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When it comes to customization options, well, I don't think anybody can argue that they are pretty far behind. Like 6 years behind, since, ios was introduced (you still can't change your default browser, for instance). This is the 2nd time they introduced multi-tasking. When it was first introduced, it was heralded as "multitasking done right". If that were true, then the new multitasking can't be right, can it? Anyway, none of them are true multitasking. apple are a hardware company, not a software one. Their software can't hold a candle android. |
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06-24-2013, 02:38 PM | #62 | |
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We may not like the philosophy Apple chooses to follow (and I don't), but they are first and foremost a consumer products company that believes in tight control and integration between hardware and software. With a few exceptions, what they have designed their products to do, they do well thanks to a quality mix of both hardware and software. Android has all the benefits of an open platform, but is has all the downfalls as well. There are many things that just don't work exactly right depending on exactly what is running on what hardware. Note, I just finished listening to this, which was free on Audible a while back, so I'm feeling a little less anti-Apple than usual. That guy serves up some tasty Apple Kool-Aid. Last edited by ApK; 06-24-2013 at 03:12 PM. |
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06-24-2013, 04:23 PM | #63 | |
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I also disagree about waiting for things to mainstream when they have actually made things mainstream by waiting... iPods just for one - yes there were lots of mp3 players before iPods but they were minority (and often clunky) devices then Ipods made players mainstream much of which came from integrating iTunes into the usage - doesn't matter whether you like it or not (and I do), it helped sell iPods by making music purchase to play a seamless operation... Last edited by elcreative; 06-24-2013 at 04:25 PM. |
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06-24-2013, 04:23 PM | #64 | |
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06-24-2013, 04:28 PM | #65 |
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And live tiles and widgets are essential why? I have widgets on my Android smartphone and tablet and I never felt the need to jump up and shout, "oh, where are my iPad widgets," just got on with using it...
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Windows RT, on the other hand, is a real PITA to set everything up on. But once it is set up it's pretty slick and has far more potential as a mobile computing platform than anything else right now. Personally I love it for my needs but hesitate to recommend it to anyone. |
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I didn't say they were essential or a religious experience, I said they were very useful. Widgets much more so than Live Tiles as you can interact with them. |
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But you can interact with apps equally happily... I've never found using a widget felt any different to using any other app... a rose by any other name...
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Yes, they are not essential, just like having phones is not essential (you can always go back to using drums to communicate, or smoke if that's what floats your boat), but they make things easier. Edit: if proof were needed Quote:
Interestingly enough, those are 10 features that are available on android. Last edited by afv011; 06-24-2013 at 05:55 PM. |
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You may be confusing being "behind" in technology with good choices that enhance the user experience. In the case of both LTE and multi-tasking we're talking about battery life. IMO, that was the basis of the choice and it was a good choice for many (most?) consumers.
As the power consumption of LTE went down and battery specific density went up it became more attractive (to the consumer) to place LTE in the iPhone. The jury is still out on multi-tasking. It may still be a battery hog in the next iOS. Hard to say yet. Another choice is the non-removable battery. It allows them to fit more hardware into a smaller package. It is another trade-off choice. I could say the same about not having a memory card slot but I believe they enjoy upselling us on more built-in memory at their outrageous price (more than the benefit to the consumer). Most of these choices are not about being "behind" in technology. They certainly may not match your priorities but they haven't been hurting Apple's profits. I agree sales growth is being stunted, partly by Samsung and Android OS. As a fan of their hardware I hope Apple responds with the next desirable bit of kit. |
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As for 10 features most wanted... not by me and, anecdotally of course, not high on the list of great needs from any of half a dozen iPhone using friends and equally not high on list of must-have, must-use options from a similar number of Android phone users... still whatever floats your boat but having live icons continually doing things is going to be completely switched off on any damn device that tries to do it... And contrary to your patronising, "you can always go back to using drums to communicate, or smoke if that's what floats your boat," not wanting something that works to be continually updated with flash style but no real content doesn't mean I don't use my Android phone and iPads for several hours a day most days... Last edited by elcreative; 06-24-2013 at 06:41 PM. |
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Yes, I can write a widget that updates itself every 30 seconds if I wanted to, but I would quickly get 1 star reviews on my app by frustrated users, so it's in the developer's benefit to properly write their apps. |
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