Originally Posted by
CheshireBumpkin:
“My disillusionment is based on Android fragmentation, missing and late updates, and limited access to network features - hence I'm probably going to make my first foray into iOS territory with my next phone. It's a shame, as there's so much I like about Android, and the range of devices - I'm just sick of always playing catch-up with updates and network features.
Windows would never be an option....
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I'm in much the same frame of mind with Android as you. For years Android was way ahead of Apple. The problem is Google sat on their laurels and let it all pass them buy. Happens to so many companies. Nokia is a good example. I'm not saying Google will go the same way but in the ever changing tech world if you do sit on your laurels the it's the beginning of the end.
Apple are catching up with Android features like Widget's in iOS 10 which Android had from the start. Next year they will finally use OLED screens. The dogma of Steve Jobs is finally being washed away.
I've had a few iPhones a 3GS and a 5. I don't like them but with iOS 10 I see improvements.
To their credit Apple have great customer service. Software updates and proper network support for VoLTE and WiFi Calling. This is basic stuff Google should be forcing OEM's to implement. Let alone the Nexus series can't even get right.
The 2 years 9 months old Nexus 5 2013 and Nexus 7 2013 will not be getting Nougat. Meanwhile the 4 year old iPhone 5 will get iOS 10. This tells you all you need to know about how much Google care.
I've no idea what Google are doing but it could be their downfall.
This time next year with the 10th Anniversary of the iPhone there may be very little distance between Android and iOS features and hardware.