Sarath
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Own an iPhone or a Droid, then let us know what you think about it
This thread is to share your experience with your mobile devices running either on Android or iOS; any version from the oldest Android G1 or the iPhone to the newest of devices.
The word of importance here is "user experience"
• The idea of this thread is to give an insight into the opposite worlds. This is to see the end user experience of using the Android and iOS.
This not to argue about which one is better. Constructive arguments can be done. No bashing each other.
The entire thread is about this one query:
• If you own an Android phone, the talk about what you like in it, how it can be improved and what more would you like to see in your device. Same goes for the iPhone.
• If you own an Android then talk about android only. Same with the iPhone. If you own both or have switched form one to another then you may speak about the strengths and weaknesses of either. Do not talk about the device which you have not owned or used for a minimum of a month. (Used my friends iPhone for 15mins doesn't count as owning)
Pointers: WHAT NOT TO DO
What you should talk about:
~ Do you like your phone?
~ Do you want to switch to another OS?
~ Would you recommend it to others?
~ What problems have you faced while using it? Service history, damage repair costs, broken speakers etc
~ Is any feature missing form the phone you are using? (not comparative, something that you need but isn't there)
~ Is there any particular feature you want to talk about that you find interesting or has helped you immensely?
~ How are the basic features of the phone; call, messages, reception, notifications etc?
~If you have outlived a device then how long did your phone last (before it died)?
• People who use both iPhones and Androids are pretty happy with their devices as shown by the consistent sales of each. I have seen there is a gross misunderstanding of the end user experience provided by either with most discussions stuck at "specifications on paper" ,"hardware prowess" or "cost" etc completely ignoring "real world usage", "build quality", "usability" etc.
A lot of people speak about the iphone without owning one and vice versa. Avoid this.
• Pure hardware benchmarks are available from better capable authors in Cnet, GSMarens and the likes. Only post your experience here.
A lot of people may not be able to use both the OSes due to various factors, especially cost. Give your views in such a way that a person is able to see what the iPhone or Android experience is like.
Keep the discussion healthy and let us know what you love about your device
This thread is to share your experience with your mobile devices running either on Android or iOS; any version from the oldest Android G1 or the iPhone to the newest of devices.
The word of importance here is "user experience"
*www.toptechreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Android-and-Apple1.jpg
• The idea of this thread is to give an insight into the opposite worlds. This is to see the end user experience of using the Android and iOS.
This not to argue about which one is better. Constructive arguments can be done. No bashing each other.
The entire thread is about this one query:
Tell us about your device. What you like and dislike about your phone?
• If you own an Android phone, the talk about what you like in it, how it can be improved and what more would you like to see in your device. Same goes for the iPhone.
• If you own an Android then talk about android only. Same with the iPhone. If you own both or have switched form one to another then you may speak about the strengths and weaknesses of either. Do not talk about the device which you have not owned or used for a minimum of a month. (Used my friends iPhone for 15mins doesn't count as owning)
Pointers: WHAT NOT TO DO
*www.thebluntblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/google-android-htc-g1-vs-iphone-3g-300x272.jpg~ Keep a healthy discussion.
~ Do not argue since. You might find supporters but the person you are arguing against has nothing to gain from it and at the end of it, you too.
~ Make suitable points and avoid flaming
~ Do not talk about Steve Jobs or Larry Page. They have nothing to do with you, trust me.
~ Do not talk about "who copied whom" etc since no one is listening and you have nothing to gain or lose if someone copied something. There are courts in EU etc who would entertain you but here its all going to hit a wall.
~ Do not talk about benchmarks or specs on sheet. Talk about usability and smoothness of the UI instead, or whether your device lags.
~ Do not talk about litigation or patents etc.
In simple words: Just talk about the phone in hand and nothing else.
NO*www.computernewsme.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/apple-vs-android-1680x1050-300x187.jpg
~ Do not argue since. You might find supporters but the person you are arguing against has nothing to gain from it and at the end of it, you too.
~ Make suitable points and avoid flaming
~ Do not talk about Steve Jobs or Larry Page. They have nothing to do with you, trust me.
~ Do not talk about "who copied whom" etc since no one is listening and you have nothing to gain or lose if someone copied something. There are courts in EU etc who would entertain you but here its all going to hit a wall.
~ Do not talk about benchmarks or specs on sheet. Talk about usability and smoothness of the UI instead, or whether your device lags.
~ Do not talk about litigation or patents etc.
In simple words: Just talk about the phone in hand and nothing else.
NO*www.computernewsme.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/apple-vs-android-1680x1050-300x187.jpg
What you should talk about:
~ Do you like your phone?
~ Do you want to switch to another OS?
~ Would you recommend it to others?
~ What problems have you faced while using it? Service history, damage repair costs, broken speakers etc
~ Is any feature missing form the phone you are using? (not comparative, something that you need but isn't there)
~ Is there any particular feature you want to talk about that you find interesting or has helped you immensely?
~ How are the basic features of the phone; call, messages, reception, notifications etc?
~If you have outlived a device then how long did your phone last (before it died)?
• People who use both iPhones and Androids are pretty happy with their devices as shown by the consistent sales of each. I have seen there is a gross misunderstanding of the end user experience provided by either with most discussions stuck at "specifications on paper" ,"hardware prowess" or "cost" etc completely ignoring "real world usage", "build quality", "usability" etc.
A lot of people speak about the iphone without owning one and vice versa. Avoid this.
• Pure hardware benchmarks are available from better capable authors in Cnet, GSMarens and the likes. Only post your experience here.
A lot of people may not be able to use both the OSes due to various factors, especially cost. Give your views in such a way that a person is able to see what the iPhone or Android experience is like.
Keep the discussion healthy and let us know what you love about your device
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is not inferior in any sense. Its just that Android feels better. We have to always navigate too many Menus in the iOS just to start the Wi-Fi(dont know 100% if iOS 5 has changed this)