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Which OS is good, reliable and stable, android or iphone?
Honestly, they are both good, reliable and stable operating systems and each has their own strengths and weakness. Its really a question of personal preference. I prefer android and the open source nature of the system, and am not a fan of the highly proprietary apple brand. Both OS are good, but you have sooooo many more options when it comes to android over iOS, from the phones to apps and more.
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Which OS is good, reliable and stable, android or iphone?
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Compelling question, sir. Let us consult the Magic 8 Ball, for reasoning necessary to arrive at the answer is far too complex for minds of a non-magical nature.
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Which OS is good, reliable and stable, android or iphone?
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Are you trying to start a fight? Lol.
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Iphone to me one phone one operating system easy to make apps and games for compared to androids many operating system and most apps run on certain operating systems like netflix or Verizon with exclusive apps and games. But i love android open platform but for the phones that's locked android sucks stock roms are laggy.
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I have an HD2 running CyanogenMOD 7, an HTC Inspire 4G unrooted running Android 2.2.1 (FroYo) and an iPhone 4. I also have a Samsung Focus running Windows Phone 7.
Out of all of those the Androids (HD2 and Inspire) are the most fun to use. They work flawlessly and have more convenience features than my iPhone 4 or Focus. Nevertheless, my iPhone 4 is my main phone and is the primary phone I take with me all the time. The reason being is because it is the most reliable system ever created. The Androids, for me, work flawlessly, but are prone to issues from what I've observed from other people. And my Inspire, in the beginning, almost got me lost because of a screwy compass and non-functioning Google maps app (maybe due to GPS or lack of data signal). Since a subsequent update the Inspire has been flawless.
But I trust my iPhone 4. It may not have the convenience of a free voice guided nav like on the Androids, but I can manage fine with the maps system it does have. Nonetheless, I love Android and feel it is superb and would not be without it.
Decipher through that and see if I declared one over the other.
Both have their strengths although i think at the moment android has more strengths as Apple is playing catchup with the iphone5 and iOS 5. I like androids open source nature and its general layout is just 'cooler.' Most android users go on and on about fanboys but the truth is almost all iphone users are not fanboys, infact i didnt even know ABOUT android until mid 2010! That's how bad their marketing (and how good Apple's) was. Most have been duped by Apple's excellent marketing which they've done fantastically over here in Australia and don't realise there are other options.
Both. The choice between the two is simply personal preference.
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Both have their strengths although i think at the moment android has more strengths as Apple is playing catchup with the iphone5 and iOS 5. I like androids open source nature and its general layout is just 'cooler.' Most android users go on and on about fanboys but the truth is almost all iphone users are not fanboys, infact i didnt even know ABOUT android until mid 2010! That's how bad their marketing (and how good Apple's) was. Most have been duped by Apple's excellent marketing which they've done fantastically over here in Australia and don't realise there are other options.
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Apple is all about brand name, android is about functionality features scailabilty, now Apple has seen what an Android can do they're trying to play catch up with IOS5 see how they treat their developers now. For example a few ebook developers had to go out of business because of all the fees Apple charges
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better overall experience def. android
apps/games are 1-2 yrs ahead in terms of innovation and smoothiness: iphone
Depends on what you like to do with your phone...if you like to explore your phone 360° in complete liberty i'll remand you to an android device...if you like apple style get an iphone
I prefer android devices.
My friends have had nothing but problems with their iPhones.
Buddy had 2 iPhone4's die out on him in a month (speaker, microphone and one just wouldn't hold a charge) and he's since upgraded to an Arc (android).
I believe it's personal preference, but if your buying a new phone then the iPhone just can't compete... Think about it, the iPhone4 is old technology. There are new insanely powerful and innovative Android devices released every other week...
Let me put it this way. Galaxy S vs Iphone4 is/was a toss up. Side by side reviewers often gave them ties or a slight edge one way or the other. The Galaxy S is over a year old and the new Android devices are lightyears ahead of it. If you read a review that DOESN'T say a phone like the Arc destroys, yes, destroys, the iPhone4 in every category then the reviewer is likely a fanboy/on the Apple payroll.
I'm sorry, but it's an old phone. Besides, the o/s are completely different styles. It's a lot like the original windows vs mac vs linux debate. Mac=iPhone, Android=Linux (literally)... Both excel at different tasks and each has a loyal fanbase... It's all preference without question in terms of OS. In terms of hardware I don't think there's a comparison with any new phone.
Neither, my friend. webOS is the better os.
Android......Anyday
I feel the iPhone is outdated with regard to hardware. I mean, the old galaxy s which came out before the iPhone4 is better than the iPhone 4, let alone all these new phones. People say gaming on apple devices is better. Never Understood how. I mean, it's the same games and the same developers and android gets all the more important and good games
I personally prefer Android, because I like the open source nature of the system. I love that there are so many Android device options out there now. However, I do have to admit that iPhone has that extra something that somehow android devices just haven't mastered yet. A touch response is like a .000000098 seconds faster in iPhone vs. Android phones, but I can tell there's that little bit of .000000098 seconds lag....lol. But bottom line--Android for me
As a lead support tech for a large company, I have to answer this question every time I respond to a smartphone issue, because the user always ask, should I have something else or will X product give me less trouble?
Really, it all comes down to personal preference. Some people only use a phone for a very limited set of tasks(email, phone, games), and in those cases it comes down to which hardware/cellular provider the user wants.
I like to use mine for any and everything as it helps me every minute of every day either at work or with personal stuff, and since I am a techie and like to tweak my device to my liking I prefer a rooted Android device.
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both os are good.but i prefer Android...iphone is nothing for me
In all seriousness, iPhone. A jailbroken iPhone 4 is really an incredible piece of hardware, and especially with iOS 5 the software is second to none. Compared to any Android phone, it has a more complete feature set and fewer bugs and problems. It's a more mature, more slick overall system.
That said, I use Android. I think Android is really, really awesome and there's some fantastic hardware out for it. And it's overall much cheaper to be an Android user on Sprint than an iOS user on AT&T and Verizon.
I like the Android the best, definitely
But then again i havent really used an iPhone, only my moms, lol.
I was curious to hear from former Android users how you like WP7. Mainly what are your main gripes and what functions did you actually use that are no longer available. Also, are the tradeoffs worth it in the end and what features really *make* swapping worth it. I have loved android for a long time but I'm kind of wanting something new and have liked the wp7 interface from day one. Thanks!
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Mainly what are your main gripes
No apps, and if there are apps they are over priced and crap alternatives to Android versions.
Homebrew is going to cost money.
I know its a phone and should mainly just be a phone, but there is nothing to do on it, I never leave my Android phone alone always playing with something but this I treat it like a nokia 3310 lol.
What functions did you actually use that are no longer available
I don't know what it is but there are some things missing but Mango is looking good but still not as good as Android and Ice Cream Sandwich will be coming out around the same time.
Are the tradeoffs worth it in the end and what features really *make* swapping worth it.
Only thing that is making me want to swap over is the Xbox Live thing other than that Android is far superior.
I have loved android for a long time but I'm kind of wanting something new and have liked the wp7 interface from day one.
I love Android also and also wanted to try something new but Windows Phone 7 isn't something new. Stick with Android and Launcher7 lol ^^
I think I'm fine with paying for my phone to be unlocked personally, one time fee for the latest beta builds forever? Honestly I don't know why HTC Samsung and Motorola aren't looking into this for android devices so they can make some extra $ and make us impatient (or reasonable people that don't like waiting for their craptastic skins) people happy.
I don't care much for Xbox live like I use to but I definitely like Zune pass (really its probably the top single feature that has me wanting wp7 as I use my phone for music a lot).
I love android but honestly, I'm tired of trying to throw on custom ROMs (its fun but tiring) on every phone I get trying to keep up with the updates. I think the only thing that is holding me to android at this point is the ability to wifi tether my phone to my tablet and the fact that mango phones are on their way (fall is only 2-3 months away so announcements should be made soon?)
So guys, is there some feature that I am missing that you really either miss from android or you really like that wp7 had when you made the swap?
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i switched from my old Desire Z and X8 (both of em are still in use sometimes) to a 7 Pro.
so in my own personal opinion, a small "comparision":
1. UI & Customization
I like the UI of WP7 alot more, you can use Launcher7 on Android but it doesn't feel as good. Its smoother and a lot faster, mostly due to inability of "customization" but i really don't miss it. The tile system works surprisingly well, and yeah i don't have a lot to complain about.
No wallpapers, no app launchers etc. It's a locked phone pretty much. If you don't mind, well just don't care
If you want customization stay with Android, else both of em are good in their own ways -> personal preference.
2. Apps
For most people an important point. If you compare Android market to WP7 market, WP7 looses.. big time!
You are charged for almost every app (and a good bunch of em are overpriced!). While free apps, and sometimes test versions of the paid apps are good enough, its still nothing in comparision to Android.
If you want specific apps, check prices first! (i'd recommend it before buying the phone )
There are some social features integrated into WP7 but at the moment (Pre-Mango for me still), they aren't complete. The replacements for those features are at best mediocore, sometimes they shut off randomly etc. There might be some better apps for those, but since i don't use em very much, i havent searched for them.
Otherwise the quality of the apps and games i downloaded is really good, though some of em are missing. As i said, check before you buy the phone, if you didnt already.
3. Features:
Well again the points goes to Android. Bluetooth File Transfer, Tethering and stuff like that, you won't find it on any current WP7 phone (unless you are a Mango user, but i don't know if they implement some of those features). If you need it, well i wouldn't recommend buying a WP7 as of now.
Other than that, i don't really miss any important ones.
4. Final Thoughts:
Since i don't have the WP7 for too long forgive me if i missed or overexaggerated on somethings.
In the end i think, WP7 is a real good OS. While locked down very hard, it just works (just like the hated Apple). While it does feel kind of inferioer to Android (due to the lack of some importants features mostly), it really isn't. There are workarounds for everything, though they are complicated sometimes
With Mango.. well no, even now in MY opinion (which means only for my needs etc), i equal WP7 to Android. While i still use my Androids sometimes (mainly for tethering etc), i often see myself not missing those phones.
I'd recommend WP7 everytime, as well as Android. Just get some information on both, maybe if your friends have said phones, compare them ( or go to the store and do the same).
In the end it comes down to one's need and preference
If you want, you could wait for Mango devices. Though i guess they won't up the hardware too much, maybe add some features like Front Facing Camera and stuff like that, but that's it.
I hope i could help some
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I was curious to hear from former Android users how you like WP7. Mainly what are your main gripes and what functions did you actually use that are no longer available. Also, are the tradeoffs worth it in the end and what features really *make* swapping worth it. I have loved android for a long time but I'm kind of wanting something new and have liked the wp7 interface from day one. Thanks!
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This entire WP7 OS is simply beautiful and fluid. Rather than 95% of all other android devices, all WP7s are completely lag free while still having a very attractive and intuitive interface. I have 28k apps at my disposal and that means one for everything I would want. The WP7 community here is amazing and hacking / development itself isn't fragmented. I've owned 3 android devices and 2 iOS devices in the past and I'm honestly never looking back.
Android too me seems very slow and inconsistent. Running a Samsung Galaxy I often find when the thing lags, it lags to the extreme. The whole app-store mechanism I find a mess, especially because to much power is given to the app developers. More often then not, they abuse these powers which destroys your battery life.
I like the way WP7 is headed, and I like what Microsoft is doing to keep it a reliable platform. What I don't like however, is the update-procedure as it's very poorly performed. I'm not blaming any company in particular, but I do think updates needs to rolled out faster. Why do ISPs have to test every minor update?
Other then that, the WP7 UI is far superior, and app support is coming along well now. We just need a major bump and hopefully Nokia will spark this? I'm looking forward to purchasing a 2nd gen phone, namely a Nokia.
I went from iphone 3gs to blackberry torch to palm pre 2 to samsung focus to atrix 4g to iphone 4 and back to samsung focus and i love it.
The largest difference to me is that WP7 lacks customization. With android you will hardly ever find 2 phones that have the same ui and settings. All windows phones home screens look the same. I am ok w/ lack of apps. Honestly there is pretty much something for everything already. What would make me happy and never go back to android is being able to personalize the home screen. Maybe some transparent tiles and a wallpaper background for homescreen. that would be awesome.
I'll try to keep this succinct. I had an Evo 4G for the last year, then switched to an HTC Arrive a couple days ago.
Like:
-Most of the apps I used on Android are available on WP7
-As a Zune Pass subscriber, having that ecosystem on my phone is awesome
-It feels like for tasks I do often, I can do all of those tasks in a lot less time than it took on Android
-I primarily develop in .NET, so the dev tools are way friendlier to me than Android's.
Dislike:
-WP7 doesn't have anything that comes close to the awesomeness of Google Navigation
-I'm pretty heavily into the Google Voice ecosystem. Losing the tight integration there is annoying.
-As a Zune Pass subscriber, the lack of expandable storage is agonizing. I can never completely get rid of my Zune HD because it's still the device I have to go to if I want access to all of my music/podcasts.
-The Amazon Android App Market's free app of the day has spoiled me so badly on the pricing race-to-the-bottom front that I am finding it very hard to convince myself to buy any of the games on WP7.
Overall, I am having a good time so far. There is some functionality I am missing, but nothing that I'd consider a showstopper. I still have my Evo 4G, so I might end up switching between the two devices every couple months or so.
I just switched from a samsung mesmerize to a HTC TP7.
My first impression was WOW. I instantly liked the tp7. it's more responsive, it's faster, i can do stuff faster, and everything loads faster. Typing on the screen is more accurate and fixes my screw ups better.
As for apps, the android market has tons more, but in my experience 99.99999% of them are completely and totally useless and the ones that aren't useless i found to be lacking. There were a few that were good, but not many. So far the ones i've tried on WP7 actually seem to be of decent quality and i can find an app for everything i need so far. Some are still obviously in the early stages and need some more features but the app feels higher quality. Of course the windows marketplace has it's share of fart, burp and police light apps. (who downloads these stupid things?)
My ONLY complaint so far is the fact i can't do custom colors on the tiles. the stock colors frankly suck. I tried unlocking the phone and chevron doesn't find the phone at all so i'm wondering if this phone just isn't unlockable with that method. Not being able to do custom tile colors just seems like an obvious omission that should have been fixed allready.
Other than that i like this phone MUCH better, it's faster and doesn't hiccup as much as android did. The loss of customization sucks a bit but honestly, who really cares. I'd rather have the phone work well than be able to customize the wallpaper. The tile color though is killing me.
lots of very good points expressed already, and I agree with most.
However: wm6.5 was far superior to my android in all the little area's that I liked / wanted to tweak... which left me disappointed when I switched to android and frustrated with the infancy of the android based os / app wanting some of the simple things that I was used to on wm6.5.
Then I jump back to windows mobile (thinking it will be great to reg edit again) only to find... tile overlay with no access to the good stuff, and on top of that extremely limited in more ways than android... apps (android copycat) extremely limited and very high priced... I never needed apps to do what I wanted. windows already had it, I just needed to turn it on or off and or tweak it the way I wanted it. customize to no end.
Now I really like the smooth integrated feel, and I took a step down in hardware just to get the operating system. I am back to hacking a android wanna be like device just to get to the meat of the phone, so I can use the power of wm7. I think...
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Now I really like the smooth integrated feel, and I took a step down in hardware just to get the operating system. I am back to hacking a android wanna be like device just to get to the meat of the phone, so I can use the power of wm7. I think...
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It's WP7 !
I think all we have to do is to wait a bit. My only problem is, that the application store is pretty empty(and overpriced), but hopefully it's gonna change.
What I see is, that Microsoft tries to copy Apple in terms of system optimisation, and simplicity, and so far I say it's successful.
I hope once the marketplace will be flooded with applications, there will be a serious filter on what apps they allow, and what they don't. The main criteria of selling on marketplace should be to have a perfectly smooth application on every windows based mobile, because what I see now is far away from that. Applications seem to just thrown together for wp7 in a day or 2.
Otherwise coming from android myself, I miss certain apps, or games, or functions, but the other hand I'm impressed by it's UI, and smoothness.
WP7 has potential, but it's time is not yet here. Once a great poet said in youtube comments: "Iphone is the past, Android is the present, WP7 is the future"
I came from evo 4g and I love it I got an arrive. Its so quick. And something no one mentioned battery life is great sure if I game for a while I will need a top off bit other then that a work day is no problem btw my work day is 12 hrs
There are some surprising holes in WP7 which I didn't expect compared to other OS.
1) No common Compass API - it's down to individual hardware manufacturers to supply drivers and they all implement it in a different way. So what works on an LG won't work on a Samsung or HTC. Really hinders the use of maps and star gazing apps etc. This is despite the compass being a mandatory part of MS' hardware spec. So much for MS' tight hardware platform control. And don't think about trying Mango - even if you have the compass working in NoDo it won't in the Mango Beta - and MS say it wont be availible until the OEMs release their final versions. The whole point of a Beta and RTM is so developers can test and adapt their software ready for launch - but with the compass augmented apps (one of the killer features of modern smartphones) they are screwed. We have a common API for GPS, why not Compass?
2) No PIN delay - even the most basic phone that offers Exchange support allows a configurable delay before the phone is PIN locked, or respects the delay imposed by an Exchange security policy. Everytime my screen goes off - I have to enter an 8 character password - despite the Exchange policy allowing a max 20 minute delay. Is this fixed in mango? Is this how MS works with MS?
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I've been using Android for the past 3 years, been switching between official Sense releases, custom roms and so on. Soon the time will come when I save up enough to buy a new device and I'm not sure whether I should stick to Android or go for something else. Android has been the only OS I've had, on the only smartphone I've had (HTC Wildfire). The views on other OS's will be therefor based purely on observation and the views on Android itself may be biased due to an outdated device.
Here we go.
Android
What I like: Very open, great App choice on Play store, high customization options, reasonable device costs, custom ROMs.
What I don't like: Since it's an open-source, the performance on certain devices and of certain apps may not be the best. Also, choice paralysis = too many launchers, widgets and apps make me want all of them and none of them at the same time.
Extra: Devices that run Android appear to be supporting the future potential OS's, such as Ubuntu OS or Firefox OS, making the variety even greater.
iOS
What I like: Since both devices and the OS are under the management of one company, the optimization appears to be top notch. App Store seems to offer the most apps of all the stores.
What I don't like: Devices are twice (or more) the price of Android/WP8 devices when compared by the hardware specs. Also, UI. I'm not a fan of the thought that my home screen is essentially the app drawer. I prefer having a neat and tidy home screen, while all the Apps and whatnot are somewhere out of sight. That or a neat design (coming up with WP8).
Extra: Kind of like the direction Apple is taking with iOS7. I'm probably one of the few people who find the design changes really cool.
Windows Phone 8
What I like: I really like the Metro UI, being able to customize the tiles to a certain extent, choose what is on the home screen and what not. Next, limited amount of devices - better optimization. The devices are also priced pretty reasonably, I'd even go as far as to say the prices are better than the ones of Android devices.
What I don't like: App Market or whatever the official name is. Not that it was bad by design, but there are too few apps out there for my liking. I'm hoping this will get better over time.
Extra: In case I decide that I don't mind having Kinect 2.0 spying on me and get Xbox One = SmartGlass.
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Everyone has a different taste.
No one can judge.
The best way is that you can use all the OS if your some friends have it
It will give you the best experience to all OS.
Then Next it's upto You which suits you the best.
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You should go in the phone stores and take time to play with every kind of OS. Go into an apple store and spend time with an Iphone and see what it's like. People in apple stores let you stay there all day long to test their devices.
You should test them all and see what appeals to you the most. I can not recommend you anything as I am not into apple and I haven't got the opportunity to spend much time with a windows phone. It is very important, though, to know everything about your alternatives.
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I've been using Android for the past 3 years, been switching between official Sense releases, custom roms and so on. Soon the time will come when I save up enough to buy a new device and I'm not sure whether I should stick to Android or go for something else. Android has been the only OS I've had, on the only smartphone I've had (HTC Wildfire). The views on other OS's will be therefor based purely on observation and the views on Android itself may be biased due to an outdated device.
Here we go.
Android
What I like: Very open, great App choice on Play store, high customization options, reasonable device costs, custom ROMs.
What I don't like: Since it's an open-source, the performance on certain devices and of certain apps may not be the best. Also, choice paralysis = too many launchers, widgets and apps make me want all of them and none of them at the same time.
Extra: Devices that run Android appear to be supporting the future potential OS's, such as Ubuntu OS or Firefox OS, making the variety even greater.
iOS
What I like: Since both devices and the OS are under the management of one company, the optimization appears to be top notch. App Store seems to offer the most apps of all the stores.
What I don't like: Devices are twice (or more) the price of Android/WP8 devices when compared by the hardware specs. Also, UI. I'm not a fan of the thought that my home screen is essentially the app drawer. I prefer having a neat and tidy home screen, while all the Apps and whatnot are somewhere out of sight. That or a neat design (coming up with WP8).
Extra: Kind of like the direction Apple is taking with iOS7. I'm probably one of the few people who find the design changes really cool.
Windows Phone 8
What I like: I really like the Metro UI, being able to customize the tiles to a certain extent, choose what is on the home screen and what not. Next, limited amount of devices - better optimization. The devices are also priced pretty reasonably, I'd even go as far as to say the prices are better than the ones of Android devices.
What I don't like: App Market or whatever the official name is. Not that it was bad by design, but there are too few apps out there for my liking. I'm hoping this will get better over time.
Extra: In case I decide that I don't mind having Kinect 2.0 spying on me and get Xbox One = SmartGlass.
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I would go for android as there are probably most users behind...
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I think that Android is good choice if your developer, as its ability to be customized is unparalleled and since the community is abled to more actively modify it, you should have alot more options than iOS and Windows 8. And me personally doing some work as a network admin or pentester, my android device has helped me out in more than one occassion were I needed a small and portable station. And I have found it to be easier to write apps on it to be much easier than iOS (But that's just me ).
But both iOS and Windows 8 though are good systems and in the end, its personal preference.
Hope I helped.
Droid
I think droid is suitable for people who'd like to try to tweak their phone, lots of program for customization you phone are available
But If you are typical user with less IT background, then iOS could be a choice
I believe price/performance ratio of systems is roughly equal. You get extra stability for the money with iOS and WP and extra customization with Android.
If you compare apples to apples - the iPhone pricing is comparable to a higher end Android and Windows 8 phone (not including any subsidies).
So it comes down to what was mentioned in an earlier post - your needs and comfort zone. I highly recommend hitting your carrier's store, trying several phones out. If you don't see one you'd like to try then consider checking a competitor if they carry it just for the sake of testing the user experience. Narrow down to 2-3 models at most for each and read up on them more. Then that, armed with knowledge of your carriers, should help you more easily narrow down which device you choose next.
Cheers!
They couldn't have said it better. Everyone isn't going to like the exact same system. Try to test it out first before you commit to one.
Shiett... for me I absolutely hate iPhones (iPads are fine). The OS is ok-ish, but the typing. My fingers are too big to type on an iphone. I also like to watch a lot of porn on mine so I need a big screen which Samsung's android phones provide plenty of. :laugh:
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I've been using Android for the past 3 years, been switching between official Sense releases, custom roms and so on. Soon the time will come when I save up enough to buy a new device and I'm not sure whether I should stick to Android or go for something else. Android has been the only OS I've had, on the only smartphone I've had (HTC Wildfire). The views on other OS's will be therefor based purely on observation and the views on Android itself may be biased due to an outdated device.
Here we go.
Android
What I like: Very open, great App choice on Play store, high customization options, reasonable device costs, custom ROMs.
What I don't like: Since it's an open-source, the performance on certain devices and of certain apps may not be the best. Also, choice paralysis = too many launchers, widgets and apps make me want all of them and none of them at the same time.
Extra: Devices that run Android appear to be supporting the future potential OS's, such as Ubuntu OS or Firefox OS, making the variety even greater.
iOS
What I like: Since both devices and the OS are under the management of one company, the optimization appears to be top notch. App Store seems to offer the most apps of all the stores.
What I don't like: Devices are twice (or more) the price of Android/WP8 devices when compared by the hardware specs. Also, UI. I'm not a fan of the thought that my home screen is essentially the app drawer. I prefer having a neat and tidy home screen, while all the Apps and whatnot are somewhere out of sight. That or a neat design (coming up with WP8).
Extra: Kind of like the direction Apple is taking with iOS7. I'm probably one of the few people who find the design changes really cool.
Windows Phone 8
What I like: I really like the Metro UI, being able to customize the tiles to a certain extent, choose what is on the home screen and what not. Next, limited amount of devices - better optimization. The devices are also priced pretty reasonably, I'd even go as far as to say the prices are better than the ones of Android devices.
What I don't like: App Market or whatever the official name is. Not that it was bad by design, but there are too few apps out there for my liking. I'm hoping this will get better over time.
Extra: In case I decide that I don't mind having Kinect 2.0 spying on me and get Xbox One = SmartGlass.
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i would go with droid because you can easy mod the hole system. and when you aren´t happy with your system or the look and feel you cann flash new things, and it´s much cheaper like an iphone or an lumia
i think ios is a system for persons that want to have a status symbol. the would also buy a toilet for 100000$ or a piece of **** when there is a apple symbol on it.
in the and you have to make a choice and you have to live with it.
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I've been using Android for the past 3 years, been switching between official Sense releases, custom roms and so on. Soon the time will come when I save up enough to buy a new device and I'm not sure whether I should stick to Android or go for something else. Android has been the only OS I've had, on the only smartphone I've had (HTC Wildfire). The views on other OS's will be therefor based purely on observation and the views on Android itself may be biased due to an outdated device.
Here we go.
Android
What I like: Very open, great App choice on Play store, high customization options, reasonable device costs, custom ROMs.
What I don't like: Since it's an open-source, the performance on certain devices and of certain apps may not be the best. Also, choice paralysis = too many launchers, widgets and apps make me want all of them and none of them at the same time.
Extra: Devices that run Android appear to be supporting the future potential OS's, such as Ubuntu OS or Firefox OS, making the variety even greater.
iOS
What I like: Since both devices and the OS are under the management of one company, the optimization appears to be top notch. App Store seems to offer the most apps of all the stores.
What I don't like: Devices are twice (or more) the price of Android/WP8 devices when compared by the hardware specs. Also, UI. I'm not a fan of the thought that my home screen is essentially the app drawer. I prefer having a neat and tidy home screen, while all the Apps and whatnot are somewhere out of sight. That or a neat design (coming up with WP8).
Extra: Kind of like the direction Apple is taking with iOS7. I'm probably one of the few people who find the design changes really cool.
Windows Phone 8
What I like: I really like the Metro UI, being able to customize the tiles to a certain extent, choose what is on the home screen and what not. Next, limited amount of devices - better optimization. The devices are also priced pretty reasonably, I'd even go as far as to say the prices are better than the ones of Android devices.
What I don't like: App Market or whatever the official name is. Not that it was bad by design, but there are too few apps out there for my liking. I'm hoping this will get better over time.
Extra: In case I decide that I don't mind having Kinect 2.0 spying on me and get Xbox One = SmartGlass.
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So, what would you guys suggest, maybe add some of your own experience and so on?
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I have my experience with all three OS.
I used to have an iPhone, but one day I ordered my GS2.
What I thought: Wow!
Android gives you the freedom to do whatever you like, to use whatever you like. It has a bigger AppStore then any other OS and it's possible to let it look like iOS or WP8.
WP8 just doesn't have apps for ever need, and don't forget: Microsoft is the company that brought us Windows, argggghhh.
P.S.: If you are scared of being spyed, get rid of your phone
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Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII GT-I9100
ROM: XenonHD v10
Hey everyone!
First of all, I am new here. I joined with the vision of getting my question answered, but then i fell over some other threads, and found this forum exciting. So i might stick around for awhile.
*Excuse me if i posted this the wrong place*
Brief:
I currently am in the situation where.. Yes, I am sick of my iPhone.
It's a GREAT phone! It's fast, stylish, and durable (atleast so far!).
But i miss the lack of customization.
Untill last december, i've had android phones. However, back then they were slow. The fastest one I've had, was a Galaxy S II. It was fast back then, but when i use my friend's now, it's so laggy and edgy.
I am really considering getting an Android. But there's a few things holding me back..
iPhone
+ I have an iPhone 5. It's fast.
+ My iPhone 5 is stylish.
+ I have 2 MacBook Pro's, an iMac, Apple TV, iPod and an iPad. So i fear the communication between Android and them.
+ The applications. I personally find Appstore filled with higher-of-quality applications.
+ iCloud. It stores my contacts and stuff. But Android's got an alternative for that tho.
+ iMessage. I love being able to chat from my macbook to iPhones, without confuse. And fast iPhone-to-iPhone chat without the recievant have to download specific software.
+ Reputation. Call me childish, but i just find it "cooler" to have an iPhone..
- Screensize. God it's starting to annoy me. I like having a big badass phone.
- Features. I personally think that the iPhone 5 lacks features.
+/- Jailbreak. Jailbreaking the iPhone gives it alot of awesome features! But having the need to jailbreak it, sucks. Also it makes it impossible to update to the newest immediately. Also yet jailbroken, the system is still very limited. Also it takes a lot of time for it to come out. I haven't had my phone jailbroken for 8 months.
Android
++ CUSTOMIZATION!
++ The freedom to do basically what you want with the phone.
+ Screensize; I find the iPhone 5 screen a tat too small. I miss a bigger size phone, eg the Galaxy S II.
- I fear the speed? Will they be as snappy as i am used to on my iPhone?
- Durability. I remember the old Android phones went slow in just a few weeks due to cache's and stuff. How does that seem now?
+ Features. I think that most Android phones have got some very interesting features. Eg: One Blink Feed, Note 3 S-Pen, S3/4 eye-motion detector.
+ No-jailbreak. Altho Android have the ability to get rooted, it's not necessary (unless you want flashed ROM's). I find that great for my needs, since i love customizing and changing my homescreen-layout / phone functionality on a day-to-day basis. Also iPhone jailbreaks takes a lot of time to come out.
I am very unsure of what to do. It's very hard!
I really like my iPhone, but i miss the lack of customization.
My heart tells me to keep my iPhone, but my brain and inner-geek tells me to go fetch an android.
If it was up to me, i'd have both. But i don't have the money to get a new Android and keep my iPhone. Then i will have to sell my iPhone first.
Could you guys possible give me some aspects and viewpoints on this? I am open for critiques, since i am not coloured of "what's better or worse". I just want personal views.
Also, have anyone gone from iPhone 5 to Android? And did you regret it? (Which i am afraid that i MAYBE will).
And if you advice me to get an Android: Which one?
Thanks in advance!
Welcome at the XDA forums my friend!
From what I think, iOS is child's play in comparison to Android.
Howell iPhones are indeed fast, stylish, etc, the OS won't ever give you control of things.
Apple has it's stuff working together well and so, but the price ofcourse, is to it.
Going through your points, you can make yourself a conclusion, this is just my view on things:
Speed
Android can be as fast as you want it to be, only if you are willing to spend the money on it which you would've spend on an iPhone. Also, making tweaks or changes to your system (You're on XDA anyway) helps greatly in this process.
Keep in mind that Apple has only few devices to optimize their system for, while Android is changed to work on a specific device.
Sync
I have to agree here that Apple has the syncs sorted out better. On Android this is a bit messier, but still working very well when you've got everything up and running. The main reason for this, is that Android is existing more and more out of fragments rather than a fullyfixed system.
Apps
Ofcourse the Appstore is filled with way more quality apps; Apple doesn't allow all Apps to there store. It's part of their policy. Where Google only removes apps from their Store, Apple only allows apps to their store.
Also I kinda like that Google makes their apps available to iOS, which I've barely seen the other way.
Messaging
iMessage is great, but since a few months, Hangouts has the same features plus more! And best of it, it's nearly standard packed (older devices will have to update Talk) with the system.
Durability
Android phones are in my opinion better in getting a new life than iOS phones. Ensurely when you're rooted/unlocked. Phones that have been all forgotten about by their manufacturers (also Apple does this) can still be up to date and smooth thanks to the great devs around. It may take some bravery, but that's completely on to yourself.
The other points not covered by these are more subjective I think.
Like I said, take your own conclusions from this and let me hear what it'll be!
Makes sense
Thanks for your reply!
Your aspects makes sense. Especially with the price thing.
Apple's expensive, and one option-only. (okay, 5c too)
Where Android phones in the same price scale, will top at quad core with double the speeds. RAM too.
What phone would you suggest i get then? In Denmark the variety of sold phones is limited.
You can see them here www . telenor . dk / privat / mobil /
(i cannot post URL's yet)
Android all the way. With the customizations and the community you can't go wrong.
iPhone: good camera, fast, decent battery life
Android: everything else
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android - viruses and lots of apps
iOS - nice phone
Simple question, but I'm interested in hearing the unique reasons why YOU prefer Android over iOS, if you do, haha!
Android is better when using Google service
So many reasons...
- iTunes. If I record a bit of music I play, cut out a section and set it as a ringtone, that's all that's required on an Android. On an iPhone.. I'd have to record the file. Import it to iTunes, export it to the phone. Cut out the segment. Import it to iTunes, export it to the Phone, and only then can I set it as a ringtone. That's ridiculous.
- Choices. I want to decide my settings and options. I don't need Apple to tell me what I can and can't do.
- Multitasking. iOS still can't truly multitask.
- Continuing on that theme, Spen with Penwindow. If you've ever used it, you'll know what I mean with true multitasking and Apple's restricted system.
- Customisability. I'm a designer. I want my phone to looks the way I like it, not the way Apple has decided it should look, exactly the same as every other iPhone user.
- Zooper, Themes, Icons, Colours...
- Live Wallpapers. The thing that wows every Apple user I speak to. I'm using Forest HD, a living forest. You don't get such modern things on an iPhone.
- Specifications. Have you seen the specifications in an iPhone 6? They're equal to those in a 2012 Note 2. And people are paying 1000 quid for such outdated rubbish?
- Design. I think iPhones are, and always have been, abysmal. Like a 60 quid Toys'r'us phone, the ones they sold with candy in it before Apple came with a smartphone.
More customization on android.
Apple is too damn expensive.
You pay extra for that apple symbol on the back, not for better hardware.
That to me is rediculous.
there was a portal discussion just a week ago about that...
The first of all is that Android is open.
I have a choice to get an app from Amazon Appstore, Play Store, or any else I like.
And I can easily install apps developed by myself to my smart devices.
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Android is an open source operating system which is Linux based. In whole world, many users are commonly using Android phones compared the iOS. Several phones based on Android are available in different size, price and features. But iOS is only adopted by Apple devices. The Lollipop is the latest version of Android OS.
I can't afford any iOS phone :crying: But anyway, i love Android because of it customizability of course
saini.pratibha said:
Android is an open source operating system which is Linux based. In whole world, many users are commonly using Android phones compared the iOS. Several phones based on Android are available in different size, price and features. But iOS is only adopted by Apple devices. The Lollipop is the latest version of Android OS.
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This is not completely true. Only AOSP is open source. Many versions of android are completely closed sourced.
Android is cheaper? More free apps?
I'd like to try iOS if I have enough money :crying:
Simple. With Android, we have XDA And with iOS..... I think I would have to google that. XD
I have used ios 5 to 7 on my iphone 4s but about 8 months ago i switched to android with a galaxy s4. And I can tell you that it was the best choice ever. The galaxy s4 was very fast even with touchwizz even faster thn the current iphone at the time but after some time i flashed a google play edition rom and i just shat my pants right there. But this is ofcourse all personal preferences.
I prefer android for many reason, i.e. it is an open os, many free app and especially you have a great choice of devices!
Mostly for the ability to debug and release apps without paying a $99/year fee. I'm just a poor college student, and having to spend $99/year just to debug apps is a bit overkill. Overall, however, iOS apps still seem to be of better quality than Android ones.
I dont want to pay for an apple which is not in shape