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Left the Apple Ecosystem, now having second thoughts.
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Ive never used that phone but like I said, I'm pretty sure it will still have more software features then the equivalent iPhone by then anyway. Updates are not everything, its just a small part of the experience. Its also about what a person wants in a phone, I will take a S9+ with Zero updates over an iPhone X with that locked down OS, no matter how many updates it gets.
If I’m getting an Android the only one I would get is the Pixel. It’s almost like the iPhones counterpart. But the rub is if I ever want to get s smartwatch. I believe Apple owns the playing field in the mobile phone to smartwatch game.
Try the app Movies Anywhere. All movies that you purchased on Apple, Android, Amazon..etc, all available in one place. It syncs them all, and makes all of them avail/downloadable across any platform.
Have not tried it on that phone myself but from all accounts it works great with any Android phone.
The longest I have kept a phone is 18 months but typically it is 1 year. I agree that after 2 years who cares
This is a case of getting what you pay for
Not to mention I don't have to worry about a software update ruining my phone like apple did with throttling the processor in older devices and I am speaking from experience here because I was affected by itYes and most midrange 2018 Android phones will get Android P. Hell even my S8 will get Android P. The thing is even if it didn't I'm not fussed, its runs like a dream on Oreo and still has 10x the software features of an Apple device. Also both my S8 and S9 are running the latest security patches too so happy days.
I never had a problem with Pixel support neither has anyone I know
I didn't realize it was at 3 years now
I was never able to get that to work but I will try it again. My sister is over for the weekend and I had a chance to play with her OnePlus 6 and it is a fantastic piece of hardware for the price so I might be trying one out
If you have admittedly stated you don’t like iOS on phone, why would you get one? And settle in with something you don’t like? Wear OS is not dead. Two new LG devices have passed through the FCC and there are rumors for a Pixel Watch. Also, check out the Ticwatch that hasn’t released yet. It looks pretty cool and actually looks like a watch instead of a shrunken iPhone.
In my book that's a positive. O/S upgrades bring VERY little to the table except a drop in speed and battery life.
Yeah, it depends on your priorities and services available in your region. For sleep tracking the Gear S3 Frontier I had was superior compared to the Apple Watch, but as Samsung Pay isn’t available here but Apple Pay is, I couldn’t do payments with the Gear S3 and ended up trading it for a Series 3 Apple Watch.
That is why I don't criticize Android OEMs for not pushing updates like apple. After the experience I had with an iOS update throttling the processor on my iPhone I changed my mindset
My Garmin Forerunner was better at sleep tracking than my Apple Watch Series 3. I am considering getting a Garmin Forerunner 935 but the ability to send and receive iMessages from my apple watch is keeping me with an apple watch for now
Essential has even promised two years system and three for security updates.
Huawei Mate 9 has been up there with updates and Treble support so I'd think P20 line might.
I think this is the problem with a lot of Apple users who cry that it's expensive. You really must have the latest and greatest Apple widget which is how Apple milks money from those buyers. I waited several years to get a 6S then bought one as a refurb so it's much, much cheaper. Also, if you're running various apps on the MBP then you need to ask yourself if you really need the top end, most expensive MBP. You can easily get buy using those tools on lower spec'd or older MBPs for the simply flaw that all laptops have - engaging the jet engine fans when the app is run under stress. Most people likely rarely engage the laptop causing fans to run at high speed. If you do then you really should be using a desktop computer for such tasks. Ergo, expensive laptops are a waste of money for most purposes so stick with the cheap, older Macs and you're good to go.
It's simple and straightforward to save money in the Apple environment by not running with the crowd.
I got the 8+ as a gift. It makes sense to ride it out then I can explore upgrading to another model. Can we really expect Google to overhaul Wear OS with how LG, Samsung, and others support their products? I think just conforming to the Apple way of doing things just lets me focus on other important things in life and not have to worry about switching to other products just because I like the phone software.
Prefer the Google Pixel software, but do not like the idea of the product support being only limited to two years along with possible QC issues. Apple also has a hardware advantage with their FaceID, processors, etc. My next phone after that will be reserved for a 5G device in 2020 or 2021. Don't want to think about 2020 or 2021.
Until it's not supported anymore sadly. I liked my original OG Galaxy Gear. Solid product. However, it is also a shame Samsung cuts support pretty quick.
Oh, I would of been happy with a 7 plus or 8 plus even, but the prices weren't that far off from the X being used. So, I went ahead and got the X, and figured I would either sell it to help pay for the plus (as the X is really to small for me), or give it to a family member to upgrade their 7.
It's common sense a company makes money on product sales and if you doubt that take any business course. Besides you are the one who claimed apple milks money from buyers
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Apple fans may not feel trapped but they are usually all in on Apple that they don't even know what is possible outside of Apple. With android you can tap to send with NFC.
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Most Apple users care about privacy so when they setup airdrop, they would have set it to only receive files from people in their contacts list only.
So step one in using AirDrop is to get 8 or 9 email addresses from the parents at the game ...
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That chart is for worldwide, not USA. Tell me which USA carrier sells an android phone that is $200
I switched to S9+ from iPhone X. For now only missing thing is my Apple watch. Otherwise feels good I believe both devices are really good !! Both of them have + and - sides.