OK. I have to admit - I drank the Kool-Aid about 2 years ago and found myself amongst the rest of the iFollowers who are amazed at all of the great features that apple invents for their iPhone.
I was really excited at the prospect of what was rumored to be their latest release: the iPhone 5 - with bigger screen and whatever else they were going to add to the device. My ATT plan was far past renewal for a new device (I was still on the 3Gs). Then there was the unveiling. The iPhone 4s. More of the same. I was under-whelmed. They did "introduce" Siri, but Siri was already available in the app store - then they took it away. What I found interesting is that the Siri app failed to work any longer for a majority of those who already downloaded it. Is this their strategy - to discontinue apps from the app-store and only make them available when you upgrade?
The combination of introducing the same model size (with a second black line over the phone speaker - Really?) and what they had done with the Siri app was a huge turn-off for me. Then there is the problem with filtered media. Last I checked I thought I was living in the great USA! I got more serious about looking.
Hello Samsung Galaxy S2! I picked it up yesterday and am thrilled with the device. I love the customization capabilities and the fact that whatever "new" functionality that apple seems to come up with already exists on the droid. The navigation alone blows away what is available on the iPhone.
I have also noticed that the photos on my google account have already found their way to my phone, which is great! (Again - something I am sure that droid has done far before iCloud
).
Now I am looking forward downloading my music and making further customizations - Any feedback on Android Must-Haves are welcome!
Cheers!
I was really excited at the prospect of what was rumored to be their latest release: the iPhone 5 - with bigger screen and whatever else they were going to add to the device. My ATT plan was far past renewal for a new device (I was still on the 3Gs). Then there was the unveiling. The iPhone 4s. More of the same. I was under-whelmed. They did "introduce" Siri, but Siri was already available in the app store - then they took it away. What I found interesting is that the Siri app failed to work any longer for a majority of those who already downloaded it. Is this their strategy - to discontinue apps from the app-store and only make them available when you upgrade?
The combination of introducing the same model size (with a second black line over the phone speaker - Really?) and what they had done with the Siri app was a huge turn-off for me. Then there is the problem with filtered media. Last I checked I thought I was living in the great USA! I got more serious about looking.
Hello Samsung Galaxy S2! I picked it up yesterday and am thrilled with the device. I love the customization capabilities and the fact that whatever "new" functionality that apple seems to come up with already exists on the droid. The navigation alone blows away what is available on the iPhone.
I have also noticed that the photos on my google account have already found their way to my phone, which is great! (Again - something I am sure that droid has done far before iCloud
). Now I am looking forward downloading my music and making further customizations - Any feedback on Android Must-Haves are welcome!
Cheers!
