[Nokia Lumia 920] gino_76ph:
I am due for an upgrade later this month. I am an Android user of phones & tablets for more than 3 years so i am very used to the OS with its massive customisations, etc. But i have been noticing in the background that Windows Phone 8 is slowly gaining fans and i would like to know why. I'd like to convince myself. In particular i'm interested with the Lumia 920 and the newer 925/928 model:

1. Does the Lumia have a Bluetooth feature that can connect to any Bluetooth wireless speakers? And can one send files via bluetooth to any bluetooth-enabled Android phone?

2. Does the Lumia have a quick toggle to settings to instantly turn on or off settings such as wifi, Bluetooth, brightness, etc. (much like the notification drop down bar of Android)

3. Is there a customisable equaliser settings to the new Lumias? Surround sound? Bass? Preset EQ settings?

4. Can I set a Playlist, edit a Playlist name and set songs to a Playlist on-the-fly? If no then what app can do that?

5. Can I drag n drop files from my Mac to a Lumia with a need or no need of another software?

6. Can I still access my Google apps & services such as YouTube, Gmail, Maps, Currents, Chrome, etc.?

7. Is there a pinch to zoom feature in zooming objects for taking photos? Is there an option to easily share them via Email, Bluetooth, Twitter, Instagram, Dropbox, etc.? A way to set photos as a phones's lockscreen wallpaper? A way to edit photos and share them? if so which app do i need?

8. Any "swype to type" typing feature? (For faster typing)

9. Any good alternatives music player, video player for the Lumia?

10. Notification Centre - is it true that one can view a notification (from email, Twiiter, Facebook, etc.) on the lock screen? And how do i "access" or see my notification? Do i swype or just click it?

11. Is there a unified & a fully customomisable news app similar to Google Currents?

12. Sideloading apps - is this possible with WP8? Is there an alternative app store other than WP8's?

Android has tons of alternative/3rd-party app stores where one can look, download & install .apk files on almost any device available out there. Is this also possible with WP8?

13. Would the copy & paste capability be possible in almost anywhere ON THE device itself? How do i copy & paste btw?

14. A way to set Google as a default search option?

15. Software updates - found this "1308" update but it would seem there is the newer "1314" update. What's the real deal? Is it true the 1308 update vastly improved the camera's features and the battery life? ('cause i can't see that info on the website) And how often would those "minor" updates be like performance updates, battery life improvements, new features, etc.

16. Any good note-taking app?

17. How does one go back to view last viewed sites on IE10? Is it any way possible to save them on the hard drive of the phone so i can view them again & again?

18. A way or possibility to print wirelessly to a bluetooth wireless wifi printer?

19. Can one create folders (like a folder for Games, News apps, etc.) like in Android?

20. A very good .pdf viewer please?

21. Can i easily edit a Contact's name, phone number, details, etc.?

22. Can i set a Calendar event or note?

23. Is there a way to edit or change the tile icons on the "main" home screen?

24. Does the camera of the Lumias (in particular the 920) is BSI and HDR features?

Again, read of reviews that the camera is good but photos can sometimes be "washed out" and looks blurry when zoomed in.

25. Screenshots - With Android there is a way to take a screenshot of your phone's current screen. IS this possible with WP8? If yes then how?

26. A good alternative to Google Maps where i can check for transport updates and how to get from point A to B or how to find nearby shops or restaurants?

27. How often does Nokia or MS updates their phones?

28. The battery is only 2000mAh which compare to Android or iPhones is very tiny. How long does the phone lasts for Music? Video? Moderate use?

Please advice. Thanks.