the same boat. I can't know what I'm doing until the next keynote. Clearly. And even if the next iPhone is purely a spec upgrade, it doesn't mean I'm going Android. But I will be frustrated. I love the retina display but it's simply too small IMO. (This is a complaint that I find among commentators on almost every tech site that I frequent when there is an 'iPhone 5' story.) It would be perfect if the display could stay as sharp but increase up to 4". My desire for 64 GB will be met eventually by Apple. (And no, I don't think iCloud will stop Apple from giving us a 64 GB model either this year or in the next few years.)
The absolute killer feature for me on the iPhone is the ability to add and delete podcasts without reverting to connecting my iPhone to a computer. I could never jump to Android unless it would allow me to continue my podcast consumption in the same manner. Using an iTouch in conjunction with an Android device does not appeal to me. I have grown accustomed to using my cell phone as essentially my all-in-one device and I'll never go back to having a separate mp3 player again.
All I can say is that October 4th can't come soon enough. Regardless of what Apple unveils.
I keep stupidly trying an Android phone expecting it to not be as much of a glitchy junk-fest as the last one but I am proved the fool each time. Droid X, LG Optimus V, Samsung Note all froze on me more often than I could count. I will get the next iPhone major upgrade or not.
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Honestly, after the problems I had with an iPhone 4 and the time we've had to wait for an update - if it's not something that is a clear upgrade from the iPhone 4 I'll most likely be looking elsewhere. Which is incredibly surprising considering I've had an iPhone for three years and have always said I'm committed to the product line.
Honestly, after the problems I had with an iPhone 4 and the time we've had to wait for an update - if it's not something that is a clear upgrade from the iPhone 4 I'll most likely be looking elsewhere. Which is incredibly surprising considering I've had an iPhone for three years and have always said I'm committed to the product line.
Would this even be a question if the phone had come out a couple month ago? They added a few months to the wait and now people will not be pleased unless the next iPhone 4 makes sandwiches.
I would recommend Doggcatcher. It is a paid app but it work brilliantly.
I would recommend Doggcatcher. It is a paid app but it work brilliantly.
Let's wait for the invite first
Imagine the whine-fest that will ensue if that gets delayed as well and the counters of "it was only a rumor anyway".
I use both. It's much more fun that way.
They both have their Pro's and cons. Presently I'm finding my new Samsung Galaxy SII the best for my tastes. It's so fast, smooth, with a brilliant & large wide screen, there's much more room to touch when taking notes, handling email & the like. Since I use it for the net while traveling the overall experience is so much nicer.
That said I do understand why many prefer the small iPhone. It's better for the ladies who are fond of it's tinier screen.
At some point I'd like to see an iPhone with a 4.3" display since that's the size that produces an exact 16:9 widescreen ratio for movies & videos.
They both have their Pro's and cons. Presently I'm finding my new Samsung Galaxy SII the best for my tastes. It's so fast, smooth, with a brilliant & large wide screen, there's much more room to touch when taking notes, handling email & the like. Since I use it for the net while traveling the overall experience is so much nicer.
That said I do understand why many prefer the small iPhone. It's better for the ladies who are fond of it's tinier screen.
At some point I'd like to see an iPhone with a 4.3" display since that's the size that produces an exact 16:9 widescreen ratio for movies & videos.
Sure, why not? I've got hundreds of free and paid apps tied to my Apple ID that I can share across multiple devices in my house. If the next iPhone is not a redesign I might as well just throw all of that and my perfectly functional iPhone 4 away and jump to the highly fragmented Android platform where the only device I'll have of its type is the phone which will end up superseded a week later anyway...
"Would this even be a question if the phone had come out a couple month ago? They added a few months to the wait and now people will not be pleased unless the next iPhone 4 makes sandwiches. "
Exactly, if Apple had launched a 4S in June and suggested a major ungrade in 2012 there wouldn't be all this crap. A clear delay in announcement of a 4S (if that's whats coming) looks pretty weak in a fast changing marketplace.
I will not enter a 2 year contract on a non LTE device. If data is of any value to you, you won't either. I'll keep my 3GS until I find an LTE (and NFC) candidate that I like........or buy a dumb phone and an LTE hot spot. I own and love a lot of Apple devices, but my loyalty is only to the latest functionality. Many of you were satisfied with dial up internet service in 1999, but you wouldn't even think a bout it today. Same for LTE versus 3G in less than 2 years.
Exactly, if Apple had launched a 4S in June and suggested a major ungrade in 2012 there wouldn't be all this crap. A clear delay in announcement of a 4S (if that's whats coming) looks pretty weak in a fast changing marketplace.
I will not enter a 2 year contract on a non LTE device. If data is of any value to you, you won't either. I'll keep my 3GS until I find an LTE (and NFC) candidate that I like........or buy a dumb phone and an LTE hot spot. I own and love a lot of Apple devices, but my loyalty is only to the latest functionality. Many of you were satisfied with dial up internet service in 1999, but you wouldn't even think a bout it today. Same for LTE versus 3G in less than 2 years.
Over the past 4 years, I've been alternating between iOS and Android. I've owned all 4 iPhones. Tried the very first Android phone after my iPhone 3G, the G1. I've also use the HTC Legend, Dell Streak and currently, the LG Optimus 2X.
Android has definitely grown over the past couple of years. More apps, more fine-tuning, more features etc. The one big advantage iOS has over Android and perhaps the biggest advantage is that iOS is customized for the particular device. This is easy considering there are only iPhones, iPod Touches and iPads running iOS. Apple has the ability to tune them in order to supplement the hardware. This is not the same for Android. It's pretty much one size fits all. Another problem I've faced with Android since the days of the G1 is the horrid battery life. Lasting one day is a miracle really. The only battery life that has really impressed me over the past few years is the iPhone 4's battery.
Sold my iPhone 4 on the 2nd of Jan and got myself a Dell Streak. Do I regret it? No. A 5" phone turns heads. Do I wish I could go back to the iPhone? Yes. That's why I'll be getting the iPhone 5. It's a good thing I can recontract in 2 days time too. But if Apple releases a iPhone 4S, then I might wait and see what the Nexus Prime/Galaxy Note has to offer.
Android has definitely grown over the past couple of years. More apps, more fine-tuning, more features etc. The one big advantage iOS has over Android and perhaps the biggest advantage is that iOS is customized for the particular device. This is easy considering there are only iPhones, iPod Touches and iPads running iOS. Apple has the ability to tune them in order to supplement the hardware. This is not the same for Android. It's pretty much one size fits all. Another problem I've faced with Android since the days of the G1 is the horrid battery life. Lasting one day is a miracle really. The only battery life that has really impressed me over the past few years is the iPhone 4's battery.
Sold my iPhone 4 on the 2nd of Jan and got myself a Dell Streak. Do I regret it? No. A 5" phone turns heads. Do I wish I could go back to the iPhone? Yes. That's why I'll be getting the iPhone 5. It's a good thing I can recontract in 2 days time too.
But if Apple releases a iPhone 4S, then I might wait and see what the Nexus Prime/Galaxy Note has to offer.I hope the iPhone has a bigger screen, look what Samsung just came up with.
4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD screen with 1280 x 720 resolution, which translates to about 316 pixels per inch.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/samsung-announces-galaxy-s-ii-lte-and-galaxy-s-ii-hd-lte-handset/
4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD screen with 1280 x 720 resolution, which translates to about 316 pixels per inch.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/samsung-announces-galaxy-s-ii-lte-and-galaxy-s-ii-hd-lte-handset/
There is a huge difference between people wanting something because it's the latest and greatest versus people getting something because that's just how it is. No, of course people would not even think about dial-up today - show me any provider that pushes that technology as their primary service to consumers. People get fast broadband these days because that's what is available, just like people buy 1080p TVs and computers with dual and quad core processors. It's just how things are, regardless of the actual tangible benefits, or potentially lack thereof.
Haha, I'll bet! Not in a good way though - they'll be thinking what the hell is that brick he is holding
Realistically speaking, the biggest the iPhone 5 will go is a 3.8 inch screen. Anything bigger is not Apple's style.
Realistically speaking, the biggest the iPhone 5 will go is a 3.8 inch screen. Anything bigger is not Apple's style.
Yep, I don't want a 4.65, too big. But if Apple did an edge to edge 4.2 LG 720p screen, then I think that would be perfect. The fact it was edge to edge would mean a slightly smaller form factor than other phones with comparable screen sizes.
Haha, I'll bet! Not in a good way though - they'll be thinking what the hell is that brick he is holding
Hahaha. It was in striking red colour. And when I talked on the phone, it looked like I was talking using a book. But It was pretty good really. Haha. Sucks that I lost it in a cab after a drunk night