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Why is Android always the default "alternative"?
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I would say it is a very simple reason...
I've had Windows, Android, and iPhones. Several of each.
My favorite ones were the Windows phones. But, they had the same issue that the Android phones I've had did. The OS that they came with, is what they'll have. No future upgrades to later major releases.
One Windows phone I only managed to get upgraded by a x.1 step because I sent it in for repair, and they sent it back to me with the OS updated slightly.
But, there was no way to upgrade it myself, and I haven't been able to upgrade it beyond that either.
I preferred the use of the Windows Phone, much more flexible, more like a computer, could do everything I wanted and more. But, there came a problem. In time, software for the version I had dried up, and I couldn't get new programs without getting a newer version of Windows, and I couldn't get a newer version of Windows without getting a new phone.
Now, I don't know if it's still that way, but my last experience was such.
And, I do still have that Windows Phone, I use it like a small iPad when I just want to dink around at home using my wifi and look something up online.
Android, I've had the same problem regarding OS updates. What my phone came with, is all it will let me have. But, it seems irrelevant to the software available. The apps don't care that I have an older Android release. So, that's better. I still have 3 other Android devices that I keep around and tinker with when I'm killing time, or just playing around.
iPhone... well, honestly, I could take it or leave it. It works for what I need it to do. The only reason I went with the iPhone I have now over the Android, was in the essentially free price, I found the iPhone to have better reception in my frequent locations than the Android phone that would have been my alternative when I was getting my annual phone update from my carrier (yes, I can get a free phone annually if I choose to). Yes, I had a chance to test them both with my carrier to make up my mind (free exchange in given time period).
I've had Windows, Android, and iPhones. Several of each.
My favorite ones were the Windows phones. But, they had the same issue that the Android phones I've had did. The OS that they came with, is what they'll have. No future upgrades to later major releases.
One Windows phone I only managed to get upgraded by a x.1 step because I sent it in for repair, and they sent it back to me with the OS updated slightly.
But, there was no way to upgrade it myself, and I haven't been able to upgrade it beyond that either.
I preferred the use of the Windows Phone, much more flexible, more like a computer, could do everything I wanted and more. But, there came a problem. In time, software for the version I had dried up, and I couldn't get new programs without getting a newer version of Windows, and I couldn't get a newer version of Windows without getting a new phone.
Now, I don't know if it's still that way, but my last experience was such.
And, I do still have that Windows Phone, I use it like a small iPad when I just want to dink around at home using my wifi and look something up online.
Android, I've had the same problem regarding OS updates. What my phone came with, is all it will let me have. But, it seems irrelevant to the software available. The apps don't care that I have an older Android release. So, that's better. I still have 3 other Android devices that I keep around and tinker with when I'm killing time, or just playing around.
iPhone... well, honestly, I could take it or leave it. It works for what I need it to do. The only reason I went with the iPhone I have now over the Android, was in the essentially free price, I found the iPhone to have better reception in my frequent locations than the Android phone that would have been my alternative when I was getting my annual phone update from my carrier (yes, I can get a free phone annually if I choose to). Yes, I had a chance to test them both with my carrier to make up my mind (free exchange in given time period).
Why so bitter and aggressive? Can't you forgive me? I've forgiven you - there's NO WAY your silly comments are going to weigh me down my friend. Let's call it quits shall we? Surely you can try it
Have a nice weekend, regardless. Maybe come off the net for a while... I dunno, it's your peace you're losing not mine.
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Thank you for not taking the easy road and attacking me for asking a simple question. Good answers and not aggressive or biased. You're far too calm and rational to be on this forum - should I call a doctor? Hehe
Why so bitter and aggressive? Can't you forgive me? I've forgiven you - there's NO WAY your silly comments are going to weigh me down my friend. Let's call it quits shall we? Surely you can try it
Have a nice weekend, regardless. Maybe come off the net for a while... I dunno, it's your peace you're losing not mine.
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Thank you for not taking the easy road and attacking me for asking a simple question. Good answers and not aggressive or biased. You're far too calm and rational to be on this forum - should I call a doctor? Hehe
My silly comments? Why don't you take some time off of your meds and read the comments you post about Google and android in this very thread.
Seriously
Ps im.not mad I'm amused at you...you must of got fed up with all the missing apps on your awesome lumina cell you craved about.
Like I said congrats on owning your self...
Pss please stop preaching soft cuddly things to me to make up for the **** you said about Google and android
There is not enough room for more than 2 phone operating systems. Sure Windows phone is fine but they had their chance before Android became the powerhouse it is today. The iPhone and Android wasn't even around when the battle was between Windows, Blackberry and Palm. Microsoft had gotten lazy and that's what happens and you slack off. Blackberry is like a Zombie; their the walking dead of phone OEM's.
I think the state of phones are fine. Android phones are getting better each year and Apple brought big phones to the party. Windows phones need to be cheap and Blackberry needs to die.
I think the state of phones are fine. Android phones are getting better each year and Apple brought big phones to the party. Windows phones need to be cheap and Blackberry needs to die.
Windows was late to the game too. It still won. It is still early days in the smartphone market yet.
Um... weren't we on about Windows Phone here? Not all the other products Microsoft have. And yes, Windows Phone is on the rise. Its slow, but its an undeniable rise. 6 million users isn't a bad thing.
I disagree. All it takes is a good app store selection for Windows Phone to become a serious contender.
I agree. They also do need a better more clear direction and leader though. I really can't figure WTF is happening at Microsoft. They have the pockets and power to make such a great set of products that it's got me baffled why they haven't.
Looking at it from a business perspective they could unseat a lot of iPad installs if they would simply get their Laptop/PC/Surface line in-sync with a powerful iPhone killing phone.
Companies today would love to ditch having to manage 3 devices, phones, tablets and laptops. I would vote keep the laptop like a surface, pair it with a great phone and find success there.
Have no clue what they are taking so long for.
True, but Microsoft made significant strides over the past couple of years. Windows 8 has been much better received and actually is gaining a small, but respectable, following.
Don't write off Microsoft yet. But feel free to write off Amazon they will exit phone market soon,.
Samsung and amazon are smart.they are using android and also making there back door out with there own market place and Eco system.
Samsung will switch to tizan when 90% of the people won't notice the change and all APS are on both markets so no one will complain when it happens and I'm sure they will make a deal with google to keep the play store for the die hard android fans since tizan will natively run android apps.
Samsung will switch to tizan when 90% of the people won't notice the change and all APS are on both markets so no one will complain when it happens and I'm sure they will make a deal with google to keep the play store for the die hard android fans since tizan will natively run android apps.
Oletros. Don't hold your breath. Looks like Moto-G got banned from MR. Maybe now we can get back to serious discussions.
I use a Windows Phone for work and despite trying to like it, I can't get over that there is a lack of good apps, the browser is a bit crap in certain ways (like being unable to just clear cache without removing browsing history etc) and when you have even a medium amount of apps it becomes downright tedious to scroll to get to settings. Many settings are also spread around in a manner that makes little sense..though that is somewhat true with iOS and Android as well.
Overall it is very fast and smooth though so it's a shame that it doesn't even come close to Android in features and developer support.
With Android and iOS offering very few actually worthwhile features in their latest iterations, MS could really get a boost to their marketshare by simply providing a major feature update and slight redesign to WP and also offering a device that matches the Android flagship devices yet keeps the more compact size most Windows Phone devices have because that market is now getting only filled by the Xperia Z3 Compact and iPhone 6.
Overall it is very fast and smooth though so it's a shame that it doesn't even come close to Android in features and developer support.
With Android and iOS offering very few actually worthwhile features in their latest iterations, MS could really get a boost to their marketshare by simply providing a major feature update and slight redesign to WP and also offering a device that matches the Android flagship devices yet keeps the more compact size most Windows Phone devices have because that market is now getting only filled by the Xperia Z3 Compact and iPhone 6.