I am thinking of going from the galaxy s5 to the iphone 6s. Sprint is doing the iphone for life program. My main questions are how do you like the 6s if you have one and are they better overall than android. I hate how slow my phone is and its battery is about shot. The new android offerings dont really appeal to me so maybe its time to make the switch? Thoughts please.
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Better is purely subjective.
I have a iPhone 4S, Nexus 6, Galaxy Note 10.1 and a iPad Air 2. I like each for their own reason.
iOS devices just work. It's "pure Apple" and they tightly control the ecosystem for the better and worse. One of my biggest loves with the iOS setup is how easy backup and restores are. Nothing on an unrooted Android device even compares.
I really like my Nexus 6 and the "pure Android" as compared to the overlay that Samsung put on their devices.
It's all about personal preference.
The 6S looks like a really nice piece.
I have a iPhone 4S, Nexus 6, Galaxy Note 10.1 and a iPad Air 2. I like each for their own reason.
iOS devices just work. It's "pure Apple" and they tightly control the ecosystem for the better and worse. One of my biggest loves with the iOS setup is how easy backup and restores are. Nothing on an unrooted Android device even compares.
I really like my Nexus 6 and the "pure Android" as compared to the overlay that Samsung put on their devices.
It's all about personal preference.
The 6S looks like a really nice piece.
The Droid vs. iPhone question breaks the forum's strict no religion/ politics policy. I'm in before the lock!
I am about due for a new phone as well so it'll be interesting to see what others have to say. I am not too tech savvy with phones. (Hence why I will follow this thread on an oil forum for what others consider good phones.) I have had an iPhone 4 for about 4 years and I don't feel up to learning a new setup. I have other hobbies/ interests that don't include phones.
Who knows though. I might get convinced otherwise.
I am about due for a new phone as well so it'll be interesting to see what others have to say. I am not too tech savvy with phones. (Hence why I will follow this thread on an oil forum for what others consider good phones.) I have had an iPhone 4 for about 4 years and I don't feel up to learning a new setup. I have other hobbies/ interests that don't include phones.
Who knows though. I might get convinced otherwise.
Got my Note 4 this May. Been flawless so far and a day of hard use is easy, I do 36 hours of average use all the time. It is available for a great price now that the Note 5 is out.
Note 4 recommended vs, Note 5 due to removable battery, larger capacity battery, SD slot and value.
Screen is stunning.
Charges in an hour from 15%.
Note 4 recommended vs, Note 5 due to removable battery, larger capacity battery, SD slot and value.
Screen is stunning.
Charges in an hour from 15%.
Nexus 6.
iPhone 6s.
I picked up a 128GB Verizon 6s and have been more than happy ever since I got it. For about 6 months, I had switched to a Droid Turbo... I really started to miss how simple iOS was.
Battery life is great, the Low Power Mode really helps extend your battery if you know you're going to be away from an outlet for a good portion of the day.
I picked up a 128GB Verizon 6s and have been more than happy ever since I got it. For about 6 months, I had switched to a Droid Turbo... I really started to miss how simple iOS was.
Battery life is great, the Low Power Mode really helps extend your battery if you know you're going to be away from an outlet for a good portion of the day.
Why not replace the battery and root your existing phone?
Why have monthly cell phone payments to go along with car payments?
Buy a Moto G. $600 cell phones are asinine.
oh yeah, and Cricket is $35/month using AT&T network. There are even cheaper options too.
Buy a Moto G. $600 cell phones are asinine.
oh yeah, and Cricket is $35/month using AT&T network. There are even cheaper options too.
Originally Posted By: dlundblad
The Droid vs. iPhone question breaks the forum's strict no religion/ politics policy. I'm in before the lock!
I am about due for a new phone as well so it'll be interesting to see what others have to say. I am not too tech savvy with phones. (Hence why I will follow this thread on an oil forum for what others consider good phones.) I have had an iPhone 4 for about 4 years and I don't feel up to learning a new setup. I have other hobbies/ interests that don't include phones.
Who knows though. I might get convinced otherwise.
If you don't want to learn new tech, get a new iPhone when you are ready for it. They are good devices.
The Droid vs. iPhone question breaks the forum's strict no religion/ politics policy. I'm in before the lock!
I am about due for a new phone as well so it'll be interesting to see what others have to say. I am not too tech savvy with phones. (Hence why I will follow this thread on an oil forum for what others consider good phones.) I have had an iPhone 4 for about 4 years and I don't feel up to learning a new setup. I have other hobbies/ interests that don't include phones.
Who knows though. I might get convinced otherwise.
If you don't want to learn new tech, get a new iPhone when you are ready for it. They are good devices.
The one feature I wish the iPhone had was a removable battery.
It seems easier to just carry an extra battery compared to a mobile charger. Longer battery life fixes that though.
If the battery every failed, replacements would be a bit easier too.
It seems easier to just carry an extra battery compared to a mobile charger. Longer battery life fixes that though.
If the battery every failed, replacements would be a bit easier too.
The iPhone battery is replaceable - if your phone is out of warranty. There are two tiny torx head screws on either side of the data/charge port. The tool to remove them comes with most aftermarket batteries. Once you remove those two screws the back comes off just like on any other phone. The replacement batteries are plentiful and cheap (at least on eBay).
I'm not endorsing this, but I have replaced a battery on the GF's iPhone before and it was pretty easy.
I'm not endorsing this, but I have replaced a battery on the GF's iPhone before and it was pretty easy.
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The Samsung s6 looks awesome but the iPhone 6s is probably still best of breed.
But those phone for life type programs all appear very expensive. I just looked at keeping my old fashioned plan vs the new options and continuous upgrade type phone plans, and they all look to be about $40/month higher when all is said and done.
So be careful with those plans.
But the 6s should be great. Better materials, better camera, slightly smaller battery but better power management.
I think the biggest issue might be finding the phone you want in stock.
But those phone for life type programs all appear very expensive. I just looked at keeping my old fashioned plan vs the new options and continuous upgrade type phone plans, and they all look to be about $40/month higher when all is said and done.
So be careful with those plans.
But the 6s should be great. Better materials, better camera, slightly smaller battery but better power management.
I think the biggest issue might be finding the phone you want in stock.
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Originally Posted By: dlundblad
The one feature I wish the iPhone had was a removable battery.
It seems easier to just carry an extra battery compared to a mobile charger. Longer battery life fixes that though.
If the battery every failed, replacements would be a bit easier too.
Yeah it's interesting that many people long bashed the iPhone for no replaceable battery or user added storage. Now the best of breed droid devices all follow the same formula.
I do wish all phones took a micro sd card.
The one feature I wish the iPhone had was a removable battery.
It seems easier to just carry an extra battery compared to a mobile charger. Longer battery life fixes that though.
If the battery every failed, replacements would be a bit easier too.
Yeah it's interesting that many people long bashed the iPhone for no replaceable battery or user added storage. Now the best of breed droid devices all follow the same formula.
I do wish all phones took a micro sd card.
Originally Posted By: surfstar
Why have monthly cell phone payments to go along with car payments?
Buy a Moto G. $600 cell phones are asinine.
oh yeah, and Cricket is $35/month using AT&T network. There are even cheaper options too.
Yeah. Made the switch from ATT to cricket 6mos ago. 10gb and unlimited talk and text for 55$ versus 3gb at att for 90+$ no brainer.
Just actually had to get a new phone last night. Had a MOTO E 4G. Worked nicely, basic, no flash with camera and small space. It sadly somehow got ran over by a M1, still worked but it was having some issues.
Switched to a ZTE Grand X Max+ for 149$.
Big phone, android, I like it.
I always buy cheaper electronics (phones, toasters, televisions). I can deal with lack of all the Bells and whistles. I grew up with a tube TV, vcr, and no cable. With a Mercury Tracer and Cassette tapes in it.
Being only 24, I know it sounds awkward, that's Florida swamps for ya though.
Why have monthly cell phone payments to go along with car payments?
Buy a Moto G. $600 cell phones are asinine.
oh yeah, and Cricket is $35/month using AT&T network. There are even cheaper options too.
Yeah. Made the switch from ATT to cricket 6mos ago. 10gb and unlimited talk and text for 55$ versus 3gb at att for 90+$ no brainer.
Just actually had to get a new phone last night. Had a MOTO E 4G. Worked nicely, basic, no flash with camera and small space. It sadly somehow got ran over by a M1, still worked but it was having some issues.
Switched to a ZTE Grand X Max+ for 149$.
Big phone, android, I like it.
I always buy cheaper electronics (phones, toasters, televisions). I can deal with lack of all the Bells and whistles. I grew up with a tube TV, vcr, and no cable. With a Mercury Tracer and Cassette tapes in it.
Being only 24, I know it sounds awkward, that's Florida swamps for ya though.
I never used Apple products before I got my iPhones. I now have a 6. The 6 plus was too big for my tastes.
I personally have no time/interest for tinkering/rooting my phone. I just want a phone that works, which is why I like the iPhone. I also like the Apple interface better than the alternatives.
I personally have no time/interest for tinkering/rooting my phone. I just want a phone that works, which is why I like the iPhone. I also like the Apple interface better than the alternatives.
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I went from android to iPhone 6 and feel the iPhone is superior in every way.
which Android phone did you ditch?
My biggest gripe with iPhones is iTunes and the filing system on iOS. I transfer lots of pdf documents and have lots of media content and having to go through iTunes is probably the biggest reason why I'm probably going Android 100% going forward. But if Apple ever changes that, then I'll be back.
As for Androids, it also has downsides. I think the only Android phones worth getting are the Nexus phones. I have a Moto X from 2013 and it will not get the latest Android 6.0 or timely security patches. All Nexus phones will and they are bloatware free and uncluttered. I would get an iphone before I'd get a carrier version of the Samsung or LG androids that are full of bloatware and will not get consistent security patches.
The other thing is, with Nexus devices, You can set them up to be as simple or as complicated as you want. I just set up a Nexus phone for my grandma who has never used a smartphone. I only put the chrome, gmail, texting, and calendar apps on the homescreen for her. The homescreen is totally clean and it took her only a couple weeks to get used to doing the basics. She doesn't even use her computer anymore and loves the freedom of a phone. With iPhones, the homescreen is going to be cluttered with lots of non-removable apple apps.
As for Androids, it also has downsides. I think the only Android phones worth getting are the Nexus phones. I have a Moto X from 2013 and it will not get the latest Android 6.0 or timely security patches. All Nexus phones will and they are bloatware free and uncluttered. I would get an iphone before I'd get a carrier version of the Samsung or LG androids that are full of bloatware and will not get consistent security patches.
The other thing is, with Nexus devices, You can set them up to be as simple or as complicated as you want. I just set up a Nexus phone for my grandma who has never used a smartphone. I only put the chrome, gmail, texting, and calendar apps on the homescreen for her. The homescreen is totally clean and it took her only a couple weeks to get used to doing the basics. She doesn't even use her computer anymore and loves the freedom of a phone. With iPhones, the homescreen is going to be cluttered with lots of non-removable apple apps.
Originally Posted By: VeeDubb
My biggest gripe with iPhones is iTunes and the filing system on iOS. I transfer lots of pdf documents and have lots of media content and having to go through iTunes is probably the biggest reason why I'm probably going Android 100% going forward. But if Apple ever changes that, then I'll be back.
As for Androids, it also has downsides. I think the only Android phones worth getting are the Nexus phones. I have a Moto X from 2013 and it will not get the latest Android 6.0 or timely security patches. All Nexus phones will and they are bloatware free and uncluttered. I would get an iphone before I'd get a carrier version of the Samsung or LG androids that are full of bloatware and will not get consistent security patches.
The other thing is, with Nexus devices, You can set them up to be as simple or as complicated as you want. I just set up a Nexus phone for my grandma who has never used a smartphone. I only put the chrome, gmail, texting, and calendar apps on the homescreen for her. The homescreen is totally clean and it took her only a couple weeks to get used to doing the basics. She doesn't even use her computer anymore and loves the freedom of a phone. With iPhones, the homescreen is going to be cluttered with lots of non-removable apple apps.
You don't really have to go through iTunes. There are a few different ways to get documents onto you iDevice.
If going from a computer to a iDevice, you can use any of the cloud storage systems (Dropbox, Box, GDrive, OneDrive, iCloud) and drop it into the folder on the PC. Then go into the app on the iDevice and retrieve it. I downloaded FileBrowser (also has a pro version for a few dollars) for my iPad and it allows me to link all of my cloud accounts, my NAS and have access to internal memory on the iPad for storing files.
I'm liking the iPad more and more, the more I use it, but I still really like my Nexus 6 and Galaxy Note 10.1. I'm with you about the way app shortcuts are handled. I do not like that all iDevice apps are right out in the open, I really like the Android app drawer method.
My biggest gripe with iPhones is iTunes and the filing system on iOS. I transfer lots of pdf documents and have lots of media content and having to go through iTunes is probably the biggest reason why I'm probably going Android 100% going forward. But if Apple ever changes that, then I'll be back.
As for Androids, it also has downsides. I think the only Android phones worth getting are the Nexus phones. I have a Moto X from 2013 and it will not get the latest Android 6.0 or timely security patches. All Nexus phones will and they are bloatware free and uncluttered. I would get an iphone before I'd get a carrier version of the Samsung or LG androids that are full of bloatware and will not get consistent security patches.
The other thing is, with Nexus devices, You can set them up to be as simple or as complicated as you want. I just set up a Nexus phone for my grandma who has never used a smartphone. I only put the chrome, gmail, texting, and calendar apps on the homescreen for her. The homescreen is totally clean and it took her only a couple weeks to get used to doing the basics. She doesn't even use her computer anymore and loves the freedom of a phone. With iPhones, the homescreen is going to be cluttered with lots of non-removable apple apps.
You don't really have to go through iTunes. There are a few different ways to get documents onto you iDevice.
If going from a computer to a iDevice, you can use any of the cloud storage systems (Dropbox, Box, GDrive, OneDrive, iCloud) and drop it into the folder on the PC. Then go into the app on the iDevice and retrieve it. I downloaded FileBrowser (also has a pro version for a few dollars) for my iPad and it allows me to link all of my cloud accounts, my NAS and have access to internal memory on the iPad for storing files.
I'm liking the iPad more and more, the more I use it, but I still really like my Nexus 6 and Galaxy Note 10.1. I'm with you about the way app shortcuts are handled. I do not like that all iDevice apps are right out in the open, I really like the Android app drawer method.
The only problem with an IOS device is the updates. My iPad 4 used to be a delight to use but IOS 9 sure has messed it up. This site doesn't work to well with this iPad. It lags quite a bit.
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