I am guessing this one will be quite controversial, so I am ready for the debates! Keep in mind, I have done plenty of research into both sides and will admit, at the beginning I almost went with an iPhone, but thought Android would become a better choice for me.
To begin; iPhone, iOS, etc. closed source software. What this breaks down to is the use of constraints on what can be done with the software and the restriction of access to the original source code (wikipedia) it basically means it is near impossible to modify. Android on the other hand, very simple to modify and change because it is open source.
With that general explanation out of the way, lets get down to brass tacks here. The iPhone 4s or whatever the newest version is... Seems to be still locked in the 3g network, now with 4g networks for mobile devices have been available for around 2 years give or take a few months, with this software available and usable, why hasn't the iOS adopted it yet? they have had ample time and it seems like a difference in internet speed that is quite drastic would be an easy upgrade. Android have tons of different phone designs over multiple manufacturers, which really captures the budget market and the higher spenders market and everywhere in between. iPhones do not have this, there is one device and it is an Apple product so therefore it is expensive.
Now the general customization factors in for me at least, I love making all of my own ringtones and alarms, etc, something you can't really do with the iOS or at least not do it easily... There are a ton of free applications on the Google play market that allow you to download free ringtones as well. From desktops to widgets you really can make an android phone 100% yours, which to a certain extent is available with an iPhone, but it is still fairly limiting.
Rooting your Android device is another thing that is completely Android specific, and what rooting is, it basically unlocks your phones true potential, you can find hundreds of ROMS online to change your UI elements, remove stock options that bogged your device down or that you weren't really fond of. You can remove all the bloat software companies throw on your phone pre-purchase. it allows you to over/under clock your device for higher performance or longer battery life, etc. Now if you are generally happy with your Android device there is probably no need to root it for you, I love modification and finding out more about my phone so I have it rooted and have tried no less than 15 different OS modifications on it.
Now I am not saying Android is a perfect platform and there aren't faults, yes sometimes you get the force close, the laggy screens and similar issues, but you have to realize, android is a never ending adapting machine, they are trying to make everything work over what I can only imagine to be a couple hundred completely different phones with separate specifications, so yes, there will be down falls, but it is always to try to help more people be able to use the application or what have you. I have played around with several different iPhones and just felt held back in comparison to what my Android devices have done and continue to do for me.
I still feel like the Android market will out last and over take the Apple market with time, with a uncountable number of people being familiar with Linux and Unix coding vs the one team of Apple developers, there will be much more developments on the Android side.
Android is the future, iOS the past. This is of course coming from a self-proclaimed Android genius and the many hours upon hours of research I have done.
Also if you had any questions about Android, please let me know, I can either give you an answer or find it for you. If you are interested in rooting your android device, look up Max Lee or 'Zedomax' on YouTube or check out highonandroid.com, this guy is a genius and the best source for android information that I have found this far!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
Hipsters
Ahhh yes my friends, the long awaited Hipster ranting has arrived!
I know all of the readers more than likely have an idea of what a hipster is.. if not, let me paint a horrifying picture for you; Greasy, scruffy seemingly unwashed looking hair, generally a plaid top, tight jeans/pants, and lets go with converse on the feet, also carry around Apple paraphernalia and are known to wear beret's/other douche-like head-wear. Now that you have that image in your dome, let my wonderful hatred flow... To begin, The whole indie subculture elitist attitude has got to be my biggest pet-peeve of this whole Occupy-era asshat group of insignificant pricks. The fact that they feel the need to mock you for being "mainstream" or not having culture or whatever is completely ridiculous and hilarious to me, given the fact, they wear a style of clothes that went out of "style" long long ago, they drink PBR like its the greatest damn thing ever invented, and swear by apple products... Now I find irony in the fact that whenever I think of Apple and any of their sheep driven products is that of conformity to the masses and what ever costs the most. Now from what I have gathered in my real life research on this subject is that more than likely these miscreants are at least decently educated for the most part, and can afford to wear respectable clothing, but choose to be the evolution of the filthy hippy. I will never understand the idea of this, I like wearing nice clothing and looking presentable, at least for the most part. As far as music choice goes, it seems like they are single minded and locked in the mindset that if it is popular, it isn't good. Now I can agree with the fact that 95% of music today is complete shit and it is making people dumber and it more than likely will just continue to downfall, but I have tried listening to the indie music scene several times, and it seems so stereotypically similar... Moving along to the other big pet peeve that seems to follow hipster-like people... Dubstep; the most depressing thing to be considered music since Bob Dylan. I'm sure I will get flak for that, but really, I don't care, Bob Dylan is horrible and if you enjoy hearing that mongoloid fart into your ear than I don't even feel bad for you. Back on track, Dubstep, I can't even call this travesty art or music, it is essentially a tangent form techno, which includes "drops" and fucking fax machine noises, it literally takes no talent, you use fruity loops or similar programs to time is up and create horrifying sounds, it has no instrumental qualities and it is pretty much the same type of uselessness as auto-tuning. I would gladly listen to white noise and a fat guy scratching his nuts before being able to enjoy anything close to dubstep.
In conclusion, if I have offended you with this, then my job is done and you are more than likely one of the hipsters. So shut your pie hole, go listen to beck and try not to spill that PBR on your fresh plaid, because lets be honest, you are just an emo kid that grew up a tiny bit... I really do hate you.
I know all of the readers more than likely have an idea of what a hipster is.. if not, let me paint a horrifying picture for you; Greasy, scruffy seemingly unwashed looking hair, generally a plaid top, tight jeans/pants, and lets go with converse on the feet, also carry around Apple paraphernalia and are known to wear beret's/other douche-like head-wear. Now that you have that image in your dome, let my wonderful hatred flow... To begin, The whole indie subculture elitist attitude has got to be my biggest pet-peeve of this whole Occupy-era asshat group of insignificant pricks. The fact that they feel the need to mock you for being "mainstream" or not having culture or whatever is completely ridiculous and hilarious to me, given the fact, they wear a style of clothes that went out of "style" long long ago, they drink PBR like its the greatest damn thing ever invented, and swear by apple products... Now I find irony in the fact that whenever I think of Apple and any of their sheep driven products is that of conformity to the masses and what ever costs the most. Now from what I have gathered in my real life research on this subject is that more than likely these miscreants are at least decently educated for the most part, and can afford to wear respectable clothing, but choose to be the evolution of the filthy hippy. I will never understand the idea of this, I like wearing nice clothing and looking presentable, at least for the most part. As far as music choice goes, it seems like they are single minded and locked in the mindset that if it is popular, it isn't good. Now I can agree with the fact that 95% of music today is complete shit and it is making people dumber and it more than likely will just continue to downfall, but I have tried listening to the indie music scene several times, and it seems so stereotypically similar... Moving along to the other big pet peeve that seems to follow hipster-like people... Dubstep; the most depressing thing to be considered music since Bob Dylan. I'm sure I will get flak for that, but really, I don't care, Bob Dylan is horrible and if you enjoy hearing that mongoloid fart into your ear than I don't even feel bad for you. Back on track, Dubstep, I can't even call this travesty art or music, it is essentially a tangent form techno, which includes "drops" and fucking fax machine noises, it literally takes no talent, you use fruity loops or similar programs to time is up and create horrifying sounds, it has no instrumental qualities and it is pretty much the same type of uselessness as auto-tuning. I would gladly listen to white noise and a fat guy scratching his nuts before being able to enjoy anything close to dubstep.
In conclusion, if I have offended you with this, then my job is done and you are more than likely one of the hipsters. So shut your pie hole, go listen to beck and try not to spill that PBR on your fresh plaid, because lets be honest, you are just an emo kid that grew up a tiny bit... I really do hate you.
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