I don't understand point 1? Maybe you've toggled a wrong setting because that's not an issue for me. The Ecosystem argument is overrated. Everything is integrated and scrolling through your contacts pulls info from every platform to give you a comprehensive listing. Nokia has put in a lot of its own stuff like a maps system that trumps Google and apple. No point of versatility if it gives you an inferior product or an ability to choose from pointless apps. Microsoft knows this is the future. They're putting everything into windows 8 for mobile platforms and beyond. Expect the variety of apps to increase but not become as saturated and ****ty as the free for all android market. Most importantly, it looks sexier. Finally, a phone for adults that is an adult. No more pg simba layouts that suburban mommy loves. Everything else will fall into place. Its like I tell the kids - it doesn't matter if you win or lose, you just need to look good trying. Haha but this phone is definitely for winners.
Agree that Windows Mobile leaves a lot to be desired. Thankfully, Windows Mobile was retired several years ago and we're now talking about Windows Phone 8. I've worked in IT for 13 years so I wouldn't call myself "technically illiterate." I'm curious what features of Windows Phone you think are aimed at technology illiterate people? I can't speak for Android because I've never owned an Android device. However I've had several iOS devices, and my Lumia 920 makes my iPad and iPod touch feel extremely dated by comparison. My wife has both a Windows Phone and an iPhone 4S (work phone), and greatly prefers her Samsung Focus S over the iPhone.
I agree. Have tried the Lumia 920 and absolutely LOVE it. I'm my no means a M$ fanboy and in the past, I've heavily criticized their products. I was one of the first adopters of Windows Phone 4 years ago and it disappointed me greatly. I swore never to buy another crappy M$ mobile product again. But having tried the Lumia 920 and HTC 8X, I have to say I'm in love. I didn't get this kind of feeling using iPhone or Android. I felt iphone was just too much of a toy. Android looked a little better but still shared many similarities as iOS in terms of look and feel. Windows 8 is completely new and different and has an air of sophistication and sleekness to it never seen before on mobile phones. It's unfortunate I'm with Sprint right now and don't have the option to upgrade to one. Once Sprint starts supporting Windows 8 phones, I'm definitely pouncing on it.
Not sure if this thread serious. But currently Samsung Galaxy S3 for $75 with contract vs. the Galaxy Note 2 for $300 with contract. Both deals with verizon as carrier. Which would you do?
My Smart Phone Journey: 2006: Windows Mobile HTC Dash (POS, though I didn’t know this until I got my next phone.) 2008: HTC G1 (My first REAL Smart Phone.) 2010: Blackberry Bold (POS) 2011: Samsung Galaxy S 4g (Loved it at first, but it’s starting to become a laggy, slow, POS. Plus it has two newer generations out.) 2013: I’m getting an iPhone 5. Why? Because I’ve tried them all sans Apple.
Interesting post. You really went through some clunkers. 2007: iPhone (AT&T) 2008: iPhone 3G (AT&T) 2010: LG Optimus V (Virgin) 2010: Samsung Galaxy S (T-Mobile) 2011: Samsung Galaxy S2 (Sprint) 2012: Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD (Verizon) I've been everywhere, man.
One reason I like buying Android over Windows/Apples is because I truly believe they're the least evil of the three. That also goes for Amazon products.
It looks like M$ is working on notification. Microsoft admits it 'ran out of time' on Windows Phone 8 notification center One of the interesting omissions from Microsoft's recently launched Windows Phone 8 operating system is the lack of a notification center. Android and iOS both include a system to collect the various alerts triggered by applications, but Microsoft is lacking that crucial element. During a session on notifications at Build today, Microsoft's Thomas Fennel strongly hinted that the company is considering a notification center for Windows Phone. "Because we ran out of time," admitted Fennel, after being questioned on the lack of notification center by an audience member. "It's very very important to me… we get tons of feedback from developers that they want something like that as well. I promise we're thinking very very hard on that one." The lack of notification center is evident when a notification is triggered and disappears, especially when a Live Tile is not enabled for that particular app. Other Microsoft representatives that The Verge has talked to at Build this week have pointed towards Live Tiles as a way to display notifications, but it's clear that Microsoft is considering a system to aggregate toast notifications for a quick overview.
More fixes coming. I have had the wifi problem that they discuss. Apollo Plus: Microsoft's next Windows Phone update to include Wi-Fi, audio, and other fixes Microsoft is currently preparing an update for Windows Phone 8, codenamed Apollo Plus. Sources have confirmed to The Verge that Apollo Plus will bring new features to Windows Phone 8 that weren't fully in scope for the initial release. This won't be the next major version of Windows Phone, but more of a point update to push fixes and features. We're told that Microsoft is preparing to include VPN support in Windows Phone, a missing option since the reset of Microsoft's mobile OS efforts, that will allow corporate users to connect to work systems — this feature may make it into the first Apollo Plus update. A Wi-Fi connection fix is also planned to let connections always remain on, alongside some audio improvements. Apollo Plus will also test Microsoft's ability to deliver Windows Phone 8 updates over-the-air, a change from the previous OS that required users to plug devices into PCs to get similar updates. Microsoft has admitted it "ran out of time" on a Notification Center Windows Phone 8 feature addition, and the company will likely push additional features that failed to make the final cut as part of its upcoming update. We're told that Microsoft will be detailing Apollo Plus at Mobile World Congress in February.
