Potential former iPhone user making the jump

[Biaviian]

Hello all. I came here hoping to get answers to my Android questions. I have been using an iPhone since the 3g version came out. Before that I was strictly a BB user. I am about to make a job change and the new employer only uses Sprint, which I can't stand, so it looks like I'm going to be paying for my own cell service for the first time in my adult life. Due to that I think I'll be going to Verizon and making the jump to Android. The reason for the shift to Android is because I am not a fan of the limitations Apple puts on the OS so I can't use it unless I am able to jailbreak it. Also I can't stand the dimensions of the new iPhone.

So I came here looking for answers to some questions before I decide to make the jump. For some reason the thought of making the jump to a new platform is causing me much stress.

 

[Digital Controller]

Welcome Biaviian, glad to have you here!

We can and will hopefully be able to answer all your questions about jumping ship, it is quite the process but here at Android forums we are confident that we can help you ease your way into this process, and put your mind to rest that it will be any sort of hassle!

So ask away Biaviian!, we are all ears!

To offer some better feedback to your questions you could post them here: Android Lounge - Android Forums

Thanks again for joining and welcome!

 

[Biaviian]

Thanks DC. This is a crazy good site. I answered all of my questions by doing some reading. My biggest concern was a replacement for "Lockinfo" and it sounds like digital assistant is what I need. I also was looking for a way to lock individual apps and I found that. The only other things missing are a way to control my AppleTV (it sounds like there are a few potential solutions) and a way to get the phone to automatically read me the sender and subject of emails if I am using the headphone jack. I haven't found a solution for that yet.

 

[Digital Controller]

Hey Biaviian, glad to here you are finding solutions for your answers!

I found this app on the google play store: Voice Alerts looks like it could provide you the answers you need for your email voice notifications.

Otherwise i searched on the google play store for them here: Voice Alerts -Search Google Play Store

There is a long list of them, you might just want to read the reviews and see which one does what you want the best

Hope this helps and feel free to ask more questions