First experience of using an iPhone !!
uh simple answer is the iphone is a very bad mp3 player
so many things wrong with this whole scenario
first, it's a smartphone, why tether it to a comp. the purpose of having a smartphone breaks down when you have to use it in tandem with a computer.
then, it's mp3 files. what are mp3 files? I donno what these are, they seem very non legit. rip a cd, get it off jamendo (though the app streams), whatever... seems easier to just buy it on itunes. even so, they are physical files, and there are only so many physical files you can download. saavn, 8tracks and shoutcast can stream any kind of music, without taking space on system.
one of the reasons why apple is simple is that it reduces your options. it is soo simple that it does not even allow you to right click and send files. that's an option it removes.
after that, itunes is pretty smart about keeping track of the data you have, and prompts you when you do stupid things (in it's opinion) - such as having too many videos in your phone. it deletes listned to podcasts automatically and downloads new ones as and when they get published. All this means you have to spend less time managing physical files. then again, you don't need to do that at all, because well, it's a smartphone and its supposed to replace a comp
what was the problem again? oh yeah, just add songs to the itunes library then sync them to the devices, that's how I think it works, haven't used iTunes forever... since 5.1 came out think
so many things wrong with this whole scenario
first, it's a smartphone, why tether it to a comp. the purpose of having a smartphone breaks down when you have to use it in tandem with a computer.
then, it's mp3 files. what are mp3 files? I donno what these are, they seem very non legit. rip a cd, get it off jamendo (though the app streams), whatever... seems easier to just buy it on itunes. even so, they are physical files, and there are only so many physical files you can download. saavn, 8tracks and shoutcast can stream any kind of music, without taking space on system.
one of the reasons why apple is simple is that it reduces your options. it is soo simple that it does not even allow you to right click and send files. that's an option it removes.
after that, itunes is pretty smart about keeping track of the data you have, and prompts you when you do stupid things (in it's opinion) - such as having too many videos in your phone. it deletes listned to podcasts automatically and downloads new ones as and when they get published. All this means you have to spend less time managing physical files. then again, you don't need to do that at all, because well, it's a smartphone and its supposed to replace a comp
what was the problem again? oh yeah, just add songs to the itunes library then sync them to the devices, that's how I think it works, haven't used iTunes forever... since 5.1 came out think
pratyush997
Inactive
How the hell did iOS manage to have such a large market share?
randomuser111
Technomancer
Dashing.Sujay,
It doesn't feel like glass because it's a phone that is not made up of 100% glass. It only has a layer of glass front and back so it won't feel like the feel associated with "usual" glass.
Anyway, I do like the Iphone for it's premium feel.
If Sony stopped making Xperia I'd definitely switch to Iphone camp
Plus Jailbreak makes it a lot more useful. LOL
It doesn't feel like glass because it's a phone that is not made up of 100% glass. It only has a layer of glass front and back so it won't feel like the feel associated with "usual" glass.
Anyway, I do like the Iphone for it's premium feel.
If Sony stopped making Xperia I'd definitely switch to Iphone camp
Plus Jailbreak makes it a lot more useful. LOL
raksrules
Youngling
I have 3 iPhones in my family. Me, my wife and my dad use one. I might be termed a fanboi but i think that is not true. The first iPhone i bought was iPhone 4 gifted to my wife and obviously she loved it. With this i too got a chance to explore iOS and after using it extensively i found that it fit my requirements. I have android before but that does not count since it was a sub par phone with GB. I am pretty sure android is awesome and i like it in the short stint i used on the more expensive phones, ICS more, not JB yet.
After finding the iPhone useful, i got one myself, an iPhone 4S and currently using it. I knew all the restrictions and shortcomings before i took the plunge so i never complained. Out phones are jailbroken and have added many features that otherwise stock iOS does not provide.
After experiencing iOS and feeling it was simple (leave alone the iTunes and connection to computer part) i bought a 3GS for my dad. He is more than 60 years old and had never used touch screen phones.
But to my surprise he soon got comfortable with the 3GS. I configured email for him and taught him basic stuff. One day he surprised me by saying he located some place on google maps using his phone.
So yes it is a restrictive OS and anyone who detests such OS should definitely stay away from iOS. Android is the way to go. But if one is like me who understands the shortcomings of the OS and still feels that the iPhone is useful then it is for them.
Although it is not as simple as android, since i have a jailbroken iPhone, i put my music in the default music library without the use of iTunes. Just use iFunbox to copy paste in iPhone and use a cydia app to import in iTunes. I also use the phone as a video player everyday for like 2 Hours. None of the videos are converted to MP4 and they are in original mkv,avi etc formats and use a third party player to play them. I download torrents right on the phone when required.
But yes i will surely be uncomfortable using a stock iOS device. The tweaks just make life a lot easier and experiencing the device.
Btw just a FYI...i never paid retail for all those 3 iPhones and all were bought used or in mint condition from US.
After finding the iPhone useful, i got one myself, an iPhone 4S and currently using it. I knew all the restrictions and shortcomings before i took the plunge so i never complained. Out phones are jailbroken and have added many features that otherwise stock iOS does not provide.
After experiencing iOS and feeling it was simple (leave alone the iTunes and connection to computer part) i bought a 3GS for my dad. He is more than 60 years old and had never used touch screen phones.
But to my surprise he soon got comfortable with the 3GS. I configured email for him and taught him basic stuff. One day he surprised me by saying he located some place on google maps using his phone.
So yes it is a restrictive OS and anyone who detests such OS should definitely stay away from iOS. Android is the way to go. But if one is like me who understands the shortcomings of the OS and still feels that the iPhone is useful then it is for them.
Although it is not as simple as android, since i have a jailbroken iPhone, i put my music in the default music library without the use of iTunes. Just use iFunbox to copy paste in iPhone and use a cydia app to import in iTunes. I also use the phone as a video player everyday for like 2 Hours. None of the videos are converted to MP4 and they are in original mkv,avi etc formats and use a third party player to play them. I download torrents right on the phone when required.
But yes i will surely be uncomfortable using a stock iOS device. The tweaks just make life a lot easier and experiencing the device.
Btw just a FYI...i never paid retail for all those 3 iPhones and all were bought used or in mint condition from US.
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thetechfreak
Legend Never Ends
Everything is “seamlessly integrated“ by Apple. Apparently non geeky people like that and hence more sales.
There are few more reasons too.
OP
Yeah, reducing option makes it simpler when you are not even able to figure out how to perform the task ?
What's the point of smartphone if it doesn't gives you "freedom" ? Doing things in smart way (which only Apple believes), which cripples you is not at all a smart move. Even if it is, as perceived by some smart people, why not make it as optional ? Forcing things on users by crippling them is the worst thing any one can face.
It was saying that it'd replace my whole iPhone library.
Dashing.Sujay,
It doesn't feel like glass because it's a phone that is not made up of 100% glass. It only has a layer of glass front and back so it won't feel like the feel associated with "usual" glass.
Anyway, I do like the Iphone for it's premium feel.
If Sony stopped making Xperia I'd definitely switch to Iphone camp
Plus Jailbreak makes it a lot more useful. LOL
Yeah, I agree it surely feels premium, but not so fragile, until and unless you test it.
For the people who just need a "phone", and that too with a brand status, then iPhone is no doubt the best. But it surely defies the "smartphone" definition/standard.
Non geeky. Oh yeah. Buy a ferari limiting it to drive it like a nano, that's what Apple does. And there are no more reasons to get Apple, period.
raksrules
Youngling
If i wanted it for BRAND then i would have had an iPhone 5 now. I bought iPhone 4S when iPhone 5 was already launched and as i said before, i looked at my usage and everything and then decided. What you are doing is generalizing as all iPhone users being filthy rich and stupid people who have no idea what a smartphone should be.
Also i am no filthy rich and i would have probably never got an iPhone if i was at that time in India. But since i was in US i could buy it and as far as money is concerned, let me tell you i spent less than 900$ on those 3 phones collectively.
raksrules
Youngling
i still havent figured how to transfer videos and music files to ipadowning ipad for a year now but somehow downloaded songs with third party apps
itunes was a totally **** for me
Unfortunately if you want to play videos using stock video player then they need to be in MP4 format. But you can download an app called AVPlayer which can play all kind of files. I use AVPlayer and use iFunbox to transfer the video files (you can use iTunes too).
shreymittal
Being Human
i still havent figured how to transfer videos and music files to ipad
itunes was a totally **** for me
Here are steps try it. It worked for me
Connect you iPad to your PC->Open itunes->Go to your music files->select one and then drag to your taskbar on itunes icon and then drag it to your music folder do this for all songs "ONE BY ONE"
raksrules
Youngling
You can let iTunes search for all music on your HDD and make a playlist of all the songs you want on the iPhone/iPod/iPad and sync the playlist. I do that.
shreymittal
Being Human
But i don't actually i don't use iPhones my Mom Dad do. And they don't want so many songs that's why its easy for me to just drag them from folder to iTunes.
"I'm ruined by ANDROID easy UI"
Yes, they are for them only. For us (young teens) we got android for customization.
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OP
You got me wrong mate. I never said iPhone is for rich. What I meant that it's meant for only those who want a no-nonsense, out-of-the-box "ready" (subjective though),problem-less phone along with WITH a premium feel. Songs ? Who needs them !! Multitude apps ? Who cares !! The phone should work without a glitch, that's what matters.
Of course most of the iPhone users know what and how a smartphone should be, but but but; If you really think about the "smart" aspect of a smartphone, then iPhone really sucks here. As I said in my previous post, if you cripple freedom of end user, then no way the phone can be termed as smartphone, at least according to me, period.
Plus, since everybody has got different requirements, so no one has got rights to bash another. If you don't like, you're free to criticize, but constructively, not bash them like biased fanboys.
I respect every platform, personal preference simply doesn't makes any brand, device or whatever, any better. Of course + and - are always there for every thing. If only negatives aren't there, progressive development would stop, which is not gonna happen.
these self imposed restrictions... bluetooth file transfer, visible file manager, customization can be "fixed" in one software update
android is good too, maybe even better in many ways. at least good enough to be also used untethered.
apple managing your space is not cool, apple's prompts make you feel like a 5 year old fumbling with a device fir the first time "you seem to have too many videos, do you want to delete some?" or something like that, and itunes is pretty horrible dont even use it
but iOS on phone is not bad, or only for rich people, or for non tech savvy people
android is good too, maybe even better in many ways. at least good enough to be also used untethered.
apple managing your space is not cool, apple's prompts make you feel like a 5 year old fumbling with a device fir the first time "you seem to have too many videos, do you want to delete some?" or something like that, and itunes is pretty horrible dont even use it
but iOS on phone is not bad, or only for rich people, or for non tech savvy people
omega44-xt
Gear up ...
Acc. to me Apple products are good for show off only.
Once I too had that song trouble, sending it to iPhone 3GS, mission was a failure.
Same is the case with WP7.5 but I was able to send with Zune(mission accomplished), although its bit of a work.
For me Symbian is more user friendly than iOS. My dad agreed that too after using my uncle's 3GS(My dad owns Nokia 5800) especially bluetooth FTP.
I think WP8(& WP7.8) will surpass & should surpass iOS. iOS is having the same boring interface since iPhone 3G(I don't know what was before that)
Same is the case with MacBook. My friend thinks his MacBook Pro worth Rs 80000 is better than windows laptops of 50-60k price range
Once I too had that song trouble, sending it to iPhone 3GS, mission was a failure.
Same is the case with WP7.5 but I was able to send with Zune(mission accomplished), although its bit of a work.
For me Symbian is more user friendly than iOS. My dad agreed that too after using my uncle's 3GS(My dad owns Nokia 5800) especially bluetooth FTP.
I think WP8(& WP7.8) will surpass & should surpass iOS. iOS is having the same boring interface since iPhone 3G(I don't know what was before that)
Same is the case with MacBook. My friend thinks his MacBook Pro worth Rs 80000 is better than windows laptops of 50-60k price range