Apple Announcement Sept. 2014
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@IRJ said:
I haven't come across many issues with Android unless I install custom roms. LG, HTC, and Samsung have solid versions of Android
Ironically, those tend to be more stable and lightweight. It's just the flashing process that can be risky is all. And even that is very low nowadays.
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@ajstringham said:
@IRJ said:
I haven't come across many issues with Android unless I install custom roms. LG, HTC, and Samsung have solid versions of Android
Ironically, those tend to be more stable and lightweight. It's just the flashing process that can be risky is all. And even that is very low nowadays.
In a way, but many times you lose features or experience random crashes. Trust me, I have played with alot of roms
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@IRJ said:
@Dominica If you are worried about transitioning to Android. You could always get the Amazon Firephone. It isnt the top of the line Andorid phone, but it comes with almost instant support for any question you want. According to most reviewers they received a technician willing to help out in less than 30 seconds. They answer any question you have and can help you find any particular setting you are looking for.
I seriously can't figure out why you're assuming that I couldn't handle using an Android. I never said it was too technical for me, and I'm not sure why you're going that route with your "answers".
I said that the phones I and my close family members owned were total crap that didn't work most of the time. That's not a technical issue, that's a piece of crap hardware. Maybe they are better now, but they were so bad when I gave them a chance, that I'm not willing to give them another shot.
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Thanks AJ, it's not that I can't learn Android as a matter of fact I have an android phone I use to trouble shoot issues on for clients. Notice I just said I have one just for trouble shooting issues? That being said I don't have to do that on my IPhone or even windows phone (though I will readily admit it is very unstable). It really comes down to personal preference.
However IPhone and IOS is super stable because it is Locked down there is good and bad that goes with that. But it is STABLE no question about that from anyone anywhere no matter what you prefer to use.
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@Minion-Queen said:
Thanks AJ, it's not that I can't learn Android as a matter of fact I have an android phone I use to trouble shoot issues on for clients. Notice I just said I have one just for trouble shooting issues? That being said I don't have to do that on my IPhone or even windows phone (though I will readily admit it is very unstable). It really comes down to personal preference.
However IPhone and IOS is super stable because it is Locked down there is good and bad that goes with that. But it is STABLE no question about that from anyone anywhere no matter what you prefer to use.
I didn't say you couldn't learn it. I don't think @IRJ was saying @Dominica couldn't learn Android. The point I was making is that a lot of people buy iPhone for the prestige and because it is, I will admit, in many ways simpler than Android. Prestige is still the single biggest factor outside IT. But you are right, it's preference. I prefer Android, you prefer iOS. In the end, whatever works for the task we have for it best will get the job done.
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@Dominica Sorry if this threads comes across as condescending. It's not meant to be, as I know @IRJ agrees.
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@Dominica said:
For me, it's about the phone working, vs. not working. I and all the members of my family with Android phones had awful luck with them not working, not updating emails, not getting texts, etc.
It was the first sentence that threw me off. I know you're technical. I have no problem contacting support when working with a new product, especially if its available for free.
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@IRJ said:
@Dominica said:
For me, it's about the phone working, vs. not working. I and all the members of my family with Android phones had awful luck with them not working, not updating emails, not getting texts, etc.
It was the first sentence that threw me off. I know you're technical. I have no problem contacting support when working with a new product, especially if its available for free.
You're digging a bigger hole for yourself dude...
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I'm sad they increased the screen size. 4 inches is just right for me - I want a phone that I can reach all around the screen with one hand.
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@ajstringham said:
@IRJ said:
@Dominica said:
For me, it's about the phone working, vs. not working. I and all the members of my family with Android phones had awful luck with them not working, not updating emails, not getting texts, etc.
It was the first sentence that threw me off. I know you're technical. I have no problem contacting support when working with a new product, especially if its available for free.
You're digging a bigger hole for yourself dude...
ugh whatever AJ. The situation was cooling down. I'm not biting anymore
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Yeah I want to hold the phone before I make a decision on it. I am not sure it will fit in my pocket! The whole Phablet thing isn't appealing to me.
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@Minion-Queen said:
Yeah I want to hold the phone before I make a decision on it. I am not sure it will fit in my pocket! The whole Phablet thing isn't appealing to me.
That's why I didn't get a Note 3. I got an S4 instead. I want something I can sit down with in my pocket. LOL
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@ajstringham said:
@Dominica Sorry if this threads comes across as condescending. It's not meant to be, as I know @IRJ agrees.
My stress level is very high and I havent slept well in almost two weeks. My fiance is 8 months pregnant and may have Cholestasis
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@IRJ said:
@Dominica said:
For me, it's about the phone working, vs. not working. I and all the members of my family with Android phones had awful luck with them not working, not updating emails, not getting texts, etc.
It was the first sentence that threw me off. I know you're technical. I have no problem contacting support when working with a new product, especially if its available for free.
Like I said, not a matter of support. The phones were sh!t. Support sent new phones, 5 phones in a row, as a matter of fact, each one a piece of crap with something else wrong with it! No thanks. I don't have the time or desire to mess around with an Android, just because it's not an iPhone, and so many "technie's" won't use iPhones just cause they are Apple devices, and "techies" consider themselves "too cool for Apple". I'm way more secure in my geekiness than that.
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@IRJ said:
@ajstringham said:
@Dominica Sorry if this threads comes across as condescending. It's not meant to be, as I know @IRJ agrees.
My stress level is very high and I havent slept well in almost two weeks. My fiance is 8 months pregnant and may have Cholestasis
Sorry to hear that. The sleep part, I'm right there with you. I haven't had a sound night sleep in, literally, months. I am exhausted but can't sleep. Damn manic episode...
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@Dominica said:
@IRJ said:
@Dominica said:
For me, it's about the phone working, vs. not working. I and all the members of my family with Android phones had awful luck with them not working, not updating emails, not getting texts, etc.
It was the first sentence that threw me off. I know you're technical. I have no problem contacting support when working with a new product, especially if its available for free.
Like I said, not a matter of support. The phones were sh!t. Support sent new phones, 5 phones in a row, as a matter of fact, each one a piece of crap with something else wrong with it! No thanks. I don't have the time or desire to mess around with an Android, just because it's not an iPhone, and so many "technie's" won't use iPhones just cause they are Apple devices, and "techies" consider themselves "too cool for Apple". I'm way more secure in my geekiness than that.
Lol. "More secure in my geekiness". Not usually the context I use that statement in. ROFL
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@Nic said:
I'm sad they increased the screen size. 4 inches is just right for me - I want a phone that I can reach all around the screen with one hand.
This is the only reason I might end up going with a 5s after all. I don't want a huge phone.
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@Dominica said:
@Nic said:
I'm sad they increased the screen size. 4 inches is just right for me - I want a phone that I can reach all around the screen with one hand.
This is the only reason I might end up going with a 5s after all. I don't want a huge phone.
That's my other gripe with iPhones, personally. I like a bigger phone. The iPhone feels tiny to me.
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Again though, to each their own.
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@ajstringham said:
That's my other gripe with iPhones, personally. I like a bigger phone. The iPhone feels tiny to me.
I'm a girl and girl's pants have small back pockets. I refuse to wear a holster, so the phone either has to fit in my back pocket, or get in cozy with the "girls" if I don't have pockets.
