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Originally Posted by hitdog042
Let me ask this. Outside of multi tasking, what do you guys feel android currently offers over the iPhone?
I'm being serious, not a smart A. I'm truly interested in seeing examples rather than, iDont comments.
I'll start. Things I like on the droid: I love having the widgets running, while always on gtalk. I love the browser and being able to save images with a simple long press. I like the integrated google voice. For me, that's about it so far. Simply because every other app I use is available on a lot of phones, like facebook etc.
I already stated my iPhone reasons. The mainstream apps just are not there on the Android platform yet with a few exceptions. I can live without constantly being logged in to gtalk, and the browser is equally as good (and also can save images). iPhone also has the bar scanning price apps now as well, which I do use a lot on my Droid.
I realize many of you may NEED multi tasking. I really don't need that.
This isn't really an apple v.s Android OS thing for me, it's more about the application development. I won't question the android OS has a way higher ceiling... the question is, will the quality apps come out.
I wont use a Chase Bank app made by a 3rd party. Or an eTrade app for that matter. I want it made and endorsed by the bank and the trading company. I do not trust unauthorized financial applications nor should anyone.
I am a long time Android user. I had the G1 with Tmobile the first day it came out. The apps have not followed. That is my issue. People can tell me "they will", or "give it time"... but Android OS has been out for what, three years now? Yes Android has a lot of apps but let's be frank, most of them are 3rd party horrible applications.
I think many people think Android is brand spanking new, and that simply is not the case.
I agree with everyone's comments on ATT network, but the question is if it came to Verizon.
Where is an official ESPN app for android? Yahoo IM? AOL IM? They aren't there. FaceBook is a much lesser quality. I haven't been able to update a FB pic in weeks without getting 3 errors first before it finally goes through.
I am sure I'll get more "I hate the iDont", etc... but I would really love to see more solid reasons.
That being said, I respect everyone's reply and look forward to them.
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I consider Android superior for the following reasons:
1. Ability to install almost anything without rooting.
2. Of course the multitasking which you mentioned already.
3. UI - I prefer Android's over the iPhone's. I never did like the way Apple organized the UI, reminds me a little of OSX - I think it sucks plain and simple.
4. Google's Apps: There are really no iPhone equivalent to Google Nav, Google Talk or Google Sky to name a few. And the navigation available on the iPhone for free isn't great. I also don't feel like paying to get decent Nav. I know there's a sky map app for the iPhone but it doesn't use the compass. I've played with it and it doesn't come close to Google Sky.
5. Free Apps: IMO, there seems to be more decent free apps for Android than the iPhone. The equivalents of what I have on my Droid are paid apps on the iPhone. Wifi Analyzer is a good example. Barcode Scanner is another. Pro Zoom Camera app yet another.
I DON'T CARE ABOUT POLISH. HOW AN APP LOOKS TO ME IS LARGELY IRRELEVANT. I know that's a big deal to many but I'm not that into looks.
6. Itunes: I hate Itunes with a passion and Apple forces everyone to use that garbage. I believe the alternatives do work with the iPhone but to get updates, install apps or sync, one is forced to use itunes for the most part. I'm sure there are ways completely around it but Apple does not make it simple.
7. Hardware: The newer Android phones match the iPhone in hardware and in many instances surpasses it. Now this may change soon but I simply don't care. The iPhone's screen is no match for the Droid's. And now that I've gotten used to the physical keyboard (been using it more and more), I find it hard to not have one available. Also, there is little excuse for not having a removable battery. The laughable excuses I read from the iPhone fanboys don't cut it. I like to know I can remove the battery for whatever reason without having to send it in or visit a store.
Lastly:
8. Apple: I hate Apple. Hated them and their producs for a long, long time. I really don't know how or why I got suckered into buying a 3g when I did but I consider that a learning experience. I guess I just wasn't patient.
So there you go, those are my reasons for rejecting the iPhone and choosing Android.