Pre users think WebOS is a lot better than it really is.
most people who are users of anything think it's better than those who don't use it. that's a big part of why they use it.
i think that kd0axs summed it up pretty well in his post.
i am enjoying my time with the evo so far, but i do miss some things about webOS. it may not do as much, but what it does, it does well.
the things i miss about webOS most so far are:
being able to keep typing a message (or whatever else i was working on) when a phone call comes in and just let it ring to voicemail, as opposed to the entire screen being taken up by the call and having to either answer or decline. (i don't ever talk on the phone. maybe 2x a week, but that's really it. so to me, a phone call that insists on being the center of attention is basically taking away the functionality of my device for a few moments.)
having IM and texts in one thread.
multiple cards for conversation in messaging.
being able to keep videos playing while you do something else. i loved that if i was checking out some music on lp33 and i got a DM on twitter i could just answer it while the music still played.
being able to re-order notifications, and clear only the ones i didn't want to see anymore without messing with touching it and going to the app.
even with use of long-press home, and the back button, it's just not the same as going back to an app that was *exactly* as you left it, and apps continuing to run while they are minimized. the freezing things in android helps, but it's not the same.
named launcher pages and moving apps to wherever i want them. i know we have our homescreens littered with apps and widgets in android, but i miss the webOS launcher. folders in android help a little with keeping down the clutter, i just wish it would close after i open an app in it. and i wish i could make it look like something other than a folder icon. (if i can, please tell me how!)
the overall UI and webOS itself. i know this is broad, but it's just neat. it's nice to look at, the cards metaphor is brilliant to me, and it's just plain fun to use. it's like the OS itself is a toy. most other OS's are just a path to apps, or a way to get things done. with webOS it's actually cool and neat to interact with the OS.
i know two of the things i listed need patches, but i'm pretty sure most of us in this conversation are all rooted and homebrewed as well.
but when it comes to android, there is a HUGE advantage when it comes to the hardware. i know that isn't really about android, but it's the best thing the evo's got going for it, imho. minus the camera in most cases. the flash either washes people out, or it's blurry without the flash.
i really like the tapatalk app too, and the dolphin HD browser is terrific! there's probably a couple of other apps i use now and again that i wasn't able to have on webOS. oh, evernote is much better on android too. i also really like google earth on my phone, and the sky map is so cool. there are probably a couple of other apps i use that i just couldn't have on webOS, but i'm drawing a blank right now... edit: jefit! if you workout, you should really check this out! it's a great app for managing a training routine. like, a really great app. it's free, but after using it, i'd have paid close to ten bucks for it.
but then, those aren't really the OS either...
don't get me wrong, i'm loving my evo! it is far and away the most high end phone i've ever owned, and i am going to keep loving it for the next year, and maybe longer if nothing sweet with webOS catches my fancy.
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