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re: Switching from Android to iPhone. Advice please...
Posted on 6/27/16 at 7:19 pm to CAD703X
Posted on 6/27/16 at 7:19 pm to CAD703X
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If Android didn't exist as a viable alternative to iOS the smartphone world would be a miserable place.
And if iOS didn't exist as a viable alternative to android, Google would be facing anti-trust proceedings
.Android needs Apple to remain viable much in the same way Microsoft needed Apple to remain viable in the early 2000's. But also Apple has forced Android to be proactive with encryption and security (if not necessarily user privacy) and be more considerate about software design and user experience.
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Posted on 6/27/16 at 7:30 pm to bengri33
quote:wow so that's a one-way street to you? Google just copies apple design and features after they come out?
Apple has forced Android to be proactive with encryption and security (if not necessarily user privacy) and be more considerate about software design and user experience
Posted on 6/27/16 at 8:28 pm to CAD703X
The way Android and the user experience is referred to in such blanket terms is pretty telling. It's rare to find people with equal knowledge/experience with both. There has never been a reasonable, informed discussion about Android vs. iOS, anywhere, ever.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 9:07 pm to CAD703X
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wow so that's a one-way street to you? Google just copies apple design and features after they come out?
The emphasis Apple has put on encryption, security, and privacy is almost absolute, whereas Google has a vested interest in learning as much as they can about the user. I'm not trying to evaluate the merits of these approaches, they are simply different. But Apple's zealotry, for better or worse, has empowered us to critique Google.
In absolutely no terms did I even imply Google copies apples design and features, but to clarify early releases of Android as powerful as they were, weren't exactly easy for people to use. If hypothetically iOS was released openly to OEMs and directly competing with Android circa 2010-2011, I believe the ignorant masses would have eschewed Android the way Windows mobile was because of how confusing it was to use. I'm not saying in any terms that it was bad design, I'm saying that Apple's success has caused Google to be more considerate with how users experience their devices. Google adapted Apple's design methodology without compromising the power of Android.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 10:08 pm to cdaniel76
With the iPhone it feels like you are put in jail and Android allows so many customizations and different ways to use your phone.
And for anyone that is using Samsung and trying to compare Android and IOS, you are just using iPhone light with the horrible Samsung iteration of Android and very little customization options including not being able to load custom ROM's for the most part.
Get a real Android phone by HTC, LG or Motorola or the like and try a custom ROM like Cyanogenmod or other community driven OS and you will see the true magic of Android.
My first foray into Android was a dual boot iPhone 3g with both IOS and Android... buggy but fun to play with. I've been with Android ever since.
And for anyone that is using Samsung and trying to compare Android and IOS, you are just using iPhone light with the horrible Samsung iteration of Android and very little customization options including not being able to load custom ROM's for the most part.
Get a real Android phone by HTC, LG or Motorola or the like and try a custom ROM like Cyanogenmod or other community driven OS and you will see the true magic of Android.
My first foray into Android was a dual boot iPhone 3g with both IOS and Android... buggy but fun to play with. I've been with Android ever since.
Posted on 6/27/16 at 10:28 pm to LSUJay13
Thanks to all who replied. I knew I'd get the "don't-do-it's" and apple fan boys but thanks to those who offered constructive advice.
I've been tinkering with Android since my first EVO. (EVO>SIII>EVO3D>Note2>HTC ONE M7>LG G3>Note5...)The Note5 I have now is the first one I haven't felt the need to have to root it to get it as customized as I want it. I've delved as far as I feel comfortable with in the Android development world.
That being said even unrooted, uncustomized Androids still have their flaws and it's usually because some app doesn't play well with others thanks to the open source of the Android. It's a blessing and a curse.
I've gotten to the point in my phone owning life that I just want a high quality phone that takes great pictures, has great battery life and storage, with phenomenal graphics and just works. I don't need all the glitz, gimmicks and gadgets anymore.
I know it's going to be a learning experience for me and I'll miss some of the things Android offers that Apple doesn't.
With Sprint I have 30 days to decide and return/swap.
We'll see what happens.
I've been tinkering with Android since my first EVO. (EVO>SIII>EVO3D>Note2>HTC ONE M7>LG G3>Note5...)The Note5 I have now is the first one I haven't felt the need to have to root it to get it as customized as I want it. I've delved as far as I feel comfortable with in the Android development world.
That being said even unrooted, uncustomized Androids still have their flaws and it's usually because some app doesn't play well with others thanks to the open source of the Android. It's a blessing and a curse.
I've gotten to the point in my phone owning life that I just want a high quality phone that takes great pictures, has great battery life and storage, with phenomenal graphics and just works. I don't need all the glitz, gimmicks and gadgets anymore.
I know it's going to be a learning experience for me and I'll miss some of the things Android offers that Apple doesn't.
With Sprint I have 30 days to decide and return/swap.
We'll see what happens.
Posted on 6/28/16 at 1:18 am to LSUJay13
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And for anyone that is using Samsung and trying to compare Android and IOS, you are just using iPhone light with the horrible Samsung iteration of Android and very little customization options including not being able to load custom ROM's for the most part.
Bought the international version of the S7 (with the Exynos) for my wife and rooted it for her the next day. You can also install custom roms. But to be honest, the native features are so good, and touchwiz not nearly as intrusive and bloated as it apparently was in the past, that I may ditch my Nexus 6 and get an International Galaxy Note 7 in the fall. My only requirement is the ability to root.
Installed my fair share of custom ROMs and kernels, and it would be a hard sell as a top reason to use Android. There's already quite a bit of customization options out of the box.
This post was edited on 6/28/16 at 1:20 am
Posted on 6/28/16 at 1:46 am to cdaniel76
I am sorry for your loss.
Posted on 6/28/16 at 6:44 am to cdaniel76
Question, a couple years ago, I wanted the big screen so I got a samsung note 3 or 4 whichever it was but for whatever reason when I got it, most of my friends weren't able to text me and I went back and returned it. The sales guy who helped me at the time didn't know why either but reading around today it seems to be bc of imessage. If I turn off imessage and switch to android now that wouldn't be an issue correct?
Also the big reason I wanna switch is watching the videos and reviews of samsungpay make it seem like it works everywhere vs the POS applepay that only works at whole foods basically. Have you guys had alot of success with samsungpay?
Also the big reason I wanna switch is watching the videos and reviews of samsungpay make it seem like it works everywhere vs the POS applepay that only works at whole foods basically. Have you guys had alot of success with samsungpay?
Posted on 6/28/16 at 8:33 am to dabigfella
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it seems to be bc of imessage. If I turn off imessage and switch to android now that wouldn't be an issue correct?
That's what I've read, although it may take some time for the imessage to clear and start releasing sms's to Android(from what I read), so you may have to turn it off a good week or so before you switch.
Samsung pay is cool and works at virtually any credit card machine at any store but it's restricted to a limited # of banks and credit card providers.
Posted on 6/28/16 at 8:43 am to rocket31
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Any tech savvy person with an IQ over 65 will not like an iPhone
This is retarded.
I have switched back and forth a few times and I just find the Apple products easier to use. I couldn't stand all of the bloatware that came on my galaxy.
At this point, Apple basically has me as a hostage. The last time I switched, nobody could send me texts to my phone - the apple store and ATT couldn't fix it and said "this happens to everyone"
This post was edited on 6/28/16 at 8:45 am
Posted on 6/28/16 at 8:44 am to dabigfella
In addition to turning off iMessage I would also go to the website Apple made to deregister your number from iMessage.
LINK
I've used Apple Pay at a ton of places other than Whole Foods but Samsung Pay will work at more places because it mimics a card swipe so an NFC terminal isn't required.
LINK
I've used Apple Pay at a ton of places other than Whole Foods but Samsung Pay will work at more places because it mimics a card swipe so an NFC terminal isn't required.
Posted on 6/28/16 at 8:57 am to ILikeLSUToo
What's the reason for international? I loved my note 4 except for one huge problem. Locked bootloader.
Posted on 6/28/16 at 8:59 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
I don't hate iPhones. I think they work and work good. I just can't take looking at the same thing all the time and not tweaking things.
Posted on 6/28/16 at 9:15 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
The international phones have no carrier bloatware and they usually get updates sooner.
Posted on 6/28/16 at 10:19 am to Phate
I think I'm switching to an iphone as well when the 7 comes out. Morseo b/c everything at work is apple and it will just make my life easier. If I hate it, I can always sell it. I've had HTC android phones for a long time.
Posted on 6/28/16 at 11:18 am to Azazello
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The last time I switched, nobody could send me texts to my phone - the apple store and ATT couldn't fix it and said "this happens to everyone"
there are a million and one videos, tutorials, blogs, and articles about how to fix this issue now.
It was basically Apple be complete dicks, and like you said - holding your balls hostage.
Answer: It's an iMessage problem, just google "iMessage switch to Android"
Posted on 6/28/16 at 11:30 am to bengri33
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The emphasis Apple has put on encryption, security, and privacy is almost absolute, whereas Google has a vested interest in learning as much as they can about the user.
You dont think Apple is learning as much as they can about you too?
Posted on 6/28/16 at 11:45 am to Azazello
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I have switched back and forth a few times and I just find the Apple products easier to use
thx for confirming your low IQ
Posted on 6/28/16 at 12:20 pm to rocket31
The lack of a back button on the bottom right of the iPhone is a deal breaker for me.
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