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!
Let's tackle misinformation one piece at a time
ReplyDelete1. Customization is nice but you do realize that more than 95% of the Androids out there do not get any real customization. If you really want to customize an iPhone you can jailbreak it and do your own thing.
2. Ringtones? Seriously do some real research as it is easy. I have at least 40 ring tones on my phone that I created and it was very easy to do.
3. You are not the market for Apple and they are just fine if you want someone else.
4. Check the latest numbers and results.
5. 2011 was the Year of Android in total volume, but in profit only Samsung is making money and Apple now makes over 80% of the total Profit in the industry. 2012 is shaping up to be the year of fragmentation and decline for Android. You still have less than 4% of all devices using version 4, and more than 87% using Android version more than 3 years old, that's a huge problem for developers when combines with the higher cost to develop for Android phones.
It's nice you like to root your device, Apple uses can Jailbreak theirs and do just as many 'cool' things. With Amazon forking the code and manufacturers looking to fork the code, partner perhaps with Amazon, or support Windows phones in an attempt to discover the elusive thing called profits, keep in mind that Apple is going this with one main model and two older handset models. This fall comes the iPhone 5 and I sell my sons iPhone 4, give him my 4s and move on to the latest and greatest.
1) Yes, I do realize that I would guess 50% of ANdroid users do not even know the full capability of their devies, I try to share some tricks and tips with those who are looking for new things.
ReplyDelete2)I haven't done hours of research on a product I do feel that is inferior, keep in mind, its a rant blog, I am not claiming to know everything by any means... iPhones work for some people which is fine.
3)I realize I am not the market, I just wanted to throw up my ideas and thoughts and get some feed back is all.
4)The "latest numbers and results" are showing Apple is still ahead I would presume, as I said, give it some time... Android is still a fairly new concept for phones, iOS has been around since the 80's...
5)Like I admitted before, in time I think android will grow, like all things there is a rise and fall of some sorts either way.
Jailbreaking is the same concept of rooting yes, but how many users know about it or ever take advantage of it. Most people get their iPhones, and never even think of that possibility.
Like i had said before, you have iPhones and they work for you, that is great, I personally think they are holding back for loyal customers such as yourself. 'Facetime' was an example I had thought of after the post, don't you still need to be connected to wifi? where as any Android with a camera (front or back) can download a free application and can video chat anywhere with 3g/4g service. My first problem still remains, why aren't they releasing a 4g platform when the technology is available and is much faster than 3g
I've had both an Android phone and an iPhone. The Android shit on me, so I got an iPhone. I also had an Android Tablet shit on me. My personal preference is iOS, as it has treated the best in the past. If Android works well for you, then I am stoked. I don't get on this fanboy bandwagon that a lot of people do.
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