Why say anything? Buy what you want and let them buy what they want. If you're that insecure in your choice, you must have to question why you bought what you bought. I truly don't understand threads like this, or the mindset behind them.
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iPhone X iOS vs Android - What To Say To iPhone Haters?
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Why say anything? Buy what you want and let them buy what they want. If you're that insecure in your choice, you must have to question why you bought what you bought. I truly don't understand threads like this, or the mindset behind them.
Just be like "I'm rich...b****"
But you don't need to justify yourself on what is your preference. Samsung flagship the Note models are $999-1250 which are in line with Apple lineup $999-1450. Just tell them Android is their cup of tea and iOS is yours. I will pay for what I want and vice versa. Tell them to give iPhone a go before lecturing you the perks of Android. The experience is different. Maybe if you tell them to buy you an Android then you will consider trying Android. I pretty sure they wouldn't.
But you don't need to justify yourself on what is your preference. Samsung flagship the Note models are $999-1250 which are in line with Apple lineup $999-1450. Just tell them Android is their cup of tea and iOS is yours. I will pay for what I want and vice versa. Tell them to give iPhone a go before lecturing you the perks of Android. The experience is different. Maybe if you tell them to buy you an Android then you will consider trying Android. I pretty sure they wouldn't.
Same, I've owned 3 Android devices (G1, Nexus google phone, and the Samsung S8+) in my time and I keep going back to iPhone (3gs, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7+, X, and soon to come the Xs Max). Do I miss some of the customization options of Android? Yes although it doesn't out way the fast security patches, reliable updates, less bloatware, smoothness, lack of crashing, that it's harder to hack, and the way I use my iPad and apple watch seamlessly with my iPhones.
Ignore their petty comments and enjoy your new phone. Tell them to enjoy theirs.
Tell them you are a sheep. Tell them you did overpay. Every time they tell you something, agree with them. They won’t have nothing to say then.
Ahhh it's all lighthearted, I bust chops back and forth with family and friends that use Android all the time.
Just remind them.....With Apple, the iPhone is the product, we are the consumer.....with Android, THEY are the product...nothing but a piece of merchandise that Google gets the good money for.
Just remind them.....With Apple, the iPhone is the product, we are the consumer.....with Android, THEY are the product...nothing but a piece of merchandise that Google gets the good money for.
Why do people care what phone someone else has? Are they that insecure with their purchase that they need to justify it with insults and a constant desire for validation?
Do your friends also do the same thing regarding which car you drive? Which TV you own? Or which chicken sandwich is your favorite?
I understand on a forum like this, where people want to talk pros and cons. But in a social situation... Who actually cares?
Do your friends also do the same thing regarding which car you drive? Which TV you own? Or which chicken sandwich is your favorite?
I understand on a forum like this, where people want to talk pros and cons. But in a social situation... Who actually cares?
In a public setting “it just works for me”
At work “company apps that are specificly written for us that are proprietary to iOS and various Android phones don’t meet or aren’t tested to the security standards we have in place”. Too many Android phones and many have skins.
At work “company apps that are specificly written for us that are proprietary to iOS and various Android phones don’t meet or aren’t tested to the security standards we have in place”. Too many Android phones and many have skins.
Android have great phones but hate the software and it doesn’t work with multiple devices like my Apple products do so for me the max is worth it and the best phone for me
Silence and a non reaction works best. When the target of their jests fail to rise to defend, it signals a confidence in a choice that they probably lack. Change the subject, ignore the text, walk away, pick your nose. Just show complete non engagement with the provocation.
You could read through this thread for ideas and watch people figuratively beat the crap out of each other: it gets pretty nasty.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/why-do-you-prefer-ios-over-android.2129021/
Really, though, there’s no arguing over this. Both platforms work well and have advantages and disadvantages: it’s just what works best for you. Coke/Pepsi, Ford/Chevy, Mac/PC, etc, some people just want to feel superior about their choices and make you feel inferior about your choices. I understand the urge to put them in their place, but you’ll never convince them that you made the right decision. Invariably, I have a few people who come out of the woodwork to tell me that I’m ridiculous for buying an iPhone for any number of reasons: too expensive, it’s an indulgence, it’s a toy, I’m materialistic, etc.
Back when cell phones became a thing, I had people criticize me for having one: “what? You have to be able to make a call from anywhere? Can’t wait until you get to a phone? What a waste of money!” (They all eventually got cell phones). When the iPhone came out , people said, “why do you need all that? All you need is something to make calls” (all of those naysayers now have smartphones).
I feel your pain: friends or not, these people are not trying to engage in an honest discussion, they’re just intentionally rude and insulting you. Arguing with them just gives them a platform to keep piling on. Read through the above thread that I posted: it’s maddening. I’m done with the trash talkers. I find that a nice “go to h3ll” or “f-off” works best for me.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/why-do-you-prefer-ios-over-android.2129021/
Really, though, there’s no arguing over this. Both platforms work well and have advantages and disadvantages: it’s just what works best for you. Coke/Pepsi, Ford/Chevy, Mac/PC, etc, some people just want to feel superior about their choices and make you feel inferior about your choices. I understand the urge to put them in their place, but you’ll never convince them that you made the right decision. Invariably, I have a few people who come out of the woodwork to tell me that I’m ridiculous for buying an iPhone for any number of reasons: too expensive, it’s an indulgence, it’s a toy, I’m materialistic, etc.
Back when cell phones became a thing, I had people criticize me for having one: “what? You have to be able to make a call from anywhere? Can’t wait until you get to a phone? What a waste of money!” (They all eventually got cell phones). When the iPhone came out , people said, “why do you need all that? All you need is something to make calls” (all of those naysayers now have smartphones).
I feel your pain: friends or not, these people are not trying to engage in an honest discussion, they’re just intentionally rude and insulting you. Arguing with them just gives them a platform to keep piling on. Read through the above thread that I posted: it’s maddening. I’m done with the trash talkers. I find that a nice “go to h3ll” or “f-off” works best for me.
What to say to iPhone haters/Android lovers? I usually just say "goodnight, honey. I love you."
Yes! “For better or for worse”
And that's definitely for worse! LOL!!
The problem is your friends are right, you’re paying too much for overpriced hardware. That’s why you should react like a Ferrari owner, who is told he paid too much for a red car.
WROOOMMMMM....
Man, I'm surprised that no one said that...
Change your friends.
When they don't accept your choice, why are they your friends then?
Change your friends.
When they don't accept your choice, why are they your friends then?
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There right though the iPhone xs max is overpriced and Android is better than ios.What do you mean apps just run smoother on ios I have been hearing and experiencing the complete opposite Android Oreo has been performing better than iOS 11 which is why apples iOS 12 update was mainly focused on performance upgrades Android now runs just as smooth if not smoother than iOS,and it does that while still being more capable and more flexible.Yes android is better than iOS and the iPhone xs phones are overpriced
Privacy. It matters. Android is an ad platform and it’s way too open. The end.
