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Old 29-11-2016, 10:14
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but can't decide which OS as I've had experience with both

Google-
has more apps

Windows phone-
Has less apps but my downloaded films are on it.

I don't want to spend more than 70 quid.
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Old 29-11-2016, 10:34
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but can't decide which OS as I've had experience with both

Google-
has more apps

Windows phone-
Has less apps but my downloaded films are on it.

I don't want to spend more than 70 quid.
My vote goes to Android OS.

When you say your downloaded films are on Windows Phone, what exactly do you mean? Did you buy them from Microsoft or something?

There are plenty of Android apps available for streaming / downloading movies.
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Old 29-11-2016, 10:41
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Lol! At least make it a slightly more difficult choice by including iOS.

Windows mobile is dying (sadly - I think we need another big player) if not already dead. It's not a sensible choice for anyone except large corporates who might have an existing investment in it.
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Old 29-11-2016, 11:34
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Windows stroe, from what I've seen Minecraft was the only free game that didn't bombard me with adverts or requiem IGP
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Old 29-11-2016, 15:06
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[quote=Andrue;84730620]Lol! At least make it a slightly more difficult choice by including iOS.

He won't get that for under £70
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Old 29-11-2016, 15:14
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While I voted Android, £70 will likely get you a better windows phone.
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Old 29-11-2016, 15:29
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Id say Android.

I got a Moto G4 Play last week. It's far better than Windows Phone. The iPlayer app doesn't crash as it does on Windows Phone all the time. There are more features such as USB tethering and the range of apps is far better.
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Old 05-12-2016, 16:10
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Decided to get a ZTE Blade a110 (go on, laugh if you want) and go back to Android.
windows were great but the app 'store had a lot to be desired.
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Old 05-12-2016, 18:27
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Windows Mobile has fewer apps and quite a few developers have withdrawn app support within the last year. It is a dying platform although Microsoft have continued to support it throwing bad money after more bad money. Basically its a money pit! They really should cut their losses and kill it. Plus its market share is shrinking faster and faster.

The good news is if you are on EE the 550, 650 and 950 (XL) support VoLTE. The 550 is the cheapest VoLTE handset you can buy.
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Old 06-12-2016, 05:44
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I'd go with the Windows Phone. Android is just too unsafe for mainstream use unless you are willing to invest in anti virus, and other smartphone security products. Just my opinion, I know there are many people happy running the roulette tables with Android.
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Old 06-12-2016, 05:52
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Windows Mobile has fewer apps and quite a few developers have withdrawn app support within the last year. It is a dying platform although Microsoft have continued to support it throwing bad money after more bad money. Basically its a money pit! They really should cut their losses and kill it. Plus its market share is shrinking faster and faster.

The good news is if you are on EE the 550, 650 and 950 (XL) support VoLTE. The 550 is the cheapest VoLTE handset you can buy.
I'd go with the Windows Phone. Android is just too unsafe for mainstream use unless you are willing to invest in anti virus, and other smartphone security products. Just my opinion, I know there are many people happy running the roulette tables with Android.
Didn't you notice the OP has already chosen an Android phone?
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Old 06-12-2016, 06:32
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I'd go with the Windows Phone. Android is just too unsafe for mainstream use unless you are willing to invest in anti virus, and other smartphone security products. Just my opinion, I know there are many people happy running the roulette tables with Android.
A load of utter tosh as usual.

Android is no more insecure than Windows or iOS for that matter.
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Old 06-12-2016, 08:01
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A load of utter tosh as usual.

Android is no more insecure than Windows or iOS for that matter.
A nice article here about different phone OS and security.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/secure-...rating-system/

Given that some Chinese phones are known to have preinstalled malware, I think the 'Android is no more insecure' claim is a little bold.
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Old 06-12-2016, 12:13
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While I voted Android, £70 will likely get you a better windows phone.
+1 from me!

If you don't need the range of Apps there are bargains to be had in Windows Phones just now (and they come with the most useful functions built-in)
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Old 07-12-2016, 00:20
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A nice article here about different phone OS and security.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/secure-...rating-system/

Given that some Chinese phones are known to have preinstalled malware, I think the 'Android is no more insecure' claim is a little bold.
Android in it's stock form is no more insecure than Windows or iOS. Considering iOS has had a few crackers recently on how to bypass lock screens simply using Siri, i don't think anyone should be claiming Android is insecure!

Whatever chinese manufacturers put on has nothing to do with Android security as a whole.
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Old 07-12-2016, 00:47
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Android in it's stock form is no more insecure than Windows or iOS. Considering iOS has had a few crackers recently on how to bypass lock screens simply using Siri, i don't think anyone should be claiming Android is insecure!

Whatever chinese manufacturers put on has nothing to do with Android security as a whole.
There are stock Android phones for £70?? Your only option is a £600 pixel phone.

I have a Windows phone, Lumia 535 and just rolled it back to Windows Mobile 8.1. Apps are an issue in terms of choice, eBay just abandoned their windows app for example, not that it worked properly in the first place. I got it unlocked and it got the Win 10 update right away as well as lots of further OS updates.
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Old 07-12-2016, 03:41
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There are stock Android phones for £70?? Your only option is a £600 pixel phone.
I was replying to the nonsense spouted by our resident android hater. Nothing to do with a £70 phone.
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Old 07-12-2016, 09:44
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I am considering the Blackberry DTEK50 or 60 as a possible replacement for if and when my Windows 8.1 phone goes tits up as they supposedly run a hardened version of Android?
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Old 07-12-2016, 11:02
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While I voted Android, £70 will likely get you a better windows phone.
Same. I saw the title and poll and thought "Easy, Android. Windows Phone is dead." then saw the budget afterwards. I forgot people had budgets that low
£70 gets you a horrible Android phone, maybe even with a resistive touchscreen, probably running an ancient version like 4.x. But it gets you a pretty reasonable Windows phone.
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Old 07-12-2016, 12:17
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I haven't voted because I think that both Android and Windows Phone are good operating systems aimed at different users.

Android - for the technically minded, the PC user and the app-centric, social media loving gamer. Ideal for people who like to customise their experience.

Windows Phone - for people who want a no-fuss, simple to use operating system that does everything a smartphone should do. Ideal for the elderly.
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Old 07-12-2016, 15:13
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I haven't voted because I think that both Android and Windows Phone are good operating systems aimed at different users.

Android - for the technically minded, the PC user and the app-centric, social media loving gamer. Ideal for people who like to customise their experience.

Windows Phone - for people who want a no-fuss, simple to use operating system that does everything a smartphone should do. Ideal for the elderly.
Hmmmm....I might have agreed years ago, but not now.

Android is not for the technically minded at all. It's a simple to use OS that does everything a smartphone should do that you can customise. iOS falls into this catagory as well apart from the customising bit.

Windows phone, while a great idea is dead and not worthwhile investing in at any price
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Old 08-12-2016, 06:53
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I voted Google as I have never been a big fan of Windows phones. Plus Google have more apps. I hardly use the Windows app store on my laptop and find the Windows version of the Facebook app on my laptop to be not as good as the Google app or the Facebook app on my IPhone.
I fully moved from Google(Android) to Apple when I got an IPhone 5s back in mid March.
I have also had my IPad mini 4 just over 11 months now.

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