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Posted on 4/3/14 at 9:35 am to Tigerbait357
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I just broke my phone and I'm trying to decide which one I should get. Can anyone with experiences with both tell me which one you prefer?
I've had both.
But don't limit yourself to "galaxies." That's the beauty of the android market.
Me personally? I'd get a Nexus 5.
Posted on 4/3/14 at 9:38 am to DynastyDawg
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I'm very interested to check out the Samsung phones when they roll out their own operating system that is coming very soon.
That's going to be a sh*T show.
I like the galaxy and note series, but have HATED their android modifications.
For that reason alone I'd go with a Nexus 5 or Moto X.
Posted on 4/3/14 at 11:19 am to Tigerbait357
Galaxy. I have it and I love it. One thing though, and I've experienced it myself, don't have your battery constantly run it of juice to where it cuts itself off. That happens a bunch of times to you, it'll eventually mess up your battery for good. Won't keep a charge and when you take it off the charger and it says 100%, don't be surprised 5 mins later you look and it says 57%. Only problem I noticed with it, got a new one and don't have the problem anymore.
Had iphone in the past, hated it so bought my services to Android and turned out pretty well so far
Had iphone in the past, hated it so bought my services to Android and turned out pretty well so far
Posted on 4/3/14 at 11:31 am to Tigerbait357
I personally prefer the iPhone. Everyone has their favorites and you'll read a bunch of I switched to this and I'll never go back, mine has a bigger screen ftw, and etc.
The reasons I like my iPhone over any other phone:
• Syncs perfectly with my AppleTv
• iCloud allows me to sync perfectly with my iPad Mini
• My wife's job calls for her to attend conferences in other cities and sometimes states so I can FaceTime with her when she's gone. I can also FaceTime with her when she is visiting her mom and dad out of town.
• Easy to use and haven't had any problems with any iPhone I've had back to the 3G
• I use mine for my PTT radio for work using the MotoTalk app. This enabled me to get rid of the bulky SouthernLinc radio I've had for years
• I have a wireless lighting system in my home and have it synced with my iPhone and my iPad Mini
• JAILBREAK. My phone is jailbroken and I can do MORE things with my phone than any stock iPhone can from changing the look of the lockscreen and homescreen to the entire perfomance of the phone.
All in all, I would recommend you going to a store and putting your hands on a device to see how you like it. Just because someone else prefers one device doesn't mean that it's going to be your favorite. It may end up being the case but just go look for yourself. In my opinion, iPhones are going to offer things that an Android OS phone can't but that also goes the other way around. So go test drive one and make the decision. All these threads end up doing is become a d*ck measuring contest for who can pimp their phone preference the most.
The reasons I like my iPhone over any other phone:
• Syncs perfectly with my AppleTv
• iCloud allows me to sync perfectly with my iPad Mini
• My wife's job calls for her to attend conferences in other cities and sometimes states so I can FaceTime with her when she's gone. I can also FaceTime with her when she is visiting her mom and dad out of town.
• Easy to use and haven't had any problems with any iPhone I've had back to the 3G
• I use mine for my PTT radio for work using the MotoTalk app. This enabled me to get rid of the bulky SouthernLinc radio I've had for years
• I have a wireless lighting system in my home and have it synced with my iPhone and my iPad Mini
• JAILBREAK. My phone is jailbroken and I can do MORE things with my phone than any stock iPhone can from changing the look of the lockscreen and homescreen to the entire perfomance of the phone.
All in all, I would recommend you going to a store and putting your hands on a device to see how you like it. Just because someone else prefers one device doesn't mean that it's going to be your favorite. It may end up being the case but just go look for yourself. In my opinion, iPhones are going to offer things that an Android OS phone can't but that also goes the other way around. So go test drive one and make the decision. All these threads end up doing is become a d*ck measuring contest for who can pimp their phone preference the most.
Posted on 4/3/14 at 1:02 pm to RollTide MJ
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RollTide MJ
You can do all that with Android as well (aside from the Apple interconnectivity. That is a great feature if you use only Apple products).
My phone came with a great app that serves as a universal remote for everything in my house. UVerse in different rooms, TVs in every room, audio units, Netflix/streaming media, and my computers.
It's pretty awesome to only worry about one remote. I find it better than any other universal remote because I can add unlimited devices/buttons for each device. Even if a button doesn't work when you first sync it, you just press and hold whatever original button you want to program while your phone waits for the signal and it stores it.
Posted on 4/3/14 at 1:07 pm to Tigerbait357
I have Note 3 and I don't think I can ever go back to smaller screen. Good news is next iphone 6 will have bigger screen.
Posted on 4/3/14 at 6:54 pm to Phat Phil
I carry both a iPhone 5 and a S4 everyday. iPhone is the personal phone. S4 is work. I prefer the size of the S4 but prefer the OS on the iPhone. Waiting for the iPhone 6 to come out which supposedly will have an option of getting a larger screen similar to the S4. Honestly, they're pretty similar performance wise. Beware of fanboys on both fronts that will tell you that one sucks and the other is sliced bread. iPhone is more intuitive to me however I'm stocked up on Apple products so there's that.
My advice is to touch/play with both and decide for yourself.
My advice is to touch/play with both and decide for yourself.
This post was edited on 4/3/14 at 6:56 pm
Posted on 4/3/14 at 8:24 pm to wmr
When I see someone with an iPhone, I typically think "koolaid drinker." I had an iPhone and thought it was great until I got my first android phone. IPhone is waaay behind the droids in innovation. The last update to iOS had a bunch of standard droid features in it.
Posted on 4/3/14 at 10:27 pm to Landmass
I've had two smart phones - The iphone 3gs and a galaxy S4. While the S4 large screen is nice for watching videos, the 3gs had better battery life and was much more comfortable as operating it with one hand was easier and it slid in and out of my pocket easier.
I like my S4, but will probably go back to a slightly smaller phone next time I change and it likely will be an iphone.
I like my S4, but will probably go back to a slightly smaller phone next time I change and it likely will be an iphone.
Posted on 4/4/14 at 6:47 am to Tigerbait357
Iphone has smoother os, galaxy is more verstile but you can't go wrong with either.
Only thing iphone truly lacks right now is bigger screen. But I hear iphone 6 will have 4.7 inch screen and 5.5 inch phablet version as well. I'll look at both apple and android for my next phone.
But one thing is certain. Samsung can't win Apple users, they're too loyal. It will be like changing political affiliation for them.
Only thing iphone truly lacks right now is bigger screen. But I hear iphone 6 will have 4.7 inch screen and 5.5 inch phablet version as well. I'll look at both apple and android for my next phone.
But one thing is certain. Samsung can't win Apple users, they're too loyal. It will be like changing political affiliation for them.
This post was edited on 4/4/14 at 6:49 am
Posted on 4/4/14 at 8:15 am to ELLSSUU
I dont have an S4, but really looked at iphone 5C and ended up getting the LG G2. My previous phone was an android, but could've made the switch to IOS.
Posted on 4/4/14 at 11:13 am to Landmass
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The last update to iOS had a bunch of standard droid features in it.
It's actually pretty widely known that a ton of new features that were on ios7 came from the jailbreak community and have been around for a while. Android basically got the ideas from the jailbreak community and implemented them before apple did.
Posted on 4/4/14 at 7:59 pm to RollTide MJ
Just got a Droid Ultra Max this week. Happy so far.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 11:45 am to RollTide MJ
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Android basically got the ideas from the jailbreak community and implemented them before apple did.
Lolz.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 12:11 pm to Tigerbait357
I've only played around with an Android phone a couple of times and I didn't care for it. Probably because I've had an iPhone since the first one came out and I've had an iPad for a couple of years as well and I'm just used to the OS. I didn't dislike the Android, just preferred the iPhone.
But I say that as someone not that married to their phone. I don't really customize it and don't run that many apps on it. Phone, text, internet, email, and a few apps(Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, etc) is about all I use it for.
But I say that as someone not that married to their phone. I don't really customize it and don't run that many apps on it. Phone, text, internet, email, and a few apps(Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, etc) is about all I use it for.
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