In Apple's keynote they said that most people don't use a pass code because its inconvenient. So those that normally don't lock their phones previously may lock it now with touch ID.
Touch ID's only purpose isn't to make pass code users' lives easier, it's also to get more people to use a lock.
I've been on the fence about upgrading my 4S to the 5S. I know hardware wise the performance bump will be substantial. I am disappointed, however, in two major things.
One is the screen size, 4" is simply too small in today's age of 4.3-5" screens on other platforms. I recently played with a GS4 and was sad to go back to my 4S's pathetic 3.5" screen. The thought of having to live with a 4" screen for another two years is really disappointing me.
Two, and this really surprised me, is iOS7. I really dislike the OS compared to iOS6. I feel the overall usability has gone way done for me and I'm not a fan of the ugly grey color scheme in apps like Safari. I feel like I can live with iOS7 in the long run because functionally I can still get things done quickly, but I'm not enamored with the OS the way I was when I first switched to Apple.
Thus, I'm in an odd position right now. I don't feel like there is any phone on the market today that has what I want. Android as a platform has always been a let down for me. It's laggy, the UI is inconsistent across apps, and it crashed for too often for my liking. Windows Phone lacks the app library and some really basic features (e.g. notification center) it needs to compete....although to be fair a lot of this is supposed to be addressed in their 8.1 update.
Anyone else in my boat?
I'm just extremely hesitant to go back to google at this point after my last experience. I'm not confident at all that they've fixed any of the fundamental issues that bothered me.
Dunno about the LG G2 (or Nexus 5) but I hear plenty of complaints about lag on the S4.------
If your last Android experience was laggy and crashy, then it's probably been awhile. You would be fine with a Galaxy S4/LG G2/Google Nexus 5 device, giving you a nice ~5" screen with a smooth, stable Android experience.
Hmmm...Not bad for a 99¢ eBay bumper. The only problem is the buttons are silver, not gold.
They haven't. I'm in the same boat as you. I think, in the long run, WP is the real alternative to iOS that people like you and I want, but it's at least another year away.
Thus, I'm in an odd position right now. I don't feel like there is any phone on the market today that has what I want. Android as a platform has always been a let down for me. It's laggy, the UI is inconsistent across apps, and it crashed for too often for my liking. Windows Phone lacks the app library and some really basic features (e.g. notification center) it needs to compete....although to be fair a lot of this is supposed to be addressed in their 8.1 update.
Anyone else in my boat?
They also called the original Note 10.1 laggy. However, in all of these cases, the problem was rushed-to-market firmware: the mature experience that most people ended up getting was really good. The S4 was actually fixed within a month... though I think Verizon lagged as usual. I expect the same from the Note 3.I still hear frequent reviewers call recent Samsung phones like the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 as laggy compared to other phones, despite having great processors inside.
I've seen lots of reports of lag on the S4 in various forums.^there is no lag on the S4
I used a Motorola RAZR HD for 9 months. It is near stock, but the lack of a physical home button just drove me nuts.So for iPhone users thinking of jumping ship, look at the Nexus 5. I think it's going to be really awesome.
So for iPhone users thinking of jumping ship, look at the Nexus 5. I think it's going to be really awesome.
i can't believe these things are so damn scarce to get. now it says 2-3 weeks on apple's site for a 16gb black/grey 5s. i'll probably get one shortly here but it's retarded that it is going to have a 2-3 week wait. they are 100% unavailable near me as well, in every color, in every size.
I've seen lots of reports of lag on the S4 in various forums.
And here is just one of several reviews mentioning it:
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 25: Lag (Jump to 2:25)
The other thing you'll see out there are various tutorials on how to reduce lag.
I used a Motorola RAZR HD for 9 months. It is near stock, but the lack of a physical home button just drove me nuts.
QFTI really wish they would of increased the screen size with the 5s and 5c. Hopefully when the 6 drops the screen will go to at least a 4.3 if I could get a 4.5 inch iPhone I would leave android and never look back
I think Apple will keep the 4" screen next fall and bring along another model with a 4.7"- 5" screen. Some people think they'll simply go a bit bigger to say 4.3" or 4.5" however I think there is a strong market for both smaller (4" - 4.5") and larger (4.6" - 5") phones. It really amazes me that Apple will most likely make us wait until the fall of 2014 for a larger screened iPhone. I can't be the only person who left their iPhone for an S4 because of the screen size. I'm much happier now.
I think Apple will keep the 4" screen next fall and bring along another model with a 4.7"- 5" screen. Some people think they'll simply go a bit bigger to say 4.3" or 4.5" however I think there is a strong market for both smaller (4" - 4.5") and larger (4.6" - 5") phones. It really amazes me that Apple will most likely make us wait until the fall of 2014 for a larger screened iPhone. I can't be the only person who left their iPhone for an S4 because of the screen size. I'm much happier now.
April? Seriously? That would be rather strange.Honestly I think we see a larger iPhone refresh in April.
I think Apple will keep the 4" screen next fall and bring along another model with a 4.7"- 5" screen. Some people think they'll simply go a bit bigger to say 4.3" or 4.5" however I think there is a strong market for both smaller (4" - 4.5") and larger (4.6" - 5") phones. It really amazes me that Apple will most likely make us wait until the fall of 2014 for a larger screened iPhone. I can't be the only person who left their iPhone for an S4 because of the screen size. I'm much happier now.