Another reason why i choose Android..........

The Sack · 08-08-2014, 14:06

Well to be honest i just like the little green chappy.

jabbamk1 · 08-08-2014, 14:30

Pfft. Symbian is wayyyyyyy better.

nafanny29 · 08-08-2014, 15:39

Apple for show, android for a pro!!

allie4 · 09-08-2014, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by nafanny29

Apple for show, android for a pro!!

I used to be an avid Apple fan but have had my eyes opened to a whole new world of Android which I love.

alan1302 · 09-08-2014, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by allie4

I used to be an avid Apple fan but have had my eyes opened to a whole new world of Android which I love.

I use and enjoy both

The Sack · 10-08-2014, 00:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan1302

I use and enjoy both

Clearly a freak

TunnelVision9 · 10-08-2014, 00:38

Most people I know who have switched from Apple to Android have sworn they will never goback. Make of that what you will.

darkjedimaster · 10-08-2014, 00:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by TunnelVision9

Most people I know who have switched from Apple to Android have sworn they will never goback. Make of that what you will.

The only way I would go back to Apple is if.......

They added removable storage (not everyone wants to use their data allowance to get stuff from cloud services / Not everyone can get a good enough signal to get stuff from cloud services at any given time).

Removable battery

Basic features like install from unknown sources without the need of Jailbreaking, more personalization of the home screen without restrictions, drag and drop music & video without the piece of sh!t that is iToons.

Keep support of the likes of Spotify for devices once they go out of date, it was disgusting the way the tools at Apple treated 3rd Gen touch owners for the use of Spotify. As they can no longer use the software, unless they upgrade to a 4th Gen touch or newer !.

I always enjoyed Apple devices better once they were Jailbroken & removed Apple's lame restrictions, but thankfully with Android there are no restrictions like that, so no need to think about returning to Apple.

swordman · 10-08-2014, 03:40

You won't be going back any time soon then

Anika Hanson · 10-08-2014, 09:00

Super amoled displays
Proper filling system
Micro SD card
Customisation
Removable battery
Changing default apps
Third party keyboards
Widgets
Multi-window support
Samsung specific features : gestures, ability to use whilst using gloves, scrap booking, S-pen support.
Remote control for other devices
Larger display
Control panel which can but customised.
Google now

However having said all that I use Apple products too

kidspud · 10-08-2014, 10:01

Cheap handsets which means that if the kids lose/damage them I do not get too upset.

Quite like widgets, my obsession with the weather is satisfied.

That's about it.

Tidosho · 10-08-2014, 10:16

Don't the majority of Android users select their phone of choice, the OS is just a by-product for them? Not many of the people I know deliberately chose their Sony, Samsung etc because it has android.

kidspud · 10-08-2014, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tidosho

Don't the majority of Android users select their phone of choice, the OS is just a by-product for them? Not many of the people I know deliberately chose their Sony, Samsung etc because it has android.

That is only sort of true. I wanted cheapish phones and I looked at windows as an option, but the app support (at the time) was good enough, so android was the only option.

Quackers · 10-08-2014, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by TunnelVision9

Most people I know who have switched from Apple to Android have sworn they will never goback. Make of that what you will.

Funny, I'm the other way round. I went Android first then went iOS and i much prefer iOS and don't miss the Samsung Galaxy S2 one bit.

swordman · 10-08-2014, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anika Hanson

Super amoled displays
Proper filling system
Micro SD card
Customisation
Removable battery
Changing default apps
Third party keyboards
Widgets
Multi-window support
Samsung specific features : gestures, ability to use whilst using gloves, scrap booking, S-pen support.
Remote control for other devices
Larger display
Control panel which can but customised.
Google now

However having said all that I use Apple products too

You missed so much off there

Carl_Boys · 10-08-2014, 15:18

I'm on iPhone 5. When whatsapp brings videos calling out then I have no need for FaceTime and can call android people and apple people, I don't know android device I'm gonna go for, my dads got an old s3 LTE 4.7" screen but apart from the 720p screen don't know what people feel specs wise? Come to thing of it the s3 is like the iPhone 6 screen size ha 3 years too late apple ha

kidspud · 10-08-2014, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl_Boys

I'm on iPhone 5. When whatsapp brings videos calling out then I have no need for FaceTime and can call android people and apple people, I don't know android device I'm gonna go for, my dads got an old s3 LTE 4.7" screen but apart from the 720p screen don't know what people feel specs wise? Come to thing of it the s3 is like the iPhone 6 screen size ha 3 years too late apple ha

Why don't you just use Skype?

d123 · 10-08-2014, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl_Boys

I'm on iPhone 5. When whatsapp brings videos calling out then I have no need for FaceTime and can call android people and apple people, I don't know android device I'm gonna go for, my dads got an old s3 LTE 4.7" screen but apart from the 720p screen don't know what people feel specs wise? Come to thing of it the s3 is like the iPhone 6 screen size ha 3 years too late apple ha

The S3 was arguably the worst of all the flagship Galaxy phones, the quality of build materials was low, and it's an old phone without much to recommend anymore.

I think the S4 LTE version is the lowest I would buy if I was currently looking for a Galaxy handset.

Anika Hanson · 10-08-2014, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordman

You missed so much off there

Yep.

Anika Hanson · 10-08-2014, 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

The S3 was arguably the worst of all the flagship Galaxy phones, the quality of build materials was low, and it's an old phone without much to recommend anymore.

I think the S4 LTE version is the lowest I would buy if I was currently looking for a Galaxy handset.

When my iPhone 4 was stolen I only had 1.5 months to go before I could upgrade so didn't want to pay too much for a phone just to use for a month or so. Back in 2012 I paid about £100 for the Samsung Galaxy Y (and so began my love affair with Samsung

)

Back then I would have loved to pick up something equivalent to the S3 for not much more than the galaxy y.

swordman · 10-08-2014, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

The S3 was arguably the worst of all the flagship Galaxy phones, the quality of build materials was low, and it's an old phone without much to recommend anymore.

I think the S4 LTE version is the lowest I would buy if I was currently looking for a Galaxy handset.

Not sure how you have that view, the s2/3 changed the way all manufacturers produce new phones. Those two were miles ahead of the competition at the time making everyone up their game.

Gigabit · 10-08-2014, 18:07

The only thing that I miss from iOS is iMessage.

d123 · 10-08-2014, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordman

Not sure how you have that view, the s2/3 changed the way all manufacturers produce new phones. Those two were miles ahead of the competition at the time making everyone up their game.

I would agree with the S2, it was a well made phone, when I first saw the S3 I thought it was a cheap display dummy, the quality of the plastic used was horrible, reminding me of low grade recycled plastic. It was like a budget handset with good features at a premium price.

The S4 at least bought a return to the feeling of being a well made phone.

GeordiePaul · 10-08-2014, 19:21

I use Android exclusively on phones. I tried a 5S briefly, but too small and a little too limited.

However the iPad is still the best tablet. Mainly due to the quality of the apps. Partially for the build quality and, arguably, the 4:3 resolution.

As soon as there's an Android tab to match the iPad then I'll be onboard.

I'm already using a Chromebook in preference to Windows, and I'm preferring that too, especially when you think how it performs compared to even expensive windows laptops, considering it was so cheap you wouldn't mind if it broke. As long as I've got something windows kicking about, no matter how crap, its not a problem.

Stiggles · 11-08-2014, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeordiePaul

However the iPad is still the best tablet. Mainly due to the quality of the apps. Partially for the build quality and, arguably, the 4:3 resolution.

I disagree. I came from an iPad and now have the Sony xperia z tablet and its streets ahead of the iPad.

Quote:

As soon as there's an Android tab to match the iPad then I'll be onboard.

As above. There are many.

08-08-2014, 14:06	#1
The Sack Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: S6 1SW WTID UTO FTB Posts: 6,327	Another reason why i choose Android.......... Well to be honest i just like the little green chappy.

10-08-2014, 15:58	#20
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 14,219	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 The S3 was arguably the worst of all the flagship Galaxy phones, the quality of build materials was low, and it's an old phone without much to recommend anymore. I think the S4 LTE version is the lowest I would buy if I was currently looking for a Galaxy handset. When my iPhone 4 was stolen I only had 1.5 months to go before I could upgrade so didn't want to pay too much for a phone just to use for a month or so. Back in 2012 I paid about £100 for the Samsung Galaxy Y (and so began my love affair with Samsung) Back then I would have loved to pick up something equivalent to the S3 for not much more than the galaxy y.

08-08-2014, 14:30	#2
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Pfft. Symbian is wayyyyyyy better.

08-08-2014, 15:39	#3
nafanny29 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kilburn, NW London Posts: 1,240	Apple for show, android for a pro!!

09-08-2014, 22:44	#4
allie4 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 10,750	Quote: Originally Posted by nafanny29 Apple for show, android for a pro!! I used to be an avid Apple fan but have had my eyes opened to a whole new world of Android which I love.

09-08-2014, 23:19	#5
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	Quote: Originally Posted by allie4 I used to be an avid Apple fan but have had my eyes opened to a whole new world of Android which I love. I use and enjoy both

10-08-2014, 00:26	#6
The Sack Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: S6 1SW WTID UTO FTB Posts: 6,327	Quote: Originally Posted by alan1302 I use and enjoy both Clearly a freak

10-08-2014, 00:38	#7
TunnelVision9 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 577	Most people I know who have switched from Apple to Android have sworn they will never goback. Make of that what you will.

10-08-2014, 00:57	#8
darkjedimaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Deathstar Posts: 15,398	Quote: Originally Posted by TunnelVision9 Most people I know who have switched from Apple to Android have sworn they will never goback. Make of that what you will. The only way I would go back to Apple is if....... They added removable storage (not everyone wants to use their data allowance to get stuff from cloud services / Not everyone can get a good enough signal to get stuff from cloud services at any given time). Removable battery Basic features like install from unknown sources without the need of Jailbreaking, more personalization of the home screen without restrictions, drag and drop music & video without the piece of sh!t that is iToons. Keep support of the likes of Spotify for devices once they go out of date, it was disgusting the way the tools at Apple treated 3rd Gen touch owners for the use of Spotify. As they can no longer use the software, unless they upgrade to a 4th Gen touch or newer !. I always enjoyed Apple devices better once they were Jailbroken & removed Apple's lame restrictions, but thankfully with Android there are no restrictions like that, so no need to think about returning to Apple.

10-08-2014, 03:40	#9
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	You won't be going back any time soon then

10-08-2014, 09:00	#10
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 14,219	Super amoled displays Proper filling system Micro SD card Customisation Removable battery Changing default apps Third party keyboards Widgets Multi-window support Samsung specific features : gestures, ability to use whilst using gloves, scrap booking, S-pen support. Remote control for other devices Larger display Control panel which can but customised. Google now However having said all that I use Apple products too

10-08-2014, 10:01	#11
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Cheap handsets which means that if the kids lose/damage them I do not get too upset. Quite like widgets, my obsession with the weather is satisfied. That's about it.

10-08-2014, 10:16	#12
Tidosho Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,422	Don't the majority of Android users select their phone of choice, the OS is just a by-product for them? Not many of the people I know deliberately chose their Sony, Samsung etc because it has android.

10-08-2014, 10:43	#13
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Quote: Originally Posted by Tidosho Don't the majority of Android users select their phone of choice, the OS is just a by-product for them? Not many of the people I know deliberately chose their Sony, Samsung etc because it has android. That is only sort of true. I wanted cheapish phones and I looked at windows as an option, but the app support (at the time) was good enough, so android was the only option.

10-08-2014, 13:07	#14
Quackers Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,665	Quote: Originally Posted by TunnelVision9 Most people I know who have switched from Apple to Android have sworn they will never goback. Make of that what you will. Funny, I'm the other way round. I went Android first then went iOS and i much prefer iOS and don't miss the Samsung Galaxy S2 one bit.

10-08-2014, 14:30	#15
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	Quote: Originally Posted by Anika Hanson Super amoled displays Proper filling system Micro SD card Customisation Removable battery Changing default apps Third party keyboards Widgets Multi-window support Samsung specific features : gestures, ability to use whilst using gloves, scrap booking, S-pen support. Remote control for other devices Larger display Control panel which can but customised. Google now However having said all that I use Apple products too You missed so much off there

10-08-2014, 15:18	#16
Carl_Boys Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 164	I'm on iPhone 5. When whatsapp brings videos calling out then I have no need for FaceTime and can call android people and apple people, I don't know android device I'm gonna go for, my dads got an old s3 LTE 4.7" screen but apart from the 720p screen don't know what people feel specs wise? Come to thing of it the s3 is like the iPhone 6 screen size ha 3 years too late apple ha

10-08-2014, 15:29	#17
kidspud Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11,501	Quote: Originally Posted by Carl_Boys I'm on iPhone 5. When whatsapp brings videos calling out then I have no need for FaceTime and can call android people and apple people, I don't know android device I'm gonna go for, my dads got an old s3 LTE 4.7" screen but apart from the 720p screen don't know what people feel specs wise? Come to thing of it the s3 is like the iPhone 6 screen size ha 3 years too late apple ha Why don't you just use Skype?

10-08-2014, 15:43	#18
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by Carl_Boys I'm on iPhone 5. When whatsapp brings videos calling out then I have no need for FaceTime and can call android people and apple people, I don't know android device I'm gonna go for, my dads got an old s3 LTE 4.7" screen but apart from the 720p screen don't know what people feel specs wise? Come to thing of it the s3 is like the iPhone 6 screen size ha 3 years too late apple ha The S3 was arguably the worst of all the flagship Galaxy phones, the quality of build materials was low, and it's an old phone without much to recommend anymore. I think the S4 LTE version is the lowest I would buy if I was currently looking for a Galaxy handset.

10-08-2014, 15:55	#19
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 14,219	Quote: Originally Posted by swordman You missed so much off there Yep.

10-08-2014, 17:33	#21
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 The S3 was arguably the worst of all the flagship Galaxy phones, the quality of build materials was low, and it's an old phone without much to recommend anymore. I think the S4 LTE version is the lowest I would buy if I was currently looking for a Galaxy handset. Not sure how you have that view, the s2/3 changed the way all manufacturers produce new phones. Those two were miles ahead of the competition at the time making everyone up their game.

10-08-2014, 18:07	#22
Gigabit Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,887	The only thing that I miss from iOS is iMessage.

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Another reason why i choose Android..........

10-08-2014, 18:58	#23
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by swordman Not sure how you have that view, the s2/3 changed the way all manufacturers produce new phones. Those two were miles ahead of the competition at the time making everyone up their game. I would agree with the S2, it was a well made phone, when I first saw the S3 I thought it was a cheap display dummy, the quality of the plastic used was horrible, reminding me of low grade recycled plastic. It was like a budget handset with good features at a premium price. The S4 at least bought a return to the feeling of being a well made phone.

10-08-2014, 19:21	#24
GeordiePaul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,308	I use Android exclusively on phones. I tried a 5S briefly, but too small and a little too limited. However the iPad is still the best tablet. Mainly due to the quality of the apps. Partially for the build quality and, arguably, the 4:3 resolution. As soon as there's an Android tab to match the iPad then I'll be onboard. I'm already using a Chromebook in preference to Windows, and I'm preferring that too, especially when you think how it performs compared to even expensive windows laptops, considering it was so cheap you wouldn't mind if it broke. As long as I've got something windows kicking about, no matter how crap, its not a problem.

11-08-2014, 13:49	#25
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Quote: Originally Posted by GeordiePaul However the iPad is still the best tablet. Mainly due to the quality of the apps. Partially for the build quality and, arguably, the 4:3 resolution. I disagree. I came from an iPad and now have the Sony xperia z tablet and its streets ahead of the iPad. Quote: As soon as there's an Android tab to match the iPad then I'll be onboard. As above. There are many.