android vs Iphone vs window phone

[frida_adams]

which one is really best, what's the recent update of these OS.

 

[sirbrandy]

Android is now on 4.1 Jelly Bean.

iOS is now on 5.1.1 -- going iOS 6 in the next few weeks.

Windows is reportedly going to have their unified Windows 8 OS in the next few months (probably October).

Now, as to which is best... it all boils down to preference. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. The best OS is the one that works for you and your needs.

 

[leemason]

In terms of cost vs benefits to me for the apps that I use it's Android every time. But to might be different for you!

 

[bdw]

I have never used an iPhone. I got an android a couple of months ago. It is my first smartphone and I have to say that I find it non-intuitive and needlessly confusing to use. For example to answer a call you have to drag the call button from one side of the screen to the other - an awkward motion to complete. What is the point of that? Why not allow us to press or swipe it as per normal?

Unfortunately I suspect that the others will be similar.

 

[Optegris]

You can setup the phone to answer calls using the home button at the bottom middle of the casing. I've done this and it makes it a lot easier to do one handed...

As for which is best? Impossible to answer...

 

[bdw]

Yes, there are hundreds of settings that I have yet to find but out of the box, for a newbie, they are not very intuitive gadgets.

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[Optegris]

This might be different on your phone but to set it up go to:

Settings > Call (Under Device) > Call Answering/Ending > Answering Key and tick the box.

 

[bdw]

Cheers Phil, I have done this but my point is that it would be better if the phone was set to do this out of the box?

I suppose they are trying to be flexible.

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[frida_adams]

As people talking and walking as well for android. is there any entities of window phone.

 

[Optegris]

Cheers Phil, I have done this but my point is that it would be better if the phone was set to do this out of the box?

I suppose they are trying to be flexible.

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Possibly but some may prefer answering the phone that way. I agree though that after moving from an iPhone to a Galaxy Note, it was a little jarring getting used to everything again but saying that I wouldn't go back again for all the tea in China

 

[frida_adams]

Possibly but some may prefer answering the phone that way. I agree though that after moving from an iPhone to a Galaxy Note, it was a little jarring getting used to everything again but saying that I wouldn't go back again for all the tea in China

That's ok, but can we also select different button for answering ?

 

[Optegris]

I doubt it but it would depend on the phone.

 

[KM-Tiger]

Settings > Call (Under Device) > Call Answering/Ending > Answering Key and tick the box.

Thanks for that! Never knew you could change it.

I remember not being able to answer the first call I ever got on my Galaxy. Luckily I was with a client who had had a Galaxy for a while, and with a wry smile showed me how to answer a call. Didn't stop me feeling like an idiot!

 

[frida_adams]

As many updates coming from window phone. Improving day by day, is window phone can bring stuff better than android or iPhone ?

 

[Optegris]

I doubt it. What I've seen of Windows smartphones so far is that they can't hold a light to Android/iOS in terms of functionality and speed...

 

[bdw]

I remember not being able to answer the first call I ever got on my Galaxy.

This illustrates how daft this situation is becoming. I mean primarily it is a telephone. No one should need to be told how to answer the goddam thing.

 

[amphis software]

Now this is where I think the Windows Phone beats the others hands down. When the phone rings, it pops up 2 buttons, one of which says Answer. It couldn't be any easier or more intuitive. I've never had to read a manual to find out how to do anything. There are upgrades to the software that I haven't even installed yet because it already does everything so well.

Tom

 

[mit74]

sums up the difference nicely

 

[toastking]

Now this is where I think the Windows Phone beats the others hands down. When the phone rings, it pops up 2 buttons, one of which says Answer. It couldn't be any easier or more intuitive. I've never had to read a manual to find out how to do anything. There are upgrades to the software that I haven't even installed yet because it already does everything so well.

Tom

But surely that's the case with iPhone too and I would guess most phones. Barely think its a big differentiator when there are many options.

On the flip side I bet there are many that have awful or complicated designs which may be the foundation of your comment.

 

[Swapnil007]

according to my knowledge, the phone which completes your utility is the best for you no matter how many people suggest you n numbers of phone, the one you think will be fit for your use will be the best for you

 

[frida_adams]

according to my knowledge, the phone which completes your utility is the best for you no matter how many people suggest you n numbers of phone, the one you think will be fit for your use will be the best for you

Right @swapnil007. but we are discussing on the top 3 OS. None of them is less than a other, all its own quality. most important thing is that, why android on first ?

 

[Subbynet]

Now this is where I think the Windows Phone beats the others hands down. When the phone rings, it pops up 2 buttons, one of which says Answer. It couldn't be any easier or more intuitive.

Tom

To be honest every single Android phone I've ever used has done the same. A big green button with the word Answer, and a big red button to ignore. The whole idea that they're designing phones which are hard to answer is just rubbish.

If someone couldn't answer the phone, or work out the options menu, its rather a reflection of their own abilities than that of the phone itself. For those people they're are still payphones available.

 

[bdw]

To be honest every single Android phone I've ever used has done the same. A big green button with the word Answer, and a big red button to ignore. The whole idea that they're designing phones which are hard to answer is just rubbish.

If someone couldn't answer the phone, or work out the options menu, its rather a reflection of their own abilities than that of the phone itself. For those people they're are still payphones available.

Perhaps I should be using a payphone or perhaps your android is different from the rest.

Mine comes up with a green button with a telephone icon, which when touched does nothing. By default it has to be dragged fully across the screen to be answered, which is hardly standard or intuitive. The words "answer" or "ignore" are nowhere to be seen so it's not rubbish but don't let that let you miss an opportunity to be objectionable.

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[toastking]

Perhaps I should be using a payphone or perhaps your android is different from the rest.

Mine comes up with a green button with a telephone icon, which when touched does nothing. By default it has to be dragged fully across the screen to be answered, which is hardly standard or intuitive. The words "answer" or "ignore" are nowhere to be seen so it's not rubbish but don't let that let you miss an opportunity to be objectionable.

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What kind of phone do you have? I have only had phones that have been rubbish when they have been cheap or old. Anything worth anything is at least reasonably easy to use!

 

[Subbynet]

Perhaps I should be using a payphone or perhaps your android is different from the rest.

Mine comes up with a green button with a telephone icon, which when touched does nothing. By default it has to be dragged fully across the screen to be answered, which is hardly standard or intuitive. The words "answer" or "ignore" are nowhere to be seen so it's not rubbish but don't let that let you miss an opportunity to be objectionable.

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When the telephone was created, people learned to pick up the handset to answer. When the mobile phone was created, they learned to press a button. When the touchscreen phone was invented - "Slide to unlock" was widely publicised as a new way of unlocking the screen.

So, is it standard - yes, is it intuitive? yes is it. That's why millions of other people managed it from day one with no problems. Your Phone also has the ability to be set up with an answer and ignore button should you wish.

 

[bdw]

When the touchscreen phone was invented - "Slide to unlock" was widely publicised as a new way of unlocking the screen.

Widely publicised? Was it really? Never saw it. How did they publicise this to people who were not using touchscreen phones?

So, is it standard - yes, is it intuitive? yes is it. That's why millions of other people managed it from day one with no problems. Your Phone also has the ability to be set up with an answer and ignore button should you wish.

We have already discussed the set up options.

I would suspect that millions of people would have had the same problem as me. When I see a button on a touch screen that looks like a good option I touch it or swipe it. Sorry, but there is no way that dragging it all the way across the screen is intuitive. That is a design fault.

 

[frida_adams]

Our thinking always says for enormous software forever. That's why every so often updates release. So is there any new update in window phone, android and iPhone.

 

[frida_adams]

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[bdw]

Our thinking always says for enormous software forever.

:| I think that one requires further explanation? :|

 

[frida_adams]

:| I think that one requires further explanation? :|

we always try to find something new and something different. so just like that what's new updates of them.

 

[frida_adams]

Is there any update in android, iphone, window ?

 

[anna stacy]

My vote goes to Android, as they have many features which I truly love;
-Controlling Your Phone From Your Computer,
-True App Integration,
-Custom ROMs,
-Wireless App Installation,
-Custom Home Launchers,
- Alternate Keyboards.

Thanks

 

[cashflow]

I have had every single i phone out but i am hearing that there's a fairly recent samsung that has been released called the samsung s3, and i hear it really is the business and it's better than the iphone . Can anyone else cosign this ?

 

[amphis software]

Here's a test of iPhone vs Nokia Lumia camera. The Nokia wins by miles.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/47361/nokia-lumia-920-vs-iphone-4s-cameras

Tom

 

[nightmare99]

Day by day, iPhone is improving to bring better stuff than android or window phone...

Care to explain what "better stuff"? Do you actually use any of the three platforms?
Windows Phone 8 looks very promising as is the whole ecosystem. Android has some nice stuff but is still fragmented.
The iphone is still easier to use than android but probably level pegging with windows phone.

 

[mit74]

Care to explain what "better stuff"? Do you actually use any of the three platforms?
Windows Phone 8 looks very promising as is the whole ecosystem. Android has some nice stuff but is still fragmented.
The iphone is still easier to use than android but probably level pegging with windows phone.

he's a spammer and this is an old thread

 

[frida_adams]

Here's a test of iPhone vs Nokia Lumia camera. The Nokia wins by miles.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/47361/nokia-lumia-920-vs-iphone-4s-cameras

Tom

yes as par the camera is concern Nokia lumia's camera is best than iPhone.

 

[frida_adams]

today iPhone 5 is going to launch. let see what's new in iPhone 5.

 

[Optegris]

Good viewpoint here on the iPhone 5 and a lot of statements I would agree with:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19557497

 

[frida_adams]

iPhone 5 top five features are
1. Maps
2. Siri
3. Facebook
4. Calls
5. Passbook