Settle the old argument - Apple, Android or Windows Phone

[Pixelpeep7r]

I won't do the usual who cares options as i am genuinely interested in the general view of the PH population, I don't really want this to be people slagging off each others choice of mobile, thats just silly.

So, what mobile platform do you prefer to use day to day?

[eatcustard]

Went from iphone 4 to Note 3 now going back to Apple and will get a 6 plus.

I find the iphone easier to use, but the android is not bad, but just not in the same build quality league.

[JimbobVFR]

Surely that's Samsung regarding the build quality and not Android in general?

Personally I prefer Android because I like to fiddle, root and customise, I got incredibly frustrated with an iPhone previously but TBH I'm tempted with a slightly older iPhone 4 or 5 because my Android tablet gets used far more, I just use my phone as a phone and occasional other stuff when I don't have the tablet handy.

So for me I voted Android but honestly my preference would be for whatever suits the device and what I will use it for.

[Hoofy]

I'd love to have a modern phone with Windows Mobile 6 functionality.

[budfox]

All are a complete waste of time until battery technology improves massively. There is not a single smartphone on the market that allows you to use it in any way you see fit, all day long.

In fact, my experience suggests that there isn't one with a battery life greater than two hours when being worked hard.

[GTIR]

These discussions usually miss the point.

Apple products are a lifestyle choice. (Due to excellent marketing, products, gullibility You decide)

Everything else is just bought for functionality. (When has there ever been a queue outside a shop for a newly released Android phone?)

[silvagod]

GTIR said:

These discussions usually miss the point.

Apple products are a lifestyle choice. (Due to excellent marketing, products, gullibility You decide)

Everything else is just bought for functionality. (When has there ever been a queue outside a shop for a newly released Android phone?)

Ahem...

[Campo]

budfox said:

All are a complete waste of time until battery technology improves massively. There is not a single smartphone on the market that allows you to use it in any way you see fit, all day long.

In fact, my experience suggests that there isn't one with a battery life greater than two hours when being worked hard.

2 hours, wtf are you doing?

[supersport]

GTIR said:

These discussions usually miss the point.

Apple products are a lifestyle choice. (Due to excellent marketing, products, gullibility You decide)

Everything else is just bought for functionality. (When has there ever been a queue outside a shop for a newly released Android phone?)

Quite right.

Apple products feel like quality and are sexy with sexy interfaces, very tactile and pleasing to the touch. I think they are a premium product with a premium price, and I think you are right about being a life style product. But my MBP will have to be prised from my dead fingers before I give it up.

The way that all the iThings just work together, apart from air port express, just makes life so easy once you have bought into it.

[NuisanceFactor]

I have a WP7 phone, only downside for me is lack of gapless playback.

[TheAngryDog]

supersport said:

GTIR said:

These discussions usually miss the point.

Apple products are a lifestyle choice. (Due to excellent marketing, products, gullibility You decide)

Everything else is just bought for functionality. (When has there ever been a queue outside a shop for a newly released Android phone?)

Quite right.

Apple products feel like quality and are sexy with sexy interfaces, very tactile and pleasing to the touch. I think they are a premium product with a premium price, and I think you are right about being a life style product. But my MBP will have to be prised from my dead fingers before I give it up.

The way that all the iThings just work together, apart from air port express, just makes life so easy once you have bought into it.

What? since when was a phone ever classed as sexy? You have an odd idea of sexy

[numtumfutunch]

I have Apple computers, tablets and wireless gizmos at home but have doggedly used Android phones since their inception for the following:

1) tweakability - I love being able to mess and fiddle with everything and customise it so its "just so" to a level far beyond whats possible with an iphone

2) cost - I bought a Galaxy S5 on St Job's day last Friday for a lot, lot less than an iphone 6

3) it doesnt use itunes

4) it actualy does work with the rest of the apple ecosystem besides Facetime - but skype and Google hangouts are just fine too

cheers

Edited by numtumfutunch on Monday 22 September 23:00

[TotalControl]

For me it has to be Android. Windows is now coming up to a close 2nd. iOS just doesn't get a second look from me.

[wiffmaster]

Android for me. Specifically the Nexus line running vanilla Android and not Samsung's monstrous interpretation of Android.

Just upgraded my Dad's iPhone to iOS8 and completely unimpressed - it's still just a [non-alphabetical] list of bloody apps. I adore Apple's computers, but I don't think you could pay me enough to use one of their phones.

[pb1695]

I mover from Apple to Android 2 years ago. The handset was a Sony Xperia Z, which was subsequently upgraded to a Z2.

At the time I moved purely from boredom of the IOS interface, although at home there are various I Pads, Macs and MacBooks so everything worked well together.

The original move was easy enough, the Sony Bridge software transferred everything. After a bit of getting used to the differences with Android, it also was simple enough - I am not bothered about tweaking things and do not want to be a developer! To be honest, the differences other than the UI were not that great. I do use (and like) I Tunes though and the only issue I have had is reliably moving music and playlists to the Sony - the Sony Bridge and also Double Twist software have always been hit and miss as to whether they want to play.

I popped down to the Apple store on Saturday, and ended up with a shiny new 6. I downloaded a bit of software to transfer SMS messages back and other than that everything was set up quickly and easily. I forgot how simple, intuitive and straightforwards IOS is, and the overall functionality of IOS is verity good. Not better than Android but more logical and easier to access (especially if like me you cannot be bothered to read about how to do things!).

Apps seem to run more smoothly on the I Phone, and the controls (turning, rotating, swiping etc.) are much smoother and more linear than on the Sony, the overall calibration seems better. I think Apple have copied many Android ideas in terms of functionality and just made them a little bit better and more intuitive.

The quality of the 6 is excellent, although the Sony was a lovely - if a little large - piece of kit. On the IOS vs Android question though, IOS if you like things straightforward and to work without tweaking, Android if you are happy to put a bit of effort in.

[Type R Tom]

I joined android early on (from and old Windows phone) mainly because it did 85% of what and iphones did for 50% of the price. I’ve stuck with android (HTC, Samsung and now Sony) but unfortunately now they do 100% of what and iphones do for 90% of the price.

Shame the phone manufactures got a bit greedy because I think they could have had a larger share of the market otherwise.

[Don]

I have Apple kit and love it. Partly because I have the whole integrated system (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Time Capsule, Apple TV) and they all work together very well. Possibly, in due course, seamlessly.

I also run a Windows 8.1 tablet and an Xbox One so have the Microsoft infrastructure too.

It didn't used to be the case but Windows Phone is now excellent and I would happily (if I did not have the Apple investment) use it. Probably with a Nokia handset.

I've never tried Android. I'm willing to believe that in its vanilla Google form its damn good too.

Since you go with what you know my choice is (1) Apple, (2) Windows, (3) Android. But I'll bet any of them can do a pretty good (and integrated) job these days.

[Type R Tom]

Don said:

I have Apple kit and love it. Partly because I have the whole integrated system (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Time Capsule, Apple TV) and they all work together very well. Possibly, in due course, seamlessly.

I also run a Windows 8.1 tablet and an Xbox One so have the Microsoft infrastructure too.

It didn't used to be the case but Windows Phone is now excellent and I would happily (if I did not have the Apple investment) use it. Probably with a Nokia handset.

I've never tried Android. I'm willing to believe that in its vanilla Google form its damn good too.

Since you go with what you know my choice is (1) Apple, (2) Windows, (3) Android. But I'll bet any of them can do a pretty good (and integrated) job these days.

I really think the differences now between all the phones / OS's is minimal and comes down to personal preference or budget. All apps worth having are available to all (or there is a near identical equivalent) so why pick one over the other? I never liked itunes (with my ipod classic) and preferred the access to folders on android to drag and drop your photos and music but can see how people once they have bought in to apple want to stick with it.

I just find that you can get a good and sometime better alternative to everything apple does; it might not look as slick but will cost you a lot less. Apple stuff is apparently a lot “simpler” to use but that never bothers me, bang per buck is where it counts. Apple TV (£80) vs Chromecast (£30) is a good example of that!

Edited by Type R Tom on Tuesday 23 September 07:58

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silvagod said:

GTIR said:

These discussions usually miss the point.

Apple products are a lifestyle choice. (Due to excellent marketing, products, gullibility You decide)

Everything else is just bought for functionality. (When has there ever been a queue outside a shop for a newly released Android phone?)

Ahem...

Quite.

Apple products are in no small part a lifestyle choice. Android is only a software brand and the reason to buy the products that ship with it are as varied as their hardware manufacturers. Some appeal to the lifestyle section of the market better than others.

I don't think there's any reason to buy a Windows phone though, but they seem to cling on to all sorts of markets they don't have any right to play in.

[pigeonskirt]

I got bored with Apple's latest updates making my phone run slow. Twice, their devices were rendered useless.. on purpose I think! I switched to an LG G2 and haven't looked back.