AlexDeDuck
Lurker
Not really. Without plans the Iphone is pretty expensive over here, and I prefer my android as it's more customizable. Not to mention I paid less than a third of the price for an iphone.
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Anyone considering giving up Android for iPhone 4S?
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chanchan05
The Doctor
I hear the performance upped considerably from 2.2 to 2.3.4? At least thats what I hear from Galaxy Ace users who are now getting double their previous benchmark scores?
krouget
Android Enthusiast
Right, most people are oblivious to these features...until you show them. Then, like anything else, they typically can appreciate them, if they are unbiased or learn to integrate them into their lives.
The simple fact is, if they have no prior knowledge of such features, then their imagination isn't going to just create the "possibility" of them existing or really grasp at how they are meaningful. As an example, I have a number of close friends and family who own all sorts of devices, including iPhones. They discover most of their potential features from someone else, or as they are specifically advertised, but are otherwise oblivious. When showing them what they can do on their own devices, much less what Android can do, directly or indirectly, they appreciate the capabilities just the same. So to say the interest isn't there, simply isn't true, especially as iOS has grown to borrow a lot of features from Android.
In general, what you're saying isn't exclusive to Android; you're just describing the difference between a casual user and an advanced/power user. In almost any market/interest, you're going to have some distinction between people, which fall along these lines.
AndroidDazed
Newbie
My two previous phones were iphones, I now have a GSII. I'm never going back to an iphone. Android blows away the iphone and iOS in my opinion.
novox77
Leeeroy Jennnkinnns!
Well there's the other issue where Google's version numbers are not consistent, so 2.2 to 2.3 is actually a major version jump (Froyo to Gingerbread), and yes, Gingerbread was a polish release, which means no explosion of new features, but polish on performance and aesthetics.
Also keep in mind that there's a full year between 2.2 and 2.3.4, so you would have waited that long even if you got Android updates immediately.
BTW, my HTC Evo 4G came with 2.1 and got 2.2 early in life. And toward the end of life (1 year), it got 2.3.4. Not to mention a handful of OTA HTC-specific fixes between Android versions. I'd say that's an awesome track record for updates. Maybe that's an HTC thing. If the hardware can handle Ice Cream, I'm pretty sure it will get to the Evo 4G, if not officially, then by the huge homebrew community there.
It's not a manufacturer thing, in my experience. My DX started as a 2.1 and was at 2.3.3 when I got my Evo 3D. Maybe they're at 2.3.4, now. I'm not sure. But it seems that carriers will update their more popular devices. The Evo 4G certainly falls in that category. And Verizon sold a lot of Droid X's. I think even the OG Droid got an official 2.3.3 build. Not absolutely sure on that, though.
ronangalvin
Lurker
Currently have the iPhone for after having an Android before and I got to say it iphone is not as customizable as my Android was. going to skip on the 4gs and wait till the Evo 4g comes out, its going to be magical
It's not exclusive to Android, I'm aware of that. Threads like these usually consist of the die-hards or fanboy's, of both OS's and we generally do not represent the vast majority of the public that uses their respectiv OS.
Having owned both, I do prefer iOS becuase I find it easier to use and more relaible. Not that Android is not a fine OS. It just comes down to preference.
I have been reading about the 4S, and it seems to be unbelievably fast, especially in web browsing. It seems to be much, much faster than the Atrix, SGSII, and Optimus, which are the three fastest web browsing Android powered devices. Siri seems to have built on what voice comands and controls Android did offer as well. My wife really liked the voice txt messaging on the Droid X but, Siri takes what was possible on a Android much further.
It's really hard to be revolutionary now a days due to the rapid advancements we have seen in just a couple years. Technology now is more evolutionary.
uminchu
Android Enthusiast
Must be a typo, the Evo 4g has been out almost 16 months. Did you mean an iPhone with 4g capability?
itsalexaye
Well-Known Member
Hell no! I love my android! thinking about either getting the next nexus or the HTC Holiday next.
Well I think of it like this. Lets say you buy a new computer but you can't get the new version of the OS with all the cool new features because you bought a Toshiba and not a Dell. Its just ridiculous. The fragmentation really needs to stop, Google is ruining a good thing. Like someone else mentioned, they license Android to companies who make crap products too, no thanks. As for the Prime, I am not a Verizon customer so that does me zero good. Besides, I already owned the Nexus S 4G and that was such an awful phone hardware wise with its signal/wifi issues etc..I would never buy another Samsung Android phone again.
Read the last sentence in my post right above yours.
novox77
Leeeroy Jennnkinnns!
Good thing is that you have a choice. If the Toshiba isn't good enough, pick the Dell. Or, you can just go to a Mac. Choice is good.
But here's the thing: there's probably some drawbacks to the Dell or the Mac as well. If there were a perfect phone, we'd all own it.
Give the iPhone 4S a try. It might very well be the perfect phone for you. Or the one you can live with most.
Greenish2011
Newbie
I am considering buying a new Android phone. Just so I don't misunderstand, did you mean that becuz android updates too fast and in about 6 month time, it'll become outdated and there's no way to update it? Or is it just for Sprint?
vikingjunior
Well-Known Member
The iphone is boring, boring and boring.
I am just tired of getting screwed by carriers and Android phones. The Hero missed two Android updates because Sprint didn't feel like putting them out and then I had to buy the Evo 4G at full price ($550) just to get Froyo. Then I upgraded to the Nexus S 4G which was a total POS with wifi and signal issues that Samsung blamed on Google and Google blamed on Samsung and no one fixed. So I had to pay full retail price AGAIN to get a phone that actually worked, the Evo 3D. Now ICS is coming out and God only knows if or when Sprint will ever get around to updating the 3D with it. I am just tired of all the crap and spending literally thousands of dollars.
tommy_ed
Android Expert
i've been toying around with the idea of switching. I'm just getting tired of all the little issues i've had with the past 4 android phones I've had. seems like if it isn't one thing it's another, and it seems to me that poor quality control is to blame. It's really not google's fault in a way, given how many different handsets they have on all different carriers.
The only things holding me back are:
1.) No widgets. Biggie!
2.) Not HALF as many settings for customization as android has
3.) I like being able to use my phone as a flashdrive
4.) I would hate having ALL of my apps on the main screen, even in folders
we'll see how the 4s does, i might end up trying one out
The only things holding me back are:
1.) No widgets. Biggie!
2.) Not HALF as many settings for customization as android has
3.) I like being able to use my phone as a flashdrive
4.) I would hate having ALL of my apps on the main screen, even in folders
we'll see how the 4s does, i might end up trying one out
hmmmm, sounds like you have never played with an iPhone that has had a jailbreak applied to it. You can do pretty much anything you can do with any Android phone. I agree its not Google's fault for the most part but thats where Apple has been smart in doing everything their way. You start licensing out your OS to companies that make things poorly like Google has and it will have a negative effect on your product. I would say that probably 70% of the Android handsets out are garbage, especially the pre paid ones I just had the misfortune of using when a friend brought one over.
B2L
Android Expert
Every device has it's own problems like you said. No matter what OS you choose there is going to be something you don't like about it. (Until they start creating devices where you choose your own specs, and OS. But even then you still may run into issues)
To the OP, looks like Android wasn't a fit for you. (It's definitely not for everyone.) Hopefully the 4S works out to your liking. The number one factor in choosing a device or OS is personal preference. Get what makes you happy and go for it.
I personally could never switch to an iPhone for many reasons, all of which were said above. I want to feel like I own my phone, and not be forced into being controlled by the carrier, or manufacturer.