phlamethrowre
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I've had my S8+ since Apr 19 and have used it everyday since then. Today I went back to my 7+. All I can say is Damn! Both of these phones are awesome!!
They really are. I've been using the 7 Plus since October and the just picked up the S8+ a weekend ago. You really can't go wrong with either. It's just a personal preference when it comes to the OS.I've had my S8+ since Apr 19 and have used it everyday since then. Today I went back to my 7+. All I can say is Damn! Both of these phones are awesome!!
They really are. I've been using the 7 Plus since October and the just picked up the S8+ a weekend ago. You really can't go wrong with either. It's just a personal preference when it comes to the OS.
The S8+ is definitely easier to hold and use one handed. Samsung really did a great job on design this time around.I never considered the iPhone 7+ to be an especially wide phone until now. It feels weird after 6 weeks with the S8+.
I'm going to really miss the wireless charging while I'm using the iPhone. I have a fast wireless charger at home and at work. My S8+ stays charged all the time.
Yes 7+ is like holding paper weight LmaoI never considered the iPhone 7+ to be an especially wide phone until now. It feels weird after 6 weeks with the S8+.
I'm going to really miss the wireless charging while I'm using the iPhone. I have a fast wireless charger at home and at work. My S8+ stays charged all the time.
That has been my exact thoughts. Also on s8 Plus.I am currently using an S8 Plus and love it. I also own a 7 Plus and enjoy it. I'm currently leaning towards my S8 Plus. Both good phones but my 7 Plus feels dated next to my S8 Plus.
But I will welcome you back to the iPhone. Great device.
I'm finally back after my 2 month adventure of trying out the s8+. I have to say, the s8+ is an awesome phone, but I like iOS a little more. The most aggravating thing about Android for me was trying to find a good smart watch. I tried all of them and disliked them all. The Gear S3 was ok but lacked a few features that I need, and Android Wear is a mess. I'm very happy to have my iPhone 7+ and Apple Watch back!
I have been exclusive to the iPhone since its introduction. I've also had a BlackBerry and Samsung S5.
Hardware wise, the S8 Plus feels lighter, smaller and definitely faster that 7 plus. It just feels smoother than my 7. Samsung really stepped it up this time. This is not the Galaxy of the past. Samsung put some serious thought into the S8.
As for the software side of things, I'd call it a draw between the 7 & the S8. iOS 10 is nice but Nougat is right there with it. Both have their pros and cons. Where the 7 is ahead is available apps and the quality of them. Mind you the android side of things is getting closer. Where the S8 is ahead is the customisation of the phone.
Don't get me wrong I love both my 7 Plus and S8 Plus. They are both great devices. But I honestly think Samsung has put out a challenge for Apple. Plus with the arrival of the Note 8 later this year which looks like it could be another good one for Samsung. Especially after their failure with the Note 7. I think that epic fail taught Samsung a valuable lesson.
I switched to the 7 Plus a week ago from a lifetime of Android use. I know I'm still in the honeymoon phase, but I don't see myself going back to Android unless iPhones continously get more expensive and if Google finally figures out security and support.
I don't find iOS any more boring than Android was getting. Pretty much all the same features.
I think Android has the advantage on the software side, as well. They offer the multi-tasking (2 apps on screen) that Apple only offers on the iPad. Also, the ability to choose default apps is a big plus for Android, rather than being forced to use things like Apple Maps. Google Assistant is currently more useful than Siri; though it will be interesting to see how Siri is improved with iOS 11.
Actually, Google seems to have figured out security, the issue is getting the various manufacturers like Samsung to pass on the updates.
I've seen some in the industry claim that the Nexus and Pixel devices are actually more secure, particularly with Android's monthly security updates.
To me they still haven't figured it out being they haven't compelled the manufacturers to push out regular security updates. Seems like Google is figuring out ways around this for certain aspects of Android. I wish they'd just take charge. To me they have the leverage over both the manufacturers and carriers.
I've thought about that in the past and think it's a really good point.
There seem to be two issues with Google trying to force manufacturers to comply. First is the fact that Android is Open Source, and I don't believe the ToS will allow Google to do that.
Second, part of the reasons you can have devices like the S8 come from Android's being Open Source. It allows the manufacturers to add extra features and content, which is why you see so much diversity with Android devices. Even Microsoft, which owned Windows Phone OS, still started having similar issues trying to update some of the phones -- and that was without the diversity we see with Android. It become problematic for Microsoft to combine the hardware drivers of some devices, as well as the carrier versions, to get all phones updated.
I thought Google separated the security updates from the software updates to make it easier? Then the manufacturers have hardware and software specific vulnerabilities to fix separate from the Google fixes. I've never been able to fully grasp android updates other than the manufacturer skins and carriers hold things up.
I guess I was thinking too simply. I don't see what carriers could really do if Google bullied them. Not selling android would destroy them. Samsung seems to be the only manufacturer in the position to make their own OS, but Tizen doesn't seem very good. That's the leverage I was thinking of, but yeah it makes sense that the open source nature of Android prevents Google cracking down too much.
Actually, Google seems to have figured out security, the issue is getting the various manufacturers like Samsung to pass on the updates. I've seen some in the industry claim that the Nexus and Pixel devices are actually more secure, particularly with Android's monthly security updates.
I think iOS is more secure.