anon(7901790)
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I've been a smartphone user for about 10 years and have never used an iPhone. Began with BlackBerry then Android and now Windows phone.
I loved my BB but they lost sight of the consumer and look where they are now.
Android was very good but each device manufacturer has their own interface and apps on top of the OS and you cannot get rid of all the bloatware.
I tried Windows phone hoping that with Windows 10 the integration between my PC, SP3 and phone would be seamless. But it seems like Microsoft is not really serious about phone and is only producing new devices for the longtime die hards. They haven't done anything to get developers on board.
With the iPhone stronghold here in the US both Microsoft and Google are producing their apps for iPhone, sometimes better than the ones on their own OS.
What are the pros & CONS of the iPhone and Apple?
TIA for your assistance.
I'm a former Windows Phone user too...Lumia Icon. Although W10M is the superior OS, you're correct in that it has severe app shortage. I had no problems with integration between my Icon, SP3, and HP Desktop. Cortana helped a lot. With that being said...
I switched from W10M to Android (M9, I've own Samsung's as well), then to iPhone. I've also owned a Palm Treo and a couple Blackberries at one time too.
The reason I switched was Microsoft let me down by not including CDMA in the 950/950XL (I'm on Verizon), and I'm not going to switch carriers just because of a device. I went back to Android for a few months, but quickly realized why I left in the first place. Herky jerky operation, added bloatware, and just general inconsistencies within Android ecosystem. Even though iOS has several shortcomings, it offered a consistently smooth experience.
I also found out, that iOS integrates rather well with Microsoft (except for Cortana, which I miss). My photos upload automatically to OneDrive, and all of the Microsoft apps run really well. The one small exception is that OfficeLens is definitely better on Windows Mobile. It does multi-page PDF whereas the Android and iOS versions do not.
The camera is a LOT better on my Icon though. The 6s Plus's camera is responsive and good for normal lighting, but under low-lighting it is mediocre at best. There are certain customizations you can not do on iOS, like quick action buttons. It is also not Miracast or Chromecast compatible.
Touch ID is really nice. It's really fast....some would say too fast, but I like the responsiveness of it. Also, 3D touch is nice too. Outlook is 3D touch enabled. The battery life is really good on the 6s Plus. I can go pretty much the whole day without worrying about recharging. By the time I put it on the charger I'm at around 30(ish)%. The screen is pretty good, but I thought the screen on my Icon and M9 were excellent too.
The key though is that it integrates with my Microsoft stuff. Better than Android, that is for certain.
If Microsoft can solve the app problem, then I would probably go back to them. But I am NOT going back to Android... And make no mistake, I am NOT going to get myself a Mac or an iPad either. I love my SP3, and I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (Nook variant); and they both are awesome.