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Title: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: blueace on November 10, 2014, 02:49:50 PM I have been an Iphone user for a number of years now and have found them very good. Ease of use, software, layout, camera, apps, etc.
However, as a regular tournament poker player I have found that battery life has become a big issue, to the point where my iphone 5 was giving me a couple of hours of listening to music and fiddling on the internet before it was needing more charge. (I take a battery pack with me now but its not the point) So having brought out the 6 with the same battery size as the 5, I feel its time to show them they dont have a monopoly when they cant give me what I need; its time to change. I have been eyeing up the Sony Z3 series, although I have looked at others and read lots of reviews. I do not have a large worthwhile library of apps or excusive Apple content and wont mind tranfering data. This may seem like a slightly trivial post but anyone that uses their phone a lot will know why I'm posting this. What I'm wondering is if anyone has experience of coming away from iphone and to what, and how they got on. Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: Pawprint on November 10, 2014, 03:13:54 PM Love my iPhone, so can't offer any advice, but I did read an article that might be of interest to you when you switch
http://www.stuff.tv/apple/apple-website-lets-you-free-your-phone-number-imessage/news?utm_content=bufferbe0eb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=brand+awareness (http://www.stuff.tv/apple/apple-website-lets-you-free-your-phone-number-imessage/news?utm_content=bufferbe0eb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=brand+awareness) Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: DaveShoelace on November 10, 2014, 03:24:48 PM I've felt for years that the phone that manages to bring out an amazing battery will be the next big thing in tech. I presume these phablets have better batteries simply because they are a bit bigger?
Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: horseplayer on November 10, 2014, 03:28:02 PM Managed to get a real good deal on the new Note 4 (samsung) about a month ago.
Really impressed and battery life is superb Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: RED-DOG on November 10, 2014, 03:33:21 PM Managed to get a real good deal on the new Note 4 (samsung) about a month ago. Really impressed and battery life is superb I use a Samsung S4 and the battery life is excellent. Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: blueace on November 10, 2014, 04:06:30 PM Im going to be suprised if I find someone that has come away from Iphone, seems they have a hold on their customer base.
Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: Jon MW on November 10, 2014, 04:55:14 PM Im going to be suprised if I find someone that has come away from Iphone, seems they have a hold on their customer base. They have weirdly high customer loyalty but I know a few people who have switched from iphones (given their fall in market share that's not really a surprise). They're not really around at the moment to ask - but if there was anything specific I could probably get an answer tomorrow (?) Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: Skippy on November 10, 2014, 05:08:37 PM Have you considered getting someone to change the battery in your phone? All phones batteries lose their ability to hold charge over time, and switching between brands won't change that. You don't say how old your phone is, but I'm guessing it must be quite old since it's a 5.
Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: Pawprint on November 10, 2014, 06:01:59 PM Are stuff magazine writing articles aimed at you ? :)
http://www.stuff.tv/galaxy-note-4/4-ways-extend-phones-battery-life-dont-work-and-one-does/feature?utm_content=buffera5465&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=brand+awareness (http://www.stuff.tv/galaxy-note-4/4-ways-extend-phones-battery-life-dont-work-and-one-does/feature?utm_content=buffera5465&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=brand+awareness) Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: Graham C on November 10, 2014, 06:21:06 PM I moved from iPhone to Android a few years ago and there's nothing wrong with Android. I moved purely because of cost but I'm quite happy with my HTC.
Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: George2Loose on November 10, 2014, 06:25:21 PM Battery life on the 6 is amazing
Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: kinboshi on November 10, 2014, 09:50:04 PM The other benefit of the Samsung phones is that they have removable batteries.
Always a benefit if you're out and about. Of course you can also get an external battery pack that can charge your phone whilst you're at poker. Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: RED-DOG on November 10, 2014, 09:59:47 PM The other benefit of the Samsung phones is that they have removable batteries. Always a benefit if you're out and about. Of course you can also get an external battery pack that can charge your phone whilst you're at poker. And you can add memory. Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: scotty77 on November 11, 2014, 11:02:25 AM Go for a Mophie battery/case or a monster power card.
Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: youthnkzR on November 11, 2014, 12:01:35 PM Was an iphone user for ~ 4 years, borrowed an oldish sony xperia for a few days after my last one broke and still haven't switched back, doubt I will.
Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: blueace on November 12, 2014, 01:05:19 PM Cheers for all the responses so far, yes my 5 is old/coming up to end of contract hence me considering now. However I have looked at battery size in the new non Iphones. The Iphone6 is half the size of some of its competitors (other factors considered).
Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: DMorgan on November 12, 2014, 01:57:37 PM The contract on my iphone 5 ends soon so I've been looking at the 6, the galaxy and the LG G3 and I've come to the conclusion that its pretty much a dead heat.
The iphone has a smaller battery in terms of mAh but its much more efficient and from the reviews I've read the battery life issue is all but gone with the 6. It does come last of the three in battery life but my less than 10% in the tests that I've seen and with the smaller battery size it charges much faster. I haven't really had the same kind of battery trouble with my 5 as you have though. Have you gone through the stuff they recommend for saving battery life (turning off backgroup app refresh, wifi when you're not using it, brightness down a bit)? They do make a really big difference. After all that I decided that I'm sick of reading phone reviews and I'm just gunna keep my 5 on a cheap rolling monthly sim-only contract until a phone comes out that looks more appealing Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: kinboshi on November 12, 2014, 02:34:48 PM The other benefit of the Samsung phones is that they have removable batteries. Always a benefit if you're out and about. Of course you can also get an external battery pack that can charge your phone whilst you're at poker. And you can add memory. Yeah, I forgot about that. Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: cambridgealex on November 12, 2014, 02:52:44 PM My 5 contract ends in a week too, very useful post Dan. I was the thinking about the doing the same and keeping the 5.
But think I'm gonna go for the 6. Can sell the 5 for £200ish these days? Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: DMorgan on November 12, 2014, 06:20:52 PM £150-200, probably towards the lower end unless its mint condition with box and unlocked
Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: blueace on November 13, 2014, 02:17:28 PM The contract on my iphone 5 ends soon so I've been looking at the 6, the galaxy and the LG G3 and I've come to the conclusion that its pretty much a dead heat. Im beginning to feel like this, gone are the days when a new phone coming out meant the (relative) excitement of new fangled technological upgrades, etc, now an upgrade means little, so waiting is probably the best option.Agreed its become more of a level playing field hence me being prepared to look at other options. The iphone has a smaller battery in terms of mAh but its much more efficient and from the reviews I've read the battery life issue is all but gone with the 6. It does come last of the three in battery life but my less than 10% in the tests that I've seen and with the smaller battery size it charges much faster. Also agree there are other factors. I haven't really had the same kind of battery trouble with my 5 as you have though. Have you gone through the stuff they recommend for saving battery life (turning off backgroup app refresh, wifi when you're not using it, brightness down a bit)? They do make a really big difference. I do adjust brightness and turn off apps when not being used, perhaps my useage has just been too relentless for any phone? After all that I decided that I'm sick of reading phone reviews and I'm just gunna keep my 5 on a cheap rolling monthly sim-only contract until a phone comes out that looks more appealing Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: smurf on November 13, 2014, 09:32:34 PM also an iphone user but might change next time round...they do seem to play up a lot more than they used to and one of my daughters has just moved away from hers to a different phone (not sure which) so if the kids are changing then maybe their loyal customers are falling away.
Don't want to sound condescending but why not get an ipod for your music...their batteries go on forever Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: Jon MW on November 13, 2014, 09:36:06 PM also an iphone user but might change next time round...they do seem to play up a lot more than they used to and one of my daughters has just moved away from hers to a different phone (not sure which) so if the kids are changing then maybe their loyal customers are falling away. Don't want to sound condescending but why not get an ipod for your music...their batteries go on forever every smartphone has as good or better music technology than an ipod - wouldn't it be better to get a phone where the battery works and not bother with two devices instead of one? Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: kinboshi on November 13, 2014, 10:33:34 PM also an iphone user but might change next time round...they do seem to play up a lot more than they used to and one of my daughters has just moved away from hers to a different phone (not sure which) so if the kids are changing then maybe their loyal customers are falling away. Don't want to sound condescending but why not get an ipod for your music...their batteries go on forever every smartphone has as good or better music technology than an ipod - wouldn't it be better to get a phone where the battery works and not bother with two devices instead of one? I'm not sure about that. I sometimes use my phone for music - particularly for Spotify. But I do like having dedicated devices as well. I have a Sony MP3 player that has a battery that lasts forever, and is far smaller than my phone, so good to use when I run and also not much extra to carry if I'm playing poker, etc. I could read books on a tablet or my phone, but I much prefer my Kindle. It has a battery that lasts longer than forever, a screen that's better for reading than a phone/tablet screen, and it's just for reading - I'm not tempted to browse the web, etc., when I'm reading - which I would be if I was reading on my phone. Also, if my phone batteries happen to be running low, I don't need to worry about not being able to read my books or listen to music, etc. Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: Jon MW on November 13, 2014, 10:37:37 PM I agree a phone can't really be used in place of a kindle, but apart from specific circumstances like your running, I don't see that many places where you won't have your phone on you anyway - hence why it seems a bit superfluous to me to have a separate music player.
EDIT: Then again I also think a watch is a bit unnecessary now, and people still seem to like them :) Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: kinboshi on November 13, 2014, 10:51:59 PM I agree a phone can't really be used in place of a kindle, but apart from specific circumstances like your running, I don't see that many places where you won't have your phone on you anyway - hence why it seems a bit superfluous to me to have a separate music player. EDIT: Then again I also think a watch is a bit unnecessary now, and people still seem to like them :) ...and when your phone is running low on battery and you're trying to keep it alive for that call you have to make/receive later? Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: Jon MW on November 14, 2014, 06:39:26 AM I agree a phone can't really be used in place of a kindle, but apart from specific circumstances like your running, I don't see that many places where you won't have your phone on you anyway - hence why it seems a bit superfluous to me to have a separate music player. EDIT: Then again I also think a watch is a bit unnecessary now, and people still seem to like them :) ...and when your phone is running low on battery and you're trying to keep it alive for that call you have to make/receive later? It doesn't happen - I've had a few phones and spent most of the time listening to music on them/surfing the internet; there are power saving methods in play - but doesn't change that the only time I've even come close to running out of battery power has been when I've used specific high-draining software (like particular games for example). If something important is required - obviously I just don't use those beforehand. Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: Jon MW on November 14, 2014, 08:48:55 AM Actually that was a bit off-topic - if your phone or usage does put you in that position then obviously a separate music player is a good idea
Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: DaveShoelace on November 16, 2014, 03:21:22 PM Also toying with shifting to the Samsung Note 4 after being a many time iPhone user. I like the fact it has a feature where you can shut down all the extra features to being just a pure phone and a 10% charge will last a day.
Is doubletwist pretty straightforward to use (an app for getting itunes libraries on android)? Does it work for video too? Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: Kmac84 on November 16, 2014, 07:45:53 PM I seen a guy on one of the Glasgow buy & sell sites on facebook selling a number of Nokia 3310's and 3330's brought mack memories of a phone battery lasting for days.
I have the 5s and i hate it for battery life, although I do think there is an issue with my battery as the mrs has the same phone and hers seems o last for hours longer, I should really get in contact with apple but I am just oo lazy. Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: dakky on November 18, 2014, 03:28:46 PM just get yourself an external battery pack
Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: RED-DOG on November 18, 2014, 07:29:29 PM just get yourself an external battery pack Or a longer charging cable. Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: blueace on December 16, 2014, 03:39:51 PM Just popped back to this thread, as my contract is now up.... its been a close battle between phones and some points have swerved me to and fro,, but looks like the Sony z3 will win on battery first and foremost. (Even though I have just ordered another battery pack - via stars pp's).
Title: Re: No longer an Iphone owner? Post by: Ash1591 on December 30, 2014, 04:49:52 PM Have a samsung but was thinking about changing to Iphone have you heard of those external battery charging cases? If you took a couple with you that would see you through the tournament easily however they are quite pricy.
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