Aquila
Retired Moderator
Re: s4 not as good as an iPhone
Everyone realizes we're talking about two completely different design and marketing paradigms, right? That makes it incredibly subjective to claim one is better than the other, and basically reduces most arguments to, "better at (insert specific task or task group)", which makes it at best usage cluster representation and at the foundation turns these talking points, into, "I like (insert whatever)". There really isn't a wholesale objective victory to be had.
There are many positives of the Apple strategy that Android OEM's would do well to observe, and there are many feature innovations that Apple is clearly observing from other operating systems while they refine the experience for introduction into their core user base. This is exactly what we want... different lines of thinking, competing against each other creating mutual advancement on both sides of the debate so that everyone's feature set and user experience grows more optimized, proficient and ultimately: a more pleasing interface that lets the device disappear and the content and social engagement be the focus.
Everyone realizes we're talking about two completely different design and marketing paradigms, right? That makes it incredibly subjective to claim one is better than the other, and basically reduces most arguments to, "better at (insert specific task or task group)", which makes it at best usage cluster representation and at the foundation turns these talking points, into, "I like (insert whatever)". There really isn't a wholesale objective victory to be had.
There are many positives of the Apple strategy that Android OEM's would do well to observe, and there are many feature innovations that Apple is clearly observing from other operating systems while they refine the experience for introduction into their core user base. This is exactly what we want... different lines of thinking, competing against each other creating mutual advancement on both sides of the debate so that everyone's feature set and user experience grows more optimized, proficient and ultimately: a more pleasing interface that lets the device disappear and the content and social engagement be the focus.