Download Google Music Manager, log into your Gmail and select iTunes as music source and walk away. You'll see your entire library start popping up in Google Play Music.
Quick thoughts from long time iphone user
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Download Google Music Manager, log into your Gmail and select iTunes as music source and walk away. You'll see your entire library start popping up in Google Play Music.
Google Music Manager does this as well. I used iSyncr when I first moved to Android with the s4 and it was great, but once I learned about GMM I moved to that because it was simpler by reducing the number of apps I need on my phone wrapped in a nicer ui.
It actually starts backing up as soon as you hit Wi-Fi unless you set it up differently.
The quality of the ear speaker is also great with voices clear even on a windy high street or noisy station.
I'm in the same boat. I'm a 6S+ owner and have been tempted by Android for awhile since I'm using Google services.
After a few days, I'm on the fence about Android for a few reasons:
1) iOS/OSX integration is tough to give up. Being able to take calls/answer texts is very nice functionality. I can use Google Voice, but I've found the service to be a little flakey
2) Text selection and copy/paste is smoother on iOS. Being able to highlight a single word has proven to be a mixed bag as far as performance. Obviously, this is a minor issue
3) Tough to make a definitive assessment after a few days, but battery life seems better on the 6S+
4) As mentioned by many others, update speed for Samsung phones is horrible compared to iOS. In addition, I've read accounts where Samsung updates have crippled performance on the S6 so that is a concern.
5) Not a big fan of the multiple app stores. Getting Amazon Video app on my S7 Edge was a hassle (and I'm not sure how I know when the app gets updated since it's not in the Google Play Store)
As far as the S7 Edge, I love the design, screen and camera. Google services are decent on iOS, but fantastic on Android devices. I have not seen much lag on the S7 Edge...only slightly more than the 6S+ so I would not consider that a deal breaker by any means.
Also, I would say that the app quality on Android has improved greatly since the last time I was on an Android device. Perhaps there is a more consistent design language for iOS apps (though there are many apps that are still not updated for the larger screen devices) but I prefer the material design language of Android.
In the end, it's going to be weighing the iOS/OSX integration vs the superior Google services on Android.
After a few days, I'm on the fence about Android for a few reasons:
1) iOS/OSX integration is tough to give up. Being able to take calls/answer texts is very nice functionality. I can use Google Voice, but I've found the service to be a little flakey
2) Text selection and copy/paste is smoother on iOS. Being able to highlight a single word has proven to be a mixed bag as far as performance. Obviously, this is a minor issue
3) Tough to make a definitive assessment after a few days, but battery life seems better on the 6S+
4) As mentioned by many others, update speed for Samsung phones is horrible compared to iOS. In addition, I've read accounts where Samsung updates have crippled performance on the S6 so that is a concern.
5) Not a big fan of the multiple app stores. Getting Amazon Video app on my S7 Edge was a hassle (and I'm not sure how I know when the app gets updated since it's not in the Google Play Store)
As far as the S7 Edge, I love the design, screen and camera. Google services are decent on iOS, but fantastic on Android devices. I have not seen much lag on the S7 Edge...only slightly more than the 6S+ so I would not consider that a deal breaker by any means.
Also, I would say that the app quality on Android has improved greatly since the last time I was on an Android device. Perhaps there is a more consistent design language for iOS apps (though there are many apps that are still not updated for the larger screen devices) but I prefer the material design language of Android.
In the end, it's going to be weighing the iOS/OSX integration vs the superior Google services on Android.
- OS integration is nice but there are ways around it. The only thing I see that's genuinely necessary is the ability to text on the desktop which there are several solutions. But that's what you get when one company has full control over their devices.
- Text selection definitely can be better. There's probably a dumb Apple patent that prevents Google from doing something similar to how iOS implements theirs.
- Battery has been really good on the S7 edge plus quick charging makes it simple to top off. I'm comfortable to leave the phone completely off charger for a day and then some.
- Updates are going to be an issue since carriers are always involved with Android devices. It'd be faster if the weren't in the middle of it.
- The multiple app stores isn't a downside. Not being tied to any one single store is actually a good thing. This gives you the ability to choose. Also, buying movies from Google Play allows you to play it on anything that plays YouTube. And if you use Amazon, you're automatically cross platform. It also allows for unique services like the Oculus store. You can't have that on iOS. Question about Amazon updates: Amazon pushes updates to their app on their own and you'll be notified to update.
The Android experience overall is more PC like with the good and the bad. But honestly, both platforms have their issues but I rather have the ability pick my battles than have no say at all.
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Yes, I read it and thought Wow, couldn't be more wrong and thought about replying and said "meh, why bother?". So now here I am replying anyway, haha
EDIT - not sure how this ended up down here. This was supposed to be a reply to Only!z's post @ top of this page. Derp!
EDIT - not sure how this ended up down here. This was supposed to be a reply to Only!z's post @ top of this page. Derp!
I think the one thing to remember is the Android is simply the Operating System and it is freely given to the manufacturers to tinker with whereas Apple fully controls iOS and the hardware. Generally security updates are quick but OS updates depend on the manufacturer and the carrier.
I agree. I have yet to find another phone that lasts as long as the 6S+ in regards to battery life.
My tests say otherwise. The 6S+ has been outstanding on both usage and standby times. I hate to put it away in favor of my S7 Edge but i have for now.
I have both as well, the 6S+ battery last longer for me as well, but the Edge battery is still pretty solid.
It's definitely one of the better Android phones as far as battery life is concerned.
mhettrich
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Battery life is too subjective a statistic to even compare. One person's usage pattern is going to be completely different from another. I've definitely had better battery life on my 6 Plus than any Android phone I've used, but that's not to say it couldn't be the opposite for someone else.
I've been a long time user of both. I prefer Android but definitely don't dislike iOS. The only thing that has kept me going back to iOS is iMessage and Facetime. Everybody that I care about - immediate family, close friends, co-workers - use iPhones. I have the S7 now b/c dangit, I should be able to use what I want, but I fully expect the following headaches...
Stupid little things, but they really hinder the whole point of having a smartphone - communication / connection with those that matter. Facetime isn't a huge deal, but iMessage is the real problem. #1percentproblems
- Family / Friends: "did you get my group message?" | "no, I switched phones, you'll have to re-add me, which will turn everybody's messages green" | "what?"... days later... "Why are videos and images crappy now?"
- The less frequent one... "Hey I need some help with this, can we Facetime?" | "I don't have an iPhone any more - ever used Hangouts?" | "Wth is Hangouts?"
- The one that's been a deal killer to date that I'm hoping to change... Boss / Coworker: **repeat first bullet point**
Stupid little things, but they really hinder the whole point of having a smartphone - communication / connection with those that matter. Facetime isn't a huge deal, but iMessage is the real problem. #1percentproblems
mhettrich
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It's absolutely ridiculous that this iMessage problem still exists. I switch from time to time as well and this happens every single time.
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