So my contract is up in a few months, and I am considering crossing over from iPhone to a Nexus. A couple of questions:
- The Nexus 6 seems to be likely for this fall, correct?
- For anyone that has switched from Apple to Android, what do you miss? Apps, functionality, etc.
I have gradually been sucked into the Apple ecosystem, while still using both PC and Mac, but I have a couple of Apple TVs, have an iPad, use photo streams, etc. I like their stuff. I previously resisted by using devices like Boxee, which cost more and eventually became obsolete and unsupported. Airplay, for example, has never let me down. I have always seen my phone as the most independent of the devices though. The iPad and the Apple TVs are great together, but rarely do I stream from my phone to the Apple TV. Being able to snap a photo and upload it to a shared photo stream for my family to see is great, and I think I'll miss that a little.
But I like the appeal of an unlocked device for the price of what Fido will charge me to be tied to them for two years with a new iPhone. I don't plan on changing providers, but I want to be able to drop a foreign sim in while travelling, etc. I know that you can have your device unlocked for $50, but still... Another $50.
It seems like most or all of the apps that I use are available on Android as well, and while I'll need to buy a few for a second time, I'm OK with that if they're useful to me.
So, to the converts, any regrets from leaving Apple? Even little annoyances?
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