Tried the iPhone 6.. Back to Android

[MRU]

Thankfully they don't tend to refresh the Note line up like the others. Just one main device per year and then supported for a couple of years with software updates. The problem has for me on android always been the rollout of those updates. You have to wait for lollipop to be released by google, then you have to wait often months before Samsung have the update ready, then assuming you have a carrer free handsrt you have to wait more weeks for them to rollout the update by CSC model identifier and if your last on the list your waiting a good couple of months again. If you are using a carrier handset you have the additional hassles of waiting for your carrier to add their own software and run tests before releasing it, which could mean its later again. AT&T are notoriously slow. However some carriers like Vodafone here have managed to push out updates before Samsung has pushed out to non carrier unlocked models. Its all so random and frustrating and my greatest issue with Android full stop.

More so than worrying about new hardware, as its software that dates the phones far quicker than the hardware...

 

[mib1800]

Thankfully they don't tend to refresh the Note line up like the others. Just one main device per year and then supported for a couple of years with software updates. The problem has for me on android always been the rollout of those updates. You have to wait for lollipop to be released by google, then you have to wait often months before Samsung have the update ready, then assuming you have a carrer free handsrt you have to wait more weeks for them to rollout the update by CSC model identifier and if your last on the list your waiting a good couple of months again. If you are using a carrier handset you have the additional hassles of waiting for your carrier to add their own software and run tests before releasing it, which could mean its later again. AT&T are notoriously slow. However some carriers like Vodafone here have managed to push out updates before Samsung has pushed out to non carrier unlocked models. Its all so random and frustrating and my greatest issue with Android full stop.

More so than worrying about new hardware, as its software that dates the phones far quicker than the hardware...

Most still get updates regularly on android. Only the big version upgrade is slower.

 

[Shanghaichica]

Well after a few days with the iPad mini I'm fed up with Apple again. It was an impulsive buy. I'm thinking of selling it and getting the galaxy tab pro 8.3. I just don't see Apple fitting into my set up anymore.

 

[bembol]

Since the 3GS, I've had every iPhone released but after the 4S I had enough of iOS that I only upgraded to profit off it.

The problem is that it became more of a toy than a communication device. I wanted something different every 4-6 months and I can customized. This is why I love android.

 

[I7guy]

I'm not going to stir the pot like you and call android a toy, but I will say you are entitled to your opinion.

If anything I find IOS facilitates communication rather than hindering it and does so with little fuss.

I get from your post you get bored with your tech, but I do t mistake the simplicity of IOS with not being able to get things done.

 

[Huliodude]

The biggest reason I went from a 6 to a 6 Plus was because of back light and colour issues on the 6, just like the OP said. After swapping three 6's I was fed up with yellow, uneven, warm screens. 6 Plus screen was near perfect on the first try.

Totally unacceptable on a flagship phone.

 

[mib1800]

I'm not going to stir the pot like you and call android a toy, but I will say you are entitled to your opinion.

If anything I find IOS facilitates communication rather than hindering it and does so with little fuss.

I get from your post you get bored with your tech, but I do t mistake the simplicity of IOS with not being able to get things done.

SOrry, but I think you burst your own bubble here. The retarded attachment file support (or lack of) on Iphone email is already hinder to communication. Not to mention that you have to be very careful using iMessage because your message may not reach your intended receipients who are not using iOS.

 

[Shanghaichica]

Most still get updates regularly on android. Only the big version upgrade is slower.

I agree. I've come to accept the software update issue on Android. I know I'll get it bit I also know that if will take a while. I'm not expecting lollipop on my S5 until March next year. To be honest what you get in the end (after samsung) have put their spin on our trends to be quite different to what Google announced anyway, wifi is for the better imo.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

SOrry, but I think you burst your own bubble here. The retarded attachment file support (or lack of) on Iphone email is already hinder to communication. Not to mention that you have to be very careful using iMessage because your message may not reach your intended receipients who are not using iOS.

What is it you can't attach in iPhone's email? I've never had a problem for my needs so it would be silly for me to call it retarded. I can't say I've had any issues with iMessage either, so perhaps that is a problem that affects only certain users.

 

[fredaroony]

What is it you can't attach in iPhone's email? I've never had a problem for my needs so it would be silly for me to call it retarded. I can't say I've had any issues with iMessage either, so perhaps that is a problem that affects only certain users.

Try attaching a file to an email you are replying to

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Try attaching a file to an email you are replying to

Are we talking the native email or what? I don't use that as my primary email source as I use Gmail and prefer the app. I just did a test by sending myself an email and replying by adding a photo, Word Doc, Excel doc, and a video from Google drive. I managed to do this with ease, but perhaps this isn't what people are referring to? Either way though this works on the iPhone.

Just looked at the native email app and it is more restrictive. You can add photo's, links and video's in replies but I couldn't find an option for anything else. My advice is to use a dedicated app if the content is an issue.

 

[Shanghaichica]

Are we talking the native email or what? I don't use that as my primary email source as I use Gmail and prefer the app. I just did a test by sending myself an email and replying by adding a photo, Word Doc, Excel doc, and a video from Google drive. I managed to do this with ease, but perhaps this isn't what people are referring to? Either way though this works on the iPhone.

Just looked at the native email app and it is more restrictive. You can add photo's, links and video's in replies but I couldn't find an option for anything else. My advice is to use a dedicated app if the content is an issue.

There are too many compromises and work arounds for me to seriously consider the iPhone as my daily driver.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

There are too many compromises and work arounds for me to seriously consider the iPhone as my daily driver.

That is fair enough, you use what works. That is how I felt on Android until I switched but everybody has different needs.

 

[fredaroony]

Are we talking the native email or what? I don't use that as my primary email source as I use Gmail and prefer the app. I just did a test by sending myself an email and replying by adding a photo, Word Doc, Excel doc, and a video from Google drive. I managed to do this with ease, but perhaps this isn't what people are referring to? Either way though this works on the iPhone.

Just looked at the native email app and it is more restrictive. You can add photo's, links and video's in replies but I couldn't find an option for anything else. My advice is to use a dedicated app if the content is an issue.

Native email and thats just how iOS works. Cross app sharing is also far better in Android.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Native email and thats just how iOS works.

What do you mean 'that's how iOS works'? Do you mean you can't share as much stuff in iOS? That may be the case but again it really depends on your needs and you know the limitations of any platform before you sign up. If you want to share more than photo's, video's and documents you either find an app alternative or you go to a platform that promotes it. Its not like it should annoy anybody that iOS is slightly tighter, because nobody is forced to use it, there are options. The things it can do it does very nicely and from a personal perspective I am yet to hit a problem where I can't do something I have wanted. For others it might be different. For me the tighter regulation of apps and the layout of the interface was the biggest draw to iOS, however I often see this as the major criticism. You just have to shrug your shoulders and remember its winding somebody else up more than yourself.

 

[I7guy]

There are too many compromises and work arounds for me to seriously consider the iPhone as my daily driver.

Fair enough, I use the iPhone in my business. Time is money to me and it does what I need it to do without fuss. Everybody's needs are different and therefore choice is good. As many of my clients have iphones communications are very much facilitated.

 

[Tinmania]

Fair enough, I use the iPhone in my business. Time is money to me and it does what I need it to do without fuss.

Just think how much more money you'd have if you didn't spend so much time on an internet forum for devices that are not iOS. Hmmm....



Mike

 

[mclld]

Just think how much more money you'd have if you didn't spend so much time on an internet forum for devices that are not iOS. Hmmm....



Mike

That was too easy and spot on though I must say. Same goes for android people whining in ios threads

 

[I7guy]

Just think how much more money you'd have if you didn't spend so much time on an internet forum for devices that are not iOS. Hmmm....



Mike

Thanks for looking out for my wallet, I appreciate it. Can I look out for yours as well?

And you are also the content police? "Tried the iPhone 6 back to android". Maybe should know what thread you are posting in.

 

[Bahroo]

Sure,but what if your S5 had defects as well, would you return that as many times as possible and get a flawless one or just give up after one?

Im sure it has some defects somewhere OP just doesn't realize it, thankfully my launch iPhone 6 is flawless and came flawless out the box, perfectly lit backlighting, all buttons rock hard, no yellow tint on display, nothing, perfect.

 

[ryankul]

Im sure it has some defects somewhere OP just doesn't realize it, thankfully my launch iPhone 6 is flawless and came flawless out the box, perfectly lit backlighting, all buttons rock hard, no yellow tint on display, nothing, perfect.

I would have probably tried two handsets. After my iPhone 6 fiasco I thoroughly checked out my S5. No backlighting issues, battery problems, bending etc. Wifi, bt and nfc all work great. I'm sure there could have been issues with a S5 out of the box but all that matters to me is there wasn't on mine lol. With that said if I would have had to exchange it several times I would have kept looking for my next phone. Something I forgot about was expandable storage. Really nice.