Will you be staying with iPhone for your next phone?

[Ste Nova]

Samsung already does. Both the cellular versions of the Galaxy Tab 7 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 can do telephony.

idiots

 

[nilk]

I'm very happy with my iPhone 4S, and used the 3GS, 3G, and 1st gen before that. I'm 90% sure that I'll be getting the next iPhone that comes out this year. I use iTunes Remote and Airplay, and have an Apple TV and Airport Expresses all over the house. I use iTunes and rate songs on my iPhone which get synced back to iTunes, and use smart playlists, etc. I use Aperture and have starred photos sync back to my iPhone. Everything works together brilliantly and without issue. If I got a non-Apple phone, I'm sure I'd continue using iOS devices alongside that, at least at home.

I'm open to switching to Android (hence the 10% lack of certainty). I want Android to succeed and the ideal of having an open source operating system based on Linux being the dominant mobile OS appeals to me. I own a Nexus 7 running Android 4.2, but the experience is so much better with iOS that I'm unlikely to switch without things improving dramatically in the next year, and I just don't think they will for Android.

iOS is objectively better in certain areas, such as video and audio latency, and Android is still trying to catch up. While I don't use music production apps on my iPhone that much, it's nice that I can, and the Android ecosystem is completely lacking in that area because the platform did not make it possible until recently, and it's still not as good as iOS.

If I went Android, I would really want something that has stock Android and is likely to get timely updates. The Nexus devices appear to be the only case of this, but the Nexus 4 is just not good enough. It only has 16GB of storage with no SD card option, and the camera is not as good as that of the iPhone 4S or 5. I have the iPhone with 64GB and I want even more storage than that and I'm even willing to pay an insane premium for that. I know that I can get an S3 with a good amount of storage + SD card, but I don't want Samsung's modified version of Android, and I don't want to rely on Samsung for Android updates. If Google would release hardware that actually kicks ass, I'd be tempted.

The things that I find missing in iOS that Android has are fairly minor points. I want to be able to automate certain things, like for example use an NFC token in my car to automatically turn on tethering (so that if I had a car stereo with Wifi it could connect), and turn it off automatically once I'm out of the car. Things like MirrorLink seem pretty cool as well.

I'm not touching anything Microsoft unless I'm getting paid large amounts of money to write code for it, and even then I'm running Windows in a virtual machine for that purpose.

 

[Brien]

I bought an iPhone 5 but I'm not against jumping ship if Apple doesn't step it up. iOS 6 was basically iOS 5 with a couple new apps.

Plus, all of these quad-core, 1080p 5"+ Android phones are very tempting. If the rumors of a 6" Note 3 with 500+ dpi and 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity are true, I might have to go that route as it'd be the perfect sketchbook.

 

[kazmac]

not sure

The iPhone was my first cell phone. Part of my reason for sticking around would be ease of use.

I use certain built in apps, but buy very few any more after being burned by so many iPad apps.

If I can find a pre-paid carrier who doesn't use Sprint, is cheaper than the $53 I'm paying AT&T and has better service, I may continue on whenever the iPhone 6 is released.

All that said, I may do that IF I don't go with the retina iPad mini and some super cheap phone instead.

I've got awhile to think about it, and knowing me I'll change my mind as I often do.

 

[kaylerrific]

Being the sucker that I am for Apple products, I'll probably get a new iPhone whatever-number-it-is when it's time to retire my 5. But, part of the reason is that I just don't want to relearn a new operating system and rebuy apps. There's just no point. iOS works fine for me now. If one day it's so far behind another operating system that it's painfully obvious, maybe I'll switch. But until that day, I'll continue to stick with my iPhone.

 

[jkauff]

The iPhone 5 is my first smartphone, and I'm otherwise a Windows guy. I've found there are apps for most of what I want to do, but I have yet to find a great FLAC player, for example. I love the fact that the 5 fits in my shirt pocket, which my wife's Android phone doesn't, and movies look great on the Retina display.

Things that I don't like include the strict sandboxing of apps. I like that they run sandboxed, but not being able to move files between apps is a huge pain. I don't like not having access to the file system. I don't like not being able to select all my emails for deletion at once. I don't like iTunes at all either for music or app control (DiskAid gives me better access to files, but I can't drag and drop between app file systems thanks to iOS). I don't like iOS putting up a big STOP sign when I try to do something that's easy on my PC, like downloading a file to a Download folder and opening it with the app of my choice.

Would I move to an Android phone? Probably not, although it would be closer to having a computer in my pocket. The iPhone does most of what I need (thank you Splashtop--I can remote into my Win 7 machine to do things I can't on the phone) and I really appreciate the quality of workmanship that's gone into this device. Apple makes superior physical products, period.

The iPhone 5 is a really good phone, and it's proven me wrong when I thought I didn't have any real need for a smartphone. I feel like I made a good choice, but when it comes time down the road to choose a new one, I'm going to give Android a good long look.

 

[matttye]

I'll wait and see what's around at the time before making a decision.

 

[bonskovsky]

Ever iPhone has been the same concept since day 1. People seem to forget that. Even iPads are the same. Just look at them.

When did Apple ever innovate?

 

[matttye]

Ever iPhone has been the same concept since day 1. People seem to forget that. Even iPads are the same. Just look at them.

When did Apple ever innovate?

It's the same UI pretty much, but lots of features have been added.

Shared Photo Streams are pretty cool. That's probably my favourite feature from iOS 6 (which IMO is the most underwhelming iOS update yet).

Most OSes don't drastically change their UI with each update, not sure why people think mobile OSes should be any different.

You usually come up with an idea and then improve on that idea, not completely reimagine it every time.

 

[tekno]

I think I'm right in saying that the success of Macs is largely as a result of the success of the iPhone and iPad.

If sales of the iPhone start to falter, I wonder if it will impact on Apple's other revenue streams?

 

[blkjedi954]

Not hard when you're marketing to the lowest common denominator-- for example technologically illiterate soccer moms and grandmas.

I have no doubt they'll continue making profits, I just don't think I'll continue buying their products.

They're the lowest common denominator because they enjoy something different from you?? You're an idiot. New batch of kids every few years and forgetting that is how businesses fail. You're a FAIL

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I bought an iPhone 5 but I'm not against jumping ship if Apple doesn't step it up. iOS 6 was basically iOS 5 with a couple new apps.

Plus, all of these quad-core, 1080p 5"+ Android phones are very tempting. If the rumors of a 6" Note 3 with 500+ dpi and 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity are true, I might have to go that route as it'd be the perfect sketchbook.

Don't get caught up in the megahertz myth! look that up on youtube. Steve J. went over that. Architecture is very important. You guys keep getting caught up in the specs when your dual core iphone destroys many of the quard cores on the market. Please educate yourselves so you won't fall for this hype!!

 

[thatappleguytoday]

I might skip the next gen since the 5 is doing just fine
Who am I kidding, I'll have the next one regardless

Two reasons

-Ecosystem
-Apple Retail..I can literally walk to the store and get a replacement if needed

Can't say that about my LG Google Nexus 4 I had

 

[Zerilos]

Ever iPhone has been the same concept since day 1. People seem to forget that. Even iPads are the same. Just look at them.

When did Apple ever innovate?

When it comes to developing a stable computing experience, Apple has cornered the market. Android continues to release upgrades that introduce more bugs than new features. JB 4.2 was so buggy that it often made the device unusable, and most of the issues still haven't been addressed. Ever since the JB upgrade, my wife gets maybe 5 hours of battery life from her s3 (however the same upgrade didn't effect our Nexus 7). Anyway I'll take stability and occasional tweaks and added features over major new features (that I probably won't even use) and numerous new bugs.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...major-issues-plaguing-googles-newest-release/

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I might skip the next gen since the 5 is doing just fine
Who am I kidding, I'll have the next one regardless

Two reasons

-Ecosystem
-Apple Retail..I can literally walk to the store and get a replacement if needed

Can't say that about my LG Google Nexus 4 I had

I promised myself that I would keep my 5 for 3 years. I'll be interested to see it that actually happens.

 

[sulpfiction]

In about 2-3 months all the competitors will be ahead of iPhone and we'll still be waiting for the once a year minimal upgrade.

I've been hearing this statement since the 4S replaced the 4. You're missing the whole point of the iPhone. The simplicity and ease of use is exactly what makes the iPhone so popular. And while I agree that apple could do a bit more in some areas, I think the iPhone is pretty perfect. Apple will gladly sacrifice a few users like u, and still manage to be on top doing exactly what they've been doing. The truth is the iPhone is, and will remain one of the best selling, and most beautiful devices on the planet for many, many years to come. And I also think we will see some key changes to iOS 7 & iPhone 6 that'll make it even stronger.

 

[mrochester]

I'll continue to buy the iPhone as long as Apple continue to make the best smartphone.

 

[Nale72]

-Apple Retail..I can literally walk to the store and get a replacement if needed

... if you have an Apple store nearby that is. Here in Sweden there are two Apple stores, total. One almost as far south as you can get in Malmö and one just outside Stockholm. If you can't ge to those, you have to contact the store you bought it in, just as with any other phone, send it in, let them look at it and suggest a repair or replacement. No difference between iDevices or other brands.

I guess this is the case in more countries also, but I agree it sounds very smooth in the US where it sounds there are Apple stores all over the country and you can just walk in and walk out with a replacement.

 

[mrochester]

... if you have an Apple store nearby that is. Here in Sweden there are two Apple stores, total. One almost as far south as you can get in Malmö and one just outside Stockholm. If you can't ge to those, you have to contact the store you bought it in, just as with any other phone, send it in, let them look at it and suggest a repair or replacement. No difference between iDevices or other brands.

I guess this is the case in more countries also, but I agree it sounds very smooth in the US where it sounds there are Apple stores all over the country and you can just walk in and walk out with a replacement.

We've got the same in the UK these days. There are two Apple shops within 8 miles of my house.

 

[Adutrumque]

If ios7 is just a small upgrade like ios6 was and iOS remains boring I will be switching to BB10 only.

this but ill switch to a s4

 

[stickybuns]

My parents raises me to not buy new things simply for the sake of buying new, so i keep electronics, cars, kitchen gadgets, etc. until they no longer function.

The longer my 4S is usable, the more likely I am to buy another iPhone. My upgrade is in October, so if I upgrade then, I'll switch to Android. The only reason I would upgrade at that point is if something was seriously wrong with the 4S. If the phone lasts until the following year (when the iPhone 6 is released), it'll be a 50/50 decision. But if the 4S lasts until the 6S is released, I will buy the new iphone without any hesitation.

 

[Smartass]

thinking wether to wait for ios7 to see if it brings something refreshing and new or buying lumia 920

 

[Compile 'em all]

Will you be staying with the iPhone?

Yep. The iPhone to me is a utility. I invested time and money to learn and use it. It works great, has all the apps and games I need. Why would I want anything else?

 

[Random 995K]

I bought an iPhone 5 but I'm not against jumping ship if Apple doesn't step it up. iOS 6 was basically iOS 5 with a couple new apps.

Plus, all of these quad-core, 1080p 5"+ Android phones are very tempting. If the rumors of a 6" Note 3 with 500+ dpi and 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity are true, I might have to go that route as it'd be the perfect sketchbook.

Im sure it would be you spec lover (don't take offence). You realise that 500 ppi has no visible difference to 300 ppi even if you had 20/20 vision... sigh -_- And quad core devices that chew up more battery than dual core devices and are slower IRL! Where is the logic, please tell me. (I am actually curious to know)

 

[maxosx]

My iPhone 5 is terrific. Yet I must say the small 4" display is frustrating. As a stop gap measure I have the iPad mini which allows me to easily handle email & my web work during my busy mobile day. I'd truly appreciate having it all in a smartphone, and an iPhone most specifically.

The plan is no plan, since Apple seems so close minded.

I'll make this my last iPhone unless they wake up & release a modern sized version. If not, I'm still not willing to abandon them thus far. That said, every day that passes with no indication that Apple's going to bring a relevant size to compete with Samsung, is one day closer to my migration to Samsung.

 

[Zerilos]

Im sure it would be you spec lover (don't take offence). You realise that 500 ppi has no visible difference to 300 ppi even if you had 20/20 vision... sigh -_- And quad core devices that chew up more battery than dual core devices and are slower IRL! Where is the logic, please tell me. (I am actually curious to know)

This is true. The A6 current benchmarks better than any current Android phone on the market.

 

[Philscbx]

I think I'm right in saying that the success of Macs
is largely as a result of the success of the iPhone and iPad.

If sales of the iPhone start to falter,
I wonder if it will impact on Apple's other revenue streams?

You Hit on I'm sure a major issue -
Every portion of the OS done in the last 2-3 years depends & revolves on those two devices
by the millions who have them.