Which is Better the IPhone or the Android?
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Fuck IPhones get an Android, and I would suggest getting The Samsung Galaxy Note II.
What about Windows 8?
Rey C.
Racing is life... anything else is just waiting.
Well, first, better for what? What would your primary use be? Each mobile OS has its pluses and minuses, depending on what your primary use is. Because of corporate IT limitations at my new company, I wouldn't be allowed to have an Android device as a "bring your own device" option. They allow iOS, BlackBerry and Windows Phone, but not Android.
As for which "phone" is better, as many have pointed out, Android is a broad (and rather fragmented) mobile operating system, not a phone. And even the same Android based phone might have different features and functions than the same phone on another network. Many companies don't allow the Android OS on their networks because that particular OS has a rep for having issues with malware, viruses, privacy/data leakage and overall security. Google (and its partners) probably need to do a better job of vetting the developers that are on the Google Play store at least.
Each OS has its fanbois & fangurls. So the best thing to do is figure out what your primary needs are and then look at the network carrier that you'd likely use, that has the best plan prices and the particular phone that you might want. Whether you go with an iPhone 5, a Galaxy S4, the new BlackBerry Z10 or some version of the Windows Phone, none of them is going to truly change your life or be all that much better than the others. The last two companies I've worked for have hounded me to take a smartphone. But just because I like being a stubborn bastard and don't like being told what I have to do, I've resisted since the Crackberry was the "it" phone to carry. I've been using the same featureless flip phone for ten years. I make and take calls - that's it. I don't Twitter, Facebook or text. I hate that shit. If you really need me and it's important, then call me... or don't.
But I'll probably have to fold with this new company and buy a smartphone this year. They use WiFi blockers in some parts of some of their facilities. So my little iPod Touch (an iPhone that's not a phone) isn't getting it done. I'm going to go with an iPhone, mainly because I know the quality will be there (the price of an iPhone or a Galaxy is the same for most anyone who is on a contract) and I'm already in the Apple ecosystem and have loads of apps. For me, it's just easier to stay with what I'm already familiar with. My second choice would probably be the new BlackBerry. Next, a Windows Phone. And lastly, a Samsung Galaxy. There's nothing wrong with the Galaxy, per se. But like I said, its use would be severely restricted within my new company and they wouldn't chip in on the bill, like they would for approved devices.
I'll stick with Android,and will probably be getting either the HTC One or the Galaxy S4.
I'll never go with iPhone,mainly because of the lack of customization from the background wallpaper,to swapping out memory.Also,iPhone has fallen behind as far as screen size is concerned.There are just too many things with iOS that seems too inferior to Android right now.While closed source has it's advantages,I think that the open source of Android is just outshining iPhone at the moment.
I'll never go with iPhone,mainly because of the lack of customization from the background wallpaper,to swapping out memory.Also,iPhone has fallen behind as far as screen size is concerned.There are just too many things with iOS that seems too inferior to Android right now.While closed source has it's advantages,I think that the open source of Android is just outshining iPhone at the moment.
I like the ease of use of the iPhone.
I own a Galaxy S3 now but had an S2 not too long ago, and I used Android more. iPhone is great but a pain in the ass if you don't want to pay for it since the plan costs are over the top in Canada. Plus, the choices are extremely limited with the iPhone whereas with the phones running on Android, you get a lot of better specs for a lot less money.
But it all depends on what you want to do with your phone. Now I have around 100 gigabytes worth of music (mostly rock and metal because I'm that kind of guy...), and I started loading all of it from CDs into iTunes over 5 years ago, before the smart phone revolution. I got 2 iPods at home and I've condensed my library to fit on my iPod Touch 64 gigs. No way am I gonna get an iPhone 64 gigs. The price is just way too high (not even sure there is a 64 gig iPhone...). So I prefer having my Galaxy S3 without any music on it, but newer and cheaper than an iPhone 4S, and with a better camera. Who cares about the millions of apps on iPhone. Most of them are available on Android. And no one gives a shit about iPhone 5 anyway. The specs are essentially the same as other Android phones, they only added a row of apps on the screen.
But it all depends on what you want to do with your phone. Now I have around 100 gigabytes worth of music (mostly rock and metal because I'm that kind of guy...), and I started loading all of it from CDs into iTunes over 5 years ago, before the smart phone revolution. I got 2 iPods at home and I've condensed my library to fit on my iPod Touch 64 gigs. No way am I gonna get an iPhone 64 gigs. The price is just way too high (not even sure there is a 64 gig iPhone...). So I prefer having my Galaxy S3 without any music on it, but newer and cheaper than an iPhone 4S, and with a better camera. Who cares about the millions of apps on iPhone. Most of them are available on Android. And no one gives a shit about iPhone 5 anyway. The specs are essentially the same as other Android phones, they only added a row of apps on the screen.
Rey C.
Racing is life... anything else is just waiting.
Along with the data leakage inherent (by design) in certain shady apps, I guess this is part of the reason that many Fortune 500 companies don't allow Android devices on their networks. :dunno:
After posting Microsoft’s Valentines Video ad yesterday, it’s no surprise to be finding out Google has been going around sharing Android users’ personal information with app developers.
According to the DailyMail.co.uk, Dan Nolan, a software developer from Australia, said that, Google sent him personal information on everyone that purchased his app, Paul Keating Insult Generator, from the Google Play Store. This included full names, post codes and email addresses.
After posting Microsoft’s Valentines Video ad yesterday, it’s no surprise to be finding out Google has been going around sharing Android users’ personal information with app developers.
According to the DailyMail.co.uk, Dan Nolan, a software developer from Australia, said that, Google sent him personal information on everyone that purchased his app, Paul Keating Insult Generator, from the Google Play Store. This included full names, post codes and email addresses.
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Got an Android on the smartphone. Didn't even know what on earth an Android was to be honest but im loving the phone right now. The phone plan is pretty good so far (three year contract blah blah blah) If there is any flaws, guess it would be the texting due to having big fingers and the battery wears out pretty fast when in use. If anyone can give me some pointers on how to save the battery from death i'm all ears.
I prefer Android. I don't like the idea of a universal phone that everyone has. How boring.
