IndyGunFreak Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 On 7/2/2018 at 6:50 AM, Roger1079 said: I've always loved being able to tinker with my mobile devices so I've given Android a try several times with flagships from HTC and Samsung. That I needed a custom ROM to have the phone just function reliably with decent battery life soured it for me. Granted, this was 5 years ago and Android has come a long way, but I chose right out of the box stability in the end. That and a 1 to 20 ratio of good apps vs something some beginner built on a weekend has made me not look back. Just my .02 Not sure what phones you tried.. but that has not been my experience with Android at all. Even Samsung and HTC make some cheapies. My phones (from a cheap Lg Venice, to my Nexus 5, Nexus 6, and now my One Plus 5).. have been fantastic for me... I'd have bailed on Android a while ago if it wasn't, as I use stuff that works, and don't concern myself with anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geko45 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 (edited) On 7/2/2018 at 5:50 AM, Roger1079 said: I've always loved being able to tinker with my mobile devices so I've given Android a try several times with flagships from HTC and Samsung. That I needed a custom ROM to have the phone just function reliably with decent battery life soured it for me. Granted, this was 5 years ago and Android has come a long way, but I chose right out of the box stability in the end. That and a 1 to 20 ratio of good apps vs something some beginner built on a weekend has made me not look back. Just my .02 I would venture a guess that you fell victim to some manufacturer's custom UI add on. Many manufacturers seem to insist on putting their own layer of crud on top of Android to make it "theirs". Problem is they really don't spend enough time debugging their software and then problems like you mention arise. If they would just leave it stock Android then it would be fine. As for apps, there really isn't a lack of good apps anymore. True, you may only have ten choices on Android vs twenty on iOS, but you're only going to install one anyway. Edited July 3, 2018 by Geko45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vram74 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 (edited) I like iPhones and used a 6 for almost 3 years. That being said, I won't buy another until Apple starts allowing me some basic control/configuration over my phone. 1. When I connect my phone to my PC, I should have full read/write access to pics, vids, music, ringtones, docs, and downloads folders without requiring additional software. 2. The user should be allowed to select a default mail client, web browser, and maps app. Once selected as the default, those apps should fire when I click something relevant to said apps. Its ******* ridiculous the stupid restrictions Apple forces in the name what they think is the correct way of doing things. If Google ever gets the update horseshit sorted out and puts a stop to carriers and OEMs from installing junk apps at the system level preventing removal, Apple is going to be in real trouble. The only reason to have an iPhone at this point is A, You're heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem, B, Apple doesn't allow carrier installed garbage and C, Apple dictates the update cycle, not stupid ass carriers. Hardware wise, they're solid and the Apple SOC is the best there is in the mobile world. Most phones are fast enough at this point, though. Edited July 4, 2018 by vram74 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I personally don't care about any of that. If not for needing the ability to teather my phone for use as a hot spot and display weather radar when I am on my motorcycle, I would not have a smart(yea right) phone at all. I have had iPhones since 1.0 and have in the past really like them. Then came the original iPad. I saw that and said, if they would make it just a little smaller.... Enter the iPad mini. I have had zero need for all but the above mentioned uses for the smart(yea right)phone ever since I got my mini. As far as I am concerned, smart phones entered a death spiral some time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanwi11iams Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 "Death spiral" of the smartphone? I just can't see that happening somehow. If anything, the features and services offered by smartphone will only grow, and grow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaGlocker Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 IOS because I believe it is a more stable system. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 51 minutes ago, ivanwi11iams said: "Death spiral" of the smartphone? I just can't see that happening somehow. If anything, the features and services offered by smartphone will only grow, and grow. They can add on as many features and services as they want. To me, tablets rendered smartphones irrelevant, but if you are content doing things on a smaller butt dialing device, more power to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanwi11iams Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, jmohme said: They can add on as many features and services as they want. To me, tablets rendered smartphones irrelevant, but if you are content doing things on a smaller butt dialing device, more power to ya. Ah, you're talking about in relation to screen size. I now see where you're coming from. Alas, I do think, just like how we had the return of bell bottoms, we will have the return of the smaller screen, too. Just not sure when Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 9 minutes ago, ivanwi11iams said: Ah, you're talking about in relation to screen size. I now see where you're coming from. Alas, I do think, just like how we had the return of bell bottoms, we will have the return of the smaller screen, too. Just not sure when Bell bottoms were no good the first time around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G26S239 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I have an Iphone 6, Ipad Air 2 and just got an Apple watch. I like the idea that the iOS system is less likely to get a birus, wyrm etc if it isn't jail broken. With what Apple charges the stuff better last a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMag Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 An Android FYI from earlier today.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchool64 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I've been thinking about an iPhone, just to experience the other-side. Seriously though, 'driods have been alright for me. Only problem is that they're 'Google' and store info like it's a survival item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 32 minutes ago, JMag said: An Android FYI from earlier today. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk This kind of thing is bound to happen from time to time. People store far to much personal stuff on their phones. I do not store any financial data. and only have maybe 10 pictures on my phone, and those are mostly from when my wife sent me to pick up something at the store and I sent her a picture to verify that I grabbed the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchool64 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 18 minutes ago, jmohme said: This kind of thing is bound to happen from time to time. People store far to much personal stuff on their phones. I do not store any financial data. and only have maybe 10 pictures on my phone, and those are mostly from when my wife sent me to pick up something at the store and I sent her a picture to verify that I grabbed the right thing. Yes, and the fact that sharing info in an unauthorized manner can, has, and should be used against them - is something we need to remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valmet Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) I’ve been an iPhone head since 2010 and don’t plan on stopping in 2018. Edited July 4, 2018 by Valmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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