Full disclaimer - I'm still a Windows Phone nut. My wife will get to use my 1020, my in laws will get a 925 and a 920, and my mom is going to get a 520 (if she actually starts using the phone I may give her an upgrade)....
But for me, I've made the temporary jump back to Android. The driver is that I work in the tech/innovation ecosystem, and many of my clients and prospects are on the software/mobile side, and sadly almost always develop exclusively Android or iOS apps. Ever since the 920 launched I've proudly been waving my Windows Phone, but in an effort to stay closer to my clients and what they are doing I've gone over to the dark side. Originally I was going to jump back and forth between Android and my 1020, but once AT&T came out w/ the new data plans we decided to get the whole family on smart phones, so all of the ones we own are spoken for (plus I had to pick up that 520).
The only redeeming quality I've found going back to Android is the niche app availability. Case in point - my company had an offsite a few weeks ago and used the Bonfyre app to share photos and participate in challenges. I "won" one of those challenges and got a $250 gift card. Had I not had an iOS or Android phone it obviously wouldn't of happened. Being a gadget geek some of the products I buy only have iOS and Android support.
FWIW the device I bought was the Sony Xperia Z1s. So far very happy w/ it. Great camera, waterproof, and feels great in the hand. Purchased an unlock code online and can use it w/ AT&T's LTE network just fine.
Final words - I'm sure I'll be back. I definitely prefer the WP interface over Android. I find myself spending far too much time tinkering w/ the screen & settings than I should. We'll see what the next 6-12 months brings for new devices...I just need a good excuse to buy a new one so I can go back to my original thought of sim-swapping and using both platforms on an as-desired basis.
But for me, I've made the temporary jump back to Android. The driver is that I work in the tech/innovation ecosystem, and many of my clients and prospects are on the software/mobile side, and sadly almost always develop exclusively Android or iOS apps. Ever since the 920 launched I've proudly been waving my Windows Phone, but in an effort to stay closer to my clients and what they are doing I've gone over to the dark side. Originally I was going to jump back and forth between Android and my 1020, but once AT&T came out w/ the new data plans we decided to get the whole family on smart phones, so all of the ones we own are spoken for (plus I had to pick up that 520).
The only redeeming quality I've found going back to Android is the niche app availability. Case in point - my company had an offsite a few weeks ago and used the Bonfyre app to share photos and participate in challenges. I "won" one of those challenges and got a $250 gift card. Had I not had an iOS or Android phone it obviously wouldn't of happened. Being a gadget geek some of the products I buy only have iOS and Android support.
FWIW the device I bought was the Sony Xperia Z1s. So far very happy w/ it. Great camera, waterproof, and feels great in the hand. Purchased an unlock code online and can use it w/ AT&T's LTE network just fine.
Final words - I'm sure I'll be back. I definitely prefer the WP interface over Android. I find myself spending far too much time tinkering w/ the screen & settings than I should. We'll see what the next 6-12 months brings for new devices...I just need a good excuse to buy a new one so I can go back to my original thought of sim-swapping and using both platforms on an as-desired basis.
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