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Offline Agreeable Slick

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Android VS IOS
« on: 07 December 2011, 12:47 »
A controversial topic at the best of times. However, I would like to read up on more technogeek views of it, rather than the babble you get on review sites.

What are the pro's and con's of each, other than I will have to pay to get an iPhone on my contract.

I have been Android most of the time, but is there something which really sets them apart in every day use? I'm not up on this rooting business so can't be bothered to learn about it or do it, so it would be a normal phone, but there must be certain things which will convince me it is worth a swap? Siri is not one of those things by the way.

Oh and in case you hadn't guessed.... it's upgrade time.  :grin:

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Re: Android VS IOS
« Reply #1 on: 07 December 2011, 13:01 »
Nothing it realy anymore. Just depends which you get on with the best.

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Re: Android VS IOS
« Reply #2 on: 07 December 2011, 13:04 »
I've gone from Android to iOS

In my experience, iOS just seems to work out of the box; the stock apps work well meaning to don't have to fuss about downloading and testing various apps until you find one you like or that works well

Maybe I'm getting old but I like stuff to just work out of the box without having to faff around  :undecided:

I've had a few niggles although I put that down to it being a works phone and being handed down.  First one the mic packed in and my current one although people ring me, the phone itself doesn't ring sometimes meaning you have to switch it off and back on again

Apart from that I've found it really easy to use and the internet / email integration side works seamlessly and easily

Just my 2p  :smiley:

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Re: Android VS IOS
« Reply #3 on: 07 December 2011, 13:04 »
Nothing it realy anymore. Just depends which you get on with the best.

This  :cool:

It is just personal preference your either like Apple products or you don't, those who don't go for Android  :cool:

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Re: Android VS IOS
« Reply #4 on: 07 December 2011, 13:15 »
You looked at  the Windows Phone 7 devices? I'm really considering getting one in January, the Nokia Lumia 800 looks sexy :cool: It has the solid "reliability and standardization" iOS devices offer by being a closed system, but with a broader product range. Microsoft works with the OEM's and makes sure the finished product is to an excellent standard. Gotta be good if the Apple fanboi's even like it!

Nothing it realy anymore. Just depends which you get on with the best.

Possibly the most sensible thing you've ever said :tongue:
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Re: Android VS IOS
« Reply #5 on: 07 December 2011, 13:17 »
Im not an apple fan boi, people just like brandishing that term about. I dont even like my iPad anymore and gave it to the missus, would never own a mac either. I just really like my phone as i prefer it to Android, for no real reason other than that; i prefer it.

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Re: Android VS IOS
« Reply #6 on: 07 December 2011, 13:21 »
Didn't call you a fanboi :wink:
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Re: Android VS IOS
« Reply #7 on: 07 December 2011, 13:27 »
Didn't call you a fanboi :wink:

I know you didnt, just stating what most think  :wink:

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Re: Android VS IOS
« Reply #8 on: 08 December 2011, 10:43 »
In my experience, iOS just seems to work out of the box; the stock apps work well meaning to don't have to fuss about downloading and testing various apps until you find one you like or that works well

This is one of the key differences. With Android apps, not every app will work on every Android phone because there are so many variations, particularly regarding the processor and screen. You might have an app that works brilliantly on a Samsung Galaxy S2, but not well on smaller phone like my HTC Wildfire.
With iOS apps, there are only 5 models that they have to work with, although granted some of the new flashy apps don't work on the old iPhone 2G or 3G very well because the processor isn't upto it, but since you're looking at an upgrade, I would assume you'll be going for an iPhone4 or 4S so that's not a problem.

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I've had a few niggles although I put that down to it being a works phone and being handed down.  First one the mic packed in and my current one although people ring me, the phone itself doesn't ring sometimes meaning you have to switch it off and back on again
It seems that even Apple have the occasional problem with phones. Older used iPhones do eventually start to have problems, but so does everything.
But I've recently been hearing more about brand new phones failing. One of my colleagues has had her iPhone replaced 3 times because each one failed in a different way.

It is personal preference, Android versions can vary quite a bit between phones.
It also depends on whether you want to be tied to an expensive contract.
Is there anything wrong with your current phone?
If not you could just keep it for a while and have a cheap SIM only contract.