Re: Iris vs. Siri - Apple thinks they got it. DROID does it in 8
Man that iphone is a small ugly thing sitting next to ET4G.
You're talkin smack to the wrong user my friend! I've spent THOUSANDS on Android phones, and have yet to see one that can run as flawless as that little iPhone! The screen does not make a diff! I thought I needed a football field to play on, but a basketball court is plenty! It fits in your hand better, you can reach anything on the screen with ONE THUMB, without having to move your hand up like as if it were a tablet phone!
As Android users, the things we complain about/ diss on the iPhone are mundane compared to the inadequacies of Android! You damn near have to be a rocket scientist to operate an Android, whereas Android follows a line of "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" which is true!
Pro's with Android:
Openness - customize to your hearts content
Gmail - best email app on the planet
Easy to root - wifi tether comes free to those who root
Large following of homebrew app developers
Nice multigesture screens
Choice - Touchwiz, Sense, themes
Size - football field sized screens
To name a few
Con's with Android:
Fragmentation - Not all apps work on every Android Device. Many of the best apps are incompatible with a device that runs the same version of Android.
Support - or lack thereof; you only get updates for about 3 weeks to 3 months and then you get absolutely no updates on your phone for the next 2-3 years of your contract! The only upgrade you get is the one you fork out of your pocket for the next model!
It takes a computer nerd to run an Android - Grandma can't pick up an Android Phone and use it like she can an iPhone, which means I wont be picture texting or video chatting with grandma anytime soon
Rooting - You have to usually root your device in order to enjoy it! You should not have to do this! You should be able to go to the app store to find custom content - not VOID your warranty! Rooting also takes money out of the pockets of developers and carriers alike, which can in turn hurt the consumer because it limits the amount of people who want to develop here, when they know their apps will be stolen and they will not be paid for their time; hence the strong app market for Apple!
Apps - or lack thereof! Although the Android Market is growing, 90% of the apps are useless in life and business! Apple's App Store has good strong apps for just about anything you do! And the apps work!
Multi Touch Screens lack the hardware finesse of an iPhone/iOs Device! This results in a lag when swyping between screens and a noticeably more dull experience. Take a Galaxy Tab 10.1 next to an iPad 2 - The amount of lag is ridiculous compared to the iPad.
Choice - With choice in different phones comes fragmentation, lack of support, lack of apps working correctly with each phone
Pro's with iPhone
ZERO Fragmentation - all apps in the market work with each version
Updates and Support - Every iPhone ever released still get's updates and support. i.e., the iPhone 3gs and all models forward receive the latest updates to iOS. Support can be found for each iPhone ever made. Unlike the 3 months and then no updates for Android devices.
Solid Reliability - the hardware and software are made by Apple, which means that each are made in support of the other, which provides for a seemless user experience with minimal to no app crashes!
it FITS! - Size doesn't necessary make or break a good phone. The iPhone, while smaller than most Android phone, fits so well into the palm of your hand. You can reach any spot on the phone without moving your hand, which is super comfortable. AND it fits in any pocket!
Developers love it! They dont have to worry about their apps getting pirated, not to the degree of Android apps. In the Android Market, you can download apps that will let you go to pirated apps! This would be forbidden in the Apple Market. When you hurt developers pockets, you hurt the consumer, because the developer has no incentive to make innovative apps. There is a reason why Apple is the most valuable company in the world!
EASY TO USE! - My granny can pick up and iphone and learn how to use it! It may not have ten thousand settings in the camera app on stock, and yet still takes the best pics on the market! (This, however, is open to debate, as picture quality is contingent upon the eye of the pic clicker!)
Access to content - more content providers are akin to iOS than Android, which means more worlds of fun and entertainment for iOS users
iPhone apps work seemlessly on iPad
When you do anything on the phone or iPad, it just works! Period. It does not give you the hassle that many apps in Android do.
SIRI!!!!!!!!!!! - Siri is worth it over any other feature for the business man/woman! Siri is so accurate and intelligent and can do a range of things from checking the weather, setting an alarm by calculating hrs and minutes if you have a specific amount of time you want to sleep, check stock info, including 52 week lows, highs and whatever else you can think of, can set reminders based on your location, i.e., as soon as you get home she reminds you to take out the trash or whatever you ask her, and the list goes on, but you should watch my video for more info!
Battery life - WAYYYYYY better than Android
I will stop, but there is plenty more to rage about!
CON'S for iPhone 4S
Smaller screen (as mentioned above, not that big of a deal breaker, [see Apples Sales figures for proof!])
Doesn't have gmail app - would be nice though
Not as customizeable as android; doesn't have widgets
(although widgets are more of a power drain than anything else)
Not opensource like Android, but this does make it good for consumers and developers, because developers don't have to worry about pirating like on Android
iCloud can be confusing, but definitely a good work in progress!
Look, I am no mere Apple fanboy! I have written countless articles on numerous forums and sites, and have always been adamantly opposed to Apple-anything, BUT, I have since given it a try, so as to test my bias, and all bias tested, Apple won my heart! It makes me better in business. It makes my social life better. It does what I want without complication. I have access to some of the best support around, and am guaranteed service after the sale! I am not going to be a stranger to Android, but rather will stay somewhat connected. Apple has the best tech right now. END OF LINE
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