On the fence

[TheLegoJoker]

9 times out of 10 when I see these threads, it's apparent to me that people simply are not prepared to switch. You have to understand going in, that it will be different. You can cherry pick pros and cons from any and all manufacturers and operating systems. It doesn't mean one is better than the other, and if ultimately you just prefer iOS, that's totally understandable. But man, you gotta know going in that some things will be different and not be surprised by that.

So well said. I tried the Note 4 two years ago and I really wanted to like it but I wasn't really ready for the switch so I went back to my trusty iPhone. Two years later, here I am switching over again but this time with the understanding that there will be things I like and dislike about both operating systems. Still a ton to learn able android since I've been away for 5-6 years but I'm in a different mindset this time around and I'm enjoying it much more.
If you're not ready to switch, deep down inside you know it. When you are ready, I think you'll know that you too.

 

[LegalAmerican]

So well said. I tried the Note 4 two years ago and I really wanted to like it but I wasn't really ready for the switch so I went back to my trusty iPhone. Two years later, here I am switching over again but this time with the understanding that there will be things I like and dislike about both operating systems. Still a ton to learn able android since I've been away for 5-6 years but I'm in a different mindset this time around and I'm enjoying it much more.
If you're not ready to switch, deep down inside you know it. When you are ready, I think you'll know that you too.

Exactly. My father in law just switched from being an iPhone user ever since they came out, to an S7E. And he did it because his son did the same thing and convinced him. Almost all of his complaints and frustrations stem from Android not being identical to iOS in every single way. I've shown him a dozen times how he can easily solve his problems, but he always complains anyway because it's "different".

Deep down I think people know it will be different, but there's probably 30% of their brain telling them it will be fun to experience something new, and 70% telling them that if it's not the same, it's not as good. In today's day and age with phone technology, it's more of a lateral move in terms of how good it is. Both experiences can be great, but they are far different. People who want it to be the same and don't want to experience change, need to stick to what they have until they're ready. It's not Android's fault that someone isn't mentally prepared to not see the Apple logo on their device and screen. And vice versa.