What does Apple need to do to compete better with the new Samsung S6 and S6 Edge?

olliegrl · Jul 11, 2015

Then maybe they should Google something and stop using that as a reason to feel superior lol

HankAZ · Jul 11, 2015

Raptor007 said:
Apple's restrictive and highly oppressive grip on iOS takes the fun out sometimes. I hope that helps.

And yet it is the "restrictive and highly oppressive grip on iOS" that makes it a safe and secure platform for those with no interest in jailbreaking. There are definitely times when issues arise, but by and large, iOS is more secure because of Apple's "walled garden" approach. And for the majority of users, it does still "just work".

Coachbulldog · Jul 12, 2015

SeanHRCC said:
Out of the box, the iPhone is limited on customizations because it's made to run efficiently for the 95% of users who don't care about these tinkering functions...they just want the device to be optimized, efficient and reliable, and that is exactly what Apple delivers

Perfectly describes me. Whether it is watching a baseball game, updating an Excel spreadsheet, checking email, or mirroring a PowerPoint through my classroom AppleTV, I require reliability and efficiency. My iPhone delivers every time. As long as Apple produces iPhones that out of the box meet 95% of their customers phone needs, the company is going to continue to be the top player in the mobile device industry.

Mike4apple · Jul 29, 2015

Android is not always lagging behind the Apple, the title you said, What does Apple need to do to compete better new S6 and S6 Edge, in fact lots of Android devices are better than iPhones or iPads in hardware configuration, higher definition, NFC, multiple core CPU. Personally I think those Android phones made the development of cell phone hardware. Apple needs to improve its hardware, but it haven't take any radical actions.

Flow39 · Jul 29, 2015

Mike4apple said:
Android is not always lagging behind the Apple, the title you said, What does Apple need to do to compete better new S6 and S6 Edge, in fact lots of Android devices are better than iPhones or iPads in hardware configuration, higher definition, NFC, multiple core CPU. Personally I think those Android phones made the development of cell phone hardware. Apple needs to improve its hardware, but it haven't take any radical actions.

Apple doesn't need to drastically improve hardware to match the spec sheets of many Android phones. If a dual core iPhone with 1 GB of RAM performs as well, if not better, than a quad/hexa/octa core Android phone with 2-3 GB of RAM, why would they need to upgrade? Playing the spec comparison game between the iPhone and Android phones is an exercise in futility.

Haalcyon · Jul 30, 2015

I think what Apple needs to do compete against not just the S6 but Android in general is to allow some customization. Say...themes. Allow themes for iOS right out of the box. No jailbreak needed. A theme could include icon sets and fonts. That would go such a long way to appeasing a lot of people. Not interested? Don't theme. Apple should implement this and there would be tons of themes created. If Apple has to strengthen iOS to support themes, then so be it. God rest his soul, Steve Jobs is gone and in IMO so should be limitations he envisioned.

anon(4698833) · Jul 30, 2015

Mike4apple said:
Android is not always lagging behind the Apple, the title you said, What does Apple need to do to compete better new S6 and S6 Edge, in fact lots of Android devices are better than iPhones or iPads in hardware configuration, higher definition, NFC, multiple core CPU. Personally I think those Android phones made the development of cell phone hardware. Apple needs to improve its hardware, but it haven't take any radical actions.

You are very, very confused. I'm not even sure you understand what you are responding to.

Flow39 · Jul 31, 2015

Haalcyon said:
I think what Apple needs to do compete against not just the S6 but Android in general is to allow some customization. Say...themes. Allow themes for iOS right out of the box. No jailbreak needed. A theme could include icon sets and fonts. That would go such a long way to appeasing a lot of people. Not interested? Don't theme. Apple should implement this and there would be tons of themes created. If Apple has to strengthen iOS to support themes, then so be it. God rest his soul, Steve Jobs is gone and in IMO so should be limitations he envisioned.

A theme feature, like the one in Sense 7 on the One M9, would be great. I personally love the look of iOS, but for those that want some customization, I don't think it would hurt to have themes.

Evilguppy · Jul 31, 2015

Mike4apple said:
Android is not always lagging behind the Apple, the title you said, What does Apple need to do to compete better new S6 and S6 Edge, in fact lots of Android devices are better than iPhones or iPads in hardware configuration, higher definition, NFC, multiple core CPU. Personally I think those Android phones made the development of cell phone hardware. Apple needs to improve its hardware, but it haven't take any radical actions.

I'm trying to figure out if whatever it is you're on is really good stuff or if you got completely ripped off.

Spencerdl · Jul 31, 2015

What does Apple need to do to compete better with the new Samsung S6 and S6 E...

I normally don't get involved inwhich toy/car/smartphone/ect. is better than the next, but when I'm out and about in the "REAL WORLD", I see more iPhones than Androids or any other platform for that matter everywhere I go. That alone tells me who's actually trying to play "catch up" and the ones that don't have iPhone stare with envy. Androids are good smartphones for some, and iPhones are good for others and Blackberry, Windows ect. are good for who wants them.. Everyone and I mean everyone uses their phone differently. I choose to use iPhones because that's what works BEST for ME....It's really just that simple.....Just my .02 cents.

TwitchyPuppy · Aug 2, 2015