Why is the Iphone so popular?

[IamRAMBO24]

A phone is a phone. I've seen androids that look just as good, does everything that it can do, and about 2x cheaper, so what is it about the Iphone that fanboys are going nuts over? The launch is bleh to me. It's just another stupid expensive phone being released amongst a million.

[NBAplayoffs2001]

A phone is a phone. I've seen androids that look just as good, does everything that it can do, and about 2x cheaper, so what is it about the Iphone that fanboys are going nuts over? The launch is bleh to me. It's just another stupid expensive phone being released amongst a million.

i got my iphone for free in my family plan, no complaints.

[riseagainst]

yes. America is addicted to spending money they don't have on things they don't need.

[IamRAMBO24]

yes. America is addicted to spending money they don't have on things they don't need.

First time I agree with you. Good to know you're not always a dumba*s.

[J Shuttlesworth]

It's more of a fashion statement like Beats By Dre

[riseagainst]

First time I agree with you. Good to know you're not always a dumba*s.

Alcohol is more dangerous than sugar.
Losing weight is dependent on calories in < calories out.

go fck yourself.

[hateraid]

Everyone I know that owns one all say the same thing. Familiarity. I myself have an HTC One

[secund2nun]

Marketing... Just like Samsung.

[The_Yearning]

Cause it's quality and aesthetic.

[zoom17]

yes. America is addicted to spending money they don't have on things they don't need.

That's sad but it's true.

[Qwyjibo]

Isn't it the build quality and ease of use?

I personally prefer Android phones but aren't those the reasons people get iPhones? In addition to the morons who think it's some kind of status symbol, of course.

[9erempiree]

Just a great product. Smooth and silky. It is what you expect of the future. People like to say it takes Apple a long time to produce something others have but others run like crap. When you see how an Apple phone works, you will know why it took a bit of time to perfect.

Also, people will probably bitch about the 8MP camera but for some reason it is a better quality against its competitors.

[J Shuttlesworth]

Isn't it the build quality and ease of use?

I personally prefer Android phones but aren't those the reasons people get iPhones? In addition to the morons who think it's some kind of status symbol, of course.
That used to be the case, but a phone like the HTC One M8 has amazing build quality, or the One Plus One. Also, the newest versions of android have all been extremely easy to use.

[navy]

Marketing... Just like Samsung.
/thread

[niko]

My wife likes it because it's easy and she know how to do everything. She's not interested in heavy setup on a better phone. That cycle is hard to break.

[navy]

If we are just being honest, most people use their phones for texting, calling, average quality pictures, and gps.

You really could find a 100-200 dollar smartphone or cheaper to do all that. Im not sure why you would drop half a grand :facepalm

[Smoke117]

Just a great product. Smooth and silky. It is what you expect of the future. People like to say it takes Apple a long time to produce something others have but others run like crap. When you see how an Apple phone works, you will know why it took a bit of time to perfect.

Also, people will probably bitch about the 8MP camera but for some reason it is a better quality against its competitors.


Why? Because of sheep like this ^^^

[9erempiree]

Why? Because of sheep like this ^^^

Sheep? I think people are sheeps to actually think an Android phone is better when they haven't proven it to be such. You think it's better because on paper it says so?

I think iPhone is better because I can use it much more efficiently than I can an Android. I rank it heads and shoulders above its competition because of my experience with it.

Nobody needs to tell me so because I know.

[gts]

If we are just being honest, most people use their phones for texting, calling, average quality pictures, and gps.

You really could find a 100-200 dollar smartphone or cheaper to do all that. Im not sure why you would drop half a grand :facepalm

for the same reason people spend big money on cars when anything with wheels and brakes would serve your purpose just as well.. why do people spend so much on a nice house when anything with a roof and a heater will serve the same purpose


people like nice things, apple makes nice things there's no deep meaning to this other than people like nice things

[navy]

The ease of use is such a cop out. Just admit you like the branding.

How many iphone users do more then click on the picture app icons that are present in every smartphone?

[Levity]

If we are just being honest, most people use their phones for texting, calling, average quality pictures, and gps.

You really could find a 100-200 dollar smartphone or cheaper to do all that. Im not sure why you would drop half a grand :facepalm

i feel most people pay $200 for their iphone, granted they have an upgrade with their phone provider at the time. But without said upgrade, its definitely going to thin out your wallet. but how many people do you know that actually buy these phones without having an available upgrade? anyone on here fall in that category?

[navy]

for the same reason people spend big money on cars when anything with wheels and brakes would serve your purpose just as well.. why do people spend so much on a nice house when anything with a roof and a heater will serve the same purpose


people like nice things, apple makes nice things there's no deep meaning to this other than people like nice things
I know.


I just hate when people dont admit that. We gotta be onest with ourselves. I fully admit my Jordans are a waste of money for some superficial branding. I'll still wear and buy them anyways. Same with the Iphone.

[J Shuttlesworth]

Sheep? I think people are sheeps to actually think an Android phone is better when they haven't proven it to be such. You think it's better because on paper it says so?

I think iPhone is better because I can use it much more efficiently than I can an Android. I rank it heads and shoulders above its competition because of my experience with it.

Nobody needs to tell me so because I know.
So you're saying iPhone is the LeBron of phones? Nothing flashy, but efficient as hell? :applause:

Real talk though, the new iPhone has no new features that Android didn't already have. IMO, the experience on a flagship android phone is just as good, if not better than a new iPhone

[9erempiree]

Here is how I see it. I got my iPhone5 and if I upgrade to a 6, I can flip the 5 to people that don't like to be on contract and compensate for the cost of the new one.

Plain and simple, an iPhone hold its value and nobody has one phone for the rest of their life. My constant upgrades will cost me around $1000 in 10 years while many people will be spending that much in a couple years by upgrading or buying a new phone. They would be spending in 5 years what I would be in 10 years time because lets face it these Android's values take a tremendous dip.

Nobody is going to flip a S4 for what I can with the iPhone5. Then we get new replacements S5 vs iPhone6 and I still come out on top.

[dazzer87]

Apple fan boys are losing their mind cause there a large screen now and there NFC (payment app) on the new iphones. Features that are already on Android for a few years now........:facepalm 2015 iPhone "Wireless charge and 2GB of ram" How the hell you have 1GB of ram on your flagship phone in the year 2014...............:roll: :facepalm

[9erempiree]

Apple fan boys are losing their mind cause there a large screen now and there NFC (payment app) on the new iphones. Features that are already on Android for a few years now........:facepalm 2015 iPhone "Wireless charge and 2GB of ram" How the hell you have 1GB of ram on your flagship phone in the year 2014...............:roll: :facepalm

:facepalm

Like you know the difference between a 1GB phone and 2GB.

Tell me what are the real world differences between the two and I will buy you a phone of your choice.

[gts]

I know.


I just hate when people dont admit that. We gotta be onest with ourselves. I fully admit my Jordans are a waste of money for some superficial branding. I'll still wear and buy them anyways. Same with the Iphone.

yep.. see I won't spend big money on shoes because I trash them, i'm hard on shoes so i wait until they are on sale or look for smoking deals at the outlet mall.. I always end up walking into some guys shop and the next thing i know, i'm looking at this or helping with that..

later you'll find me bent over the tub at home trying to scrub the dirt off cursing at myself for not taking care of them...lol

i have an apple 4s it's my second one, the first one i left on the wing of an f2000 car.. thing hit the ground at 40 mph at the end of pit road, :lol slid out onto the track, across it and into the dirt.. still worked, i was impressed, i've seen many a thing take that trip down pit lane and die a horrible bouncy death the fact this thing still worked just fine convinced me...

even though it worked it was really scratched up (surprisingly the glass didn't break) and so thrashed that i bought another one for 99 bucks from att

i won't give you the apps line or the ios is flawless line because i've had go rounds with apps on the iphone and the ios has had bugs a couple times but i'll say i like the product, fits in my pocket, feels good in my hand and can take a shot for the most part

[imdaman99]

Because 55% of the population is females.

[bigkingsfan]

The cloud.

[J Shuttlesworth]

:facepalm

Like you know the difference between a 1GB phone and 2GB.

Tell me what are the real world differences between the two and I will buy you a phone of your choice.
If you have a phone that can actually do serious multi tasking like the S5 or Note 4, you understand why more ram comes in handy. Since iPhone doesn't have those multi tasking features, it doesn't need more RAM.


#REVOLUTIONARY

[ballup]

Reputation and the myths that come with it. Also marketing and fan boys/girls

[gts]

If you have a phone that can actually do serious multi tasking like the S5 or Note 4, you understand why more ram comes in handy. Since iPhone doesn't have those multi tasking features, it doesn't need more RAM.


#REVOLUTIONARY
that's actually a myth.. you've been able to multitask on iphones since ios 4 was replaced

[KNOW1EDGE]

Asians

[ballup]

The great in store tech support helps too

[LJJ]

It's a fashion item, a modern piece of jewelry. If it was a small time, unknown phone manufacturer the commercial value of the newest Iphone would be about 400, and you pay an extra 300 on top for the Iphone as a fashion item and a status symbol.

There is nothing weird/wrong about that. A 10 dollar watch is perfectly functional. A 5 dollar shirt is functional. A 5000 dollar car is usually perfectly reliable and adequate. Yet people will spend exponentially more on those items with nobody batting an eye, while it's really the same thing.

Funny as hell to see people try to justify the Iphone's pricetag as something else though.


Why is the Iphone in this position? They were the innovator of the smartphone, the right brand for this type of approach, they have done an excellent job with their design and they have played their cards right from the start. They've gotten here by good business practice.

[outbreak]

The same reason chivas regal went from a failing cheap whiskey brand to a more expensive well selling premium brand just by upping their price and using fancy packaging for the same product.

People want to buy into the idea they are getting a premium product and have spent their money to join an exclusive group.

Apple products are fine, they work well when you are using them with other Apple product, they work like shit when you are using them with other companies products but the way people justify that is by complaining about the other companies not supporting apple.

One thing that irks me is when the media say they are so innovative and doing new things, nothing they do is new. Their whole business model is taking an existing technology and refining it.

[J Shuttlesworth]

that's actually a myth.. you've been able to multitask on iphones since ios 4 was replaced
I'm talking about the advanced multi tasking that samsung phones do.

Shit like this:

http://www.gadgetfolder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-multi-window-us-cellular-1.jpg
http://static.androidnext.de/galaxy-s3-multi-window-feature-1024x598.png

[andgar923]

I used to be in the camp that wasn't sure why people needed a smart phone. I like some you, thought it as useless and as waste. After all, all we need a phone for is to make calls and send texts right?

Until I got my first iPhone.

I understood why people felt so connected to their phones.

Various people have different uses and needs.

I use it to keep me updated on my bus times, I use it as my up to the minute weather service, I use it at work to keep track of inventory, to check pricing, to do discount calculations. I use it to keep up with news (well.. mostly Reddit), I use it to text not just family and friends, but important job related information. I use my phone to check my work schedule and let my customers know when I'll be in along with sync with my wife. I use my phone to listen to music, I use my phone to take notes and as a reminder device, I use my phone to FaceTime my wife or if I need to display something to my coworkers. I use my phone to record memories and take pictures and share them with my family in the U.S. and Mexico.

And to be honest, I use my phone for simple shit like killing time when Im waiting like playing games, surfing the net (ISH), or watching videos.

I use my phone to get directions when Im lost, to get translations when I need them (from French), to light up a room when it's dark, to control my tv and/or music. I've used it as a way to inspire beats, I use it to edit videos and and pictures, entertain and teach my 2 year old nephews etc.etc.

This may apply to all smartphones.

But the reason I prefer the iPhone is for its elegant and buttery smooth yet dependable OS. I prefer the iPhone due to its ecosystem. I prefer the iPhone due to its security. i prefer the iPhone due to its integration between iOS and OS X.

I've used various Android phones in the past as friends, family and co-workers have asked me to help them with their crashing pieces of shits. It wasn't until last year that Android OS and phones in general were usable for 'me'. When I moved to Canada I was using some piece of shit Android phone and then moved up to the elegant HTC One. While the HTC One is the closest thing to an iPhone I was still missing my iPhone and its apps. Honestly, Android apps are a piece of SHIT. Giant turds they be. I knew it I'd be using the HTC One only for a limited time, I wanted to give it a chance since the other piece of shit Android phone sucked so hard I never used it. But while it was great in its own way, I never got a chance to fully explore it and learn it from top to bottom. So it's not a knock on the phone itself as it is on Android Marketplace and Android OS as a whole.

[9erempiree]

Another thing that I like to point out is the watch and NFC. People like to say that most Droid device offer that but the are not going to get 99% of the market to adapt to it. Apple has connections to many retail giants and soon NFC will finally be adopted and used properly.

Unlike its competitors who failed to even get retailers and others to adopt to NFC.

Thank Apple for be able to use NFC full time from here on out.

[DukeDelonte13]

the OS is better.

Anytime you have an OS designed to work with very specific hardware it's going to run better.

You can do more sh*t with an android, but they are nowhere near as reliable as the iphone. I value reliability over playing nintendo games on my phone.

I've had both. My android sucked balls. Eventually had to replace it when it was a year old.

I'm on my second iphone now, and my 4s worked just as good as the day I bought it. Now i got the 5s. So far, 0 issues.


it's like comparing a camaro to a volvo. The camaro is faster, more power under the hood, can customize it more and very easily, is more flashy, etc., but the volvo is built better and is safer.

[outbreak]

the OS is better.

Anytime you have an OS designed to work with very specific hardware it's going to run better.

You can do more sh*t with an android, but they are nowhere near as reliable as the iphone. I value reliability over playing nintendo games on my phone.

I've had both. My android sucked balls. Eventually had to replace it when it was a year old.

I'm on my second iphone now, and my 4s worked just as good as the day I bought it. Now i got the 5s. So far, 0 issues.


it's like comparing a camaro to a volvo. The camaro is faster, more power under the hood, can customize it more and very easily, is more flashy, etc., but the volvo is built better and is safer.

that comparison makes no sense. what brand of android phone are you comparing to? the big companies using android tailor the os to suit their hardware. I've used shit android phones\tablets that don't work and I've used high end android devices that work perfectly. You can't just lump all android devices together in one comparison.

[Orlando Magic]

To OP... people are sheep.

I use a flip phone and I'm damn happy about it. As a result, I'm not staring while with a group of friends as if I'm a social retard. I also don't ever feel compelled to check Facebook(because I deleted that piece of shit).

The *only* things I miss that having a smartphone brings are that it's a PITA to randomly find out a useful piece of information with google on a flip phone... and movie times.

Other than that... you can all keep your smartphones, especially the overpriced apple pieces of shit, lol.

[zoom17]

This pic is funny.

http://i.gyazo.com/417f465224563747102729feea13c483.png

[Nanners]

why is bmw so popular when fords and toyotas look just as good and can do the same thing for half the price?

[DCL]

it's a nice phone that i don't need.

but i think it's funny how some people get so mad about what phone other people choose to buy. or what car they choose to drive. who the hell cares? if they want to buy things that make them happy, it's their choice. people hate for the dumbest reasons.

[andgar923]

Wow, I use my eyes and a window for that.
Do your eyes tell you how much snow is gonna fall? When and if it'll fall? How cold it will feel like? How much rain? Do your eyes warn you if there's a storm on its way and the approximate times?

Can your eyes tell you how hot or cold it will be 6 hours from now, or the week?

I simply find it quicker to check the temp on my phone when I wake up, instead of going to the window and guessing what the weather might be like on my bus ride.

[zoom17]

Wow, I use my eyes and a window for that.

:roll:

[Draz]

They like 8mp cameras

[bagelred]

why is bmw so popular when fords and toyotas look just as good and can do the same thing for half the price?

I almost wrote this exact analogy. I have S3 and don't want to enter the Apple world, but people who use apple products say it's just a better experience. "It works." Everything is very smooth, and just quality build with iphone. Same with Macs...

But whatever, don't need to spend that money and don't want to be boxed into the Apple environment. Rather have options with Android and Google Play.

[outbreak]

I almost wrote this exact analogy. I have S3 and don't want to enter the Apple world, but people who use apple products say it's just a better experience. "It works." Everything is very smooth, and just quality build with iphone. Same with Macs...

But whatever, don't need to spend that money and don't want to be boxed into the Apple environment. Rather have options with Android and Google Play.
the just works tag line is the biggest punch line in the IT world. Sure it "just works" when every other device you are using is apple, in most environments that's not the case though. Most closed systems will work well, it's when you add different companies systems in to the mix you have other issues and this is no different to using apple products in non apple work places. Suddenly the apple doesn't work.

[Droid101]

"It works." Everything is very smooth, and just quality build with iphone. Same with Macs...

Ha. Please.

"It works" so well that there are stores in every mall with "geniuses" there to fix the problems that walk in 100 times a day.

Seems to work great!

[Bandito]

Do your eyes tell you how much snow is gonna fall? When and if it'll fall? How cold it will feel like? How much rain? Do your eyes warn you if there's a storm on its way and the approximate times?

Can your eyes tell you how hot or cold it will be 6 hours from now, or the week?

I simply find it quicker to check the temp on my phone when I wake up, instead of going to the window and guessing what the weather might be like on my bus ride.
I live in PR, I don't need an app to tell me it is going to rain:lol :lol :lol

But I do see your point though...

I use mine mainly as an agenda for everything. I also use it to browse while I am programming because I use google for everything to be honest. It is also easier to text people using the a smartphone than a flip phone. I sometimes do college work on my phone and then move it to the computer (using google docs or a similar app) and then finish it there. I also use OneNote whenever I have an idea about something, or just as a note taker and share it across devices (Tablet, computer, phone).

[9erempiree]

Like I mentioned before, megapixels don't mean anything when it comes to cameras. For those of you laughing about Apple's lack of mega pixels, please look at these pictures and tell me, how does mega pixels really translate to real world applications. We are using a phone to take pictures. We are not professionals here.

I will let you decide which is which. Like I said you guys that are bashing the mega pixels cannot tell a damn difference.:oldlol:

http://webfreind.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/samsung-galaxy-s4-vs-iphone-5-camera-test.jpg

[andgar923]

Ha. Please.

"It works" so well that there are stores in every mall with "geniuses" there to fix the problems that walk in 100 times a day.

Seems to work great!
Works 10x better than any android phone.

Pieces of shit turn to shit after a few months while iPhones run better for years and years.

[Bandito]

I have an android tablet and had use a windows phone and right now I have an Iphone and honestly I don't have a preference between the three. It does the work I want to do anyways.

[Bandito]

Works 10x better than any android phone.

Pieces of shit turn to shit after a few months while iPhones run better for years and years.
I heard people complaining about the IOS 7 freezing on them a lot of times. Heck my 5s had stop accepting input 2 times to the point where I had to let the phone die so I could restart the OS.:facepalm

Stop being such a fanboy.

[outbreak]

Works 10x better than any android phone.

Pieces of shit turn to shit after a few months while iPhones run better for years and years.
Again you should be clarifying which android phone you mean as they are not all made by the same companies. I've had friends who had piece of shit cheapo android phones. I myself have had a few different brands and every android phone I own still runs perfectly fine without any issues. Iphones are pretty good but they are the same as any top end phone. Apple fanboys are just the most biased people on the planet and sprout the party line bullshit without opening up their eyes. It's the same as how whenever something won't work with someones apple it is never apples fault for running a closed environment and not supporting it it is always the other companies fault.

[andgar923]

I heard people complaining about the IOS 7 freezing on them a lot of times. Heck my 5s had stop accepting input 2 times to the point where I had to let the phone die so I could restart the OS.:facepalm

Stop being such a fanboy.
Never said they were perfect did I?

But still work a lot better than android phones. Simply better coding and consistency, due to os optimized to work directly with its hardware and not full of bloated bad code added by 3rd parties.


Oh yeah... Updates.

Do I need to pull up the stats on updates? A big reason why android phones become so buggy and a pain to use. And up until recently android didnt have strict guidelines or policies regarding their apps. So tons of shit was getting through that harmed android phones. But since they couldn't be updated and google didnt do a damn care about quality or consistency the user suffered.

[chosen_one6]

iPhones are popular because they are simple enough to use that a monkey could use it. It's the same reason why Mac's are popular too. It's a great strategy for Apple. Make simple and easy to use devices, use mediocre parts but make it look nice, market the shit out of it to people that don't know any better, and over price it at the same time to make people think they are paying a premium for quality, while also creating proprietary bullshit to use with only Apple products so that they can make even more money off accessories.

[andgar923]

iPhones are popular because they are simple enough to use that a monkey could use it. It's the same reason why Mac's are popular too. It's a great strategy for Apple. Make simple and easy to use devices, use mediocre parts but make it look nice, market the shit out of it to people that don't know any better, and over price it at the same time to make people think they are paying a premium for quality, while also creating proprietary bullshit to use with only Apple products so that they can make even more money off accessories.
:lol @ mediocre parts

Not even their biggest haters say something as stupid.

Try trolling better next time

[Bandito]

iPhones are popular because they are simple enough to use that a monkey could use it. It's the same reason why Mac's are popular too. It's a great strategy for Apple. Make simple and easy to use devices, use mediocre parts but make it look nice, market the shit out of it to people that don't know any better, and over price it at the same time to make people think they are paying a premium for quality, while also creating proprietary bullshit to use with only Apple products so that they can make even more money off accessories.
Chromebook try to do the same too. And it is selling a lot now, little by little. I think it will be a nice alternative for Macs. Windows is becoming smaller now...not even sure what they are gonna do. Everything is failing for them :lol

[Bandito]

Never said they were perfect did I?

But still work a lot better than android phones. Simply better coding and consistency, due to os optimized to work directly with its hardware and not full of bloated bad code added by 3rd parties.


Oh yeah... Updates.

Do I need to pull up the stats on updates? A big reason why android phones become so buggy and a pain to use. And up until recently android didnt have strict guidelines or policies regarding their apps. So tons of shit was getting through that harmed android phones. But since they couldn't be updated and google didnt do a damn care about quality or consistency the user suffered.
Android phones are not the same depending on the phone and the company man. Android are like Linux.

[outbreak]

Chromebook try to do the same too. And it is selling a lot now, little by little. I think it will be a nice alternative for Macs. Windows is becoming smaller now...not even sure what they are gonna do. Everything is failing for them :lol
Until microsoft's server side services are replaced windows won't be going anywhere.

[Derka]

Because its a good product. I've used Apple stuff forever and its worked great for me. Nuff said. I couldn't possibly care less who else uses it or uses Android or whatever. I just do not care and if people want to knock me for using Apple, I will laugh at them roundly for being pathetic, soulless, materialistic, shallow c*nts for caring so deeply about who uses what f*cking cell phone.

[9erempiree]

Because its a good product. I've used Apple stuff forever and its worked great for me. Nuff said. I couldn't possibly care less who else uses it or uses Android or whatever. I just do not care and if people want to knock me for using Apple, I will laugh at them roundly for being pathetic, soulless, materialistic, shallow c*nts for caring so deeply about who uses what f*cking cell phone.

One thing I notice is that Droid users bash Iphone users but Iphone users don't go bashing Droid users.

They are real insecure.

[Droid101]

Works 10x better than any android phone.

Pieces of shit turn to shit after a few months while iPhones run better for years and years.
Says someone who literally has only held an Android phone in his hand for 5 seconds before saying "EW" and tossing it off.

You're a fanboy, get over it.

/tests all phones for his fortune 500 company
//iPhones generally come in last in necessary functions (adding/removing calendar items from Exchange server [fails miserably or just corrupts everyone else's meeting], attaching Office files/downloading Office files from email, etc).


But please, tell us about all the extensive experience you have with modern Android devices.

[Derka]

One thing I notice is that Droid users bash Iphone users but Iphone users don't go bashing Droid users.

They are real insecure.

Perfect indicator of a shallow, material-obsessed culture. People who ridicule others over phone choices should be forced to swallow their phone in a public place where we can all watch them choke to death.

[Droid101]

One thing I notice is that Droid users bash Iphone users but Iphone users don't go bashing Droid users.

They are real insecure.

Works 10x better than any android phone.

Pieces of shit turn to shit after a few months while iPhones run better for years and years.
:roll: :roll: :roll:

[Bless Mathews]

I had androids untill my iPhone last December.

iPhone better.

It has literally froze once.

My htc one froze pretty regularly.

Always been a mac user. Had sprint. Wasn't available till the 5 on sprint.

iPhones just easier , more quality and reliable. Makes sense.

And as my homie dyce_won says "they stoarted the smart phone game. "

Quality, reliability, durability > than plastic and bullshit aps

[9erempiree]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

:facepalm

For example Droid users call us fanboys but your handle is Droid101 and avatar is a guy holding a phone.:lol

The irony, then again, life is full of it. :lol

[Jameerthefear]

I had androids untill my iPhone last December.

iPhone better.

It has literally froze once.

My htc one froze pretty regularly.

Always been a mac user. Had sprint. Wasn't available till the 5 on sprint.

iPhones just easier , more quality and reliable. Makes sense.

And as my homie dyce_won says "they stoarted the smart phone game. "

Quality, reliability, durability > than plastic and bullshit aps
You are simple-minded and ghetto as shit. It is to no one's surprise that your black ass needs an iPhone

[Bandito]

One thing I notice is that Droid users bash Iphone users but Iphone users don't go bashing Droid users.

They are real insecure.
Yes they do. I see it all the time. :facepalm

They are very emotional when they go talking about Apple.++++


Talking about Apple users.

[Droid101]

:facepalm

For example Droid users call us fanboys but your handle is Droid101 and avatar is a guy holding a phone.:lol

The irony, then again, life is full of it. :lol
Bro, go search for Droid101 on the internet, you'll find some ancient sites. (Hint: http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?99339-Droid101-s-Story-Hour-quot-Of-Gods-and-Devils-quot-Updated-10-12! )

I've been droid101 since 2001. I'm sorry that some mobile operating system happened to name themselves something similar to my handle.

I still am in charge of all mobiles for my company. Stay mad.



Also.... if you don't understand who Peggy from USA Prime Credit is...... you are a sad excuse bro. Get with it.

[9erempiree]

You are simple-minded and ghetto as shit. It is to no one's surprise that your black ass needs an iPhone

:lol

Jameer slowly becoming my favorite. I will hand him the torch pretty soon.

[IamRAMBO24]

So we can all agree Iphone users are a bunch of materialistic wh*res?

[Budadiiii]

:lol

Jameer slowly becoming my favorite. I will hand him the torch pretty soon.
I love Jameer.

I honestly consider the kid to be the most talented poster on this website.

[Rodmantheman]

You are simple-minded and ghetto as shit. It is to no one's surprise that your black ass needs an iPhone

:roll:

[andgar923]

Android phones are not the same depending on the phone and the company man. Android are like Linux.

I know, and that's why they have so many issues. That was my main point.

So yeah I agree, none of them are perfect.

But since Apple controls everything, they can tweak to get the best optimized performances. If there's issues they can check their logs independently and issue an update which helps damn near everybody.

The beauty of having an Apple product is that if you continue to have an issue, you can go to a store and they will either fix it or give you a new one, with or without a warranty (at times).

You don't have the same luxury with Android phones.

If you have an HTC One and you have an issue, you're basically on you're own for the most part. Google won't have a log of the issues so it's almost fruitless for you to call or send them a log report. HTC aint gonna do much, for sure Samsung won't care about anything. If there's a software update good luck getting that, unless you have the latest and greatest phone, and even then it's all dependent on the maker and even provider (at times)

I haven't even touched on the 3rd party UI and apps that they install. Those are the main reasons why performance and consistency suck on Android phones. So many settings that confuse most users, bad coding that bog it down and cause it to run slow and sluggish (lag) after a few months. Even the latest and greatest Android phones with tons of ram begin to run sluggish after a few months, almost brand new it seems. Almost all thanks to 3rd party crap that's loaded in them.

so it isn't Google's fault entirely.

[IamRAMBO24]

iPhones just easier , more quality and reliable. Makes sense.




Easy to use? It's a phone dude. You pick it up, you dial a number, and you call someone. If you want to use your camera on the android, you click on the app that looks like a f*ckin camera. You want the weather? Click on that cloudy sh*t. You get the point. This whole idea apple is easier to use and looks better than other phones is complete utter bullsh*t. It's just the name brand. If apple came out with a piece of turd with an apple logo on it, the same fanboys would still buy it in droves.

[outbreak]

Because its a good product. I've used Apple stuff forever and its worked great for me. Nuff said. I couldn't possibly care less who else uses it or uses Android or whatever. I just do not care and if people want to knock me for using Apple, I will laugh at them roundly for being pathetic, soulless, materialistic, shallow c*nts for caring so deeply about who uses what f*cking cell phone.
:applause:

That's a great post. It's the same way I feel about my android phone. Most people attack apple users though because there's a vocal majority of apple users who spout bullshit and buy into the cult. At the end of the day it is a phone. It is not some amazing device that will do amazing things that no other phone in the world can do but it is a nice phone and if you have other apple products it will integrate really well with them. It's the apple users who feel the need to talk shit endlessly about android to justify their apple loyalty who rile up the android users who then throw shit back at apple and so forth.

[IamRAMBO24]

I know, and that's why they have so many issues. That was my main point.

So yeah I agree, none of them are perfect.

But since Apple controls everything, they can tweak to get the best optimized performances. If there's issues they can check their logs independently and issue an update which helps damn near everybody.

The beauty of having an Apple product is that if you continue to have an issue, you can go to a store and they will either fix it or give you a new one, with or without a warranty (at times).

You don't have the same luxury with Android phones.

If you have an HTC One and you have an issue, you're basically on you're own for the most part. Google won't have a log of the issues so it's almost fruitless for you to call or send them a log report. HTC aint gonna do much, for sure Samsung won't care about anything. If there's a software update good luck getting that, unless you have the latest and greatest phone, and even then it's all dependent on the maker and even provider (at times)

I haven't even touched on the 3rd party UI and apps that they install. Those are the main reasons why performance and consistency suck on Android phones. So many settings that confuse most users, bad coding that bog it down and cause it to run slow and sluggish (lag) after a few months. Even the latest and greatest Android phones with tons of ram begin to run sluggish after a few months, almost brand new it seems. Almost all thanks to 3rd party crap that's loaded in them.

so it isn't Google's fault entirely.

Why are you guys about their great repair service? If it's such a great product, then why is it breaking down? I don't need to call my android service to fix my phone. By the time it breaks down I can actually afford another one because I'm not spending half a grand on it.

[outbreak]

Easy to use? It's a phone dude. You pick it up, you dial a number, and you call someone. If you want to use your camera on the android, you click on the app that looks like a f*ckin camera. You want the weather? Click on that cloudy sh*t. You get the point. This whole idea apple is easier to use and looks better than other phones is complete utter bullsh*t. It's just the name brand. If apple came out with a piece of turd with an apple logo on it, the same fanboys would still buy it in droves.

Apples are generally easier to use because you are connecting apple products to apple products. A closed system by nature will be much easier to use. Doesn't mean it's better and works great for your home. When you want to bring your device into other locations though that's when you hit problems. Or when you want to use something that isn't supported by your closed system. Or when you have to pay a bunch of money to get something because the third party option isnt' supported.

[IamRAMBO24]

Apples are generally easier to use because you are connecting apple products to apple products. A closed system by nature will be much easier to use. Doesn't mean it's better and works great for your home. When you want to bring your device into other locations though that's when you hit problems. Or when you want to use something that isn't supported by your closed system. Or when you have to pay a bunch of money to get something because the third party option isnt' supported.

Ya exactly, with third party options, the android parts are a lot cheaper. What do you mean by closed system? Are you only allowed to use Itunes and only watch movies from apple?

[IamRAMBO24]

LOL apple fanboys are salty.

[9erempiree]

How can I hate on Droid and smartphones in general. Basically any smartphone we are using today is an iPhone. That Galaxy or that Note or that HTC is essentially a rip off of an iPhone.

iPhone is basically the benchmark. You know when you tap a Droid phone's screen or pinch it to zoom or zoom out. You guys are essentially performing an iPhone command.

That is why I am not a hater of any device. They are essentially iPhone imitations.

[DCL]

it speaks a lot about a person's stability if he has to go bash other people's preference of a damn phone. bashing other people's sports team, that's all good. their team probably busted your team's ass in the playoffs. but getting mad and all worked up over other people's preference of a damn phone?? :confusedshrug:

[IamRAMBO24]

http://www.troll.me/images/boromir/argue-with-an-apple-fan-and-expecting-them-to-come-to-their-senses.jpg

[IamRAMBO24]

it speaks a lot about a person's stability if he has to go bash other people's preference of a damn phone. bashing other people's sports team, that's all good. their team probably busted your team's ass in the playoffs. but getting mad and all worked up over other people's preference of a damn phone?? :confusedshrug:

So what? Can't take the heat, then get out of the kitchen.

[andgar923]

Easy to use? It's a phone dude. You pick it up, you dial a number, and you call someone. If you want to use your camera on the android, you click on the app that looks like a f*ckin camera. You want the weather? Click on that cloudy sh*t. You get the point. This whole idea apple is easier to use and looks better than other phones is complete utter bullsh*t. It's just the name brand. If apple came out with a piece of turd with an apple logo on it, the same fanboys would still buy it in droves.

So all the millions and millions that enjoy Apple products are mindless sheep?

Forget about some of the world's smartest, tech savvy people. Forget about people that expect quality in performance and details. Forget professionals that depend on performance and dependability to get shit done.

naw.... they're all just sheep that bought into the kool aid.

Gotcha!!!!

Can't speak for others, but I want shit to work well. I want shit to not only work well, but be dependable. I want shit to do all of that but also do it smoothly. i want to have quality apps, tons of apps, updates, hardware that doesn't feel flimsy plastic.

F*ck us for wanting that right?

What a bunch of sheep we be.

[DCL]

So what? Can't take the heat, then get out of the kitchen.

it's just a f--king phone, dude. :oldlol:

[IamRAMBO24]

So all the millions and millions that enjoy Apple products are mindless sheep?

Forget about some of the world's smartest, tech savvy people. Forget about people that expect quality in performance and details. Forget professionals that depend on performance and dependability to get shit done.

naw.... they're all just sheep that bought into the kool aid.

Gotcha!!!!

Can't speak for others, but I want shit to work well. I want shit to not only work well, but be dependable. I want shit to do all of that but also do it smoothly. i want to have quality apps, tons of apps, updates, hardware that doesn't feel flimsy plastic.

F*ck us for wanting that right?

What a bunch of sheep we be.

Everything you listed can be done on an android.

[IamRAMBO24]

it's just a f--king phone, dude. :oldlol:

Stop being such a cry baby. Just see it as constructive criticism.

[DCL]

Stop being such a cry baby. Just see it as constructive criticism.

you should take your own advice.

it utter stupidity to get worked over this. you getting mad over a F--KING PHONE?! :oldlol:

[yungtyrekeevans]

How can I hate on Droid and smartphones in general. Basically any smartphone we are using today is an iPhone. That Galaxy or that Note or that HTC is essentially a rip off of an iPhone.

iPhone is basically the benchmark. You know when you tap a Droid phone's screen or pinch it to zoom or zoom out. You guys are essentially performing an iPhone command.

That is why I am not a hater of any device. They are essentially iPhone imitations.

motorola did it first bruh.

[gts]

it's just a f--king phone, dude. :oldlol::lol Rambo passing judgement on people based on their choice of cell phone...

can't wait for his breakfast cereal thread

"Raisin Bran lovers are the scum of the earth"

[IamRAMBO24]

you should take your own advice.

it utter stupidity to get worked over this. you getting mad over a F--KING PHONE?! :oldlol:

The cult mentality is sickening. Andgar prob presented the best argument for owning an Iphone but still everything he listed can be done on a droid, so the only conclusion I can come to is just wanting it for the name brand.

[zoom17]

I was in class today and this guy sitting next to me said I can't wait to get the new iphone6. I looked over and saw he was looking at a video of the iphone6 from his iphone5:oldlol:

[IamRAMBO24]

:lol Rambo passing judgement on people based on their choice of cell phone...

can't wait for his breakfast cereal thread

"Raisin Bran lovers are the scum of the earth"

My reasoning for any product is to look for the best products with the best prices. I can care less for name brand. Even when it comes to clothes: I'm not going to be sporting american eagle and looking like a f*g just because a bunch of teeny boppers think it looks cool; I'm going to wear what I want to wear and what looks good on me.

[nathanjizzle]

The reason why I Phone was so popular was that it was the brand and face of the "smart phone" era/trend. now that everyone is use to having a smart phone that trend is obsolete, thus iphones leveling out with other smartphones in terms of popularity.

[ballinhun8]

Same reason the sidekick was so popular.

[Bless Mathews]

You are simple-minded and ghetto as shit. It is to no one's surprise that your black ass needs an iPhone

Thanks niggah.

[gts]

My reasoning for any product is to look for the best products with the best prices. I can care less for name brand. Even when it comes to clothes: I'm not going to be sporting american eagle and looking like a f*g just because a bunch of teeny boppers think it looks cool; I'm going to wear what I want to wear and what looks good on me.

and that's perfectly fine if that's how you shop, it's not the right way or wrong way it's just one of many ways

some folks like iPhones some like Samsung or whatever else.. there is no wrong phone to buy, you buy what you like...

getting upset because somebody else likes a different type of phone then you do is just daft...

getting upset because somebody is happy with their purchase or is proud of owning something nice is downright idiotic

[IamRAMBO24]

and that's perfectly fine if that's how you shop, it's not the right way or wrong way it's just one of many ways

some folks like iPhones some like Samsung or whatever else.. there is no wrong phone to buy, you buy what you like...

getting upset because somebody else likes a different type of phone then you do is just daft...

getting upset because somebody is happy with their purchase or is proud of owning something nice is downright idiotic

What's wrong with talking sh*t? It's just a phone right? It's not like I'm actually hurting someone.

[IamRAMBO24]

The only people taking this seriously are the apple fanboys crying about being attacked for their horrible choices. The saltier they are, the funnier it is to me. It's just a phone right?

[Bless Mathews]

:lol Rambo passing judgement on people based on their choice of cell phone...

can't wait for his breakfast cereal thread

"Raisin Bran lovers are the scum of the earth"

Slayed.


And he act like there ain't droid fanboys. Waiting for the next galaxy or note.

Jerking off to lebron taking selfies on his samsung, on the lebron app, on their newest samsung note AND galaxy phones that's only available for samsung users.


GTFO.

[bdreason]

The same reason NASCAR is so popular; American Marketing.

[gts]

What's wrong with talking sh*t? It's just a phone right? It's not like I'm actually hurting someone.
nothing, just stop getting your undies in a knot when folks talk shit back :lol

you seem like the classic dish it out but get all defensive when somebody fires back type of person...

what I'm reading here is you don't like people who are happy with their iPhones... you sound like a jealous little simpleton who's not happy with his cheap ass budget phone so you'll be damned if you let anyone else be happy about theirs

[rezznor]

I used to be in the camp that wasn't sure why people needed a smart phone. I like some you, thought it as useless and as waste. After all, all we need a phone for is to make calls and send texts right?

Until I got my first iPhone.

I understood why people felt so connected to their phones.

Various people have different uses and needs.

I use it to keep me updated on my bus times, I use it as my up to the minute weather service, I use it at work to keep track of inventory, to check pricing, to do discount calculations. I use it to keep up with news (well.. mostly Reddit), I use it to text not just family and friends, but important job related information. I use my phone to check my work schedule and let my customers know when I'll be in along with sync with my wife. I use my phone to listen to music, I use my phone to take notes and as a reminder device, I use my phone to FaceTime my wife or if I need to display something to my coworkers. I use my phone to record memories and take pictures and share them with my family in the U.S. and Mexico.

And to be honest, I use my phone for simple shit like killing time when Im waiting like playing games, surfing the net (ISH), or watching videos.

I use my phone to get directions when Im lost, to get translations when I need them (from French), to light up a room when it's dark, to control my tv and/or music. I've used it as a way to inspire beats, I use it to edit videos and and pictures, entertain and teach my 2 year old nephews etc.etc.

This may apply to all smartphones.

But the reason I prefer the iPhone is for its elegant and buttery smooth yet dependable OS. I prefer the iPhone due to its ecosystem. I prefer the iPhone due to its security. i prefer the iPhone due to its integration between iOS and OS X.

I've used various Android phones in the past as friends, family and co-workers have asked me to help them with their crashing pieces of shits. It wasn't until last year that Android OS and phones in general were usable for 'me'. When I moved to Canada I was using some piece of shit Android phone and then moved up to the elegant HTC One. While the HTC One is the closest thing to an iPhone I was still missing my iPhone and its apps. Honestly, Android apps are a piece of SHIT. Giant turds they be. I knew it I'd be using the HTC One only for a limited time, I wanted to give it a chance since the other piece of shit Android phone sucked so hard I never used it. But while it was great in its own way, I never got a chance to fully explore it and learn it from top to bottom. So it's not a knock on the phone itself as it is on Android Marketplace and Android OS as a whole.

today was the Fappening for andgar

[zoom17]

today was the Fappening for andgar

:oldlol:

[nathanjizzle]

My reasoning for any product is to look for the best products with the best prices. I can care less for name brand. Even when it comes to clothes: I'm not going to be sporting american eagle and looking like a f*g just because a bunch of teeny boppers think it looks cool; I'm going to wear what I want to wear and what looks good on me.

in contrast to what your saying, you wouldnt buy an iphone just because of the brands popularity and not necessarily for its functionality. because i know your mentality, you think you are above sheep mentality.

[Noire92]

Still tryna catch up to Android.

[ballinhun8]

today was the Fappening for andgar



:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[Derka]

LOL apple fanboys are salty.
N*gga you are clearly the saltiest motherf*cker in this thread. Everything you are bashing Apple folks for doing, you are yourself doing in spades. You think you're trolling and riling people up, but all anyone's really doing is laughing at you.

[Combat Wombat]

Because it's probably the most user friendly smart phone on the market which makes it a very attractive option to technology-illiterate people/older people.

[Dresta]

Because most people are imbeciles who'll waste their money on anything that'll take their minds away from the utter fatuity of their mundane and pointless lives.

/thread

[Crystallas]

Why are people internet trolls? That's the same question. Because people like to be douches. It's the only thing they know, and they stick to it.

[ALBballer]

Bc they are easy to use, market themselves better and have become part of a fashion staent. Also not sure why people think they are so expensive since high end android phones like s5 and htc two are priced similarly.

I have a Mac as well and I have had it for two years and it still runs great aside from my batter that has been drained. When I had windows computer I would have to do a fresh install of the OS every year if not more due to various issues and it slowing down. I have boot camp and run windows for certain programs and the windows side has been infected by spyware even though I rarely use it.

Apple makes a great product although it is overpriced to a certain degree.

[Bandito]

Bc they are easy to use, market themselves better and have become part of a fashion staent. Also not sure why people think they are so expensive since high end android phones like s5 and htc two are priced similarly.

I have a Mac as well and I have had it for two years and it still runs great aside from my batter that has been drained. When I had windows computer I would have to do a fresh install of the OS every year if not more due to various issues and it slowing down. I have boot camp and run windows for certain programs and the windows side has been infected by spyware even though I rarely use it.

Apple makes a great product although it is overpriced to a certain degree.
That's because nobody cares to do spyware for Mac.:biggums:

[ALBballer]

That's because nobody cares to do spyware for Mac.:biggums:

True my Ubuntu labtop never has issues in that regards either. Putting spyware and viruses aside, I found myself constantly doing a fresh install on windows 1 to 2 times a year if not more due to the system being bogged down. My MBA is still going strong and I bought a used 2011 version meaning it is around 3 years old.

[Bandito]

True my Ubuntu labtop never has issues in that regards either. Putting spyware and viruses aside, I found myself constantly doing a fresh install on windows 1 to 2 times a year if not more due to the system being bogged down. My MBA is still going strong and I bought a used 2011 version meaning it is around 3 years old.
Ubuntu has even less viruses aimed for it. So you could probably use it safely with my blessing. I always recommend Ubuntu to people that watches a lot of porn.

[Nick Young]

Bc they are easy to use, market themselves better and have become part of a fashion staent. Also not sure why people think they are so expensive since high end android phones like s5 and htc two are priced similarly.

I have a Mac as well and I have had it for two years and it still runs great aside from my batter that has been drained. When I had windows computer I would have to do a fresh install of the OS every year if not more due to various issues and it slowing down. I have boot camp and run windows for certain programs and the windows side has been infected by spyware even though I rarely use it.

Apple makes a great product although it is overpriced to a certain degree.
Macs are not better then windows. I have a lenovo that has been running perfectly for about 5 years now and has never had a problem. It also costs a third of a price of a powerbook.

The only thing apple does better then anyone else is marketing. They marketed themselves as the brand for unique creatives and good for them, everyone fell for it. Im worried about the brand now that Jobs died though, this iWatch thing is a piece of shit idea, wonder how many saps will buy it though.

[Random_Guy]

back on topic, as an iphone user, i admit I like the phone because Im a tech retard. I like everything to be easy, and obvious. I like its clear setup and like it or not, as a user that has tried the nokia 920 and the htc one(which were flagships at the time i was using them), i think the iphone really does have an edge in terms of overall smoothness. Now ive never used any samsung phones since I hate any korean products :lol: so im not going to comment.

so basically the iphone is for people that are lazy (and to many here probably uninformed but w/e) , but still like to have a good time with their phone.

edit:user

[Bless Mathews]

Macs are not better then windows. I have a lenovo that has been running perfectly for about 5 years now and has never had a problem. It also costs a third of a price of a powerbook.

The only thing apple does better then anyone else is marketing. They marketed themselves as the brand for unique creatives and good for them, everyone fell for it. Im worried about the brand now that Jobs died though, this iWatch thing is a piece of shit idea, wonder how many saps will buy it though.

Mac > PC all day.

Anything audio and or video related. You know, things that require a stable os.

THE standard in any studio.

Gtfo.

[32jazz]

Because most people are imbeciles who'll waste their money on anything that'll take their minds away from the utter fatuity of their mundane and pointless lives.

/thread

And they will stereotype/criticize people who wait in line for the latest tennis shoes.

I wonder why?


Both are ridiculous.

[Charlie Sheen]

A phone is a phone. I've seen androids that look just as good, does everything that it can do, and about 2x cheaper, so what is it about the Iphone that fanboys are going nuts over? The launch is bleh to me. It's just another stupid expensive phone being released amongst a million.

Why do you care what other people are spending their money on? I'm sure there's some deep philosophical reasoning that you, and you alone, have discovered.

[Bandito]

Mac > PC all day.

Anything audio and or video related. You know, things that require a stable os.

THE standard in any studio.

Gtfo.
Too bad that it doesnt work for anything else at all. All goverment computers, banks and other companies use windows not macs LOL

It is easier to make a program for windows because they make easier for developers to well develop.

When it comes to developing windows > Apple and its not even close

[code green]

I was in the market a couple of weeks ago for a new phone after decimating my S4. I used to sell cell phones for a living, so I've used pretty much everything before.

I was seriously considering getting the 6 now that they've upgraded the screen sizes. I wouldn't be happy, but I could live with the lack of customization if it made for a smoother experience. That's one thing I'll give Apple...for the most part, you're going to get the same experience from day 1 to day 720. Reliability is way up there on my list of importance. It's everywhere...apps are designed specifically for that one device, and iMessage was a big selling point considering I'm friends with a lot of iPhone users and I'd be able to communicate with them over WiFi in dead zones. And let's be honest...it looks like a premium device. Loved the sapphire screen rumors, unfortunately that didn't pan out. Didn't like the fixed storage or non removable battery either.

Windows phones have even less customization ability, which I didn't like, but I love the OS. Just as smooth as Apple, plus their phones really stand out in a sea of Galaxies and iPhones. Hate, Hate, HATE their app store though, and it's a shame they can't get the type of support they deserve. I like the Windows 8 compatibility too. I had an HTC Windows Phone 8x for about a year, but switched the second I could because of the lack of apps.

I said before I was coming from an S4, and before that, I had the T-Mobile G1, HTC Inspire, and the LG Thrill. I was considering an S5, before realizing I'm really not a huge fan of TouchWiz. The S4 wasn't even a year old at the time of destruction, but I could already see the slowdown starting to occur. So I wanted something that would stand out, without a bulky overlay over it (yes, i know i can root), and efficient power usage. After hearing rave reviews on the LG G2, I took a long look at the G3. I was really impressed with the screen size, close to zero bezel, resolution, great battery life, and smoothness. This was the phone I ended up picking out.

Bottom line...this is the best iPhone they've come out with so far, and if I wasn't so invested in the Android ecosystem already, I probably would have put my Apple hatred aside and grabbed it. Great phone, and I definitely don't fault people for wanting to upgrade to it, especially if you're an Apple vet.

[christian1923]

It's not a fashion statement or cause I'm trying to be trendy, I just like the phone and apple software a lot better then the other options.

[NBAplayoffs2001]

It's not a fashion statement or cause I'm trying to be trendy, I just like the phone and apple software a lot better then the other options.

I hate that it isn't water proof.

[BurningHammer]

Because TV tells them to.

[InfiniteBaskets]

Wow, I use my eyes and a window for that.

Reminds me of this commercial.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOXQo7nURs0

[Jailblazers7]

I love how quick people are to call other people sheep. There are plenty of reasons why I would want an iPhone. Say what you will but the iPhone's design is definitely the best out there imo. Apple is basically a design firm that specializes in tech. I'm a 2-year contract guy so I'd want a powerful phone that is very reliable over the life of my contract and iPhone checks that box. They have the best app market out of all the systems. And I've never even used one so I can't comment on usability and all that shit.

Their prices are competitive when bought on a 2 year plan and for people who buy without a contract they either 1) have a lot of disposable income, 2) are sheep, or 3) place a premium on getting new tech.

[Nick Young]

It's not a fashion statement or cause I'm trying to be trendy, I just like the phone and apple software a lot better then the other options.
uh huh

[Nick Young]

So all the millions and millions that enjoy Apple products are mindless sheep?

Forget about some of the world's smartest, tech savvy people. Forget about people that expect quality in performance and details. Forget professionals that depend on performance and dependability to get shit done.

naw.... they're all just sheep that bought into the kool aid.

Gotcha!!!!

Can't speak for others, but I want shit to work well. I want shit to not only work well, but be dependable. I want shit to do all of that but also do it smoothly. i want to have quality apps, tons of apps, updates, hardware that doesn't feel flimsy plastic.

F*ck us for wanting that right?

What a bunch of sheep we be.
lol not everyones a sheep, but you sure are. You sound like a goddamn apple store salesman. Apple got you good:roll: :roll: :roll:

[Dr Seuss]

damn. a lot of salty posters in here hating on people for spending money on something they CAN afford, and more importantly, enjoy. honestly, why would anyone have an objection to something someone else spends money on. unless you arent able to spend frivolously, so it offends you.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

It looks good, works well, and iOS is just much nicer than Android. I'm also never gonna use all these extra things like Torrents and shit that Andriods have... Got a PC for that.

And waterproof? I mean sure, it's great if I plan on jumping into the Trent with it, but... How useful is that really?

[Asiantastic]

I feel like I'm the only Windows Phone user that's actually happy with his phone lol. Sure, there's a lack of apps, but they're patching that hole relatively quickly and in this moment, the majority of popular apps already exist. Good OS in the sense that it's more customizable than iOS, but still not as crazy as Android.

But from a neutral standpoint, I think it really depends on what you're looking for in a phone.

If you're looking for a feature and accessory rich phone with plenty of customization, go for Android.

If you're looking for a phone that just works (and over the long term too, with great warranty) which looks absolutely gorgeous, go for the iPhone. I'm not trashing how Android phones look, but some manufacturers (like Sony) have really ugly icons.

If you're looking for a third option, with less apps and perhaps less features, but good functionality, simple yet pleasing aesthetics, and catching up to its competition quite fast, go for Windows Phone.

[Draz]

You prefer the iPhone because of its security but their iCloud's have been hacked in a mass onslaught of famous celebrities let alone it can happen to you?

Nothing is secure but ... Let's not be too outrageous here.

& lol @ some of you who pretend like the smallest shit doesn't matter but upgrade every 6-8 months for minimal shit. If the iPhone 6s only had an upgrade of waterproof you'd all jump the gun and purchase it.

The operating system is great. It feels smooth. I was using the iPhone 5 for a while. I like the simple. But I don't like the restrictions. I like freeing my phone. Downloading torrents, free paid apps, roms, tweaks, all that shit.

Removable battery, sd card, the simplest shit. When Apple includes that, I'll jump ship.

[rezznor]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxJqf5yCcAEE6qG.jpg

congrats on paying top dollar for old hardware. gotta hand it to apple, they are amazing at fleecing their zealots every year.


in b4 "prefer the experience, ecosystem, it's magical blah blah same arguments from 2012"

[BLAM I AM]

for some reason, just about every iphone user i know.... there screen is always broken.....its weird, anybody else experience that ?

[rezznor]

for some reason, just about every iphone user i know.... there screen is always broken.....its weird, anybody else experience that ?
same here. i shattered one of my old iphones from a 2 foot drop inside a bookstore...

[BLAM I AM]

same here. i shattered one of my old iphones from a 2 foot drop inside a bookstore...

that would have mad me sick...lol. I was thinking of getting a iphone but instead picked up a htc one m8, loving it so far. High quality phone. Fast, ease of use and i love the front facing boom speakers.Apple has done a great job marketing the iphone as not just a phone but a accessory, i have friends who just buy it because its an Iphone...:confusedshrug:

[BLAM I AM]

I feel like I'm the only Windows Phone user that's actually happy with his phone lol. Sure, there's a lack of apps, but they're patching that hole relatively quickly and in this moment, the majority of popular apps already exist. Good OS in the sense that it's more customizable than iOS, but still not as crazy as Android.

But from a neutral standpoint, I think it really depends on what you're looking for in a phone.

If you're looking for a feature and accessory rich phone with plenty of customization, go for Android.

If you're looking for a phone that just works (and over the long term too, with great warranty) which looks absolutely gorgeous, go for the iPhone. I'm not trashing how Android phones look, but some manufacturers (like Sony) have really ugly icons.

If you're looking for a third option, with less apps and perhaps less features, but good functionality, simple yet pleasing aesthetics, and catching up to its competition quite fast, go for Windows Phone.

I actually think windows phones are really good phones myself...my buddy has a lumia 1520 that thing is beastly and im one of the few people who dont mind windows 8 os... if i hadnt have gotten htc one m8 i would have picked a windows phone

[Bandito]

I use to have a windows 7 phone and aside from Facebook that had all the crap I needed.

[IamRAMBO24]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxJqf5yCcAEE6qG.jpg

congrats on paying top dollar for old hardware. gotta hand it to apple, they are amazing at fleecing their zealots every year.


in b4 "prefer the experience, ecosystem, it's magical blah blah same arguments from 2012"

:applause:

Holy sh*t great stuff ..

[dazzer87]

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/YZvkc48V0UKsAfGZM3ltJQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTY1NDtweW9mZj0wO3E9Nz U7dz05NjA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/BGR_News/iphone-6-nexus-4.jpg

[PHX_Phan]

Because it's not an Android.

[PHX_Phan]

I love how quick people are to call other people sheep. There are plenty of reasons why I would want an iPhone. Say what you will but the iPhone's design is definitely the best out there imo. Apple is basically a design firm that specializes in tech. I'm a 2-year contract guy so I'd want a powerful phone that is very reliable over the life of my contract and iPhone checks that box. They have the best app market out of all the systems. And I've never even used one so I can't comment on usability and all that shit.

Their prices are competitive when bought on a 2 year plan and for people who buy without a contract they either 1) have a lot of disposable income, 2) are sheep, or 3) place a premium on getting new tech.

Also ironic how the under-spec'd iPhone can perform right alongside all the best Android devices because of a better OS and smoother integration.

But, obviously Apple sheep are just to blind to see the superior flashy specs of the latest Android flavor listed right on front of the box :rolleyes:

[BLAM I AM]

Also ironic how the under-spec'd iPhone can perform right alongside all the best Android devices because of a better OS and smoother integration.

But, obviously Apple sheep are just to blind to see the superior flashy specs of the latest Android flavor listed right on front of the box :rolleyes:

You cant deny the quality of the products apple puts out, they have perfect that ios. it just depends on what you like. Alhough iphones arent necessarily breaking the mold when it comes to features they are very high quality phones.

[9erempiree]

Only on the internet where people can argue about phones. People don't really care in real life. There are no clubs or groups of people that get together and bash another phone because it is a waste of time.

[no pun intended]

I used to be in the camp that wasn't sure why people needed a smart phone. I like some you, thought it as useless and as waste. After all, all we need a phone for is to make calls and send texts right?

Until I got my first iPhone.

I understood why people felt so connected to their phones.

Various people have different uses and needs.

I use it to keep me updated on my bus times, I use it as my up to the minute weather service, I use it at work to keep track of inventory, to check pricing, to do discount calculations. I use it to keep up with news (well.. mostly Reddit), I use it to text not just family and friends, but important job related information. I use my phone to check my work schedule and let my customers know when I'll be in along with sync with my wife. I use my phone to listen to music, I use my phone to take notes and as a reminder device, I use my phone to FaceTime my wife or if I need to display something to my coworkers. I use my phone to record memories and take pictures and share them with my family in the U.S. and Mexico.

And to be honest, I use my phone for simple shit like killing time when Im waiting like playing games, surfing the net (ISH), or watching videos.

I use my phone to get directions when Im lost, to get translations when I need them (from French), to light up a room when it's dark, to control my tv and/or music. I've used it as a way to inspire beats, I use it to edit videos and and pictures, entertain and teach my 2 year old nephews etc.etc.

This may apply to all smartphones.

But the reason I prefer the iPhone is for its elegant and buttery smooth yet dependable OS. I prefer the iPhone due to its ecosystem. I prefer the iPhone due to its security. i prefer the iPhone due to its integration between iOS and OS X.

I've used various Android phones in the past as friends, family and co-workers have asked me to help them with their crashing pieces of shits. It wasn't until last year that Android OS and phones in general were usable for 'me'. When I moved to Canada I was using some piece of shit Android phone and then moved up to the elegant HTC One. While the HTC One is the closest thing to an iPhone I was still missing my iPhone and its apps. Honestly, Android apps are a piece of SHIT. Giant turds they be. I knew it I'd be using the HTC One only for a limited time, I wanted to give it a chance since the other piece of shit Android phone sucked so hard I never used it. But while it was great in its own way, I never got a chance to fully explore it and learn it from top to bottom. So it's not a knock on the phone itself as it is on Android Marketplace and Android OS as a whole.
Are you Apple's sales rep? Shit sounds like it spilled out of an Apple commercial.

[Nick Young]

Are you Apple's sales rep? Shit sounds like it spilled out of an Apple commercial.
Forreal, this guy types this shit in his spare time too, Apple has their hooks deep in this sheep:lol

[kNIOKAS]

I think big part of it is the charm of being corporate giant, not paying taxes and abusing their employees. People like power.


[QUOTE]In 2013, China Labor Watch (CLW) conducted an undercover investigation of a factory called Catcher Technology Co., Ltd. in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China (hereafter

[rezznor]

Are you Apple's sales rep? Shit sounds like it spilled out of an Apple commercial.
I bet he nutted at least twice while writing that love letter. Probably spritzed some drakkar noir on his macbook before he hit the submit reply button as well.

[nightprowler10]

http://i.imgur.com/xndYOmk.jpg

[Stempel, HERB]

I've used various Android phones in the past as friends, family and co-workers have asked me to help them with their crashing pieces of shits. It wasn't until last year that Android OS and phones in general were usable for 'me'. When I moved to Canada I was using some piece of shit Android phone and then moved up to the elegant HTC One. While the HTC One is the closest thing to an iPhone I was still missing my iPhone and its apps. Honestly, Android apps are a piece of SHIT. Giant turds they be. I knew it I'd be using the HTC One only for a limited time, I wanted to give it a chance since the other piece of shit Android phone sucked so hard I never used it. But while it was great in its own way, I never got a chance to fully explore it and learn it from top to bottom. So it's not a knock on the phone itself as it is on Android Marketplace and Android OS as a whole.

Say What? You said the phone is a crashing piece of shit but you don't have any technical expertise. Same goes for the OS and apps. You only generalise.

Basically you'll subscribe to ANYTHING that falls in line with your own beliefs. Not even trolling you or apple here. Seek help. Seriously. Your freedom of choice and your entire identity is compromised by these influences. That's scary.

[Nick Young]

I bet he nutted at least twice while writing that love letter. Probably spritzed some drakkar noir on his macbook before he hit the submit reply button as well.
:roll:
forreal, Apple doesn't even have to pay this sheep to spew their garbage:lol