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Originally Posted by Strider
wow, a lot of speculation put into this post and I really didnt' know where to begin but I'll break it up in parts so I hit every point.
True, Android has had its fair share of problems but that is expected especially of any products that is still relatively as new as it is. When the iPhone first came out it was plagued with problems too. But when you say you know a lot of California users and no one has a problem it makes me wonder what your defintion is of "a lot?" Because I know quite a few who have some problems whether it major or minor issues. But I don't claim my experiences to be representative of the whole Apple experience.
Google actually addressed this fact at CTIA last week. I'll address it below and with a link.
I believe the complaints people are making about the iPhone being 'closed tight,' are referring to Apple's refusal to open there OS and limit third party developers kits on there phone. Hell, just recently they put more restrictions in clause 3.3.1 of the new iPhone SDK terms of use. "The new wording disallows developers to use third party, cross platform development tools (like Flash CS5) to build their apps..."
That's why people complain about Apple being 'closed up tight." just so you know.
more on iPhone SDK rules: Steve Jobs responds directly to developer over new iPhone SDK rules, cites blog for explanation -- Engadget
This despite what you believe and there was actually an interesting article about this on BoyGenius and the Wallstreet Journal about how this is actually not Google's fault. The manufacturers and carriers are in charge of dispersing the OS as they deem fit. So if both party's want to wait they have that right unfortunately. Unlike Apple and AT&T they didn't sign a contract that gives them control over the little things like that. But Google addressed this problem at CTIA last week and to overcome this fragmentation the OS is going to broken up into components like Google Maps for example which you could download on your own from the Google App store thus circumventing this whole fiasco. All this will start with Froyo up to Gingerbread.
More info: Exclusive: Android Froyo to take a serious shot at stemming platform fragmentation
Everybody does something to there phone to make it better. You seem to forget that tons of iPhone users have jailbroken there phone just to get features or get things running smoothly as well. Again, your point the finger at Google as if Apple doesn't have these same problems.
Again, Apple has the luxury of having an exclusive contract with AT&T which allows them to control almost every aspect of the phone which a company like Google doesn't have the benefit of having.
I'm actually glad Apple is brining out the iPhone with features that most users agree should have been on the original phone. Palm Pre, Moment, Droid and a plethora of other phones came out last year and the year before with multitasking but I'm glad Apple has finally decided to upgrade their phone so it has this feature stock. |
No speculation. Observed facts. I won't deny the Iphone had problems when it first came out. They were worked out rather quickly though. Most of them were addressed by Apple in the first 6 months. I don't claim to be representative of the whole Apple experience.
You are trying to put words in my mouth with that comment.
All I did state is I know quite a lot of Iphone user's here in California and they are not having any problems. Stop trying to twist my words.
Its been almost 2 years since Google brought out Android though. The glitches I speak of are still present in 2.1 and like I pointed out are even reviewed and documented on the Net.
As far as people complaining about Apple being closed , yes some developers have whined but a lot of non developers all over the net who are either Android heads or Microsofties have whined as well.
You are not educating me on stuff I have already studied up on. So your " just so you now" comment is rather antagonistic, but I will avoid rising to it beyond this statement.
As far as Google's mismanagement of the OS and blaming it on the carriers or the handsets. I call bullshit on that. That is an excuse to cover they fact they fucked up on controlling the issue from the get go.
Now they are trying to address because so many people like I made a big deal about it.
As far as people Jailbreaking their phones people will do what they do because some want to tweak shit.
It does not mean the majority of Iphone users are having or feeling the need to Jailbreak their phone to make it run better.
Saying everyone does is a broad assumption on your part! If not a poorly educated guess on your part.
In fact they don't have to. Something you do have to do with Android. Again not speculation fact and first hand experience.
You claim that Apples ability to keep things pretty much in line is because of their exclusivity contract with ATT. Completely ignores the fact that out side the U.S. the Iphone is sold in many countries not under a complete exclusive license.
It really has nothing to do with the ATT contract. The ATT contract was done for the sake of marketing safety in the beginning.
Bring a new Cell phone product to market sign a exclusive contract with a big player to insure sales. Once sales are achieved open it up to other carriers.
This model has been followed for years in the U.S. by Nokia, Sony Ericcson, Motorola, Samsung etc... Nothing new here and it has nothing to do with the OS on the phones .
You assume it does. You are entitled to your opinion. I know it does not.
As far as the multitasking goes, Android does a poor job of handling it in my opinion and it actually is annoying. If they got it right that would be one thing.
Maybe they will.
At that point Apple will already have it.
The Palm Pre is not worth discussing in this debate because its a failed platform, WebOS is great but no one is really using it.
Android has the potential to be great but like I said before at this point its half baked.
Apple's control over content and their OS has actually delivered a very pleasant easy to use system with a lot of high quality apps.
All you seem to be trying to do here is say Apple sucks and Android is great.
It reminds me of DOS and Windows users from years ago. Always hating on the MAC and its OS . All the while I would turn my computer on and it would work. It would do what I needed it do with no hassle.
Oh you will probably hate because I own a Mac. LOL
Its the same here with the Iphone VS Android. The Iphone just works right now. Android is annoying right now.
Not the future, not the past NOW!
I have stated what I have learned from studying the issue's. I have stated my conclusions. No speculation, just learned information.
I am done here because there is nothing more to say.