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is the Galaxy S 7 a real threat to iPhone ? how many here would switch ?
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I did switch from an iPhone 6 Plus to the S7 Edge. The only smart phones I ever had were iPhones starting with the 4s. We also have iPads, but will stay with Apple for tablets. Here is why I switched:
1. I wanted a change, which iPhone was not giving
2. I wanted a smaller overall phone with the same 5.5" screen.
3. I wanted water and dust resistance.
4. I wanted microSD expandability.
5. I did not want an even thinner device for my next smartphone.
6. I like the flexibility of Android.
7. I like the ability to put widgets on the home screen.
8. I like the app drawer allowing me to only have frequently used apps on my home pages.
1. I wanted a change, which iPhone was not giving
2. I wanted a smaller overall phone with the same 5.5" screen.
3. I wanted water and dust resistance.
4. I wanted microSD expandability.
5. I did not want an even thinner device for my next smartphone.
6. I like the flexibility of Android.
7. I like the ability to put widgets on the home screen.
8. I like the app drawer allowing me to only have frequently used apps on my home pages.
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Wow this describes me exactly.
Longtime iPhone users and lover but recently (last couple of years) the iPhone has felt stale and has bored me. I am loving the new customisation options, my calendar appointments, wifi status and network info on my home screen along with chat heads.
The only Apple service I miss dearly is iMessage. But whatsapp is helping in that space.
The design element of the s7e is world class and far ahead of any current iPhone.
yeah the upgrades don't seem to be much to shout about..faster, better camera, waterproof but seems wireless charging isn't coming til 2017.
Sucks that my iPhone 5s can't get cursor movements via 3d touch.
But nearly any Android phone -- flagships for sure -- can update the Google keyboard and get all the new editing gestures including cursor movements.
But nearly any Android phone -- flagships for sure -- can update the Google keyboard and get all the new editing gestures including cursor movements.
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Not via 3D Touch but it would certainly be possible via software if Apple chose to do so. I have gesture navigation on my iPad and it doesn't have 3D Touch.
Then what gives, Apple? :T
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No clue.
Devices from 2013 can't install the Google keyboard from the play store? I genuinely don't know.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Tim-...e-things-you-dont-know-you-need-today_id80711
Tim Cook says next iPhone will introduce innovative things we didn't know we needed.
Yes, please. Bring it on, Apple.
Cook appeared on CNBC where he said the next-generation of iPhones would be quite impressive:
"We have great innovation in the pipeline, like new iPhones that will incent you and other people that have iPhones today to upgrade to new iPhones... We are going to give you things that you can't live without, that you just don't even know you need today...You will look back and wonder 'how did I live without this?"
Tim Cook says next iPhone will introduce innovative things we didn't know we needed.
Yes, please. Bring it on, Apple.
Cook appeared on CNBC where he said the next-generation of iPhones would be quite impressive:
"We have great innovation in the pipeline, like new iPhones that will incent you and other people that have iPhones today to upgrade to new iPhones... We are going to give you things that you can't live without, that you just don't even know you need today...You will look back and wonder 'how did I live without this?"
I sure hope they deliver on that! I am sure I will jump to the IP7 plus.
Doesn't he say this every year? I can't wait for them to tell me what I needed.....that I didn't know I needed....
I see what you mean now. My point was that it sucks that my iPhone 5S can't take advantage of the cursor/editing feature that iPhones with 3D Touch can. Which means the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, the iPhone SE don't have it either.
Yet most Android devices -- including Android devices from 2013, unless I'm mistaken? -- can update through the Play Store many of Google's core apps to get all the features that come along with those updates. That's what's great about Google updating their apps via the Play Store; you don't need a full software update to get some of these new features and improvements.
It's nice that my iPhone 5S can get upgraded to the latest iOS version, but as devices get older, more features are left out of these updates.
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Yeah, that's quite a bit of hype. Not uncommon for Apple or Tim Cook.
We'll see if Apple delivers this Fall.
Wow, never seen apple do this before. He basically told anyone that's looking to buy an iPhone to wait until the next one.
No doubt a result of everyone talking about Apple's latest quarter. Tim Cook has to quell people's concerns and fears that Apple isn't innovating.
Do I get to say "I told you so" again to I7guy and his ilk? They're all so quiet now.
It's not too late, Apple. Bring it, this Fall.
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"Where are the French fries I didn't ask for?! You guys need to anticipate me!" -- Tracy Morgan
Well I've pretty much decided that I'm not getting the next iPhone. I will either keep my iPhone 6 which is as innovative as I need for my needs or try the S7 if it's offered cheap by the time I upgrade. I'm losing the interest in having the latest and greatest to be honest and can't justify the cost to be honest.
I'm quiet because I feel bad Apple only earned 40b last quarter; which regardless of market share is probably more than all other manufacturers combined made selling phones and services. You guys and your ilk made me lol at that remark.No doubt a result of everyone talking about Apple's latest quarter. Tim Cook has to quell people's concerns and fears that Apple isn't innovating.
Do I get to say "I told you so" again to I7guy and his ilk? They're all so quiet now.
It's not too late, Apple. Bring it, this Fall.
I purchased a S7 Edge after selling my 6S and Apple Watch and I'm so glad I did.
The S7 edge is what the iPhone 7 needs to be. It without a doubt the nicest phone I've ever used and touchwiz marshmallow is fantastic.
iOS really, really needs a file system.
The S7 edge is what the iPhone 7 needs to be. It without a doubt the nicest phone I've ever used and touchwiz marshmallow is fantastic.
iOS really, really needs a file system.
Tell me again how I can use this iPhone feature you call profit?
Don't be so bitter about being wrong. This might mean a better iPhone.
Well it means apple is going to be around for a long time with these same conversations going on until the cows the home.
Apple will always release a better phone, but you can be sure that no matter what they do these conversations will persist. That's the nature of the beast.
Besides I wasn't wrong, sure their revenue went down, but they are far from some of these "doomed posts" that have surfaced.
That's quite a leap. Are you the worst type of critic? Ladies and gentlemen I give you someone who wants a someone to think and act like them. It takes all kinds I guess. And what do you say or do if Apple has another record breaking quarter and you still don't like their products? Lol.
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