Yep, I would say you hit the mark exactly. I'm actually probably a rare breed, I much prefer the mac for my desktop platform, but for the mobile device, I prefer android. I might consider going back to IOS if Apple ever lifts any of their restrictions, but that's not likely to happen. On Jun 24, 2013, at 3:35 PM, Devin Prater <[email protected]> wrote:
> Well, this is how I see it. Apple is just, well, Apple. They feel that iOS > shouldn't be a computer operating system. After all, your phone, usually > isn't your computer. The mac has a file manager and everything else, as you > know, and can be added to with any software you want. Android is android > though, and better for people that want full access. > sent from my Mac Mini with iCloud. > Devin prater > email and iMessage: [email protected] or [email protected] > Skype: > devinprater > msn: > [email protected] > > > On Jun 24, 2013, at 2:38 PM, Mike Arrigo <[email protected]> wrote: > >> That's certainly true about windows phone 8 and blackberry, but if you have >> not tried the newest version of android, you might be pleasantly surprised. >> The biggest problem I have with IOS is that it does not do basic things that >> other operating systems do, such as file management. Also, Apple insists on >> using nonstandard proprietary connectors, and, unless you jail break it, you >> can only install applications Apple approves. Personally, I have a problem >> with someone else deciding what I can and cannot install on a device I have >> purchased. Android is different, but the newest version is just as >> accessible as IOS I would say. I use it on a daily basis for phone calls, >> messaging, playing music, listening to radio stations, identifying things >> with the camera, and listening to books. >> Original message: >>> Right exactly, and for visually impaired people, iOS is the preferred >>> platform, while there are others out there, they are not nearly as >>> accessible. >> >>> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jun 24, 2013, at 10:41 AM, Mike Arrigo <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>>> An interesting article and I agree with some of what it says. In some >>>> ways, Apple has developed a standard for itself that is very high, and now >>>> that some of their features are in other devices, some people could lose >>>> interest. On the other hand, the sales will tell the final story. As long >>>> as Apple is happy with their sales, they will continue to do what they are >>>> doing, and why not. 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