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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Roland_D:
Iphones are objectively less buggy. If you guys want to be fan boys that's all right... Hell I have an s3 too and I love it.

Now if we want to be serious and objective as I said apple develops the iOS once every 2 years for ONE device at the time that is built by the same company... Obviously they still manage to f#ck up sometimes as for example with maps but what did you expect there? Google has been developing maps and the technology behind maps for 10 years if anything apple has been naive to think they could obtain the same results in one...

Android on the other hand is a more "open" os aimed to work on phones just as well as TVs and microwaves... Every device needs tune ups each one has its specific drivers etc... The REAL advantage of android over iOS is it versatility... Which unfortunately is what makes it potentially more buggy. At the same time it also has a larger community of developers fixing bugs and making mods 24/7 and that's why people choose iPhone over android and vice versa... If I'm tech savvy I'll go with the latter cause I can tinker with it until I get what i want whereas if I'm not I'm gonna buy an iPhone that is standardized for every user and offers the same LIMITED safe user experience to everyone.. That's it guys it really is not that complicated.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fls27:
Some people like iOS for its simplicity. I for one, like to tinker with my phones. I don't like that there are only limited customizations that I can make to iOS. But, I do realize that not everyone like complicated phones so in that sense, if all you can manage is an iPhone then so be it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dohturdima:
I would never get an iPhone because I like to have my phone do what I want it to do. But I can't argue that, while non customizable and not as feature rich, wife's iPhone 5 is definitely a smoother experience than my rooted stock GSIII - as much as I would like for it to be otherwise.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] matt0715:
At my high school, many people have the s3 and only a couple people have the iPhone 5. Now I don't constantly get told "why didnt you get an iPhone"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eman3316@optonline.net:
People now at least know what am Android device is and actually have heard of an S3. There are lots of iPhone users who are now curious about the device.

Samsung did a good job of marketing. I also think Apple helped them with all their lawsuits.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] forstir9:
A few weeks ago my co-worker told me that his wife who is a dentist told him that all the kids that come into her office rant and rave about the S3...it use to be iPhone this and iPhone that but now they don't talk about the IPhone much. The funny thing is the fact the my co-worker is a huge Apple fan.

I agree that those commercial were pure genius and a major factor with the shift away from IPhones. I will be buying my wife her S3 next month(she is not tech savvy and she never cared for the smart phones...but she can't keep her hands offs my S3) so let the bumping begin...lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sandshrew:
I've had about 6 people in my work place go to the S3 within the last couple months. Pretty much everyone there is obsessed with Samsung all of a sudden lol had a buddy just pick up an S Relay too and another friend bounce from the iPhone 4S to the Note 2. Things seem to be looking good for Android and Samsung around here :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] csick:
The S3 definitely seems to be the most popular Android phone, but at least among the people I know the iPhone is definitely more popular.

I've been doing the online dating thing for a while now, and the majority of girls I meet seem to have iPhones.

My boss and a few of my friends have S3's though.

Obviously a small sample size, but just my experiences.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PsiPhiDan:
I teach at a high school, and I assure you that many young people are going Android (mostly S3 and Note II). I still see many iPhones, but also hear a lot more "iPhones suck" comments than I ever have. It is no longer the cool kids who have iPhones at my job at least.

Also, I liken the simplicity of iPhones to radio music. I hate it because it's dull and boring to me - I like to be challenged by my music. But I can understand that some just want simple, repetitive music that is easily consumed.

I prefer progressive music with songs played in odd time signatures (like 5/8, 13/16, etc.) , long duration to allow for a good narrative, many tempo changes and dynamic changes for mood, and highly skilled instrumentation.

The Iphone is like Lady Gaga, Android phones are like Dream Theater.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Addiso:
I hate how students at my high school eyeball my **** like if it's gold and tell me to use the pop up player; it's like the mainstream thing now instead of looking at iphones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tallgrasshawk:
I teach at HS too (in the Midwest US too, we're usually behind the curve). Lots of kids have the S3, very few have iPhones. Many feel that iPhone,iOS is old and dated (which it is IMO). Nothing has really changed on it for 5 years. S3 is very flashy and, well, cool.

What's more incredible is how little most people know about their phones. I have a few NFC tags around my classroom and they are all amazed when I show them they can use it with their phones and how S-beam, etc. works. Just blows them away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scrappy1:
I love Dream Theater. Unfortunately you have just insulted them. To be fair and honest, Android is like progressive, complicated music that sometimes cuts out, crackles and pops, then stops.

Yea its complicated and interesting, but it just doesn't work quite right. We must not "count the hits, but ignore the misses" in life.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] anubis1127:
I definitely see them everywhere. I just picked one up last weekend, so add me to the masses. Picked it up last Saturday, and I'm loving it. I came from an iPhone 3GS, so the screen is amazing to me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sipock97:
I have noticed some of my coworkers switching from the I phone to the S3. Most said they were disappointed in the IOS update. Not much change.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] epsilonbass:
I just picked up the S3 last sunday. I've always wanted an iphone, and for my last phone I was too impatient and got the droid x less than a month before they announced the iphone for verizon. The iphone definitely still seems like a "cool" phone, that the kid in me still wants one, but really android just works out better for me on every single front, so that's what kept me on the android side.

I live in New York and its definitely interesting how on different subways I see different phones. The "hipster" L train that goes between manhattan and williamsburg brooklyn, there are mostly all iphones. The G train going between queens down into mid Brooklyn has a lot of riders of Chinese decent and a good portion of them have the Galaxy s3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Imatoasta:
I've seen maybe 2 other sg3's with almost everything else being iphones. I don't share the same fanboisim for lagdroid on here but it's still a good phone. A lot of people don't want to constantly **** with their phone so I can see why they go for the smoother experience of the iPhone and sacrifice customisability.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PsiPhiDan:
I don't have lag on Jellybean - nothing worth a complaint.

And really... "Lagdroid"? Who's the fanboy?

@scrappy1 - what issues do you have with this phone that you think it fizzles and pops?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Elite818:
I've had my GS3 for about 3 weeks and I've love every moment of it. Having desperately needed a upgrade from my TB, my options at the time was a iPhone 5 (originally an iPhone 3 user), Droid DNA and GS3. For me, the only way I would have gone back to an iPhone would require something amazing form Apple (LTE, "longer" screen and noise canceling mic just didn't cut for me:laugh:). It was down to the DNA or GS3. Although having own a HTC already, ultimately I was not fond of the non-removable battery and the lack of rom support (which I would imagine would change as more Devs gets their hands on it) and went with the GS3. I've since loaded bean's ICS rom (great rom! Very stable and awesome battery life) and now on the lastest build of Bean's Jellybean.

With regards the "IT' phone, I do notice a difference when people ask me what kind of phone I have, they have a very positive response to the GS3 vs. any other phones I've own (iPhone 3, Droid X, TB). IMO, the GS3 is by far the best known android phone out there. I hear more about the GS3 more often talked about then the iPhone 5. Overall, I think this is a great device and it's definitely winning some old iPhone users over who are looking for something different.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] anl2304:
Definitely an "It" phone even after six months

It is so much on an "it phone" that I was eligible for an upgrade in June. I decided NOT to buy it, figuring better phones were coming. Early this month, after 6 months of "better phones," I bought a....wait for it....Samsung galaxy S3. :good: Absolutely no regrets.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Thank Me Later:
Every since my last post in this thread I've noticed more and more people with the GS3. Walked in the hall, hey a lady is on the phone and it's a GS3. Went to a Christmas thing at my son's school, people were recording with their phones and what you know? See the GS3 again. It's definitely popular now that I see but I still see more iPhones. What I love though is that even though I do see a lot of people with the same phone as me, nobody has the case that I'm rocking. Great thing about accessories :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Roland_D:
Lol... All of my phones look the same... Black otterbox defender and holster... I still manage to sell them as 'as new' condition when I upgrade though...

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dems86:
It seems like every show I watch is sponsored by the GS3 lately.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scrappy1:
Apple is so limited and simple, and the s3 is so perfect, that Apple only has a record 53.3% of the US market.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/21/kantar-iphone-5-boosts-apples-us-smartphone-share-to-53-3-perc/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PsiPhiDan:
So?

By this logic, Justin Bieber is one of the best musicians on the planet. Many people are uninformed, simple-minded, and easily persuaded by advertisement.

Bose are thought of as great speakers by the average consumer, but you'd know they suck if you know anything about sound theory.

Monster Cable is a sought after brand by the average consumer, but they are overpriced garbage.

What's "popular" is often an indication of what is horrible. Think of the intelligence of the average person you run into, and realize that half of the world is dumber than THAT. I wouldn't trust 53% market share as an indication that iPhone 5 is superior.

Random, but interesting story: I showed one of my students my tablet while helping them after school (I have the Note 10.1 so I was doing math on it). She admitted it was much more impressive than the iPad, but she still wants the iPad for Christmas because "it is more trendy." There's your audience buying iPhones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scrappy1:
You are aware of the title of the original post right?

By your same bullet proof logic democracy can't possibly function, and so I will move to Iran.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dnar56:
Democracy doesn't function. It's like 2 wolves and a sheep voting on what's for dinner... That was a bad example

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PsiPhiDan:
Ha ha actually I did lose sight of the thread I was in. Your link was definitely relevant and makes a good point. Touché.

However I still believe strongly in everything I said and don't think the popularity of the iPhone indicates anything about its worth as a smartphone.

And your democracy example is silly. You're extrapolating on my simple point way too much there. Not to mention this country is a Democratic Republic. But whatever, let's not bring politics into this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tarpit_Carnivore:
First of, Bose aren't horrible they just produce a sound that isn't ideal to your listening preference. Second, of course a child in school is going to want what's popular it's always been like that. You're identifying just one segment of people who own a device. I'm sure it's been stated before but I know of a lot of professionals who are by no means stupid, dumb or idiots that choice the iPhone. Using the logic that's what is popular is horrible is just a very naive thought.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Roland_D:
Just because I'm smart or educated it doesn't mean that I'm gonna buy a microscope for Christmas...

Just because people are smart doesn't mean that they HAVE to buy the most complex device on the market... You guys are missing the point. Whoever buys iPhone does it for their reasons and so do people who buy Android... And those reasons are valid as long as they work for them...

There are also people that buy one rather then the other because it is 'trendy' that reason is valid as long as it works for everyone ELSE not them...

Now the title is have you noticed blah blah sgs3 is the new it phone blah blah.. I don't know if it's the new it phone but it is three most popular Android... And that is achieved making a solid product and advertising it as trendy. Does it means it is the best phone? No the best phone is the best for you...

Bottom line is iPhone and android have 2 DIFFERENT TARGETS... And customers that go from one to the other they do it because their NEEDS change. That's it.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] wheelbarrel:
Came from iPhone to gsIII couple months ago.. My biggest issue now, after rooting the device, is I've been addicted to flashing roms... lol.. No way on an iPhone ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scrappy1:
It is true that sometimes the popular opinion or "common sense" is wrong. Take the Hitler supporters back in Germany for example.

However, to live life taking popular opinion, and then always doing the opposite would be a disaster.

Therefore, in general and on average, in a population of people the pluses add, the minuses drop out, and the majority can rule with validity.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PsiPhiDan:
No, Bose actually are horrible. Unless of course you like when the sound spectrum is half missing. It has been scientifically proven that Bose is horrible. Read this as a good starting point:

www.intellexual.net/bose.html

Read that whole article and you'll be enlightened by their practices. It's cheaply made, over-priced garbage.

Anyway, I have found in my life that what the average person likes usually means I won't like it. That doesn't mean I always blindly follow that rule - I'm not an idiot.

Also, I never meant to imply iPhone users are all morons. I know smart people who have them too. But if they think they're the best smartphone out, then they'd be misinformed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tarpit_Carnivore:
I'll check that out thanks, but I do find it slightly humorous that someone is calling Bose out on their total value when they're driving a Lexus but that's for another random discussion.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cell128:
I used to love my iPhone 4 on att only because it was untethered jail broken to this day I think it was the best phone I ever had (solid GPS and 2 days battery life on iOS 4.3.3). Now its always getting blocked by apple I don't think the iPhone 5 has even been jail broken yet. I won't go back to that crap they even have a 50mb download limit on the app store if you aren't on WiFi that's pathetic. I love my gs3 now I just wish the antenna was.better and the GPS locked on instantly and kept the signal like an iPhone (please work on this for gs4 Samsung!!!!).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dnar56:
I did not know about a 50mb limit! That's crap. Basically 1 game dl over the network.

As far as gps mine locks instantly, reception eh 50/50

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sRDennyCrane:
Oh, someone HAD to play the Bose card (No Highs, No Lows, Must Be Bose).

I have a list of companies that Bose is on...

Bose

Apple

Goodyear

Starbucks

Sony

What do they all have in common? They make semi-decent products that are incredibly over-priced... yet sell well due to marketing and creating a myth of excellence. In recent years, because of the horrible economy, they've all had to dial this back some, but still- they fix their prices far higher than their competition. And all the while, not delivering a solidly better product.

Samsung is NOT on that list. IMHO, they DO make a better product, yet do not price themselves above the competition. They seem to believe that the products will sell themselves when customers compare. The S III is the same price or cheaper than other top tier phones, yet offers a lot of features that are better. Me? Personally? I like Motorola phones better. I have the S III because I need Flash video and after the ICS update, Verizon broke it on the Razr Maxx. So, here I am. But I am not disappointed. The S III is a great phone. Yes, they blitz the advertising market with commercials for it, but lots of companies do, too. Word of mouth (again, IMHO) is what's making this phone so popular. I'm happy to give a little sales schpiel to anyone who asks about my phone. There's some cons, but the pros far outweigh them.

iPhone users on the other hand... don't give them a hard time. They wanted to be popular, they fell for the Cult of Apple, now they have to deal with the consequences. We should take the high road and not rub salt into their wounds. They're already suffering.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PsiPhiDan:
Add Monster Cable to that list, as well as Beats Headphones (I believe they're made by the same company actually). Solid list though! Didn't know about Goodyear.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Roland_D:
The problem is that for the average customer if it is not expensive it is lower quality. There was a company back in the 80s that developed an electric razor that worked through an electro magnet very simple but very effective... It was cheap to produce and they figured they could make a killing selling a lot for a low price... The product didn't sell at all... They decided to change the name and increase the price... It started to sell... Lots of people when buying stuff trust the price more than the actual specs... And those companies know it, but that's nothing new.. It's called marketing.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xjman:
Android became the in thing forever ago.

What did change was the flood of hipsters coming to android with their whatever google does is perfect mentality. The stock os has pooped all over what made it good in the first place. It has added more steps to simple tasks, more menus and pages for normal tasks. A lot of people complained for a while, but google did the mature thing and deleted all of the complaints and suggestions to bring back a lot of the quick features.

Not every person that uses android, but a good majority are basically everything they hate about iphone owners. They blindly follow, praise, and kiss googles ass no matter how bad it stinks.

I still enjoy the OS, and building my own system is of great advantage for me, however the rate it is going with the device manufacturers slowly gang raping what opensource means, carriers limiting what they will allow open on their network, users going back and forth about what stock rom with a theme is faster, and the publics willingness to buy anything not apple just to spite them, the system is bound to go stale. Updates wont offer anything, and it will get stuck in a funk. Just like iOS always has been.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jguns112:
Everyone I know has an iphone... I've only met one person who was considering upgrading to an S3.

Even at public events I only see iphones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PolishPoet:
That 53.3% is mainly due to the huge head start they had in the cell phone market. Apple is steadily losing ground. Android will have around 68% of all cell phones shipped in 2012.

http://thejournal.com/articles/2012...increase-dominance-of-smart-phone-market.aspx

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You are blind or in the wrong place. Android is everywhere. From what I've seen it's mostly teens with the phones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PsiPhiDan:
Yesterday at Christmas Eve celebration with family, I saw 4 GSIII's and 1 iPhone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sRDennyCrane:
While it's true that Android has passed iOS in market share, iOS had not lost users. They are still gaining... just not as quickly as Android. Both have benefited from the fall of RIM and Windows...And WebOS, too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] oilfighter:
at my christmas dinner, out of the 5 people there, there were 4 iphones and 1 S3. I felt very alone...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sRDennyCrane:
Personally, I LOVE being the only S III in a group. I always take the opportunity to show off the features that iPeople can only dream of.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] equisbox:
I like being unique but everyone has the sg3 now. I guess its a good thing because we get more development. I can still 'root' my phone and make it unique, and dress it up with accessories. So many people own this phone now.

I wanted a htc but Verizon had crappy choices so I got the Samsung..figured it makes no difference cuz I am going to root it anyways. And now they have the DNA which I think sucks cuz no sd card slot.

It mainly took over the market because of the crazy number of commercials they have had during prime time TV and NFL sponsorship or whatever. Real good job on samsungs part.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TheAndroidGod:
It's really satisfying to know that I have one of best if not THE BEST phone of the year. When I got the Thunderbolt, I was extremely disappointed to know that nobody else had it. Not that I really care what other people think, but It's nice to know that you've made a popular choice on something.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Stealth111:
S3 all the way! I moved half our company to S3's and about 1/3 of the remaining now want moved as well. The rest are die hard Apple...

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droid316:
What is a Iphone?

Is them one of those Obama phones they give to the poor?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sRDennyCrane:
Only the best-selling phones of all time, worldwide...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eman3316@optonline.net:
Popular choice does not always mean better. I prefer to make the better choice whether it be the more popular one or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] budmannxx:
Just on the basis of hardware, the S3 is pretty boss. It's too bad it's not a Nexus device. And it's also too bad that Verizon seems to be abandoning the Nexus line (or making it way too difficult to implement on their network).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tonybahr:
Oh ita not the iphone anymore its the wephone now. Haha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Shibby87:
[Cough] Google Wallet [/Cough]

What's the deal with Verizon and Google? Why can't we all just get along :rolleyes:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AndrewH05:
That's so true, my step mom told everyone on Christmas when I was over there "OMG his phone can do EVERYTHING I wish I had one of those, it's the best phone out, I'm so jealous".... She has an iPhone 4S! Ha!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kench33:
The only time I wish I had an iphone is when I'm group messaging with friends because my phone freezes up when receiving a bunch, and for iTunes , because Google play music isn't the best.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] james0tempe:
When did Apple pass Nokia for this distinction?