That was a very nicely written comparison!
I'm happy with Android at this point, but I wouldn't rule out iOS next time around...assuming funds permit it. I inquired about iPhone 5 when I got my current phone and it would have cost me 3 times as much up front for half the storage capacity, so I couldn't do it. But I'm sure I would like the device if I actually had it to use.
Wow, a
Neil's Two Thumbs Up! Thank you, my friend!
Yeah, they're more expensive than Android devices, but not really all that much more expensive, when you compare flagship devices. I suppose the 5S is Apple's flagship, now that they have the cheaper, inferior 5C. One thing I do like about some Android devices is the ability to have SD cards and expand the storage ability. That's something that isn't on the iPhone, and seemingly, according to interviews, won't be for some time due to Apple being committed to the experience factor. With SD card support, they wouldn't be able to keep their promise about the experience with the different kinds of SD card speeds, quality and lastly, opening the system up for the risk of getting malware. To be honest, the first two points sound like BS to me, but I guess that last point is a legit one. I haven't seen malware on Android devices through SD cards, but I suppose it's possible (although, I have been infected myself through their
Play Store).
iOS is a bit different from Android, but it really only takes a week or so to get used to it, and once you do -- depending on your preferences and requirements obviously (YMMV) -- you'll notice the superiority. In both app quality -- there are some really, really good apps, for instance IFTTT: https://ifttt.com/What (putting the
smart in
smartphone) -- and the way you use the system. There are obviously still some quirks to iOS, for instance the filesystem and the inability to share files freely between apps, and the
chore of having to sync with iTunes. There's also the fact that my slow-motion videos are only displayed in slow-motion in my gallery app, and are displayed as 120 fps videos in regular speed in other apps (such as instagram).
What were they thinking there!? Those quirks are more chores rather than negatives though, and once you get over those tresholds, it really becomes that premium devices you want it to be...
A last point that I forgot to mention is the ridiculous amount of accessories to Apples devices: docks, cases, speakers, cables, adapters and so on. This is especially true for iPhone, but also for my iPad. For instance, I have a simple camera-to-usb-adapter, where I plug my DSLR to my iPad and with two "clicks" can import my DSLR photos to my iPad. With the myriad of photo manipulation apps out there, adjusting photos on the go is a breeze. I do it in café's at times, while drinking a good cup of
cappuccino. Not only handy, but
arousingly so (to tech-geeks, I suppose, LOL).
Android is a really good OS though. If you are happy with Android, then by all means, stick to it. There's nothing wrong with Google's vision of Android as a smartphone OS. I still like some of the aspects of Android, however, I just prefer iOS after having lived with both for a while.
Since finding the program AnyTrans I've warmed up to my iphone4 again. I haven't updated it since iOS5. See no reason to update it and everything works just fine so I'll be sticking to that OS. Not sure if I'll upgrade to an iphone5 anytime soon but apple is a viable options again if I can easily load my music and videos via this program without deleting my data
. Honestly apple should just cut out the **** and get with the program. They are only pushing people away with such practices. Simply being able to add music or any media for that matter without having to re-sync everything is not rocket science.
What is this wizardry? Does it work well? Is it worth $39?