iphone v Android discussions

thegoodman

It's incorrect. Android do have higher malware

Why dont you try both Android and iphone in a shop to find out which one you like.

I dont think either phones will have higher fault rate. Like all electronic device things can go wrong some time.

For example it have been reported that S3 worth £500 have caught fire. This may be one off in which case this do not make the product less reliable. The iPhone was known for software based battery drain which is sorted.

Also find out what you need from a phone such as games, on demand tv, bussiness apps, music etc and than see which one fits your requirement.

I perfer iPhone becasue all apps work, on demand tv works (with android do not work with all phones), good collection games and easy to use.

However if you are still worry about the fault rate find the info below by the company for mobile phones.

Results are drawn from 2011 Reliability and Service survey of some 63,000 users

http://www.pcworld.com/article/244607/smartphone_reliability_and_satisfaction_iphone_tops_the_list.html

thegoodman

It's incorrect. Android do have higher malware

23n1th wrote: »

No what the news means is that all current devices are running an orphaned operating system. There is no incentive to buy any current windows phone anymore.

The update for existing customers will only bring the new start menu. Eventually they won't be able to update their favourite apps.

As usual you've missed the point. It's called the Osbourne effect.

Are all android phones come with the newest version of os?

How many Android phones are able to update to newest version of os? Answer: hardly any. The once you can takes months before update is available even than with bugs.

Most Android phones are still running the version 2.3 when version 5 is about to release, only because the update to the newer version is not available.

The update issue is a problem to Windowds and Android phones. For some reason due to way iPhone work os update is available on the day of release without the wait from the network. Only Apple products are supported fully with updates.

thegoodman

It's incorrect. Android do have higher malware

23n1th wrote: »

The blame really lays flat at Microsofts feet. Not only that but MS are talking about making their own phone. Bet nokias is loving this partnership.

Good for their relations! First they obsolete all of Nokias current phones, then they make their own.

One would like MS are wanting Nokia to fail, (theres rumours MS might buy Nokia if the price is right) you know, if Nokia loose business because no one is buying their now obsolete phones.

Are you saying because update to newer version is not available for many Android phones still running ver 2.3 when ver 5 is coming soon, the Google is wanting others such as HTC to fail, so like Apple it can release phones via Motorola ( part of Google now)

If you are after the quality manufacture find the link below.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/244607/smartphone_reliability_and_satisfaction_iphone_tops_the_list.html

DUTR

thegoodman wrote: »

Are all android phones come with the newest version of os?

How many Android phones are able to update to newest version of os? Answer: hardly any. The once you can takes months before update is available even than with bugs.

Most Android phones are still running the version 2.3 when version 5 is about to release, only because the update to the newer version is not available.

The update issue is a problem to Windowds and Android phones. For some reason due to way iPhone work os update is available on the day of release without the wait from the network. Only Apple products are supported fully with updates.

The thread is asking about an android phone, the latest and greatest software is only a major issue for the few who want to beta test it. And the latest today is old tomorrow.
So hows about answering the OP as to what handset is possible for them rather than yet again bang on about why she should not get an android because you hate them (even though you own one yourself)
Huawei Ascend G300 seems a good choice from the answers posted so far?

Agree?

mrochester

Really?? Can iOS5 run on the iphone 3GS? "Speak", "@rse", and "out of" come to mind everytime you post anything.

Indeed it can. In fact, even iOS 6 is going to be available for the 3GS, which is now 3 years old. Apple definitely sets the bar as far as how long and well devices should be supported. Microsoft have got it partially right. Google are much further behind.

There is value in cutting off support for legacy devices however as it encourages innovation and for people to move on. Just look at how long Windows XP and IE 6 have hung around for; Microsoft could have killed off both products a very long time ago if they had chosen to do so and stop supporting them much sooner. It's catch 22 because having to support XP and IE6 holds everyone else back.

DUTR

mrochester wrote: »

Indeed it can. In fact, even iOS 6 is going to be available for the 3GS, which is now 3 years old. Apple definitely sets the bar as far as how long and well devices should be supported. Microsoft have got it partially right. Google are much further behind.

There is value in cutting off support for legacy devices however as it encourages innovation and for people to move on. Just look at how long Windows XP and IE 6 have hung around for; Microsoft could have killed off both products a very long time ago if they had chosen to do so and stop supporting them much sooner. It's catch 22 because having to support XP and IE6 holds everyone else back.

I agree there, otherwise we could still be on 1.5

mrochester

Really excellent, can't wait to use Siri, turn by turn navigation and flyover, facetime over 3G, VIP lists, offline reading lists, and shared photo streaming on my 3GS,.. wait no I can't.

The 3GS doesn't support all of iOS 6 features, but it will run iOS 6.

Where did you get that first line from Apple Propaganda/Brainwashing 101???

It's just common sense to me. If you're forever catering to ancient, out of date devices, you're slowing the process of change.

Siri was just a gimmick designed to make the 4S appear different from the iphone 4. There was no innovation there. Good marketing, no innovation.

Software is key way to differentiate your products from one another.

I don't think ms had the balls to !!!! off all their business customers by killing off xp and IE6 support.

Correct. Luckily they seem to have gained a pair now with Windows Phone instead of getting bogged down in legacy support.

GooliesOfFire

If you can get Galaxy S2 for less than £200 then go for it. Otherwise wait a few months and get it then.

Don't bother with iPhone unless you've got other Apple products including your desktop computer/laptop/iPod/Apple 'approved' printers/iMugs lol. iPhone has some serious compatibility issues with non-Apple products and that annoys badly. Also iPhone is in many ways limited (battery,memory). Lack of Adobe Flash is a pain. Apps are expensive. And the phone is very fragile. Don't be an iSheep.

mrochester

GooliesOfFire wrote: »

If you can get Galaxy S2 for less than £200 then go for it. Otherwise wait a few months and get it then.

Don't bother with iPhone unless you've got other Apple products including your desktop computer/laptop/iPod/Apple 'approved' printers/iMugs lol. iPhone has some serious compatibility issues with non-Apple products and that annoys badly. Also iPhone is in many ways limited (battery,memory). Lack of Adobe Flash is a pain. Apps are expensive. And the phone is very fragile. Don't be an iSheep.

A modern iPhone would be well outside of the OPs budget anyway.

mrochester

Thats no biggy, I've an iphone 4 which is basically exactly the same as the 4S. I'll look forward to using Siri, turn by turn navigation and flyover, facetime over 3G, wait no I wont.

The 4S has a dual core processor and more powerful graphics in comparison to the 4 so they're obviously very different devices. Are you not confusing the fact that it's outward appearance is very similar to the iPhone 4 with the insides being the same? For someone who appears to come across as reasonably knowledgeable about tech you appear to know very little about Apple products!

Siri is more than capable of running on the 4, apple are using it to force customers to change to a device more or less the same as what they have.

Customers can choose to buy a 4S if they want to use Siri. Siri is a key way for Apple to differentiate the 4S from the 4 that preceded it regardless of whether the 4 can run it or not. If you don't like that, don't buy the product. Other people are perfectly capable of making up their own mind as to whether to buy or not.