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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiahnlliya:
Just show them these videos, they are very informative regarding the differences between Android and iOS: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1557484

If they're not very interested in technology they probably won't want to watch them... Though if they in fact aren't very interested in tech per my assumption, then I do feel that the iPhone is the best phone for them anyway, so if that's the case the videos aren't really needed.

When answering friends/family asking me which phone they should buy (I'm the phone advice guy) I always think: How interested is this person in tech such as computers and phones? How much do they know about tech? If the person is pretty uninterested and/or simply not a "settings/theme tweaker" kind of person, my answer is always and without fail the iPhone.

If the person is at least somewhat aware of new tech gadgets and has some rudimentary knowledge about phones, then things get more interesting.

I've had an iPhone4 myself for 11 months, and I did enjoy it. It worked very well, everything from GPS to basic phone stuff worked very well. I never had any problems, and I really felt I could trust in the phone to work when I suddenly needed quick GPS aid or something else. It never failed me.

The iPhone IS a good device, especially if you're more of a "set it and forget it" kind of person.

Me, I started to miss the customization options that Android offers, and the iPhone's tiny display was starting to annoy me. (Because of its size, other than that I loved the display.)

AND another big reason is the video series that I already mentioned earlier. Really opened my eyes. iOS is falling behind. Badly. Although not everyone cares about that. Those who do care should be sporting an Android.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rjshenoy:
i'll be switching from the iphone 4 to the samsung galaxy s3.

Have been using iOS for 2 years now. Never really liked iOS, but I guess I was just out of grad school and rode the popularity train and kept the iphone. Now I want a little more from my phone.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theraffman:
You sir have come to the right place, here is a preemptive welcome to a while new world of mobile versatility and enjoyment... I'm thinking you won't be disappointed.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j0hnnyringo:
I am making the switch from the 4S to the S3. I have switched between all kinds of phones, currently back in forth between my Thunderbolt and 4S when I want to switch it up. However, the S3 just seems like it's ready to blow me away, where iOS is getting a bit stale to me.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaal1010:
I'm also the phone advice guy and I have the exact same thought process when considering what I think they should get.

It's really easy to overestimate how limited most people's tech knowledge is and I'm no guru.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kulzboy:
you forgot one point. a common belief held by typical users is that having an iPhone is cool an shows that you're classy and rich whereas android is for nerds and cheapsakes. they're too full of themselves to realize the different between being smart and efficient conpared to ignorant and foolish
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] norpan111:
I remember my boss saw me playing with my brand new galaxy and said "lol, not everyone can have an iphone." i really wanted to bury my foot in his face, he had the damn 3GS! My phone would make the 3GS commit suicide just by looking at it! That is how most nontech folks see this.. Don't get me wrong on this, I'm no iphone hater but I'm beginning to feel some frustration against some users xD
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomatoes8:
I went from the Samsung Galaxy S2 to the iPhone 4s to the Xperia S to the HTC One XL. I am going to switch to the Galaxy S3 as soon as I find a good deal on an international one or as soon as it comes out for Rogers.

Although I didn't really have many complaints about the iPhone 4s after an iTunes restore. Here are my main problems with it.

It was the first to use bluetooth 4.0 but it sucks. The range is very poor and disconnects too easily compared to BT 3.0. To be fair, this also happens on my One X. I don't think BT 4.0 is ready for prime time yet and the battery saving is not worth it yet. I am not expecting the GS3 BT 4.0 to have the same range as the GS2 and Xperia S BT 2.1 but it will be better than the iPhone 4s BT 4.0 similar to how BT 4.0 is better on the HTC One X.

Here is the main reason I got rid of it though. EVERYBODY in my region has either the iPhone 4 or iPhone 4s. It is like if everyone had your favorite jacket. I would stop wearing it and it wouldn't be my favorite anymore. Also similar to how uniforms make you look like part of a hive, an iPhone 4s makes you look like you are assimilated into some massive cult. It might be a shallow reason and might not bug everyone, but it REALLY bugs me. I like to have some individuality.

You can also tell them that the Xperia S is basically a nicer and classier looking version of the iPhone 4s. It performs just as well down to the keyboard. Not to mention it offers more freedom to boot.

However, I would choose the 4s over the HTC One X and all my other phones before the GS2.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaal1010:
wow
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomatoes8:
It just works and doesn't bother me during use. I am very picky about fluidity and user interface.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaal1010:
A few years ago the thing that I liked about the iPhone was easy music syncing (I actually quite like using iTunes believe it or not), a good music player (continuous playback etc), good screen, and it was pretty consistent.

I felt Android had the potential but maybe the hardware needed to improve to accommodate the great features. The 'oh but the iPhone just works' argument maybe had some substance back then.

Now the hardware has accelerated so much and the developers have really started to fine tune the software, that argument just doesn't hold up.

Plus, now I've finally discovered programmes like PowerAmp and iSyncr that fill the music gap, I can have a decent amount of storage without being extorted, a nice big screen and I don't have to have the same phone every other person has.

For me, you just can't compare the iPhone to the current high end Android devices. The Apple fanboys might make a case when comparing it to the lower end devices but £ for £ Android is way ahead in my book.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CapsLockKey:
Was playing with my father in law's 4S today. I don't know how anyone can say it's more "intuitive" or user friendly than android. I'm sure if you are used to iOS it feels like it, but it took me 20 minutes to figure how to turn off his email ding that drives him nuts from all his spam because obviously he barely knows how to do anything other than make phone calls and read email. Also wanted to make it so when you delete emails it ALSO deletes it from the server. Still haven't found a way to do it with his hotmail account, as he complained about having to delete all his junk mail twice. "Just works" my ass. I guess as long as you don't mind having it work like Apples wants you to.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomatoes8:
I am not saying Android isn't better than IOS. I agree it is. My One X however, just doesn't do it for me. It stutters and lags more than my iPhone 4s did. The BT also didn't work until a factory reset on the One X and even when it did it would disconnect during a conversation.

Also, my screen flexed until I popped it back in by putting a case on and the only way I can get it to run smooth is with Sslauncher. Sorry, my HTC One X sucks and my iPhone 4s didn't.

I like all my other Android phones over the iPhone 4s though even though one of them used a last gen Qualcomm S3.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baldilocks:
That's not really a good comparison. As it takes way more steps to change notification sounds in Androids email client.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vnamee:
All of this is totally biased. You're frequenting a forum that caters to the very people more likely to use android, regardless of what they had before. I think xda is more about the type of person than the tech they use, because most people who enjoy using their tech a specific way find xda like a beacon. Those that don't never bother, and that's the majority of people, with or without Android. The fact of the matter is whatever phone you think will make your life better, that's what you should get. Not everyone has a need for rooting, nfc, etc. Some people have dishwashers, but I get along fine washing it like a normal jackoff (even though I have a dishwasher). I'm also the same guy that flashes every other week. Not all tech is for everyone.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_Random:
iOS is just too limited but I keep getting told its easier to use... friend of mine bought the s3 same day I bought it (I recommended it), he is an apple boy since original iphone... he can't get used to android, switched back to 4S and thinks of selling the s3 and waiting for iphone5... stuff like that happened a couple times already with other apple friends of mine...

So my suggestion is... don't try to convince people to switch from the bad apple to android... they have to figure that one out by themselves!

So true!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CapsLockKey:
My point is there is nothing more intuitive about iOS compared to Android, it's just Apple owners are just more used to it just like Android owners are more used to that OS. Both have a learning curve for people who have never used them before. From playing around with it, the iPhone seems much more limited in terms of customization, which is something I prefer but different strokes for different folks. I like the fact if I don't like Touchwiz and I can download a different launcher or flash a different rom. The claim that it's easier to use for the average Joe is bogus though. My sister just switched from a low-end Android to the iPhone and she's been pretty frustrated with it so far.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbadboy2007:
It's simpler cuz there is less complexity to where it doesn't overwhelm the average user. Apple molded the user experience for you. Android we mold the experience to us. My wife just got an android. After one day I asked her what she thought her words was its complex and will take some getting use to. But more complexity means more functionality.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NewForce:
Yes, I have a friend that switched from 4S she just bought few months ago. She was at first hesitating to sell her 4S. So she decided to purchase a new Galaxy S3 to make a comparison side-by-side and try out on her daily usage.

Just a few days into the Galaxy S3, she was totally amazed by what S3 can do and the images produces by the beauty screen look more dimensional which are so much gorgeous than the small and flat images 4S. She has now sold her 4S after 5 days into S3.

She now believed every single words I've told her long ago. Images produced by Super AMOLED screen really rock the whole world. The super high contrast of Super AMOLED really makes images like popping out a bit from the screen. In short they look a bit 3D than any other type cellphone screen. Especially those still on old technology LCD screens, like the new ipad, 4s and 1x, their images are just too flat and less inspiring.

Pentile or RGB stripe? It is just picky people being picky. Absolutely no one going to use a phone with screen stick right up to his/her nose. And in fact, no one eye could focus normally at that distance.

To be frank, it's only beyond normal usage by beyond normal people who wanting badly to proved that he or she was "RIGHT". But really, are you being rightfully & righteously "RIGHT"? And by how much you're being "RIGHT"?

Super AMOLED Pentile screen text look fuzzy? Common all RGB screen text look blur with more shadow around the edge of any text. That's also the reason why Apple devices and all others RGB stripe LCD screen need the so-called "Retina screen" resolution to make the text edges shadow look thinner, to avoid any text look blurry by comparison to the great super sharp text of Super AMOLED pentile screen.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] incubus26jc:
The same people who like the Iphone over Android are the same people who:

- Like Call of Duty over Battlefield 3

- Rap/Pop over Metal/Rock

- Coke over Pepsi lol

- Nike's over Sketchers

- American Idol over The Voice

etc...

As you can see, I like all of the latter choices. I like what is actually better, not what everyone else likes.

You can't tell me that Modern Warfare 3 is a better game the BF3. If you do then you obviously havent played BF3.

If you think about it, MW3 just makes tiny little changes but basically just releases the same thing every year. And its #1. Sound familiar? Cough (Iphone)

Pop music does the same music over and over every year and it appeals to the masses. Its also usually #1.

My point? What appeals the most to the masses isnt usually the best. Most people like simple things.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baldilocks:
Way too many generalizations.

- I don't play games. Only kids do.

- Country is better.

- Sketchers are junk.

- RC Cola is actually the best. ;)

- Both of those shows are a waste of time....

;) See, you really can't make comparisons of normal everyday things and compare them to Apple vs. Android users.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] incubus26jc:
your right, I should of said IMHO
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daveop:
I made the swap, and am so far very happy. I am not the biggest fan of OLED screens, I'll be honest, and I think my new iPad and my friends OneX screen may be marginally better, but the fact is going from 3.5 to 4.8 is really what makes the difference. I'd take a screen that I like the quality of about 95% as much, in order to get the screen real estate. I am also an Apple Developer and had tried iOS6, but it really did not do it for me anymore, so I am making the switch for my personal devices. It's been a welcome change so far and I could not be happier.

My advice to anyone who is on the fence, go to a store in a few weeks and play with the demo model....good luck walking out of the store without one in hand.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kim319:
completely agree with everything he said.

I got my iphone 4 about 18 months ago and since I jailbroke it immediately I didn't feel quite as trapped and suffocated as I'm sure I would have otherwise. And since it was my very first smartphone, and I'd never used an android before, and the iphone 4 was actually a very nice phone at the time it was released (retina display back when most 4.3" androids were 800x480) I remained ignorant and happy for the first 16 months.

Then I saw those comparison videos about 2 months ago and it was painfully clear how far behind iOS was in terms of software. But I still didn't like any of the android phones enough to give up the retina display. I loved how light and thin and big the galaxy phones were but I couldn't stand their 800x480 resolution.

Luckily I became eligible for an early upgrade right as the US S3 launch dates were announced. finally a resolution increase along with the huge size! I will still wait till I've seen the S3 in person before ordering because I still can't decide on the color I want even though I've seen a billion photos/videos.

I'd just like to add one more youtube video showing what android can do that knocked my socks clear off.

(usb on-the-go + MHL !?!?! how had I never heard of this magic)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46IiRyigUH0
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aoisora:
I used iphone4 before and then bought S3. Before iphone4, i used htc desire.

To me, the advantage of S3 is bigger screen n ability to customize home screens. Iphone is easy to use with so many good apps n games.

I missed iphone games but i have ipad1.

When my friends look at my S3, they love the clear big screens. But most of them dont care the tech that not so much impacting the phone capability and dont like the complexity in setting n managing the phone and love to play mobile games.

I hope more games coming to android.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kim319:
have you seen the galaxy nexus screen? if yes how does it compare to the S3?

I ask because I didn't really like the galaxy nexus. When I pulled up a dense web page it always seemed very dark and grainy.

How does the S3 compare to the iphone 4 in terms of brightness and sharpness of text?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] searley:
I went..

I phone then

3g

3gs

4

4s

HTC one x (for 2 weeks)

Then the s3

I still love the iphone, but wanted/needed a bigger screen

I can do everything on the S3 that I did on the iphone.. In fact due to the openness of android I can do more

Normally I would have ios6 installed by now, but I have not touched the iphone in weeks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomatoes8:
Kingdom Rush is the best game ever btw but it is only for the iPad, not even the iPhone yet. But if it ever comes out for Android though, you guys got to play it or just play the web version on your desktop.

But that is pretty much the only app advantage IOS has over android. Everything else I think Android is superior.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] private900:
I sold my iphone 4s for s3 and i am happy for my decision.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alewis2k12:
Nah no Iphone but honestly I do like them but I never had one....I switched phones out like clockwork lol....Im coming from an epic touch...to the Galaxy note(loved this giant) and went to htc one x it was ok...so so i guess and went to the international Galaxy note...switched back to the US note now im here and gonna stay with the new pound for pound champion of the world....THE GS3333333333!!!! LMAO....LOVE THIS PHONE....:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yatezy:
I came from a 3GS to an S3. A decision I do not regret.

Had my iPhone jailbroken for most of its 2 year contract, I absolutely hated stock ios! Why oh why do I have to keep going in options to turn wifi on and off?

Found pros and cons from both systems but over all I much prefer android, even though it's stock, and the screen still blows me away!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lpuboy87:
Same for me...I had the 3gs for 2 years..jailbroken..unlocked..was a good phone I would say but I was getting bored. I never liked the 4/4s design and yeah the small screen does get annoying at times. I wanted to get the S2 in the winter but I started reading about the S3 and waited. Once I seen the S3 event from London, I was sold!!! I got the phone the day it came out..LOVE IT!!!!!!! :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kim319:
has everyone already seen this? is this old news to everyone but me?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46IiRyigUH0
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bordikun:
Galaxy s3 is my 1st Android phone, previously an iPhone owner :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lpuboy87:
my friend sent me that video yesterday...amazing right? I didnt know the phone could do some of those things. :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NewForce:
Look like more and more people awake from their long deep stupor after taken the poisoned apple. Curiously, did any Prince kisses anyone of you? Lol...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barondebxl:
Man hell no!!!!!!!! I'm an android fan and I pick call of duty any day over battlefield, also coke over Pepsi!!!! It's the other way around dude!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Husam2011:
I wonder for people who switched from 4s to the galaxy s3, is the speaker volume, quality better on the S3 or is the iphone louder? I might order a international GS3 when i sell my galaxy s2.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x.Orville.x:
i sold my 4s pick this baby i don't regret it
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] screwjack:
I've had iPhone since 3GS came out, and I moved to SGSIII now. I can't say iPhone was/is bad device, iPhones have their ups and downs. However, I got really bored, from OS version to OS version, from device to device it was pretty much same, and since customization is very limited (Jailbreak was cool but it is rather unrealiable). Besides, Apple started to catch up game feature-wise instead of being innovator (at least in software).

What I really like on SGSIII is a big screen, freedom of customization, and much better multitasking capabilities.

However, I would agree with some posts here, that this might not work for everybody. I know people who are intimidated by all the customization options and different looks of OS, they much prefer iPhone's familarity.

In the end I think it is the choice of the person, it good to show them a "right" way but converting anybody by force (:)) may only make the person hate android even more.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] storvay:
This.

+ I was just getting a bit bored and in danger of becoming inextricably locked in to the Apple ecosystem. Had done all the jailbreaking and whatnot and just fancied a change. This phone is the first (I considered HOX) Android device where I felt I could make the move and not kick myself 10 minutes after purchase.

I've had to get used to the screen size but, after about 10 days with the SGS3, I'm now very comfortable with it. Superb phone and Android suits my tinkering tendencies to the ground.

In saying that, I do like iOS and the iPhone and appreciate how smooth and polished the experience is (particularly with my Macs). I don't want to be tied down into any one ecosystem and I imagine I'll go for whatever takes my fancy if it suits my needs.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiahnlliya:
The only thing I miss is gaming. I loved gaming on my iPhone. I can't put my finger on it, but playing the same games on an Android I can just feel that it's not "quite right."

Like I said, I don't know why I feel this way. Of course iPhone games are made specifically for the iPhone (and the iPod Touch) while Android games have to be compatible with so many devices, maybe that's the reason? Something gets lost in translation sometimes? Like I said I can't put my finger on it.

On the other hand, hooking my PS3 controller up to my SGS III and firing up the Sega Master System games I grew up with is amazing. I actually teared up a little yesterday while playing the game Slap Shot that I played every day when I was a kid.

That's definitely not something I could experience on an iPhone.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_Random:
Iphone gaming is unfortunately really better than android gaming... so is ipad gaming compared to android tabs! (Wife is apple user, I'm android so I can compare)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itsbirt:
iPhone to S3

I have done the switch (finally!) from Apple - iPhone 4 to the S3.

To be honest the move is good, android is basically more 'techie'. You can customise it more, change things you dont like (eg music player etc) but afraid it also has a downside.

The disadvantage I feel is the S3 (I'm sure others will have ways around this) just isn't as UI friendly with your comp (kies wtf!) as the iPhone integration with iTunes is.

There are a couple of other niggles I have with the S3, not sure if this is an android issue, but it annoys me you cant access the camera until you've unlocked the phone, useful for people messing with your phone yes but not so for speed. And the apps are not quite as good as for IOS but I'm sure they'll get there with more of us changing over.

On the whole though, as I said, the move is a wise choice for me but for my mother maybe not!