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What smartphone do you own, iPhone, Android or Windows7?  I’m curious to see if more people own one or the other. 

For myself, I use iPhone4 on Verizon.

Just switched from iphone 3gs to android (htc g2). Loving it.

iPhone.
I have the original and plan on getting the iPhone4.
My buddy has the Android but he really would rather get the iPhone. He’s waiting for the Verizon service.

I think it depends on what you’re looking for:

If you’re anal about quality, design, and the overall experience of a product go iPhone (I’d wait for iPhone 5 at this point). However if you’re more into hacking away at things, don’t use the Apple eco-system, and favour things being ‘open’ and being able to modify anything how you like over a slightly janky UI etc, go for the flavour of the week Android phone.

i have a HTC android and my partner iphone 4. *note i personally find HTC’s overlay interface a huge bonus to android, and would not be without it.
Both very good phones, with a very even level of stability.

ANdroid - a lot more free apps of a good standard
Apple - a lot more apps, paid (cheap) and very good quaility

The main thing that defines the difference to me - is if you like to be able to control, change, adjust things (settings) then go android. If you want an easy life that just works (and well) go iphone.

IPhone4 just because it does everything I need when I’m on the road without having to think about it. I moved from an old HTC something or other and felt like I time traveled

If you have a mac get iPhone and accept a few facts:
-your phone coverage is crap = at&t
-your plan is expensive and limited = verizon
-you can’t even take out the battery or have a sim card without upgrading/buying another unit
-you will have tons of apps
-you won’t worry much about ‘sync’

Whenever I see someone with an iPhone first thing that comes to my mind….I will have to email this person more than I will get to talk to them 😊 I am sorry but being able to use iPhone as phone is part of the experience and it blows. Think of it as a ‘pager’ service more than telco.
...and agree with nevsie’s post

I’m a dedicated Android™ user for over two years now.
Do I hate the iPhone? My friends would say “YES!”. The ansewr is no, but I’ll give credit where credit is due:
they’ve done something right! their marketing team surely kicks assss!!!
to have so many iProducts sold and to have reported $6.x billion in revenue just recently!?
Steve Jobs and staff know what they are doing - absolutely.

What I don’t like about Apple/iPhone/AT&T:
they rule with an iron fist. you have no choices. it’s their way or the highway. developers have to jump through fiery hoops of death to get their app published, if it’s withdrawn with/without reason, that’s it, unless they distribute their app “underground”.

What I love about Google/Android:
they are about choice: candy bar, slider, qwerty keyboard, various carriers across the U.S. & worldwide, and various hardware manufacturers as well.
the members of the Open Handset Alliance are recognized around the world. it is the infinite combination and potential of these members to be able to produce amazing devices.
if an app is pulled from the market, or if a developer so chooses NOT to put it in the market, Android™ users can freely navigate to the file via their browser and download, or by using a QR code, or a URL. Android™ lets you download from unknown sources (with the exception of the AT&T HTC Aria, and maybe a few others).

What I DONT like about Android:
fragmentation, fragmentation, fragmentation!!!
My NexusOne has been rooted since the day I received it, so I’ve been using the latest cutting edge features of 2.1 and 2.2 and lately 2.3. it saddens me that I convinced so many of my friends to jump on the Android™ Bandwagon, and lots of them got the Samsung Galaxy via various carriers, only to never get upgraded to the latest OS version.

One day I was visiting a friend of mine, who works at a little phone kiosk at the mall.
He was trying to make a sale, who liked the devices, but couldn’t commit.
I offered to help, showing some of the finer points of the Android™ Operating System. Gmail sync, Maps, Voice, etc.
I randomly asked a few people walking by, “What kind of phone do you have? Would you mind showing this gentleman?”.
Fortunately, 3 iPhones were displayed as well as 3 different Android™ phones. It was the matter of customizability that the man really liked, and walked away with a great monstrous EVO.

actually the biggest advantage of an iphone is that they are standard. This might sound stupid, but they are all the same, same processor, same screen, same camera, same gps, etc.
The android market is split between super budget devices and Goliath machines. Apps on iphone work the same throughout (pretty much). Apps on android might not fit the screen, might get slowdown, might even be without gps or etc. (is that what you meant by fragmentation???!!)

Get a good android, and your fine. budget android phone and you get what you pay for. In terms of updates. I saw a chart today with HTC pretty solidly providing a large amount of updates. People like Sony, lg, dell, etc don’t tend to update at all.
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/17/2011/01/500x_android_manufacturers.jpg

actually the biggest advantage of an iphone is that they are standard. This might sound stupid, but they are all the same, same processor, same screen, same camera, same gps, etc. ...

... Apps on android might not fit the screen, might get slowdown, might even be without gps or etc. (is that what you meant by fragmentation???!!)

Yup, you hit the fragmented Android™ nail right on the head 😊
But, in my opinion, before fragmentation had a term, or a negative issue associated with it, I saw the possibility long before it occurred as, “WOW, lots of different devices and android versions!”
It has become a nightmare for many parties involved.

So calling, “the biggest advantage of an iphone is that they are standard”, is the most accurate we can get.

don’t currently have a smart phone, but will be getting one when I move to Canada. Planning on going Android as I will never own an Apple product.

I’ve had a first gen iPhone for over 3 years now with no regrets. When the iPhone5 comes out I’ll probably pick up a 4.

At least I’m not the only one w/out a smartphone. My phone is an ancient piece of junk, but it works. I’m considering the Android, but I’m not sure. I’ll need to get an iPod touch for testing if I go the Android route. I like the look of the HTC phones.

At least I’m not the only one w/out a smartphone. My phone is an ancient piece of junk, but it works. I’m considering the Android, but I’m not sure. I’ll need to get an iPod touch for testing if I go the Android route. I like the look of the HTC phones.

Is there a particular feature you’re looking for in an Android™ phone?
Which carrier are you with?

Is there a particular feature you’re looking for in an Android™ phone?
Which carrier are you with?

I’m with Verizon, but not under contract, so I’m free to switch to another carrier if needed. I can’t say I’m looking for particular features, but I like the idea of supporting a more open environment. My primary computer is a Mac, but I’m originally a PC user and also a Flash developer. I was disappointed, but not surprised, by the “our way or the highway” approach of Apple in regard to its mobile products. I was waiting for the iPhone on Verizon, then at some point I lost interest and started looking at Androids. I like the look of the EVO, and maybe the Incredible. A big driver for me is just to be able to test on various platforms, especially as more things move to mobile and portable devices.