One week today I left Fanboy land and made the jump over the walled garden. Notes are
1-The big screen is great but still having trouble getting use to the extra size. What I could do easily with one hand on the IPhone takes more effort with the S4. I am dealing with it.
2-It is DIFFERENT. There is a learning curve, where Apple gives you just one way to do certain things you have more options in Android land. For the most part, that is good.
3-There are many more apps in the Apple App store but I have found I do not need them. I mean, how many different flashlight apps do I need?
4-The camera and it's options are way superior on the S4. I am sure Apple will address this with the next release but I can only imagine it will be a catch up feature only.
5-I miss the lockscreen/sleep mode notifications on the IPhone. I love the notifications of missed calls and text messages on the lock screen and that they "wake up" the phone. I have tried a few apps for the S4 but they will not work if you have your lock screen on security. I wish they would change that.
6-I am just starting to use the Micro SD card that I purchased for the S4. I can already tell that will be a definite plus.
7-I am really struggling with contacts/calendars. I have been using ICloud to sync my phone with Ipad with PC's (non Mac pc's and one Mac Book Pro). For business purposes, I have over 3,000 contacts and finding no way to use the ICloud to keep all devices updated. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I have another week to return the S4 to AT&T but, as of right now, I do not see me doing that UNLESS other issues reveal themselves. It will be very interesting to see what Apple announces in the coming weeks/months in regards to the new IPhone (either 6 or an S).
In summary, the S4 is a very nice piece of equipment
MsPm
Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult.
1-The big screen is great but still having trouble getting use to the extra size. What I could do easily with one hand on the IPhone takes more effort with the S4. I am dealing with it.
2-It is DIFFERENT. There is a learning curve, where Apple gives you just one way to do certain things you have more options in Android land. For the most part, that is good.
3-There are many more apps in the Apple App store but I have found I do not need them. I mean, how many different flashlight apps do I need?
4-The camera and it's options are way superior on the S4. I am sure Apple will address this with the next release but I can only imagine it will be a catch up feature only.
5-I miss the lockscreen/sleep mode notifications on the IPhone. I love the notifications of missed calls and text messages on the lock screen and that they "wake up" the phone. I have tried a few apps for the S4 but they will not work if you have your lock screen on security. I wish they would change that.
6-I am just starting to use the Micro SD card that I purchased for the S4. I can already tell that will be a definite plus.
7-I am really struggling with contacts/calendars. I have been using ICloud to sync my phone with Ipad with PC's (non Mac pc's and one Mac Book Pro). For business purposes, I have over 3,000 contacts and finding no way to use the ICloud to keep all devices updated. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I have another week to return the S4 to AT&T but, as of right now, I do not see me doing that UNLESS other issues reveal themselves. It will be very interesting to see what Apple announces in the coming weeks/months in regards to the new IPhone (either 6 or an S).
In summary, the S4 is a very nice piece of equipment
MsPm
Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult.
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