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Phones What can an iPhone do that a android phone can't? [EDIT: and vice-versa]
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I Have Both
I have bot and overall i prefer the iphone because everything just works and the UI is cleaner
I have bot and overall i prefer the iphone because everything just works and the UI is cleaner
Im sure people have already said this 100 times, but in my opinion the iPhone is better due to 3 main reasons.
1) Updates. If this needs clarification then wow... Just wow.
2) Doesnt crash all the time or hang up like my Samsung Infuse 4G did CONSTANTLY.
3) The App store. You dont have to worry about spending $4 on an app and it either not working correctly, or more likely, being mis-advertised, malware, or a knock-off of the real thing.
Its not what an iPhone can do that an Android phone CANT, its what an iPhone does BETTER.
1) Updates. If this needs clarification then wow... Just wow.
2) Doesnt crash all the time or hang up like my Samsung Infuse 4G did CONSTANTLY.
3) The App store. You dont have to worry about spending $4 on an app and it either not working correctly, or more likely, being mis-advertised, malware, or a knock-off of the real thing.
Its not what an iPhone can do that an Android phone CANT, its what an iPhone does BETTER.
Playcount information at least has to be synced back. Otherwise it defeats a lot of the purpsoe of smart playlists. a playlist for "music not listened to in 6 months" isn't much use it you don't have last played information.
iTunes is Apple's product so I have no problem with them only allowing Apple devices to sync. If Android wants to sync, then Google should make their own program, but so far they haven't. I have no idea why though.
I was thinking today if Apple would become like IBM (its once public enemy #1) and just dominate a generation in technology like "Big Brother" did.
Then I came across the article below. A long but very interesting read.
History repeats itself: IBM vs Apple then, iPhone vs Android now
Then I came across the article below. A long but very interesting read.
History repeats itself: IBM vs Apple then, iPhone vs Android now
Nanostudio, and imaschine. The Android phones do not have these apps that are for audio. That's a Android deal breaker for me right there.
This!
Battery life is the only reason I gave up my Android for a iPhone.
Other then that there is nothing that the iphone does better then android.
i don't think an iphone 4s can outdo anything over my GS2 (rooted with custom ROM).
battery: i get 3-4 days of battery life with light/moderate use. occasional browsing and etc, and the phone will go from 100% to 80% by the end of the day. i am also going to buy a pair of batteries that have more capacity (but same size), which will be beneficial for me when I go camping for 2-3 days (it will be my mp3 player and flashlight at night).
durability: look up videos on the GS2 vs. the IP4S. dropping the IP4S from the waist down will crack your screen. you can drop the galaxy s2 from the shoulder down and still expect your phone to be intact. i don't even use a case on my phone. if iphones are known for their pure beauty, then why does everyone always have to buy cases once they get their phones? and i've even shut my car door on the phone twice and the it's not even close to being broken.
widgets: i love widgets; they are so useful. i have dictionary, wifi/3g switches (which is important to me, since i'm only on 200MB data), news feed, and weather widgets. they all make using my phone more convenient.
value: as far as holding value goes, i find that to be misleading; at least in my experience. i got my GS2 for $0.00, while i would have had to purchased an iphone for $199. in a year from now, i am quite certain that the gs2 will still be worth at least $200. that means i put in $0 and can get a minimum of $200 for the phone, while with the iphone 4s, i would have had to pay $170+tax, and i'd be getting back $400ish for it.
there are certain things that iphones do better than androids, but my opinion is that they are insignificant features.. while androids offer significant features that apple hasn't been able to provide. iphones are better than androids out of the box, but with some work in flashing your ROM and some tinkering, the iphone doesn't compare. i don't get why people don't want to put in the work (or pay someone to flash it for you) to get your phone to offer a gazillion more features. what's the point of having this phone then? to have something that looks shiny and pretty?
battery: i get 3-4 days of battery life with light/moderate use. occasional browsing and etc, and the phone will go from 100% to 80% by the end of the day. i am also going to buy a pair of batteries that have more capacity (but same size), which will be beneficial for me when I go camping for 2-3 days (it will be my mp3 player and flashlight at night).
durability: look up videos on the GS2 vs. the IP4S. dropping the IP4S from the waist down will crack your screen. you can drop the galaxy s2 from the shoulder down and still expect your phone to be intact. i don't even use a case on my phone. if iphones are known for their pure beauty, then why does everyone always have to buy cases once they get their phones? and i've even shut my car door on the phone twice and the it's not even close to being broken.
widgets: i love widgets; they are so useful. i have dictionary, wifi/3g switches (which is important to me, since i'm only on 200MB data), news feed, and weather widgets. they all make using my phone more convenient.
value: as far as holding value goes, i find that to be misleading; at least in my experience. i got my GS2 for $0.00, while i would have had to purchased an iphone for $199. in a year from now, i am quite certain that the gs2 will still be worth at least $200. that means i put in $0 and can get a minimum of $200 for the phone, while with the iphone 4s, i would have had to pay $170+tax, and i'd be getting back $400ish for it.
there are certain things that iphones do better than androids, but my opinion is that they are insignificant features.. while androids offer significant features that apple hasn't been able to provide. iphones are better than androids out of the box, but with some work in flashing your ROM and some tinkering, the iphone doesn't compare. i don't get why people don't want to put in the work (or pay someone to flash it for you) to get your phone to offer a gazillion more features. what's the point of having this phone then? to have something that looks shiny and pretty?
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What can an iPhone do that an Android can't?
That's easy.
When you drop your iPhone when getting out of the car, it sounds like you're breaking a window... ha... ha...ha...
Pretty authentic eh?
That's easy.
When you drop your iPhone when getting out of the car, it sounds like you're breaking a window... ha... ha...ha...
Pretty authentic eh?
Audio quality. Sure it is a phone, but for a phone the audio quality through decent headphones is very enjoyable compared to android phones.
Don't really get why samsung, htc, moto etc overlook the sound department. Samsung did good with galaxy s then back tracked on their new gen phones.
And sony needs to put that walkman audio chip in their xperia phones. It sucks that if i use an android phone i need to carry an ipod nano. Completely destroys the convenience of using one device on the go.
Don't really get why samsung, htc, moto etc overlook the sound department. Samsung did good with galaxy s then back tracked on their new gen phones.
And sony needs to put that walkman audio chip in their xperia phones. It sucks that if i use an android phone i need to carry an ipod nano. Completely destroys the convenience of using one device on the go.
My galaxy s2 has both of those features... Next!
The amount of bs about android in this thread will be fun
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Galaxy s2. Next!
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True.. Warranty and support on android is lacking.
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Android has video chat apps that can run over 3G, not just wifi.
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AirPlay - fair enough.
iTunes - fair enough.
iMessage - use whatsapp, just as good.
FaceTime - use Qik, just as good and works over 3G too.
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Arguable. I'd say being able to put widgets on your home screens is more intuitive than having to launch an app every time. The design of the settings menus are more intuitive on the iPhone admittedly.
Not sure I agree there. iOS, whilst nice looking, can become rather bland after a while. Android is skinnable so you can complete change its' appearance. It can be pink with floaty butterflies if you so choose.. iOS is grey and you can't do much about it.
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Widgets alone make android superior to iOS. Less time to access common features, yes please!
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Tell that to safari on my iPad because it didn't get the message.
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One of the best and valid points in this thread. Resale value is much higher with an iPhone.
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They're completely different so not sure why you'd make such a strange connection, but whatever. Nothing wrong with pcs either.
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You say that but some apps on android are far superior, such as Dropbox.
You missed the point. A great artists never puts a blank spot or a mediocre spot on his work and then goes "well you can put anything you like there".
A great artist does his work and trust that people who resonate with it are going to find its way to it. Not by compromising his vision though.
I'm not sure you really have a point to be honest. Android is skinnable so, because multiple different skins are released for it, its likely to appeal to more people. With the iPhone you like it or lump it.
you said it right there "iPhones are better than Android out of the box."
the average consumer/person in the world is NOT tech-savvy and doesn't care to learn about "tinkering" or doesn't have the time.
people want something that just works for what they need it to do out of the box. that's what Apple does really well. the difference between the 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S are very clear. unlike the MANY Android phones. Apple's phones are all high quality, functional, attractive, intuitive and easy to use.
same goes with Macs. they all come with the same software and somewhat similar hardware. also all have the same build quality.
iPhone's get so much more support from third parties because there are so few models. Cases, for example, would be much easier to find for an iPhone than for an Android Phone. Whenever you buy any apps or third party accessories for the iPhone you know it'll work exactly like the developer intended because it was built for the exact phone that you have. There are dozens of Android phones on sale at any point in time, so that reliability and support from third parties isn't as good.
One small detail I like about iPhones over MOST Androids is how the speaker is located at the bottom. Some may not like this or dislike obscuring the lone speaker while holding it in landscape mode.
But for me, it is the better placement on the bottom than on the back like most Androids and even WP phones have. My phones are next to me in bed and I like to listen to tunes. I am listening to FM radio right now on the Focus but have to lie it on top of another phone because the speaker gets muffled if it lies on its back. I refuse to put it face down because I need to look at the screen once in awhile. The bottom placement of the iPhone is perfect for me as the speaker is facing me closer.
Why the iPhone's Speaker is on the bottom
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2011/11/02/iphone-speaker-bottom/
But for me, it is the better placement on the bottom than on the back like most Androids and even WP phones have. My phones are next to me in bed and I like to listen to tunes. I am listening to FM radio right now on the Focus but have to lie it on top of another phone because the speaker gets muffled if it lies on its back. I refuse to put it face down because I need to look at the screen once in awhile. The bottom placement of the iPhone is perfect for me as the speaker is facing me closer.
Why the iPhone's Speaker is on the bottom
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2011/11/02/iphone-speaker-bottom/
