Switching for Awhile.

[popkurn611]

That's the thing. Getting into every little bits of customization, thousands of themes and typefonts, app specific LED notification colors (when available) becomes boring.

I tried that once and ended up putting my phone aside, like "Meh.. screw this. It's been 2 hours and my phone still isn't the way I want it".

Well some people can drive themselves crazy with it. I used to when I had the s7 edge and that's why I threw it in my drawer and forced myself to use the pixel as my daily driver. Way too many customizations on the Samsung devices and on the pixel there is just enough to keep happy. I was changing my theme every other day with Samsung. Now I can root the pixel but I'm done with rooting devices it isn't necessary

 

[cwbcpa]

I came from Android and sold wireless. I am tired of all the headached that come with Android updates not being good. There is always an issue...I like knowing I won't have a problem with an update and the phone iOS is much more secure. To each their own. I had a lot of issues after the Samsung Note 7 problems and I am not looking back. I have had the 7plus since the 13th and love it. And I got the ipad Pro 12.9 and apple watch. All great

I don't want to change the subject here, just a question. I came down the same path as you from the Note 7. How do you like your Apple Watch? Which one did you get?

 

[Savoy]

I had the note 7 and absolutely loved it. Had every note since the note 2. Been Android since the g1. Got the ip7plus in October and have been very very pleased with it. The biggest thing for me is everything just works and works pretty seamlessly and works well. Battery is sick in a good way. Most of all no more chasing the battery demons. Jeez I was obsessed with figuring out what was destroying myth battery life on any one given day. Constantly optimizing my phone for best battery life and still having rogue apps eating battery here and there. Drove me insane. My ip7plus is a dam battery champion no matter what I install or not. I don't have to worry and ask myself if I should install this app or not fort fear of it possibly destroying my battery life.

Also while my note 5 and 7 were smooth enough this phone is just sexy smooth in every regard. So ya I'm in for a iPhone 8 with OLED coming this Sept. I'm in.

 

[tr1ad]

I myself an considering trying a OnePlus and dash charging

 

[Savoy]

I myself an considering trying a OnePlus and dash charging

Ahh ya I can't bring myself to consider a Chinese phone. I know these phones are made in China mostly but not feeding a Chinese company directly. Ehh not for me.

 

[sangs]

Most of all no more chasing the battery demons. Jeez I was obsessed with figuring out what was destroying myth battery life on any one given day. Constantly optimizing my phone for best battery life and still having rogue apps eating battery here and there. Drove me insane. My ip7plus is a dam battery champion no matter what I install or not. I don't have to worry and ask myself if I should install this app or not fort fear of it possibly destroying my battery life.

Yup, that's pretty accurate. However, if you're interested and want to dabble, there are two Android phones that won't send you falling down that battery rabbit hole again - the Pixel XL and the Moto Z Force (and Moto Z Play from what I've heard). Having owned the Pixel XL, Z Force and 7 Plus, I can attest that the battery life is actually better on those two Android models then it is on the 7 Plus. (Of course the caveat being for how I use my phones.) No more battery status apps, Greenify, etc. to find out what's draining the battery. Will NEVER use a branded Android phone from Sammy or LG again. Battery life is atrocious on those.

 

[Savoy]

Yup, that's pretty accurate. However, if you're interested and want to dabble, there are two Android phones that won't send you falling down that battery rabbit hole again - the Pixel XL and the Moto Z Force (and Moto Z Play from what I've heard). Having owned the Pixel XL, Z Force and 7 Plus, I can attest that the battery life is actually better on those two Android models then it is on the 7 Plus. (Of course the caveat being for how I use my phones.) No more battery status apps, Greenify, etc. to find out what's draining the battery. Will NEVER use a branded Android phone from Sammy or LG again. Battery life is atrocious on those.

I'm good over here for a while. I find it hard to believe that the pixel has better battery life than the ip7plus when used the same way and under there same circumstances. But if it does it does I guess.

 

[sangs]

I'm good over here for a while. I find it hard to believe that the pixel has better battery life than the ip7plus when used the same way and under there same circumstances. But if it does it does I guess.

I hear you. Regardless, I think there's a lot to be said for having the hardware and software coming from the same company. It seems that batteries last quite a bit longer when the software on devices isn't tricked up with fancy bells, whistles and bloatware like Samsung and LG do. Just one man's opinion.

 

[Savoy]

I hear you. Regardless, I think there's a lot to be said for having the hardware and software coming from the same company. It seems that batteries last quite a bit longer when the software on devices isn't tricked up with fancy bells, whistles and bloatware like Samsung and LG do. Just one man's opinion.

I definitely agree with you. Having an optimized os with no nonsense on top of it makes a big difference for sure.

 

[Spencerdl]

That's the thing. Getting into every little bits of customization, thousands of themes and typefonts, app specific LED notification colors (when available) becomes boring.

I tried that once and ended up putting my phone aside, like "Meh.. screw this. It's been 2 hours and my phone still isn't the way I want it".

Exactly this^^. Same here, but after all the customization the bottom line is, I just want my phone to work and the iPhone gives me that.

 

[popkurn611]

Yup, that's pretty accurate. However, if you're interested and want to dabble, there are two Android phones that won't send you falling down that battery rabbit hole again - the Pixel XL and the Moto Z Force (and Moto Z Play from what I've heard). Having owned the Pixel XL, Z Force and 7 Plus, I can attest that the battery life is actually better on those two Android models then it is on the 7 Plus. (Of course the caveat being for how I use my phones.) No more battery status apps, Greenify, etc. to find out what's draining the battery. Will NEVER use a branded Android phone from Sammy or LG again. Battery life is atrocious on those.

Reading your post I can confidently say I am officially done with Samsung devices. For the s7 edge to have a monster 3600 mAh battery and not last nearly as long as my 2750mah pixel battery is down right ridiculous and inexcusable. All you see on the Samsung threads is how bad battery life is, why is Android OS using all my battery, so on and so on. I don't have that issue with my pixel. It's quite crazy how well the battery is optimized on the pixel being that it's an Android phone. Just goes to show you that Samsung software just can't be perfected in the battery Dept. I even sideload nougat on my s7e and the battery is even worse now.

 

[xanadome]

If you got bored with the pixel, how aren't you e even more bored with the iPhone? Just wondering...

When the phone is well refined and thought out, no "wave-making" excess is desired as a "tool". It does not keep you busy in tinkering or patching here and there, i.e., no excitement and boring. It just works, and that's what I want from a tool. I do not want to be distracted by a phone. If/when I need excitement, I use tablet or turn on TV

 

[upandover]

Eventually everything gets boring and what's best will prevail. See you in a months time :biggrin:

 

[anon(5630457)]

Reading your post I can confidently say I am officially done with Samsung devices. For the s7 edge to have a monster 3600 mAh battery and not last nearly as long as my 2750mah pixel battery is down right ridiculous and inexcusable. All you see on the Samsung threads is how bad battery life is, why is Android OS using all my battery, so on and so on. I don't have that issue with my pixel. It's quite crazy how well the battery is optimized on the pixel being that it's an Android phone. Just goes to show you that Samsung software just can't be perfected in the battery Dept. I even sideload nougat on my s7e and the battery is even worse now.

The battery life on the S7 edge that I had lasted so much longer than the Pixel's battery when I had both at the same time.

YMMV, of course.

 

[Savoy]

I really think it depends on what's installed on your device and how you use it of course. This is in my experience more prevalent on an Android device then iOS so far as I can tell so far.

 

[Jude526]

I got the series 1 in rose gold 38mm and am loving it. I do have the Samsung and it is compatible...that was a big reason I made the switch because Samsung has allowed the watch to work with the iphone. I still wear it but am really enjoying the Apple Watch. I will still use my Samsung S2 tab but am really impressed with Apple. I have to use the ipad at work, been using on work level 5 years. But this is the first time I have brought the product into my personal use

 

[Jude526]

I do wish we could customize more but am getting used to it. I care about how my phone works and this just works. Maybe someday it will happen but I don't think it will. But the apps do run better on Apply than Android. I don't have any glitches or hiccups. And the battery....lasts all day long

 

[Matty]

The iPhone 7 plus is great - but kind of boring. Going to try the Google pixel xl and Verizon's unlimited plan for Awhile !!

I think it's actually a really good idea to play with both IOS and Android. This allows you to get a much better idea of how both OSs work and based on your experience you can choose the one you like best

Let us know how things go with your Google Pixel. That's arguably the best Android device out there right now.

 

[manni1to]

Thanks. I'm really enjoying it so far. Definitely the most fluid Android device I have ever used. And the camera is top notch.

 

[Jude526]

I don't want to change the subject here, just a question. I came down the same path as you from the Note 7. How do you like your Apple Watch? Which one did you get?

The series 1. I got a great deal on ebay. New with accessories
Like it a lot. Put amorsuit screen protector on it. 38mm. Fits my small wrist nicely