Re: Iphone vs android
I apologize in advance because this is going to be a bit of a rant. First off: it's not "iPhone vs Android." iPhone is a device. Android is an operating system, found on numerous mobile phones and tablets from a huge plethora of manufactueres at a variety of price points.
Second: it's not "choosing Apple over Android" as Apple is a company, that makes everything from software, like computer and mobile OS, as well as applications... To physical hardware, like computers, media streaming devices, MP3 players, tablets, phones, and various accessories. Again, Android is just an operating system.
A correct question would be: why did you choose the iPhone over a Galaxy device? Or why choose iOS over Android. Or why choose Apple over Samsung? That way, you're comparing "like" things. A specific device family vs a specific device family, or an operating system vs an operating system, or a hardware company vs a hardware company.
That all being said, I would not say anyone here chose the iPhone over only Android devices. That implies that the choice is only among two operating systems. I chose the iPhone, over the Android devices on the market at the time, and the BlackBerry and Windows phones on the market at the time. Why? I have always like the physical appearance and build quality of the iPhone. I have always liked iOS for its stability. I like that the iPhone has good battery life despite its very small battery. I like the camera. I like the apps... and most importantly, I like the Apple ecosystem. I have a MacBook and an iPod Touch and iPad Air and an Airport router and use services like iTunes. I also use iWork and iLife apps, and also Google apps like GoogleNow, Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, & Slides, which are all available on the iPhone.
I don't think the iPhone is flat out better than an Android device, and whether it is or isn't is certainly up for debate for those so inclined. But I prefered the iPhone for my needs at the time I bought it. I've had BlackBerry devices. I've had Windows Mobile devices. I've had Android. They were all great devices in their own ways. I currently have an iPhone. But I'll admit the Nexus 6 has my immediate attention.