Andy Ihnatko, long time computer columnist and noted Apple fan, has published a three part article describing why, after 5 years, he dropped the iPhone. Now Ihnatko prefers an Android phone, specifically the Samsung Galaxy S III.
Here are links to Andy's article:
Part 1: Why I switched from iPhone to Android
http://www.techhive.com/article/2030042/why-i-switched-from-iphone-to-android.html
Part 2: Customize and Collaborate
http://www.techhive.com/article/203...i-switched-from-iphone-to-android-part-2.html
Part 3: Pros and Cons
http://www.techhive.com/article/203...i-switched-from-iphone-to-android-part-3.html
Ihnatko repeatedly says that the iPhone is still a great phone, and that he continues to be happy with his Mac and iPad computers. However, Android has improved a lot with the 4.1 version, fixing several issues that kept Ihnatko from selecting Android in the past.
Four reasons for the switch:
-- Larger screen size. The Galaxy S III has a 4.8 inch, 1280x800 pixel display. Ihnatko says his iPhone 4S screen is adequate to display list-style information (say, tweets, texts or email), but the Android screen is better when viewing other content (like a book, a map, a web page or a movie). Ihnatko says he can live with the Android phone's extra width.
-- Android has better keyboard options, and they are easy to configure to meet your needs. The larger screen size also improves typing accuracy and speed. Ihnatko likes the 3rd party app, Swiftkey.
-- Ease of moving data between apps. Some iOS apps can cut and paste data, but it's a limited capability. Android includes a Share command that makes moving data simple and almost universal.
-- Customization. If you don't like the way your Android phone behaves, no problem. Just about every aspect of the phone can be customized through settings and 3rd party apps. Ihnatko argues that you, as the sole user of your phone, should be able to set things up to work the way you want.
Ihnatko points out several areas where Android can, and should, improve. The most obvious is the time lag between the release of new versions of Android by Google, and the delivery of the new version to you by your cell phone carrier. (This delay, which can take many months, can be avoided by purchasing a Nexus phone from Google.)
Ihnatko repeats that his decision to switch to Android is based on his particular needs. Ihnatko still recommends the iPhone to anyone who doesn't need the Android features he values.
Here are links to Andy's article:
Part 1: Why I switched from iPhone to Android
http://www.techhive.com/article/2030042/why-i-switched-from-iphone-to-android.html
Part 2: Customize and Collaborate
http://www.techhive.com/article/203...i-switched-from-iphone-to-android-part-2.html
Part 3: Pros and Cons
http://www.techhive.com/article/203...i-switched-from-iphone-to-android-part-3.html
Ihnatko repeatedly says that the iPhone is still a great phone, and that he continues to be happy with his Mac and iPad computers. However, Android has improved a lot with the 4.1 version, fixing several issues that kept Ihnatko from selecting Android in the past.
Four reasons for the switch:
-- Larger screen size. The Galaxy S III has a 4.8 inch, 1280x800 pixel display. Ihnatko says his iPhone 4S screen is adequate to display list-style information (say, tweets, texts or email), but the Android screen is better when viewing other content (like a book, a map, a web page or a movie). Ihnatko says he can live with the Android phone's extra width.
-- Android has better keyboard options, and they are easy to configure to meet your needs. The larger screen size also improves typing accuracy and speed. Ihnatko likes the 3rd party app, Swiftkey.
-- Ease of moving data between apps. Some iOS apps can cut and paste data, but it's a limited capability. Android includes a Share command that makes moving data simple and almost universal.
-- Customization. If you don't like the way your Android phone behaves, no problem. Just about every aspect of the phone can be customized through settings and 3rd party apps. Ihnatko argues that you, as the sole user of your phone, should be able to set things up to work the way you want.
Ihnatko points out several areas where Android can, and should, improve. The most obvious is the time lag between the release of new versions of Android by Google, and the delivery of the new version to you by your cell phone carrier. (This delay, which can take many months, can be avoided by purchasing a Nexus phone from Google.)
Ihnatko repeats that his decision to switch to Android is based on his particular needs. Ihnatko still recommends the iPhone to anyone who doesn't need the Android features he values.