Apple or Android? The Win team have their say
The announcement of the iWatch and the release of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus last month got the Win Marketing team talking about the iPhone and its capabilities. This naturally led to some of the team comparing their Android devices to Apple’s new offerings. The debate began to get really heated after our Managing Director Ann, being the early adopter that she is, began showing off her iPhone 6 in the office this past week. I decided to once and for all settle this argument that seems to know no bounds.
Ole, why do you have an iPhone?
“I just like them. The look, the feel, how they work and their features all appeal to me. Some of my friends and colleagues with extensive knowledge on the technical aspects of an iPhone insist that Android devices are better however I can’t ever see myself changing. I’m an Apple man through and through and I can’t help it!”
Nad, why did you choose an Android device?
“I had an iPod Touch originally as a music device, which I loved. I was going to go down the iPhone route and I even went into a shop with the view to buy one. However after experimenting with the iPhone and the latest Android device that had just been released, I realised I preferred the latter. At the time the Android operating system had more flexibility and customisation than the iOS device, so I bought it there and then.
Since then I’ve kept track of new Apple and Android releases however in my opinion, there hasn’t been a significant iOS release that Android devices haven’t matched or bettered. Now I’m tied into the Android eco system. I use a Google Chrome cast (Google’s version of Apple TV) and I use the Google Music service. Furthermore, for me, Android devices equal more bang for your buck. They have the option of expandable storage through SD cards, upgraded batteries and more cloud storage than Apple products. Finally the choice of Android devices is better too. When it’s time to upgrade my current HTC I’m not limited to one manufacturer. I can switch to a Samsung, Sony, Motorola or LG Android phone that each have their own benefits and features.”
Chris, Apple or Android?
“Android. I don’t like how Apple devices don’t work with non-Apple devices. A good example being the Apple watch, you need an iPhone for it to work. I like how Android can connect with other devices regardless of their manufacturer. I also like how you can drag and drop files such as music onto your devices without having to download a middleman software such as iTunes. Another plus is how all Google Music files are stored in the cloud so I can access them from any device.”
Ann, will it always be an iPhone for you?
“I got fed up with my Windows device in around 2004 and then I went to Blackberry, because of their focus on email. However Blackberry was poor with email attachments such as PDFs. I then moved to an iPhone in 2007 because I wanted a single device for my music, work and social needs. Now I’ve bought into the Apple community. I have Apple TV, Apple servers, Apple macs, iPhones, iPads and iPods all synced up and connected. Would I change from Apple products? I’d never say never however I’m more committed to Apple than any other brand. We never know what will be around in 5 or 10 years time.”
Jo, would you ever change to an Android device?
Yes. I like to customise and personalise my items to me and unfortunately Apple products lack any real scope for extensive customisation. I’ve had an iPhone now for four years and as much as I love it, after experimenting on friend’s Android devices, I’m now tempted to switch after seeing their customisation potential.”
Beth, would you ever buy an iPhone?
“No. I’ve never had any apple devices before and I wouldn’t want to change from Android. I am 100% #TeamAndroid!”
Well there it is. Win have had the definitive say on the seemingly ever lasting battle between Apple’s iPhone and Android devices and it seems that Android have come out on top. Let us know on our Twitter and Facebook whether you’re #TeamApple or #TeamAndroid. I wonder what Tim Cook will have to say about this…
The announcement of the iWatch and the release of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus last month got the Win Marketing team talking about the iPhone and its capabilities. This naturally led to some of the team comparing their Android devices to Apple’s new offerings. The debate began to get really heated after our Managing Director Ann, being the early adopter that she is, began showing off her iPhone 6 in the office this past week. I decided to once and for all settle this argument that seems to know no bounds.
Ole, why do you have an iPhone?
“I just like them. The look, the feel, how they work and their features all appeal to me. Some of my friends and colleagues with extensive knowledge on the technical aspects of an iPhone insist that Android devices are better however I can’t ever see myself changing. I’m an Apple man through and through and I can’t help it!”
Nad, why did you choose an Android device?
“I had an iPod Touch originally as a music device, which I loved. I was going to go down the iPhone route and I even went into a shop with the view to buy one. However after experimenting with the iPhone and the latest Android device that had just been released, I realised I preferred the latter. At the time the Android operating system had more flexibility and customisation than the iOS device, so I bought it there and then.
Since then I’ve kept track of new Apple and Android releases however in my opinion, there hasn’t been a significant iOS release that Android devices haven’t matched or bettered. Now I’m tied into the Android eco system. I use a Google Chrome cast (Google’s version of Apple TV) and I use the Google Music service. Furthermore, for me, Android devices equal more bang for your buck. They have the option of expandable storage through SD cards, upgraded batteries and more cloud storage than Apple products. Finally the choice of Android devices is better too. When it’s time to upgrade my current HTC I’m not limited to one manufacturer. I can switch to a Samsung, Sony, Motorola or LG Android phone that each have their own benefits and features.”
Chris, Apple or Android?
“Android. I don’t like how Apple devices don’t work with non-Apple devices. A good example being the Apple watch, you need an iPhone for it to work. I like how Android can connect with other devices regardless of their manufacturer. I also like how you can drag and drop files such as music onto your devices without having to download a middleman software such as iTunes. Another plus is how all Google Music files are stored in the cloud so I can access them from any device.”
Ann, will it always be an iPhone for you?
“I got fed up with my Windows device in around 2004 and then I went to Blackberry, because of their focus on email. However Blackberry was poor with email attachments such as PDFs. I then moved to an iPhone in 2007 because I wanted a single device for my music, work and social needs. Now I’ve bought into the Apple community. I have Apple TV, Apple servers, Apple macs, iPhones, iPads and iPods all synced up and connected. Would I change from Apple products? I’d never say never however I’m more committed to Apple than any other brand. We never know what will be around in 5 or 10 years time.”
Jo, would you ever change to an Android device?
Yes. I like to customise and personalise my items to me and unfortunately Apple products lack any real scope for extensive customisation. I’ve had an iPhone now for four years and as much as I love it, after experimenting on friend’s Android devices, I’m now tempted to switch after seeing their customisation potential.”
Beth, would you ever buy an iPhone?
“No. I’ve never had any apple devices before and I wouldn’t want to change from Android. I am 100% #TeamAndroid!”
Well there it is. Win have had the definitive say on the seemingly ever lasting battle between Apple’s iPhone and Android devices and it seems that Android have come out on top. Let us know on our Twitter and Facebook whether you’re #TeamApple or #TeamAndroid. I wonder what Tim Cook will have to say about this…
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