I want to keep using ios, but fear lock in.

[eprisencc]

Using Google and Amazon is better because while you are locked into their platform for video, you can use their platform on competing os's like iOS, Android, or Fire devices.


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This also goes for any of their other apps.


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[RavenSword]

So I know this thread is old, but its still something I struggle with. I did get a HTC one m8. And while I think its a good phone, I do miss some things on my 5S like performance of certain games. Althoughbi will say that I love the bigger screen and I think that googles new material design is fantastic and easily on par with apples iOS design.

I also still like that I get more hardware choice with android.

But again, the update thing is a issue since this I'd a carrier, non nexus device. So who knows when I'll receive 5.0 lollipop. And its won't be the same lollipop, visually, that I would get on a nexus device.

And again, performance isn't terrible on android, but it's still not quite iOS smooth.

And if I get a macbook, which I still might do, I lose out on continuity between the phone and computer.

So really, it's a tough choice.

 

[Speedygi]

So I know this thread is old, but its still something I struggle with. I did get a HTC one m8. And while I think its a good phone, I do miss some things on my 5S like performance of certain games. Althoughbi will say that I love the bigger screen and I think that googles new material design is fantastic and easily on par with apples iOS design.

I also still like that I get more hardware choice with android.

But again, the update thing is a issue since this I'd a carrier, non nexus device. So who knows when I'll receive 5.0 lollipop. And its won't be the same lollipop, visually, that I would get on a nexus device.

And again, performance isn't terrible on android, but it's still not quite iOS smooth.

And if I get a macbook, which I still might do, I lose out on continuity between the phone and computer.

So really, it's a tough choice.

How is it everytime you have a dilemma about iOS and Android, you have to make it like it is the end of a road or something. Nothing is smoother than an iOS device in my opinion, but if you don't use iOS' services and apps there's no point in recommending it to you. There are a dozen ways of looking at this but you just have to weigh your needs and get the device that fills those needs, and no fan can detract you from that decision process, only you can if you let it.

 

[iEd]

I'd rather be locked in to iOS and the Apple ecosystem than not being able to get a major software update when it's released and I have a device that can handle it.
One reason why I never considered sticking with Android. Android just held me over until Sprint got the iPhone.

Making phone calls on my MacBook Air through my iPhone is a dream.

 

[RavenSword]

I'd rather be locked in to iOS and the Apple ecosystem than not being able to get a major software update when it's released and I have a device that can handle it.
One reason why I never considered sticking with Android. Android just held me over until Sprint got the iPhone.

Making phone calls on my MacBook Air through my iPhone is a dream.

I rarely make calls anymore. It's all text messages. And u don't get a ton if those anyway.

 

[RavenSword]

How is it everytime you have a dilemma about iOS and Android, you have to make it like it is the end of a road or something. Nothing is smoother than an iOS device in my opinion, but if you don't use iOS' services and apps there's no point in recommending it to you. There are a dozen ways of looking at this but you just have to weigh your needs and get the device that fills those needs, and no fan can detract you from that decision process, only you can if you let it.

I treat it like that because these companies are creating lock in more than ever. Apples doing continuity, Google is doing their chrome syncing, Microsoft is doing their windows everywhere thing. If I have a bunch of different devices and ecosystems, that fragmentation could create problems since they don't work with each other.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

I treat it like that because these companies are creating lock in more than ever. Apples doing continuity, Google is doing their chrome syncing, Microsoft is doing their windows everywhere thing. If I have a bunch of different devices and ecosystems, that fragmentation could create problems since they don't work with each other.

iOS does Google and Microsoft Office apps.

Android does pretty much Google.

Microsoft does pretty much Microsoft.

Case closed.

 

[RavenSword]

iOS does Google and Microsoft Office apps.

Android does pretty much Google.

Microsoft does pretty much Microsoft.

Case closed.

Android is getting Microsoft Office as well. You still get Google stuff on a Windows PC.

 

[anon4757448]

Android is getting Microsoft Office as well. You still get Google stuff on a Windows PC.

At this point I don't think anyone here can really help you decide. You have been going on with this for a long while now.

These companies can't lock you in if you don't spend money with them.

 

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RavenSword you need a flip phone of some kind. Then no worries of being locked into anything except the year 2000.

 

[anon4757448]

RavenSword you need a flip phone of some kind. Then no worries of being locked into anything except the year 2000.

Amen...

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Android is getting Microsoft Office as well. You still get Google stuff on a Windows PC.

So just buy everything.

 

[Septembersrain]

So just buy everything.

A person after my own heart. I concur.

 

[eprisencc]

Use Google apps to ensure support on the most devices. If you use all Google apps then you can easily switch between iOS and android. The only holdout is Windows phone. Google may start showing them some love if they ever get past 2 users.


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[RavenSword]

So just buy everything.

Come on man, this is actually a serious issue I'm having. I mean, I like apples hardware and they make great products. Macbooks, from what I hear because I've bevervowned a Mac before, are pretty much considered the best laptops. And I enjoy my iPad a ton. Its just I'm not sure if uos is a better mobile IS anymore. In able to access more info and data on android, multitasking is better, and so is notifications comoared to iOS. Plus I think google matched apple in design with material design (although how that will translate to my HTC one m8, I don't know. ) and etc. I do still notice iOS having a gaming performance advantage.espeacily now with metal.

But again there's the update problem with android. But its not really as bad before

 

[LockOnTech]

Once you are in on a specific operating eco system, there is that small chance of backing out of it. Since I tried Blackberry, Windows Phone, Android and iOS; i prefer iOS and Mac better, so I am just going to stay where I am at. I know how my iPhone, iPad, Macbook air, and apple tv works, so I will work with what I know.


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[warcraftWidow]

Come on man, this is actually a serious issue I'm having. I mean, I like apples hardware and they make great products. Macbooks, from what I hear because I've bevervowned a Mac before, are pretty much considered the best laptops. And I enjoy my iPad a ton. Its just I'm not sure if uos is a better mobile IS anymore. In able to access more info and data on android, multitasking is better, and so is notifications comoared to iOS. Plus I think google matched apple in design with material design (although how that will translate to my HTC one m8, I don't know. ) and etc. I do still notice iOS having a gaming performance advantage.espeacily now with metal.

But again there's the update problem with android. But its not really as bad before

It's not a serious issue. It's the epitome of a "first world problem".

 

[RavenSword]

It's not a serious issue. It's the epitome of a "first world problem".

Yeah, I guess so. Still something I have to decide on.

 

[Septembersrain]

Yeah, I guess so. Still something I have to decide on.

So just think on it and do what would make the most sense to you. What would make you the most happy.

 

[iEd]

By the time RavenSword decides. iPhone 9S will be out.


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