My iPhone doesn't require me to trash all my IMs/text messages every two months because it's out of memory.
That's worth the price of admission right there.
That's worth the price of admission right there.
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My reasons why Android is vastly inferior to the iPhone... What are yours?
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I don't purchase Android phones mainly because there's a new one everyday. The "RAZR" & "RAZR MAXX" 3 month upgrade is just one of the vast examples of how they really don't care about their customers.
Oh and the names are ridiculous "Ice Cream Sandwich".
Oh and the names are ridiculous "Ice Cream Sandwich".
Nor does any phone with ample internal memory
If you buy a cheap phone with little memory, hardly any storage space, etc, then you're going to experience such problems.
Nor does any phone with ample internal memory
If you buy a cheap phone with little memory, hardly any storage space, etc, then you're going to experience such problems.
Unfortunately the EVO I had, had this very issue. It was a flagship phone on Sprint, and was one of their best sellers, too.
never knew of an Android phone that had that issue. Big time for any Android phone made with an internal SD card of some type.
My HTC Desire had the same problem (see a pattern here?
) I think it's a mistake that HTC learned from; people want plenty of internal memory for app installs and data. It was aggravated by the fact that it took about half an hour to delete all my texts too I ended up rooting and using an Apps2SD ROM so that I could shift all of the apps onto the SD card and free up internal memory.
Still loved that phone though
To Joe Blow consumer, this is unacceptable. I think that is the biggest proponent for the "iPhone just works" campaign. Features that are built into iOS (and I admit there are features that SHOULD be implemented which have yet to be) "just work" (maybe not Siri so much, LOL). The tinkering community is pretty small when looking at smartphone buyers as a whole.
This is true. I can usually always help myself if there's a problem with my devices. I'm IT literate and enjoy learning and playing around with things, but for people who aren't into that sort of thing it would be frustrating.
There's a misconception that people that aren't good at IT are stupid but it's not the case, I work with highly experienced lawyers who have only just learnt how to text a smiley face haha.
How does iOS 5.0.1 sound better?
Google brings a well known food item to their signature OS, they could not have done a better job naming their OS uniquely but also create buzz about it at the same time.
I only have 1 reason really. It's because I don't think Android apps are as good as iOS apps. This is pretty much the only thing keeping me on an iPhone. I've been tempted by Android display sizes, displays and even the design of a few but in the end I always end up staying because of the app store.
Plus, having spent a good sum of money on the app store means if I switch I'm going to lose out on those premium apps and will need to repurchase android versions which will double the cost
Plus, having spent a good sum of money on the app store means if I switch I'm going to lose out on those premium apps and will need to repurchase android versions which will double the cost
I only have 1 reason really. It's because I don't think Android apps are as good as iOS apps. This is pretty much the only thing keeping me on an iPhone. I've been tempted by Android display sizes, displays and even the design of a few but in the end I always end up staying because of the app store.
Plus, having spent a good sum of money on the app store means if I switch I'm going to lose out on those premium apps and will need to repurchase android versions which will double the cost
Which apps do you mean? I find it nearly impossible to compare. Because an identical app is made by the same developer across platforms and I find the quality the same. Apps that are exclusive obviously can't be compared.
I'll mention one for each platform.
Spotify is better on iOS. It has all of the features that the Android version has, plus you can see your friends' playlists and play music that's in their playlists.
Dropbox is better on Android. You can set it to automatically upload all of your photos and videos. On iOS you must share them manually (assuming this is still the case - it's been a few months since I used it on iOS).
Hmm, such a cogent argument going on in this thread.
Although not admissible in court as a defense, I think the best response here would be the "I am rubber, you are glue." argument.
Or as I like to say " I am a injection molded highly elastic polymer, and you are an extremely Strong emalgomated adhesive substance" and whatever you say to me is directed back at you with equal and opposite force only to adhere to you.
Although not admissible in court as a defense, I think the best response here would be the "I am rubber, you are glue." argument.
Or as I like to say " I am a injection molded highly elastic polymer, and you are an extremely Strong emalgomated adhesive substance" and whatever you say to me is directed back at you with equal and opposite force only to adhere to you.
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Zite would be a prime example. Complete crap interface on Android, but great on ios.
However, when you run out on the iPhone you're done. There's no SD card to add.
While this is true, I have yet to hear a person complain that this happened to their texts on their iphone even with the memory full. I know a lot of Android devices insisted on using internal memory only, for certain things, such as SMS caching. Sure there are tweaks to fix that. But I remind you, we are talking about Joe Blow here, who just wants something that works, and not something he has to download tweaks to make work.
I'm a tech geek so I love them both. One small thing I really like about Android - the LED light! Love being able to see at a glance (w/o unlocking) if I have a text, email, or other notification waiting for me. And even knowing what type of message I have (and from whom) based on the color. :thumbup:
One small thing I really like about Android - the LED light! Love being able to see at a glance (w/o unlocking) if I have a text, email, or other notification waiting for me. And even knowing what type of message I have (and from whom) based on the color. :thumbup:
I'm a tech geek so I love them both.
Same here. More Android phones need to incorporate this, honestly. And so does the iPhone.
That's the one feature I miss from my Atrix. Colored LED notification based on message type.I'm a tech geek so I love them both.
The SGS2 can flash the camera flash, but it's not the same.
My wife's LG Ally had this issue. Clear all the IMs and it's fine. Dude at Verizon's solution: Clear them out and pull out the battery.
I was like: HUH? Honey, let's get you an iPhone.
Problem solved.
That tends to solve alot of problems (like the one I listed in the OP as well)
Sorry to hear your wife had to go through the annoyance of owning an android device... glad shes with a much better phone now
I'm a tech geek so I love them both.
That is a feature I really miss too. You get so used to it then when you don't have it takes quite a bit of adjustment.
For the first month I had my iPhone I was delayed on sending replies to text and emails. I'd glance at my phone an then walk away.
I find I end up carrying my iPhone around the house more now.
That tends to solve alot of problems (like the one I listed in the OP as well)
Sorry to hear your wife had to go through the annoyance of owning an android device... glad shes with a much better phone now
She was very annoyed. She's not tech-savvy at all. She's really satisfied with her iPhone now, though, after a long learning curve. It's all good in the hood!
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