Switching from iPhone to Android...

[Mr_Trebus]

Well, its been a month or so since i switched from IPhone to the SIII, and I thought it might be worth a quick post to say how it's going.

First a brief background. I've had iPhones since the 3, and also own an iPad (which I just happen to be writing this post on). I loved my iPhones, each one, and still love the iPad. I'm no fanboy, but they work, and that's it.

Why the switch then? Well, I got BORED. The OS has not changed for years (well, in any fundamental way anyway). I also don't do jail braking - quite frankly I shouldn't have to go through stuff like that to "enjoy" the OS. Even the apps stopped interesting me as nothing really groundbreaking was coming out.

And so far, I have to say I find the SIII a better phone in every respect, and the Android OS is absolutely superb, and totally refreshing. For the same reasons as I wouldn't jailbreak, I also won't root. However, I actually don't really see the need to root anyway - the OS is so flexible, configurable and changeable.

A couple of quid, and I have completely changed the look of my phone again (Nova Launcher Prime). And there must be a dozen more to go at yet (Go, Apex etc). All of them take little setting up and I can see a time where I switch between launchers depending on mood!!! Stick that in your iPhone

The phone works out of the box (like an iPhone) and I have yet to find anything that my iPhone did, that I cannot do on the SIII. In fact, most things are improved. That's not to dis the iPhone - they are improved because the SIII is later technology.

I spot one or two posts on here occasionally from people who are obviously switching, and asking "how can I get the SIII to do xxxxx, my iPhone did it". Honestly, there will be an app or a way. In addition, all the "things" I have seen people ask for so far - do the REALLY matter !!! Nope. Such minor things IMO - but hey

And why am I writing this on the iPad then? Well, simply because there is a fair bit of typing and my fat chubby fingers need a bigger keyboard for this lot. That said, I have spent more time correcting the iOS keyboard predictions than I ever do with my beloved Swiftkey (oh, I can't change the keyboard on my iPad can I)

I still love the iPad, it's great and always will be top of the tablets in many ways. However I think I may splash £159 on the Nexus7 soon - its at a reasonable price and I get to play with the new Android OS's as they come along

So, in summary, Android is likely to be my phone OS for a while (and if they keep updating every other month it could be a while before I change!!)

iOS still has a place on my tablet, and I should get iOS 6 when it emerges (bet it still won't have widgets though!!)

All in all, I would say, if you have switched from iPhone then MAKE the switch. Forget the "can it do this or that like my iPhone" and look at what it does do!!!

Just my opinion of course






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[Ollie]

I had the same problem. I grew tired of the OS. I wasn't feeling it anymore. Android turned out to better suited for me and I haven't looked back since. When I pick up the wife's iPhone it reminds me of why I switched...it is too bland.

A lot of people are happy with that and iOS is pretty smooth in its functionality.

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[Mr_Trebus]

In addition, I have installed Chrome, and Gmail now on my iPad and have ditched the safari and mail apps to a folder called "iOS crap".

Of course I am not allowed to delete the mail, or safari app as they are system apps and apple have decided that I am not able to delete them from my device.




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[ScandaLeX]

Very good unbiased post. I think a large part of the problem with switching is just as you detailed. ...people expect their Android device to do exactly as the iPhone did. And when it doesn't they're quick to say Android (or their phone) is a piece of crap.

Also it's kind of refreshing to read a post in which jailbreaking and rooting are not the priority.

[cybertec69]

Reason the iPhone is so popular is because it is pretty much dummy proof, pretty much anyone can pick one up and within a day know how to use it, and it is human nature not to have to work as hard to do a simple task, humans are creatures of habit. And since the iPhone came out before the Android system, the majority of people have and are used to the iPhone platform, things are changing slowly but surely, as people have more choices, and Android is becoming more user friendly. In the end both are great platforms and more choice for the consumer, and we will have W8 in the same discussion very soon.

[ScandaLeX]

I think it's dummy proof if it's a first cell phone. For many of us coming from more advanced platforms, the iPhone becomes boring really fast.

[nizzy99]

Mr trebus,

I like you recently made the switch to android With the s3 after having had iPhones from the 3, 3GS then finally 4 like you a I decided the os was getting a tad boring wanted something different and while I did jailbreak I still felt it wasn't enough.

I was a bit dubious to begin with, was I making the correct decision etc etc and well safe to say I was making the correct decision it's a great phone in every way and a pleasure to use.

As I write this from my iPad I have been seriously looking into getting myself and android tablet while undecided I'm looking at the galaxy tab 2.0 as the nexus didn't have the micro sd slot or 3G which I really need as an IT Manager it's a minimum requirement to have 3G

I would also make clear that I am in no way knocking the iPhone or iPad they are both fantastic bits of technology and do everything I could possibly want with an ease of use like no other like alot of people I got bored and change is good right!!!


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[furbearingmammal]

And yet, some of us are bored with Android...

Android, I’m bored and its your fault. | AOSP