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Things iOS 8 Still Can't Do

Love the iOS 8? Here are a few things it still can't do. Better keep using an android phone instead.

umarsrao3494d ago

Nice Article that clearly and straight forwardly explains what iOS still can't do.

mohsin25963494d ago

Thanks bro :) Have anything to add to this ?

umarsrao3493d ago

Yeah, I am working on the 2nd Part of this article! :)

1Victor3494d ago

I never rooted any of my android device so most of those thing won't make a difference for me or the regular Joe that wants to switch to iPhone. If anything that androids have that iPhone don't is the back buttom now that is a feature that you should think about twice especially when surfing the net and wanting to return to the last page faster than your boss can see the site you're in

mohsin25963493d ago

Hahaha that's a funny point to consider

cell9893493d ago

Jail breaking is almost like rooting. People act like rooting your android is something your average person can do, in that case they can also jailbreak their iPhone. Now the back button, yeah that's a very useful button

ChickeyCantor3493d ago (Edited 3493d ago )

Rooting your android is simple as downloading a desktop tool that roots it for you on one click. So yes your average joe can definitely do it. http://www.oneclickroot.com...
( and yes it works and I've used it on my android phone as well, I basically wanted to delete some factory apps )

Rooting is mostly handy for low level access that pretty much can affect your android os in every way. Even if your jailbreak your iphone you still can't do half the things Android can.

But I honestly don't get why I'd pay 500+ on an iphone just to jail break it with limited capabilities.

Gondee3493d ago

Another garbage blog style post of obvious fan boy click bait.
Lets continue to polarize everything and circle jerk to what we already know, that way we don't have to learn, or be open minded, or any of that over rated shit. :)

ChickeyCantor3493d ago

How could you not learn from feature comparisons?

SirBradders3493d ago

I didn't read anything that was false information in the article. He has a fair point when apple iPhone are sold at a premium price way more than competitors, yet build is cheap and software is far behind.

Gondee3491d ago

You wrong on all accounts. Its 200 on contract, the same as every other flagship. Software is extremely mature, somewhat limiting, but its better for it. Build quality is industry leading, have you held an Iphone before? Sometimes i just get the idea everyone on here has decided to defend their fan-boy product at the expense of relaxing and experiencing other products for what they offer. Your the only one missing out you know...

s45gr323493d ago

SD memory card not found on iPhone, as much as I like cloud saving the sd card is far more private, and no need for internet connection to access your saved stuff.

mohsin25963493d ago

That would be a hardware thing ... Not something iOS 8 can't do

Qbanj693493d ago

So much easier to develop for iOS though...

ChickeyCantor3493d ago (Edited 3493d ago )

No it isn't. It really is not.

You don't need to have some membership to get started. The ADK and NDK are free for use. On top of that there are other languages ( such as haxe ) that allow you to cross compile to android and iphone. You are even free to distribute your APK (android app ) freely without google store.

If you have something against Java, that's something else. That does not mean iOs is an easier platform to work on. If anything they are equally easy if you have the right programming skills.

sjaakiejj3493d ago

Not entirely true. As much as I like Android, it certainly isn't easier or as easy to develop for it as iOS due to two factors:

1) SWIFT
2) Guarantee it'll work across iOS devices

The problem with android applications comes in when you have to make them compatible across various devices and versions of the operating system, which involves a lot of trail and error.

ChickeyCantor3493d ago

That isn't entirely true either sjaakiejj. You target a minimum SDK ensuring it works on other devices as well.

Gondee3491d ago

Android is easier, but its like wrangling fat bitch. Casting everything, getto object names, and a sense of immaturity. It has that open source java feel to it. In my experience getting everything the way you want it visually, to convey the experience you want, is pretty much impossible. When i build most of them for my Note 3, they look nothing like they did on the emulator.

IOS comes together visually nice, and I generally feel like I get exactly what i put in. Makes it easy to get the app experience i wanted. The plugins are really really high quality.

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Apple intentionally throttles older phones to prevent unexpected battery issues

Apple has officially commented on why its older devices may not perform as expected.

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Speed-Racer2317d ago

Sometimes Apple loses sight of what they think consumers want versus what we really want.

SSmoke2316d ago

I was on the fence about the Iphone8 or the new Samsung but that new Galaxy is looking damn good right now... peace apple!

MaxedOutGamer2316d ago

This is more Apple BS. When Apple launches a phone, they try to get as much sales as possible, even at the expense of their own customer base. A new iphone is released and suddenly your phone starts working like crap, obviously it makes the new iphone more appealing. They've been doing this since the original iphone. Funny how this isn't a problem for any other phone manufacturer.

supermonkeyfox2316d ago

I think it's more that continually evolving software updates bloat and eventually render the device sluggish. New code is written to take advantage of new hardware, at the expense of owners of the older models.

KingPin2315d ago

so then why even bother updating the older hardware if thats the case. i mean, its not like the older OS is not safe or unstable so why the need to update it. everything works just fine as is. ever heard if it aint broke.....

blacktiger2316d ago

Corporation are for themself. Time for decentralization!

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China users complain of combustible iPhones: consumer watchdog

Several Chinese iPhone users have claimed that their handsets caught fire or exploded, according to a Shanghai consumer watchdog which called on tech giant Apple to address the complaints.

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iPhone 6 and 6 Plus plagued by widespread 'Touch Disease' issue

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus owners worldwide are being plagued by “Touch Disease” — a display issue that causes a flickering gray bar to appear at the top of their screen.

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