Topic: smartphone fans
Anonymous A started this discussion 15 years ago #15,542
is Android like the Windows to Apple's iOS?
I don't really know much about smartphones.
I don't really know much about smartphones.
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later[^] [v] #271,405
No, Android is Linux. Windows is Windows Phone. Mac is iOS.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #271,407
@previous (B)
i know that, but in terms of market share and availability of apps is Android more akin to Windows?
i know that, but in terms of market share and availability of apps is Android more akin to Windows?
Anonymous B replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #271,408
@previous (A)
Both have a lot of apps available. iOS has a bigger market share, but android is pushing upwards. I suggest Android due to the open nature, but if you're more into gimmicks and hipster iOS might suit you better.
Both have a lot of apps available. iOS has a bigger market share, but android is pushing upwards. I suggest Android due to the open nature, but if you're more into gimmicks and hipster iOS might suit you better.
Ishikawa !Et8Dragonk joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 8 minutes later, 13 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #271,414
iOS is.... more for people who rather not chose what they have on their phone.
Android gives you freedom.
Android gives you freedom.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 21 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #271,418
> Opinions. Opinions everywhere.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 40 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #271,424
Android: more control and customizable. Hardware is often better (eg. Galaxy S2 is superior to iphone 4(s).
Iphone/Ipod: Prettier/dumbed-down interface with a lot more high quality apps.
Iphone/Ipod: Prettier/dumbed-down interface with a lot more high quality apps.
postmortem !!Qe8ScDbX+ joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 hours later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #271,479
Android is like "Windows" in the way that there's like way more options, but also way more problems. And iPhone is apple because it's apple. And Windows is ummm, like kinda like windows. But like windows 96
Da-chan da joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #271,487
@271,424 (E)
True. You do have to admit that Apple is finally stepping their game up though. It's still not enough though.
True. You do have to admit that Apple is finally stepping their game up though. It's still not enough though.
postmortem !!Qe8ScDbX+ replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #271,494
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #271,497
@271,424 (E)
> Iphone/Ipod: Prettier/dumbed-down interface with a lot more high quality apps.
I have an iPhone and most apps are just fucking awful, I wonder how bad Android apps are... shudder.
> Iphone/Ipod: Prettier/dumbed-down interface with a lot more high quality apps.
I have an iPhone and most apps are just fucking awful, I wonder how bad Android apps are... shudder.
Anonymous E replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #271,501
@previous (A)
I have over 300 apps on my ipod (mostly games) and only about 50 on my Galaxy S2. Apple has a high quality threshold for approving apps, where as I don't think there is an approval process at all with Android.
I have over 300 apps on my ipod (mostly games) and only about 50 on my Galaxy S2. Apple has a high quality threshold for approving apps, where as I don't think there is an approval process at all with Android.
Meowth !WcOabcjNAM replied with this 15 years ago, 26 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #271,526
@271,494 (postmortem !!Qe8ScDbX+)
In some areas, yes. However in all areas, I can't say I agree. Although I've had my iPhones for years, I'm not going to pretend it's the BEST THING EVER!!!
In some areas, yes. However in all areas, I can't say I agree. Although I've had my iPhones for years, I'm not going to pretend it's the BEST THING EVER!!!
postmortem !!Qe8ScDbX+ replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #271,544
@previous (Meowth !WcOabcjNAM)
I think as far as reliability goes, I think Apple is often superior. Perhaps only because of it's lack of options though, it is the safe bet. I also like the iPhones more than I like any phone on the market. Except maybe Vertu, but those don't count.
No technology should be considered the best thing ever, because then things won't evolve.
I think as far as reliability goes, I think Apple is often superior. Perhaps only because of it's lack of options though, it is the safe bet. I also like the iPhones more than I like any phone on the market. Except maybe Vertu, but those don't count.
No technology should be considered the best thing ever, because then things won't evolve.
Da-chan da replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #271,554
@previous (postmortem !!Qe8ScDbX+)
Oh definitely I will agree with that. See, people give me shit for loving my iPhone so much, but if you don't need lots of apps and shit like me, it's perfect. I use my iPhone mainly to call, text, email, music, GPS, and maybe a couple other small things. So yeah, my iPhone is great and it's durable. Screen cracks, it'll still work. I mean everything beyond easy texting, calling, GPS, email, mobile web, and music is just a plus. I thought about switching to Android, but see, with iPhone everything you can think of you want is already made. Android phones, there's so many variations, so the chances of someone making what you want for your phone is less likely. However, iPhones all being the same, someone has probably thought of an idea you have. It's happened many times for me. Pandora Skip Hack, QuickReply for SMS, SnapTap, Music Controls Pro, and a shitload more. Also, switching from iPhone to Android would mean I would have to repurchase everything I've bought. Yes, I buy apps that I think are actually great like Music Controls Pro, biteSMS, QuickReply for SMS before it was free, and some others. Anyway, I'm rambling.
Oh definitely I will agree with that. See, people give me shit for loving my iPhone so much, but if you don't need lots of apps and shit like me, it's perfect. I use my iPhone mainly to call, text, email, music, GPS, and maybe a couple other small things. So yeah, my iPhone is great and it's durable. Screen cracks, it'll still work. I mean everything beyond easy texting, calling, GPS, email, mobile web, and music is just a plus. I thought about switching to Android, but see, with iPhone everything you can think of you want is already made. Android phones, there's so many variations, so the chances of someone making what you want for your phone is less likely. However, iPhones all being the same, someone has probably thought of an idea you have. It's happened many times for me. Pandora Skip Hack, QuickReply for SMS, SnapTap, Music Controls Pro, and a shitload more. Also, switching from iPhone to Android would mean I would have to repurchase everything I've bought. Yes, I buy apps that I think are actually great like Music Controls Pro, biteSMS, QuickReply for SMS before it was free, and some others. Anyway, I'm rambling.
dw !AIy/L67q.s joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 3 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #271,586
windows phone is nice but i don't think there's a lot of apps available
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #271,587
мeowth replied with this 15 years ago, 1 day later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #271,920
@271,586 (dw !AIy/L67q.s)
I heard it's only really good for Mobile Office. Other than that, it's pretty useless. I still want one to test first hand though.
I heard it's only really good for Mobile Office. Other than that, it's pretty useless. I still want one to test first hand though.
dw !AIy/L67q.s replied with this 15 years ago, 15 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #271,922
мeowth replied with this 15 years ago, 15 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,263
dw !AIy/L67q.s replied with this 15 years ago, 15 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,414
мeowth replied with this 15 years ago, 2 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,445
@previous (dw !AIy/L67q.s)
I haven't had the time to look for it, but there might be. I know that they have Google Labs and I download shit from there that others make. I wouldn't doubt to see if someone has made something for that.
I haven't had the time to look for it, but there might be. I know that they have Google Labs and I download shit from there that others make. I wouldn't doubt to see if someone has made something for that.
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 3 hours later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,513
I've owned both and can't imagine going back to iPhone. Not that it's bad, it's just
aggravating to be walled in.
If you install tons of shit you probably will have more problems with Android though. I'd say if apps are your thing, go with iPhone. But if you mainly use core functions: GPS, phone, email, music player, file storage, etc; you are better off with Android IMO.
aggravating to be walled in.
If you install tons of shit you probably will have more problems with Android though. I'd say if apps are your thing, go with iPhone. But if you mainly use core functions: GPS, phone, email, music player, file storage, etc; you are better off with Android IMO.
мeowth replied with this 15 years ago, 2 hours later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,542
@previous (J)
Here's a question since you've owned both. You know how on the iPhone you have to close the app you're currently in to reply to a text? Do you have to do that in Android or can you reply anywhere as if you have QuickReply for SMS on a jailbroken iPhone.
Here's a question since you've owned both. You know how on the iPhone you have to close the app you're currently in to reply to a text? Do you have to do that in Android or can you reply anywhere as if you have QuickReply for SMS on a jailbroken iPhone.
Anonymous I replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,544
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,567
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 11 hours later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,629
@272,542 (мeowth)
on galaxy s 2 you can just tap power button to make the screen dark then drag the ticker across to access SMS and then hold down home to bring up task manager and resume whatever you were doing
unless you can just drag the ticker across straight away, i am not sure
on galaxy s 2 you can just tap power button to make the screen dark then drag the ticker across to access SMS and then hold down home to bring up task manager and resume whatever you were doing
unless you can just drag the ticker across straight away, i am not sure
r04r !GETFUCKED replied with this 15 years ago, 51 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,635
@271,554 (Da-chan da)
Protip: all android apps work for all (most) android phones.
You don't need hardware specific software for windows either.
Protip: all android apps work for all (most) android phones.
You don't need hardware specific software for windows either.
r04r !GETFUCKED double-posted this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,636
@272,542 (мeowth)
You can switch between programs on android and they keep running.
Miui OS has a quick reply thing for SMS where it fills half your screen when you get one, but I'm certain there's an app for that too for regular androids
You can switch between programs on android and they keep running.
Miui OS has a quick reply thing for SMS where it fills half your screen when you get one, but I'm certain there's an app for that too for regular androids
Anonymous M joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 7 hours later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,813
@previous (r04r !GETFUCKED)
MIUI OS comes from in China, is proprietary, and most likely contains spyware. CyanogenMod FTW!
MIUI OS comes from in China, is proprietary, and most likely contains spyware. CyanogenMod FTW!
r04r !GETFUCKED replied with this 15 years ago, 6 hours later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,885
Dead !Pool7hVoC2 joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 17 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,894
Anonymous O joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 4 hours later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,958
@272,885 (r04r !GETFUCKED)
Prove it doesn't contain spyware then. Oh wait, you can't, cause it's fucking proprietary bullshit.
Prove it doesn't contain spyware then. Oh wait, you can't, cause it's fucking proprietary bullshit.
r04r !GETFUCKED replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,959
@previous (O)
Grab yourself an http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/ and check the sources. I already did so for a few interesting APKs and they're all fine. I don't think that's possible for their kernel, but you don't need to use that.
inb4 too much effort. Not like you'd read the sources if they were available either.
Grab yourself an http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/ and check the sources. I already did so for a few interesting APKs and they're all fine. I don't think that's possible for their kernel, but you don't need to use that.
inb4 too much effort. Not like you'd read the sources if they were available either.
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Anonymous O replied with this 15 years ago, 25 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,961
Look guy, you can have a hard on for proprietary code all you like, but any security pro will tell you proprietary software is a major fucking risk--epecially in circumstances where there can be no legal accountability
Enjoy having all your passwords sold to Russian Mafia for $20. Hope your faggy little iOS clone is worth it.
Enjoy having all your passwords sold to Russian Mafia for $20. Hope your faggy little iOS clone is worth it.
r04r !GETFUCKED replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,969
@previous (O)> Disregards legitimate claims made
> Insults
> Unfounded claim
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мeowth replied with this 15 years ago, 33 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,978
Anonymous P joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 22 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,985
@272,969 (r04r !GETFUCKED)
You said:
> Not like you'd read the sources if they were available either.
Think you fucking know me do ya? If I wanted to insult you I'd have called you a presumptuous faggot, but of course, that's common knowledge around this circle jerk.
You said:
> Not like you'd read the sources if they were available either.
Think you fucking know me do ya? If I wanted to insult you I'd have called you a presumptuous faggot, but of course, that's common knowledge around this circle jerk.
Anonymous L replied with this 15 years ago, 33 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #272,990
Anonymous P replied with this 15 years ago, 2 hours later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,023
Anonymous L replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,025
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 19 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,026
you guys can stop replying now
Anonymous P replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,027
Anonymous L replied with this 15 years ago, 14 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,028
Anonymous Q joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,029
nerds
Anonymous P replied with this 15 years ago, 4 seconds later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,030
Anonymous L replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,032
@previous (P)
your continued posting and try hard aloofness suggests to me that you are in fact quite mad right now.
your continued posting and try hard aloofness suggests to me that you are in fact quite mad right now.
protip !!pMmAiEwOm replied with this 15 years ago, 18 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,033
Ishikawa !Et8Dragonk replied with this 15 years ago, 21 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,036
Android = Better specs, faster system, phones usually have better camera function, can run emulators, better app selection and much, much more. Has Iris.
iPhone: Slower, alot more expensive for primarily for the name brand, vast app selection but almost all cost top dollar, can't allow user made/hacked apps. Slow. Has SIRI.
iPhone: Slower, alot more expensive for primarily for the name brand, vast app selection but almost all cost top dollar, can't allow user made/hacked apps. Slow. Has SIRI.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 23 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,047
Does anyone know why my iPhone 3G is a sluggish piece of shit now? Should I just delete everything and update the OS or would that just add more unnecessary features and slow it down further?
Fox !FXYGNx1XR. replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,091
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 43 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,126
@previous (Fox !FXYGNx1XR.)
> Wot. I kinda like MIUI.
Yeah MIUI's nice but you gotta admit it's pretty suspicious. It's built almost entirely on open source code, but somehow it's distributed as a closed binary blob.
WTF is that? It's not the most ethical move and it suggests the developers aren't really interested in playing fair. You gotta wonder what they're up to.
> Wot. I kinda like MIUI.
Yeah MIUI's nice but you gotta admit it's pretty suspicious. It's built almost entirely on open source code, but somehow it's distributed as a closed binary blob.
WTF is that? It's not the most ethical move and it suggests the developers aren't really interested in playing fair. You gotta wonder what they're up to.
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Fox !FXYGNx1XR. replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,135
@previous (J)
Yeah, that seems sound.
I've moved away from it anyways. I always used MIUI for looks, but ICS is good for that as well.
Yeah, that seems sound.
I've moved away from it anyways. I always used MIUI for looks, but ICS is good for that as well.
Dead !Pool7hVoC2 replied with this 15 years ago, 51 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #273,195
dw !AIy/L67q.s replied with this 15 years ago, 5 days later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #275,978
r04r !GETFUCKED replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #275,983
@previous (dw !AIy/L67q.s)
Derp, I am talking about the same operation system version across multiple hardware platforms. It is expected that when the software moves on, it won't always be backwards compatible.
Derp, I am talking about the same operation system version across multiple hardware platforms. It is expected that when the software moves on, it won't always be backwards compatible.
dw !AIy/L67q.s replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 week after the original post[^] [v] #275,985
@previous (r04r !GETFUCKED)
> It is expected that when the software moves on, it won't always be backwards compatible.
Not when a new version gets released every week
> It is expected that when the software moves on, it won't always be backwards compatible.
Not when a new version gets released every week