Are you breaking up with Apple?

[DutchTexan]

I have been with Apple for a very long time and I have defended them for just as long. I have been on a 2012 iMac for a very long time and had literally every iPhone in the past two year cycle. I preordered the iPhone 6 two years ago and now I am shocked that I don’t want another one. Same thing with the iMac, I usually buy a new one every 4 years. Now I am switching, which is much easier to do after I learned about building your own PC

 

BUT THE IPHONE?! One can not argue that it is the most refined smartphone on earth. I tried the Galaxy s3 instead of the iPhone 5 for about 20 days only to go back and conclude that iPhones 'just work’ really fucking well. Yet, I am breaking up with Apple entirely? I still cant believe it. 

 

Anyone else feel this way? 

[Misanthrope]

We were never a thing, at best we kinda were fuck buddies but on and off so I wouldn't call it a break up....wait I think I took the metaphor too far here....

[LittleCarrot]

I bought the S7 instead of the iPhone 7 Yesterday

 

[DutchTexan]

27 minutes ago, Misanthrope said:

We were never a thing, at best we kinda were fuck buddies but on and off so I wouldn't call it a break up....wait I think I took the metaphor too far here....

I feel you man, my first impressions of the other side wasn’t very good so I stuck to the old girl.

[DutchTexan]

19 minutes ago, LittleCarrot said:

I bought the S7 instead of the iPhone 7 Yesterday

 

How do you like the s7 vs previous iPhones? 

[LittleCarrot]

22 minutes ago, DutchTexan said:

How do you like the s7 vs previous iPhones? 

Completely, honest they are not that different. 

I like:

- The Different Power Modes (Specially Ultra Power Saving Mode (Estimated 1.6 Days)
- The Screen Looks God Damn Beautiful

- The Micro-Usb to USB Adapter in the Box.

- Incredible Fast Charging

 

Cons:

- Bloatware

 

Conclusion:

I rather purchase a OnePlus 3 and a 1070.

 

[DutchTexan]

5 minutes ago, LittleCarrot said:

Completely, honest they are not that different. 

I like:

- The Different Power Modes (Specially Ultra Power Saving Mode (Estimated 1.6 Days)
- The Screen Looks God Damn Beautiful

- The Micro-Usb to USB Adapter in the Box.

- Incredible Fast Charging

 

Cons:

- I am sure there are some but I haven't found anything yet.

 

 

Now I am worried because non of that is really important to me. 

 

Iphone is cool because it is so well refined. The galaxy line is cool, because the hardware is better, but I am worried I am going to get frustrated with the android OS. When I tired the galaxy s3 I kept thinking to myself how bad the operating system was and how unnaturally difficult everything was back then. 

[LittleCarrot]

7 minutes ago, DutchTexan said:

Now I am worried because non of that is really important to me. 

 

Iphone is cool because it is so well refined. The galaxy line is cool, because the hardware is better, but I am worried I am going to get frustrated with the android OS. When I tired the galaxy s3 I kept thinking to myself how bad the operating system was and how unnaturally difficult everything was back then. 

Honestly, both phones are a pieces of shit after a while. Look at iPhone 4s, it's probably shitting itself now. Both phones have the same life cycle.  

 

Edit:

I misread your question. Both operating systems are basically the same. The S7 has Bloatware which pissed me off the most but I removed.

 

Edit 2:

The S3 was supposed to compete with the iPhone 4s, not 5.

 

Edit 3:

I stand Corrected. The 4s then the S3 came out then the 5.

 

[TheKDub]

17 minutes ago, LittleCarrot said:

Completely, honest they are not that different. 

I like:

- The Different Power Modes (Specially Ultra Power Saving Mode (Estimated 1.6 Days)
- The Screen Looks God Damn Beautiful

- The Micro-Usb to USB Adapter in the Box.

- Incredible Fast Charging

 

Cons:

- I am sure there are some but I haven't found anything yet.

 

Conclusion:

I rather purchase a OnePlus 3 and a 1070.

 

 

One con is it has micro usb instead of usb c, but other than that, I absolutely love my Galaxy S7, and wouldn't trade it for an iPhone even if I was paid to.

[DutchTexan]

9 minutes ago, LittleCarrot said:

Honestly, both phones are a pieces of shit after a while. Look at iPhone 4s, it's probably shitting itself now. Both phones have the same life cycle.  

My iPhone 6 doesn’t feel like shit. Maybe I should just not upgrade. Specs are cool, like computers, but for a phone it will get to a point where horsepower is irrelevant. It really just comes down to texting, calling, camera, youtube, google, trading account app, calculator, and a flashlight. That’s all I really need in a phone. 

 

EDIT: and google maps!

[LittleCarrot]

2 minutes ago, TheKDub said:

 

One con is it has micro usb instead of usb c, but other than that, I absolutely love my Galaxy S7, and wouldn't trade it for an iPhone even if I was paid to.

I can see that as a Pro and Con. It can really work both ways. I have yet to encounter a USB C charger to decide on quality. So I can't really judge pros and cons of that.

My iPhone 6 doesn’t feel like shit. Maybe I should just not upgrade. Specs are cool, like computers, but for a phone it will get to a point where horsepower is irrelevant. It really just comes down to texting, calling, camera, youtube, google, trading account app, calculator, and a flashlight. That’s all I really need in a phone. 

Just wait for S8 and iPhone 7S.

[DutchTexan]

1 minute ago, TheKDub said:

 

One con is it has micro usb instead of usb c, but other than that, I absolutely love my Galaxy S7, and wouldn't trade it for an iPhone even if I was paid to.

What do you like most about the s7? How much experience do you have with iPhones?

[LittleCarrot]

1 minute ago, DutchTexan said:

What do you like most about the s7? How much experience do you have with iPhones?

I know you weren't asking me. But the last iPhone I used was iPhone 6 Plus. Apple stopped innovating, for me it feels like their plateauing with slight increases, but nothing marginal making you want to upgrade. 

 

[DutchTexan]

@LittleCarrot It's tough man. I want to stop using iPhones, for many reasons, but then its like wow this is literally a break up. I feel like a women

 

It’s tough man

[DutchTexan]

6 minutes ago, TheKDub said:

 

One con is it has micro usb instead of usb c, but other than that, I absolutely love my Galaxy S7, and wouldn't trade it for an iPhone even if I was paid to.

What do you like most about the s7? How much experience do you have with iPhones?

[LittleCarrot]

Just now, DutchTexan said:

@LittleCarrot It's tough man. I want to stop using iPhones, for many reasons, but then its like wow this is literally a break up. I fell like a women

 

It’s tough man

Ask your carrier to Unlock your 6 and buy a One Plus 3. So you can keep switching. 

[DutchTexan]

2 minutes ago, LittleCarrot said:

I know you weren't asking me. But the last iPhone I used was iPhone 6 Plus. Apple stopped innovating, for me it feels like their plateauing with slight increases, but nothing marginal making you want to upgrade. 

 

quote error sorry.Yes, I agree with you there. i feel they are to much of a into the propaganda and agenda game. While, at the same time, they are just not interesting anymore.

[TheKDub]

3 minutes ago, DutchTexan said:

What do you like most about the s7? How much experience do you have with iPhones?

 

For the most part my only experience with iPhones has been with my sister's 5S, though I have used iOS outside of that a fair amount, though not anything newer than I think iOS 6 or 7 on my own device which has been broken for around 3 years now, iPod Touch 4th gen

 

I really like the camera on the S7, it's the best camera I've experienced in a smartphone, I also really like the build quality and feel of the phone, the way Samsung rounded everything off makes it feel extremely nice to hold.

[LittleCarrot]

Just now, DutchTexan said:

quote error sorry.Yes, I agree with you there. i feel they are to much of a into the propaganda and agenda game. While, at the same time, they are just not interesting anymore.

I am 80% the iPhone 7s will have one or more of these features:

* Better Screen

* Better Camera

* Better Battery Life

* Thinner

* Wireless Charging

* NFC

[DutchTexan]

1 minute ago, TheKDub said:

 

For the most part my only experience with iPhones has been with my sister's 5S, though I have used iOS outside of that a fair amount, though not anything newer than I think iOS 6 or 7 on my own device which has been broken for around 3 years now, iPod Touch 4th gen

 

I really like the camera on the S7, it's the best camera I've experienced in a smartphone, I also really like the build quality and feel of the phone, the way Samsung rounded everything off makes it feel extremely nice to hold.

Yeah you know, I think I am just going to have to wait for the s8 and jump in. The South Koreans probably know what they’re doing by now

[LittleCarrot]

Just now, DutchTexan said:

Yeah you know, I think I am just going to have to wait for the s8 and jump in. The South Koreans probably know what they’re doing by now

I like to think the Odd Numbered Samsung Phones are the same as the S refresh in iPhones

[DutchTexan]

Just now, LittleCarrot said:

I like to think the Odd Numbered Samsung Phones are the same as the S refresh in iPhones

Ah but you see the most incomprehensible thing about the galaxy is that it is comprehensible :1 

 

the s8 should come out early next year, no?

[Zusafek]

I dumped the iPhone back when it was the 3GS.  I had 4 of them break on me in a matter of 2 months.  Hated that phone with a passion.  So I switched to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and was in heaven.  And the next upgrade for me is my current phone.  Using the LG V10 and absolutely love it.  Have had no issues at all, really nice camera on it and tons of storage space.

 

Apple products are just over priced.  Plus I just really don't like them.  

[GR8-Ride]

I had an S7 Edge for awhile that I liked quite a bit...and was potentially going to use that as my replacement for my (now) 2 year old iPhone 6 Plus, but I thought I'd hold out for the Note 7 instead (I like the pen, and I wanted USB-C for some reason).

 

Obviously the Note 7 is a no-go at the moment, and because I have high-end in-ear headphones (Klipsch X11i), I'm staying away from the iPhone 7 Plus.   Just not a fan of having a dongle to plug in....

 

I might pick up another S7 Edge and toss my iPhone 6 Plus, or I might just keep my 6 Plus until it actually dies on me (never done that before!).

 

I'm seriously contemplating trying out a Windows phone as a change (950 XL dual-sim or HP Elite X3).   At the end of the day, email, text, maps and web browsing are what I use my phone for 95% of the time.

 

 

Patrick

[LittleCarrot]

1 minute ago, DutchTexan said:

Ah but you see the most incomprehensible thing about the galaxy is that it is comprehensible :1 

 

the s8 should come out early next year, no?

The S8 Should come April or March