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Slowly but surely, I am being converted to Apple...

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Josh378

Member
I used to be a fanboy for android. Always picking on Apple fans and running around with the latest android phone. Its August 2017, and now my company switches over to iPhone. I get the iPhone 7 and then tried to figure out how to use this phone. At first, I had complaints about this phone:

- Touch screen not as responsive as an android phone.
- Voice dictation sucks on the phone.
- there is no back button on the bottom of the screen.

It’s October 2017, and now I have the Apple Watch 3 and thinking about buying generation 2 Apple air buds in 2018. I still have some complaints about the issues on above, but at least I love the rest the phone. I guess now become an Apple Sheep...(sigh).
 
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Ryo Hazuki

Member
You've said what you didn't like at first but haven't said why you like it more than Android now. Any reason you now prefer it over Android devices?
 
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Admodieus

Member
I’m the same way. I was an Android guy all the way starting in 2010, but lately it seems the platform is just trying to be a “me too” for Apple instead of embracing what made it so unique. Switched to iPhone and now have a Watch and AirPods.

The “just works” thing is overblown but I will say I get better battery life on iOS, and my older devices hold their resale value which is appreciated.
 
llien

llien

Member
Being limited with built in flash, not being able to access your own bloody files, having to mess with iTunes... Priceless...
 
entremet

entremet

Member
llien said:
Being limited with built in flash, not being able to access your own bloody files, having to mess with iTunes... Priceless...
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The last two are no longer relevant. iOS 11 has a file system now. And iTunes hasn't been needed for years.

Regarding the first, same with flagship Android phones--Galaxy/Note, Pixel, etc.
 
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emag

Member
Can't speak to the dictation issue, but swiping from the left edge of the screen is the universal "back" shortcut on iOS and Apple's touchscreen responsiveness has always been vastly superior to that of Android/Android OEMs in scientific testing (maybe you're thinking of differences in scrolling or selection behavior?).
 
nekkid

nekkid

It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
llien said:
Being limited with built in flash
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Unless you’ve handicapped yourself by buying the absolute smallest memory option (which are generally only useful to businesses who lock usage), then even half-decent cloud management makes this irrelevant.

llien said:
not being able to access your own bloody files
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Why do you need access to files over and above what the respective apps provide? I only found this to be an issue at the beginning when my own misconceptions about how data is managed were the problem.

llien said:
having to mess with iTunes...
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It’s been literally years since I’ve needed to use iTunes.
 
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Admodieus

Member
Majine said:
Flash? What is this, the 2000's?
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Think the poster was referring to the built-in flash storage, with no option for expanded storage via SD Card.

But the points brought up there are moot. iOS and Android are closer now than they've ever been. iPhones no longer need iTunes for anything, and iOS has a file explorer now. More and more Android phones are dropping features that made them unique, like SD card slots and headphone jacks.
 
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Aiii

So not worth it
There's pros and cons to both, I switch back and forth, but the Apple Watch is making me stick to iOS for the foreseeable future, as much as I enjoyed my LG G Watch R and later the Huawei Watch, Android Wear can't hold a candle to the Apple Watch right now.

Bit puzzled by your complaints about the touchscreen though, I have always found iOS to be infinitely more usable as a touch screen. I mistap a lot more on Android, and find it way harder to properly click a link on a zoomed out webpage. iOS seems way more responsive and accurate in detecting what it is I want to do.
 
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Josh378

Member
Ryo Hazuki said:
You've said what you didn't like at first but haven't said why you like it more than Android now. Any reason you now prefer it over Android devices?
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Things I like about Apple:

- everything is easy to get to on the app screen
- Apple have apps that caters to the person right out of the box (no need to go to the App Store off the bat, workout app, GarageBand, keynote...etc.)
- devices within the Apple family works better as intended. (iPhone watch > any android watch...same with iPhone air buds)
- the phone is designed to be as easy as possible to navigate without a lot of customization (this could also be a negative depending on the user)

The only thing is that Apple isn’t the leader of tech, so if Samsung comes out with a folding touch screen phone, Apple will still do their own thing until they deem it nessisary to change. But it’s a process I have to live with.
 
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TimmmV

Member
Good for you, but don't think of it as a "conversion". To both Apple/Google you are just a customer, so its best for an individual to move between either platform depending on what fits your tastes best

At this point both systems have their merits, it's the people that argue about their choice being the objective best that are the annoying ones, for instance that thread a few weeks ago about the iPhone 8 processor being great was just an absolute cesspit
 
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Silav101

Member
Majine said:
Sure, but you can buy and use a iPhone happily without ever coming in contact with iTunes.
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Ah-yup, which is why I edited my response. Most people on the other side of the divide still believe you need iTunes, which, in all fairness, you did before.
 
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Josh378

Member
Majine said:
Sure, but you can buy and use a iPhone happily without ever coming in contact with iTunes.
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I don’t use iTunes, I still use my Google play music account and I get to stay with Google Photos ...etc. So it still feels like android but on an Apple interface. The only flaw is that the Apple Watch doesn’t integrate with anything Google :(.
 
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Shadybiz

Member
I switched over to an iphone from Android a couple of years ago. Frankly, I'm not a "power user," so there's not really a whole hell of a lot of difference in most respects.

What IS different, I must say, is that the GPS on the iphone is rock solid, compared to the 3 Android phones I had. Has not failed me yet, where on my other phones, it would occasionally lose the signal, which is bad news if you're not like me, and keep a road atlas in your car anyway.

...I DO miss the headphone jack, though.
 
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Kthulhu

Member
We implemented Mass360 at my office recently. I used to hate having to setup and troubleshoot iPhones, but with the DEP solution in place, they're perfect for the company I work at. They hate upgrading stuff that isn't broken, so the updates Apple puts out put my heart at ease.

Santiako said:
Apple Sheep, android fanboy...

who cares, it's just phones and shit, just buy and use whatever you like.
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.
 
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Nipo

Member
I'm going the opposite direction. Three years ago I had an iPhone, iPad, MacBook pro, iMac, Apple TV. I've switched over everything to Google /Android based products except the desktop which is windows. Breaking free of the apple ecosystem felt great and things are significantly cheaper with the same or more functional.
 
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Cynar

Member
Josh378 said:
I used to be a fanboy for android. Always picking on Apple fans and running around with the latest android phone. Its August 2017, and now my company switches over to iPhone. I get the iPhone 7 and then tried to figure out how to use this phone. At first, I had complaints about this phone:

- Touch screen not as responsive as an android phone.
- Voice dictation sucks on the phone.
- there is no back button on the bottom of the screen.

It’s October 2017, and now I have the Apple Watch 3 and thinking about buying generation 2 Apple air buds in 2018. I still have some complaints about the issues on above, but at least I love the rest the phone. I guess now become an Apple Sheep...(sigh).
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There's Bose headphones with the Google assistant through a button that would help with voice dictation since Siri is awful. Best way around Siri with the iPhone really.
 
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thepenguin55

Member
For me personally the biggest problem with Apple is that they're a walled garden which is both great and terrible. Also, while this argument can be made of almost all Apple products their computers in particular are grossly overpriced. I would love to own a Mac or Macbook of some kind just purely to spend more time with that OS and style of computer but I feel like anytime I think about picking up a Mac or Macbook I can always very easily find a PC of some sort with equivalent or better specs for at least $1,000 less than a Mac/Macbook.
 
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UtterlyPerplexed

Member
"converted" to Apple

You're discovering a personal preference for one company's platform and products over another, that's all. It's not like you've had a major religious epiphany.
 
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g11

Member
Most of their products are pretty good but imperfect and more expensive than they deserve to be. My biggest problem with them is their arrogance (i.e. removing the headphone jack being "brave")
 
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emag

Member
compo said:
I'm not necessarily opposed to Apple. But their hardware is just too expensive for my liking.
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Microsoft and Google's own hardware is also quite expensive, but the third party OEMs can offer discount solutions that may be better at cutting corners the consumer isn't concerned with.
 
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compo

Banned
emag said:
Microsoft and Google's own hardware is also quite expensive, but the third party OEMs can offer discount solutions that may be better at cutting corners the consumer isn't concerned with.
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Yeah, I'm against all exorbitantly priced premium products, regardless of their brand. My point was that at least a budget category exists outside of Apple, while Apple's budget category is still kind of expensive (iPhone SE, Macbook non-pro, etc.).
 
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Mendrox

Member
sixteen-bit said:
buyer beware http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1450203
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Nya I would wager to say that someone that buys an iPhone or a MacBook knows how expensive repairs are. Or he should at least have Apple Care.

Glad that you like your new phone, but there is nothing about being converted or such things. You just prefer it this time. Had iPhone too for many years and switched to Android 4 years ago and I prefer it way more. Also had a MacBook back then which I also sold after a year after I noticed what a waste of money that was for me.

Android or iOS - both are good in their own ways.
 
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