Hi all,
I'm mostly writing this as I know Microsoft employees peruse these forums, this is to serve as feedback for them. Of course the community discussion is also enjoyable. Mature discussion only, if you are thinking of commenting "bye then, get lost" or something to that effect. Close your laptop, go outside, and breathe some fresh air. I have been an avid supporter of windows phone, and I don't dislike the platform, it just has too many limitations for me now.
In Jan 2011 I picked up an LG Quantum. Couple years after got a Samsung ATIV S, I've been with wp until last night. My wife and I did a contract upgrade last night, both got the iphone 6. Here's my reasons for leaving the platform:
1) Apps.
Sounds like beating a dead horse I know, but I just can't deal with the lack of apps anymore. I listen to siriusxm every day, and in the car I have to do a hotspot to my wife's old iphone from 2009 to listen. There are no Canadian banking apps, no company apps, nothing. On the odd chance we do have an app, the functionality is limited, or it performs very slow.
2) Microsoft apps
This one is confusing. The Microsoft apps on other platforms are more functional than they are on MS's own platform. Doesn't make any sense. Also, if I can get xbox one glass, onedrive, etc on the iphone, what's to stop me from going over to the better platform?
3) Lack of a flagship
My contract was up, and my phone was a 2012 model. I was ready to move on. What are my options? The only one Bell carries is the 830. Ok, how does it stack up? Almost exactly like my 2012 model. Why upgrade a lateral move, dedicate two years of my life to that. Maybe I'm not their target anymore, but I'm not in the market for a mid-level device. We're professional adults, I'd like something premium. Let's say I buy unlocked though, I still don't have any options. The 1520 or 930 or whatever they are are again, almost as old as my ativ.
4) Targeting developing markets
Please don't get me wrong, there is great moral value in doing this. Bringing technology to the third world, etc. I think it's very admirable. But I live in the first world and hence am looking for a comparable experience. Their presence in India and other countries is great from a moral standpoint, but by focusing on those locations, it means they're not focusing on north America.
5) Changing the platform
This one surprised me, I thought they'd stick with their original vision. They're evolving wp to more resemble Android. I'm not sure why, but they're far from what they first introduced. No more hubs, no more seamless functionality. And I know the reasons, but that doesn't matter. People need to understand that I don't care the reasons. All I know as a consumer is that it's different and more complicated then what I originally signed on for.
Those reasons sum up my decision to leave (as the Sharks say: for that reason, I'm out). It's probably nothing they haven't heard before, but just wanted to reach out and let them know.
I still have an interest in wp, so will still be watching the news and updates about it, but I'll be doing so from a device that suits my needs.
Thanks guys.
I'm mostly writing this as I know Microsoft employees peruse these forums, this is to serve as feedback for them. Of course the community discussion is also enjoyable. Mature discussion only, if you are thinking of commenting "bye then, get lost" or something to that effect. Close your laptop, go outside, and breathe some fresh air. I have been an avid supporter of windows phone, and I don't dislike the platform, it just has too many limitations for me now.
In Jan 2011 I picked up an LG Quantum. Couple years after got a Samsung ATIV S, I've been with wp until last night. My wife and I did a contract upgrade last night, both got the iphone 6. Here's my reasons for leaving the platform:
1) Apps.
Sounds like beating a dead horse I know, but I just can't deal with the lack of apps anymore. I listen to siriusxm every day, and in the car I have to do a hotspot to my wife's old iphone from 2009 to listen. There are no Canadian banking apps, no company apps, nothing. On the odd chance we do have an app, the functionality is limited, or it performs very slow.
2) Microsoft apps
This one is confusing. The Microsoft apps on other platforms are more functional than they are on MS's own platform. Doesn't make any sense. Also, if I can get xbox one glass, onedrive, etc on the iphone, what's to stop me from going over to the better platform?
3) Lack of a flagship
My contract was up, and my phone was a 2012 model. I was ready to move on. What are my options? The only one Bell carries is the 830. Ok, how does it stack up? Almost exactly like my 2012 model. Why upgrade a lateral move, dedicate two years of my life to that. Maybe I'm not their target anymore, but I'm not in the market for a mid-level device. We're professional adults, I'd like something premium. Let's say I buy unlocked though, I still don't have any options. The 1520 or 930 or whatever they are are again, almost as old as my ativ.
4) Targeting developing markets
Please don't get me wrong, there is great moral value in doing this. Bringing technology to the third world, etc. I think it's very admirable. But I live in the first world and hence am looking for a comparable experience. Their presence in India and other countries is great from a moral standpoint, but by focusing on those locations, it means they're not focusing on north America.
5) Changing the platform
This one surprised me, I thought they'd stick with their original vision. They're evolving wp to more resemble Android. I'm not sure why, but they're far from what they first introduced. No more hubs, no more seamless functionality. And I know the reasons, but that doesn't matter. People need to understand that I don't care the reasons. All I know as a consumer is that it's different and more complicated then what I originally signed on for.
Those reasons sum up my decision to leave (as the Sharks say: for that reason, I'm out). It's probably nothing they haven't heard before, but just wanted to reach out and let them know.
I still have an interest in wp, so will still be watching the news and updates about it, but I'll be doing so from a device that suits my needs.
Thanks guys.