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Does anyone have any experience of going from the Apple IPhone to the Android? If so, pros,,,,,cons? Not really looking at it from a hardware standpoint at this time, mainly just OS and user issues.

Thanks.

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What are you concerns? I have gone from android to apple and back a few times. They both have their +/-, it really depends on how reliant you are upon apple. If you have an ipad, apple computer and/or any other apple device it is hard not to use a iphone. If you are a pc guy it really doesnt matter. You seem to get more bang for your buck with android though, more storage, larger screens and more customization. The learning curve isn't too steep on either device, you will have to repurchase all of your apps if you are switching platforms.

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I concur with Adam B's post. I view iOS and most of apple as a socialist network.....if you're pleased and agree with their "system" you'll likely have less issues with iOS than Android. Android architecture is very open which is great but also has many downsides. Android is very segmented with so many versions that are allowed only on certain devices regardless of age. Certain applications will not work depending on the device you're running which can be annoying. Malware is also more of a concern on an Android than an iOS device. That being said if you're a tinkerer and really want a customized experience Android allows you a considerable more customization than iOS ever will. Both operating systems have come along way but you're already invested in the peoples republic of Apple it would be difficult to switch for financial reasons (re-investment in apps, music, etc).

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No concerns so to speak. I'm asking for my wife. She is considering making the move from Apple. Nothing really holding her there other than iTunes and that appears to be an easy fix.

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My company has hundreds of smartphones. We are a very "socialist minded" company from Europe. We made both IOS and android devices available recently. A lot of people jumped to the Samsung S5/4 bandwagon for it was based on open market and free. Apple is American and closed. Whatever

Several months in to this process, users are quietly asking if they can switch to iOS device. Of course this is a business invironment and our applications are a bit different than angry birds.

Main complaints for Android. Lock ups and getting "lost" account info. The iOS devices seem to just plod along with little to no issues.

One coment I hear frequently is the Android is just as good and cheaper to own. If you are a shooter you should know the difference between just as good and the real deal. Yes, just as good, but never the same.

Just Saying

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No concerns so to speak. I'm asking for my wife. She is considering making the move from Apple. Nothing really holding her there other than iTunes and that appears to be an easy fix.

Stan,

The iOS does not change nearly as often as the flavor of the month Android OS. I've had both, as Adam stated, pluses and minuses of both. The iPhone is good for the non-technical user who want to have a phone and apps. The Android will allow you to push the limits but is quirky depending on the hardware/OS. Some updates aren't received so well. The iPhone has made some major revisions to iOS 7 now 8, but for the most part it remains very similar to the older versions.

Really based on personal preference. I had my wife using my old Android, but it was so much easier to get her an iPhone and just forget it...

Hope that helps.

Pat

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I have tried them all and my first love is Blackberry (Business needs to sync with MS Office.) but I am know using a Motorola Moto X.

Way cleaner than a Samsung Galaxy or Note (Bloatware). It will get me to my next Blackberry.

Better enjoy them while they last. I've been supporting BBs since the old 8700s and we are down to our last 250 devices. Back when we had 4k BBs the platform was stable and feature rich. Now, there are network issues, sync problems with the 10 platform, constant reboots to get the devices to reconnect to Verizon, and support is a bit of an afterthought some days. Our rep, who was larger than life during the Playbook days, is barely hanging on and the R&D guys that are left, are focused on something other than smartphones.

I'm surprised they didn't fold when the company didn't find a buyer but I'd be shocked if they are still in business a year from now.

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Most annoying thing to me was how 'bound' certain Android handsets were to particular OS versions and what carriers wanted to deploy, to the point were a few never really got the OS upgraded - I'd be lucky to get an update. Conversely IOS devices have lived for years and many IOS revisions until the hardware became painfully old. That was maybe two years ago, things may be better now for Android folks, I don't know.

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If going android I would highly recommend going Moto X, Droid Turbo or Nexus 6 due to they are more stock Android. These will yield a smoother experience in my opinion. That's the problem with Samsung right now, is their own software on top of android to make their devices unique. That is the good thing about Apple is smooth and same experience.

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It could be one last ditch effort Dirty Rod.

But I heard this several years ago too.

Blackberry caters to business that needs email and such security.

Blackberry and AMG Mercedes won the F1 series this year as partners.

If you move to Office 365, Android appears to be the best. Offers what blackberry did, plus...

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I have tried them all and my first love is Blackberry (Business needs to sync with MS Office.) but I am know using a Motorola Moto X.

Way cleaner than a Samsung Galaxy or Note (Bloatware). It will get me to my next Blackberry.

Better enjoy them while they last. I've been supporting BBs since the old 8700s and we are down to our last 250 devices. Back when we had 4k BBs the platform was stable and feature rich. Now, there are network issues, sync problems with the 10 platform, constant reboots to get the devices to reconnect to Verizon, and support is a bit of an afterthought some days. Our rep, who was larger than life during the Playbook days, is barely hanging on and the R&D guys that are left, are focused on something other than smartphones.

I'm surprised they didn't fold when the company didn't find a buyer but I'd be shocked if they are still in business a year from now.

Our company has finally started using iOS devices. I think BBs days are limited.

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