So I'm eligible to upgrade my cell phone again August 1st. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S2 through Sprint and was ready to get the S4. Now I see that LG is set to release their Optimus G2 sometime in August.
Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones:
My wife and I have an iPhone 5 and we were looking to maybe change it up and get the Samsung Galaxy S5. What are the differences, pros and cons? What does the S5 offer me that I can't have with the iPhone and vice versa?
Also, I think Verizon has our contract over Feb. 24 but isn't there a new thing where you can upgrade sooner? Thanks.
Sorry for derailing the conversation.
If you're thinking about making the switch from iOS to Android, I would recommend taking a look at the new HTC One vs. the Samsung.
And as jd previously mentioned, changing to Verizon Edge will give you access to phone upgrades but will negatively affect your monthly bill. [Reply]
Originally Posted by jd1020:
There's nothing to admit. You typed it and you can reread it over and over.
Thats what you said.
So please explain what you meant because I'm pretty sure what you are trying to say is that most other companies don't want you to buy their products.
Don't let me interrupt... continue. Please.
Please make sure to be intellectually honest and quote the ENTIRE post, please.
Originally Posted by :
All of the "pros" you mentioned are not only had by Samsung but by a great many other Android device manufacturers. Removable batteries and additional storage aren't unique to the Galaxy S.
The big difference is that a lot of those other manufacturers aren't asking you to invest not only in Google's ecosystem (a fact of life with Android) but ALSO with Samsung, because Samsung wants to use their phones to hook you into buying Samsung TVs, Samsung BR players, Samsung PCs, and everything else.
It's quite obvious that I wasn't talking about Apple or Microsoft, so we can leave them out of the conversation.
When I open a photo gallery on my Droid X2, it doesn't automatically broadcast that picture to any Samsung DNLA-enabled device. The Galaxy S3/S4 do.
When I watch a Youtube via on my Droid X2 and show it to a friend, it doesn't pause. The Galaxy S3/S4 do.
These are just a couple of examples of extra "features" that Samsung has added that aren't necessary unless you're fully invested in the Samsung ecosystem. [Reply]
The fact is no phone is perfect, my recommendation is find the phone that is comfortable in your hand and in your pocket or wherever it may be and one that has good reviews from multiple independent sources. I personally weigh battery life as a very important feature. I don't care if you think you have the most awesome phone on the planet if it's dead then what does it matter? And I'm not talking about putting a mophie case on it either, that's cheating. [Reply]
Chiefs Pantalones: If you're looking to switch, just be aware that you're moving from one ecosystem to another. So if you use things like iTunes Match, Photo Stream or any of the other iOS related glue you'll be starting over. [Reply]
There's also this (yes I'm quoting myself. Deal with it.):
Originally Posted by DaveNull:
In general Apple is great at supporting their stuff with software updates as long as the hardware will push it than any Android device. Google and the hardware makers haven't been able to get any more than 3.5% of total Android devices up to the current version. That's compared to Apple getting 74% of their devices up to iOS 7 as of December, with only 4% stuck on iOS 5 or earlier.
im ditching my iphone tomorrow finally! Its an old one anyways and its so fucking slow to open up anything. Think im getting the HTC 1. Probably the M7 its a bit cheaper then the m8 obviously. I will never drop big money for a phone. [Reply]
I'm not too knowledgable on android and iPhone app stuff. What is the difference between the two if any at all? Do they have the same apps, etc? [Reply]
Originally Posted by DaveNull:
There's also this (yes I'm quoting myself. Deal with it.):
Originally Posted by DaveNull:
In general Apple is great at supporting their stuff with software updates as long as the hardware will push it than any Android device. Google and the hardware makers haven't been able to get any more than 3.5% of total Android devices up to the current version. That's compared to Apple getting 74% of their devices up to iOS 7 as of December, with only 4% stuck on iOS 5 or earlier.
This is INCREDIBLY stupid. 81% of all Android devices are on version 4. Yes they are split between versions 4.0,4.1,4.2, etc but they are all pretty similar. Saying only 3.5% are on the current version is misleading as fuck. (btw it is 5.3% not 3.5%) I notice you don't mention the stats for iOS 7.1 but instead lump it in with iOS 7.0
As someone who develops for both platforms I can tell you that it makes almost no difference if someone is on Android 4.1 or 4.4. Just like iOS 7.0 and 7.1
EDIT: Oh and the 19% of the Android users on old versions are cheap knock off tablets and such. It's damn hard to find anyone in the US with a phone that isn't on version 4
The "fragmentation" argument is all sorts of stupid these days. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones:
Thank you guys.
I'm not too knowledgable on android and iPhone app stuff. What is the difference between the two if any at all? Do they have the same apps, etc?
Almost any app you can find on one platform you'll be able to find on the other (or a similar one that functions the same). The biggest difference these days is that Android apps tend to be free while iOS are pay. Of course there is always a trade off there as well. [Reply]
