How the hell did iOS manage to have such a large market share?
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
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
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.
Everything is “seamlessly integrated“ by Apple. Apparently non geeky people like that and hence more sales.
There are few more reasons too.
For the people who just need a "phone", and that too with a brand status, then iPhone is not doubt the best. But it surely defies the "smartphone" definition/standard.
i still havent figured how to transfer videos and music files to ipad owning ipad for a year now but somehow downloaded songs with third party apps
itunes was a totally **** for me
i still havent figured how to transfer videos and music files to ipad owning ipad for a year now but somehow downloaded songs with third party apps
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"
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.
I think iphones are basically made for non-geeky rich people. And i think people in that category are the main consumers of apple.
I think iphones are basically made for non-geeky rich people. And i think people in that category are the main consumers of apple.
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.