I'm curious to what the iPhone 5 will bring to the tech world not sure if I'll consider jumping shop though. Apple will really need to bring something new for me to even entertain an exodus from Android.
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I personally have never owned any Apple product....and have no interest in doing so.
I have never wanted to be tied to iToons or any of the other Apple programs.
The only way that I would consider an iPhone is if Android were sued out of existence or bought out by Apple. Even then, I might consider a Windows phone before an iPhone.
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Apple would have to introduce a life changing must have technology just to consider their product and even then I wouldn't pay full price just to be an early adopter.
If their next phone is merely going to have some of the features that I already have with the Skyrocket, there would be no motivation to switch.
I don't see the next iPhone being that impressive to jump from Android either. Very happy with my current device, which is my second android operated device. Will also be sticking to them in the future, no reason not to.
After owning three android phones, I find the iOS interface very, boring. I have an iPod touch and it's a great device, but it's just a screen with dots on it. There is no customization and unless Apple does somthing to shake up the look and feel, then I really don't see an iPhone in my future...
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The Problem with apples is that they get bright and shiny red then worms get into them and they turn brown then black and well really they look awful after about two weeks so why would you want to have one longer than that anyways
There seems to be this common meme out there that we all secretly want iPhones and will finally go to the fold when a magic feature hits - retinal display (gack), Siri, LTE...
There is no perfect phone, just the right phone for any individual at any point in time.
But as for that meme, no, it doesn't work that way. In order for an iPhone to become attractive to me, it's not only going to have to pick up significant features, Android is going to have to lose significant features.
iPhone, do not want.
Stop asking me.
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My first smartphone was the samsung infuse. Loved the screen size and vibrant colors. Didn't care about specs or anything at that point it was just a phone. Then I jumped to the iPhone 4s which is a really great phone. It was such an improvement for me from the infuse. I loved everything about it. It managed to take what I thought about phones and completely changed everything. I started to really follow tech news regarding phones. I had invested ALOT of money in cases apps and other accessories. Then I got an itch for a larger screen. So i sold the 4s and bought my current phone a skyrocket. While I love the skyrocket I am constantly finding myself wanting my iPhone back. with my history in phones now covered I will probably make the jump back to iPhone when my contract is up. I am going to give my self the year I have left with android to fully experience everything the ecosystem has to offer. Who knows I might just stick with it...but I will always have a soft spot for iPhones.
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I have had several iPhones. All jailbroken, thus making them more like Android. I got sick and tired of playing cat and mouse with Apple though, waiting to lose my jailbreak after an update to the OS came out, which always inevitably happened. Plus, auto-correct sucks on iOS. And Google Maps is awesome on Android!
I don't care what Apple does at this point. I'm not going back to the iPhone.
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People have to do what is best for them. But for me, I love Android phones. The operating system is easy to use and I like the fact that it is customizable, even without rooting and using a completely stock phone.
There is just too much of a 'training wheels' feeling on iPhone.
Also I have to say that I love the fact that Android is so widely available it allows for various manufactures to make and offer Android phones.
I'm just hoping they include NFC so us Nex'rs can finally reap the benefits. I just don't think NFC will be widely adopted until the iphone has it.
Aside from that, I've no interest in it. I've had LTE for 6 months now and would never switch.
coming this fall 2012
iphone 4G with LTE 4G!
it will look the same as the first 2.
but through R&D and innovation, they are using a new space technology for the back to great strengthen the durability and radio signal penetration.... plastic.
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While I love the skyrocket I am constantly finding myself wanting my iPhone back. with my history in phones now covered I will probably make the jump back to iPhone when my contract is up. I am going to give my self the year I have left with android to fully experience everything the ecosystem has to offer. Who knows I might just stick with it...but I will always have a soft spot for iPhones.
Out of curiosity, what do you miss about the 4S? Not knocking your preference at all, just wondering if there is some technical feature you find lacking on the GSII LTE that the 4S has?
Its good to hear an opposing view as it is naturally easy to find many people in agreement to Android over iOS on an Android forum
It has nothing to do with the skyrocket lacking. Its more of an issue with the maturity of the app store compared to the Google market. While the app store didn't look as fancy it was definitely more functional in terms of finding new content. I truely liked iTunes. I would grab some new music or whatever charge my iPhone at night and my new content was on my phone for me in the morning no hassles. IOS has the official version of just about Every app I wanted and was always a joy to use. Here I am finding myself having to settle for a 3rd rate app riddled with ads. I do like the way for example angry birds space also has a premium version that removes the ads. I would like to see more of this and hope its a sign of things to come here on android.
I'm sure it doesn't hurt the fact that was the one that started everything for me. Its like your first car. I am enjoying android i would just like to see the market gain in terms of quality and not the countless booty puzzles I have come across. I'm not that Guy that whines about software updates or anything like that. Just would like to see the ecosystem come as far as the phones have. This is my first time using tapatalk to reply so bare with me.
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I think that they should call their lte phone the 6G.
I had heard, but never bothered to confirm, that there was a software update to the 4S that makes the 3G icon show up as 4G depending on what kind of network it's connected to. If so, there are no doubt iPhone users out there who think this software update added 4G capabilities to their phone.
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It has nothing to do with the skyrocket lacking. Its more of an issue with the maturity of the app store compared to the Google market. While the app store didn't look as fancy it was definitely more functional in terms of finding new content. I truely liked iTunes. I would grab some new music or whatever charge my iPhone at night and my new content was on my phone for me in the morning no hassles. IOS has the official version of just about Every app I wanted and was always a joy to use. Here I am finding myself having to settle for a 3rd rate app riddled with ads. I do like the way for example angry birds space also has a premium version that removes the ads. I would like to see more of this and hope its a sign of things to come here on android.
I'm sure it doesn't hurt the fact that was the one that started everything for me. Its like your first car. I am enjoying android i would just like to see the market gain in terms of quality and not the countless booty puzzles I have come across. I'm not that Guy that whines about software updates or anything like that. Just would like to see the ecosystem come as far as the phones have. This is my first time using tapatalk to reply so bare with me.
Thanks for the response. Looks like it comes down to how each person uses the app stores. I've never encountered difficulty with either the apple or android app markets. I typically google for the type of app I need and then locate it on the market as well as google for best apps and browse through to see if there is anything I could use. I don't usually install games so I may not see as much ad bombardment as some do.
One of the reasons I waited until just recently to switch from iOS to Android was to wait until the Android market had as much choice as Apple. (The others being larger screen, LTE and almost free phone)
As far as allegiance or fond memories, I'll have to admit to being selfish; I'll use the platform the works the best for me at the lowest price regardless of the manufacturers or carriers
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I had heard, but never bothered to confirm, that there was a software update to the 4S that makes the 3G icon show up as 4G depending on what kind of network it's connected to. If so, there are no doubt iPhone users out there who think this software update added 4G capabilities to their phone.
Per the dates on the articles, people thought that before the OS change.
I don't care one way or the other, I just get my dander up whenever consumers aren't given a square story, and I mean that for Apple, Motorola, Samsung, HTC, or you name it.
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SammyGS2 - have you had a chance to try out our apps forum?
No doubt others have felt the same or may know things you can find. Best advice is to ask app by app that you care about though, otherwise with hundreds of thousands of apps on both sides, you're liable to get just noise responses.
The real crime isn't so much lack of quality Android apps in general as it is that the Market / Play Store search just sucks. Inexcusable for a company that made its name on searching, but it is what it is, and that's why word of mouth is important.
Apple does have some quality apps that Android doesn’t, no question, but the number is smaller than many think, so user recommendations is your friend. Visit the Applications Announcements while in our apps forum to talk to devs firsthand about apps you see there of interest to you.
I would encourage trying out QuickDesk Beta or SwipePad to get you missing music control widget from within any app you're running, along with other cool features. I've used QuickDesk Beta for years (paid version is available) and consider it the missing link in Android multitasking.
The whole push from the Market name to Play Store is centered around the push for media integration, so things may be looking up for you. See also DoubleTwist and the like, and look for advice from helpful members like Iowa - he is not much on Apple, but he's a syncing genius and we have many here also like that that I'm sure can help. Remember to remind folks if you use Mac, Windows, or Linux to get the best syncing suggestions.
Hope this helps!
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Who here will jump back to apple for the iphone 4G LTE later this year?
You say "back to Apple" implying people left Apple. Im sure there are plenty here who have never owned iPhones. I just recently got rid of mine, only had it for a month. Too many things were frustrating on it. I might consider giving it another try if they gave it a 4 inch or larger screen, LTE, totally redesigned iOS 6 and added new features missing. The ability to add a new keyboard or dialer. Doubt that will ever happen though.
By the way Sammy, if you're in need of a fast way to export your iTunes music to your phone, Winamp works very well. Took only half an hour to upload 1200 songs.
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Migrating from iTouch+Wildcard basic phone to Triumph, I get along decently with Google's app store (and there are others, such as Amazon), and find that the same app (e.g. Angry Birds ad-free) costs less (plus it's a lot more common to find a free trial version of an Android app), the phone itself is less expensive than an iPhone, and the crucial factor for me: the monthly fee for my service with VM is affordable (in my case, any numbers you want to quote should be x2, since my husband also needs to be considered).
I'm also appreciating the more flexible and customizable operating system. I saw someone somewhere on this board comment that iOS feels like having training wheels, which I agree with. Apple does tend to take a "shield the user from any unhip, uncool techie stuff" view. While a lot of people are more comfortable with that, it doesn't suit me well.
By the way Sammy, if you're in need of a fast way to export your iTunes music to your phone, Winamp works very well. Took only half an hour to upload 1200 songs.
All my songs in iTunes were mp3, all I did was plug my Skyrocket into my Mac, made a folder on my sd card called Music and selected all my songs and dragged them onto the new music folder. Took 5 minutes to move 400 songs.
There seems to be this common meme out there that we all secretly want iPhones and will finally go to the fold when a magic feature hits - retinal display (gack), Siri, LTE...
There is no perfect phone, just the right phone for any individual at any point in time.
But as for that meme, no, it doesn't work that way. In order for an iPhone to become attractive to me, it's not only going to have to pick up significant features, Android is going to have to lose significant features.
iPhone, do not want.
Stop asking me.
Not to mention Apple is closed source... Opensource for me all the way... going apple would be like going from owning your house to renting...
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All the brand whores have iPhones....well in China they do.
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Not to mention Apple is closed source... Opensource for me all the way... going apple would be like going from owning your house to renting...
Honestly, I find the closed source vs open source argument irrelevant here. If the product works and it works well and it does what you need/want who cares if it's closed or open source? Android works beautifully for me. If it went closed source tomorrow I'd keep using it as long as it continued to do what I needed.
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Price could be less of an issue in the future, however. The two iPhone-selling operators in China are beginning to offer subsidised devices, although right now these require customers to lock themselves into long-term, expensive contracts.
Yesterday we reported new research that suggested that there are now 21 million active iOS devices, although ownership is restricted to urban areas where more affluent Chinese live.
From what I've seen much of the peasantry uses things like this...
...owning a real iPhone can be very much restricted to the bourgeoisie, petty-bourgeoisie and other nouveau riche.
Most Android devices tend to be of the budget type and often they're not too good., things like high-end Samsungs and HTCs can also be very expensive as well.
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Apple would have to introduce a life changing must have technology just to consider their product and even then I wouldn't pay full price just to be an early adopter.
Frankly, if they can give me battery life as good as on the iPhone 4 with their LTE phone, I'd get one. Reckon I'll still come out ahead after I sell my iPhone 4. Apple products tend to have very good resale value.
Well, right now, I carry with me an iPhone, Android (usually Xperia Active or Xperia Ray) and WP7 phone. I tend to use the iPhone and Android equally. WP7 not so much (mostly just for Facebook).
Frankly, if they can give me battery life as good as on the iPhone 4 with their LTE phone, I'd get one. Reckon I'll still come out ahead after I sell my iPhone 4. Apple products tend to have very good resale value.
Well, right now, I carry with me an iPhone, Android (usually Xperia Active or Xperia Ray) and WP7 phone. I tend to use the iPhone and Android equally. WP7 not so much (mostly just for Facebook).
Well that's the million dollar question isn't it? What type of battery life can we expect from an LTE iPhone with a 4.5" screen? At least GS II LTE users can bring along an extra battery, and/or install a larger capacity battery without increasing the size of phone.
They do enjoy good resale value, sold my 3GS recently for $150, picked up the SR for $20, I'm betting I'll make money when I sell the SR too
Well that's the million dollar question isn't it? What type of battery life can we expect from an LTE iPhone with a 4.5" screen? At least GS II LTE users can bring along an extra battery, and/or install a larger capacity battery without increasing the size of phone.
I've never bothered with spare batteries. I usually find it a major pain switching batteries (often involving broken nails, etc) so I'd rather have something with long battery life from the get go. Besides, we don't know if the new iPhone will have a 4.5" display. Apple doesn't seem inclined to increase screen size and I doubt they'd do it at the expense of battery life.
Never had much luck with 3rd party high capacity batteries, either. Given some bad experience a few years back with 3rd party Nokia batteries, I'd rather stick to genuine OEM batteries despite the lower capacity.
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Besides, we don't know if the new iPhone will have a 4.5" display. Apple doesn't seem inclined to increase screen size and I doubt they'd do it at the expense of battery life.
That was kinda my point; gotta compare apples to apples, even if they both aren't
That was kinda my point; gotta compare apples to apples, even if they both aren't
There's a wide range of Android phones and screen sizes. Not everyone wants a phone with a 4.5" screen so don't really see why I'd need to know what the battery life of a hypothetical 4.5" iPhone will be when in most likelihood, Apple isn't going to release one. Battery life is one of the factors affecting my purchase so I just want to know what that will be regardless of what the new form factor of the iPhone will be. Whether I would like the iPhone's new form factor if Apple does change it is another matter.
My most used Androids actually have smaller screens than the iPhone (Xperia Ray 3.3", Xperia Active 3") but despite the latter's smaller screen, it still has much crappier battery life. I'm quite happy with the iPhone's form factor and wouldn't be interested in a bigger one (unless they improve battery life really, really drastically).
It's all about "To each their own" and "live and let live". I had made a satire thread that had been deleted about WM and Iphone, it was for a laugh and not meant to be taken seriously.
My mom bailed for n Iphone and she loves it. Like me, updates wrecked her android phone and she gave up. I tried to keep her on board and told her I could root her phone and rom it, but she had her mind made up.
Like earlymon said, it's the right device at the right time for every individual.
I prefer android because of the bigger screens (Bigger keyboard and for movies), adobe flash and an open source operating system. I'm getting away from locked down systems like Apple and Windows.
I also want to stay away from being a fanboy, but I suppose I always will be to a degree. I won't knock others because of the device they choose to use.
Who here will jump back to apple for the iphone 4G LTE
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