Do you think WP8.1 is on par with IOS and ANDROID?

[ronty]

I'm pretty sure Android 4.4 still has a ****-ton more of features than iOS 7 which has a ****-ton more features than WP8.1. Sure MS closed the gap on iOS 7 to maybe 80%, but they better keep iterating faster.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_mobile_operating_systems

After seeing this comparison, I can make out that WP is far from being at par with Android & iOS. It's considerably behind iOS & wayyyy behind Android.

 

[LillWicke]

"Do you think WP8.1 is on par with IOS and ANDROID?"

We don't know that yet. They said that WP8.1 have 100 more features and we haven't seen an official the feature list yet.
100 more features is way more than the feature lists we know so fare.

:smile:

 

[DreadVenom]

After seeing this comparison, I can make out that WP is far from being at par with Android & iOS. It's considerably behind iOS & wayyyy behind Android.

id ignore that list as some/most of the "NO" had been addressed with 8.1 and until that list is updated to reflect this then ill ignore. Also, can you expand on the "wayyyyyy" behind ios and android statement as i don't see how its that far behind.

Thanks

 

[brunoadduarte]

As a core OS? Yes.

It all comes down to how well the existing and new apps work with the system. Any OS can have millions of apps. Having apps integrating properly and providing a good user experience is a completely different matter altogether.

 

[spazzmeister]

No, still playing catch up. Will it be 18 months before WP9?

 

[A895]

I'm pretty sure Android 4.4 still has a ****-ton more of features than iOS 7 which has a ****-ton more features than WP8.1. Sure MS closed the gap on iOS 7 to maybe 80%, but they better keep iterating faster.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_mobile_operating_systems

Wow, did not know that much was missing in WP.

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[Morpheus Phreak]

Wikipedia is not an entirely credible source and doesn't take 8.1 into account.

 

[meddyrainzo]

I'm pretty sure Android 4.4 still has a ****-ton more of features than iOS 7 which has a ****-ton more features than WP8.1. Sure MS closed the gap on iOS 7 to maybe 80%, but they better keep iterating faster.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_mobile_operating_systems

Notice how most of the things on WP8 would change to "yes" after 8.1?
That list even makes me see how big an update 8.1 is

 

[iAdrian23]

Despite the fact that I used to love WP I begin to slowly stop loving it.
The lack of apps/games is really disturbing.
(Clash of Clans, Quiz Up... FB are just some of the hot examples)

 

[A895]

id ignore that list as some/most of the "NO" had been addressed with 8.1 and until that list is updated to reflect this then ill ignore. Also, can you expand on the "wayyyyyy" behind ios and android statement as i don't see how its that far behind.

Thanks

Not waaay behind but basic stuff like download from the native browser, no video out, USB OTG, picture info in gallery, text reflow in the browser, call log duration, no calendar/music/video/text message search, and a file manager. There's more in that link that was posted.

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[meddyrainzo]

Not waaay behind but basic stuff like download from the native browser, no video out, USB OTG, picture info in gallery, text reflow in the browser, call log duration, no calendar/music/video/text message search, and a file manager. There's more in that link that was posted.

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Most of which are addressed by 8.1. More announcements would be made today and tomorrow. Wait till after Build to make your finial judgement

 

[alex athanasopoulos]

To me....WP8.1 performance is better than android and on par with ios..the only thing it still behind is the app n game in app store..

Agree

 

[N_LaRUE]

Wikipedia is not an entirely credible source and doesn't take 8.1 into account.

Yes that article doesn't take into account WP8.1, I'd expect it to be corrected in the next while. Updating information takes time. It was wrong that the person posting this didn't realise it.

However, Wikipedia is becoming a credible source of information, regardless of the bagging it takes from schools and universities still. It's a pretty robust source too.

 

[A895]

@meddyrainzo actually none of this was added to 8.1 they wouldn't take multiple days for 100 new features considering WP7 mango had 300+ (allegedly) and was announced in one day.

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[A895]

Yes that article doesn't take into account WP8.1, I'd expect it to be corrected in the next while. Updating information takes time. It was wrong that the person posting this didn't realise it.

However, Wikipedia is becoming a credible source of information, regardless of the bagging it takes from schools and universities still. It's a pretty robust source too.

This. Because Wikipedia is so open its a lot more credible than other sources because anyone can edit, and find mistakes. Though schools and colleges don't want to hear that.

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[LillWicke]

LOL
This thread is invaded by Droids and Applenians and they have no ideas of what they are talking about like anybody else.

:smile:

 

[migueli2]

I think it's way far ahead.

 

[Morpheus Phreak]

Yes that article doesn't take into account WP8.1, I'd expect it to be corrected in the next while. Updating information takes time. It was wrong that the person posting this didn't realise it.

However, Wikipedia is becoming a credible source of information, regardless of the bagging it takes from schools and universities still. It's a pretty robust source too.

Sadly while that may be the wish of many it is still not true. Wikipedia is still highly inaccurate in many regards. It has improved somewhat, but not enough for me to recommend it as a source beyond reproach.

I've had to correct far too many articles even recently only to have my changes reverted shortly thereafter to the previously incorrect information.

I honestly hope the day comes when Wikipedia is a good source for accurate info but we are still not there yet.

 

[Morpheus Phreak]

This. Because Wikipedia is so open its a lot more credible than other sources because anyone can edit, and find mistakes. Though schools and colleges don't want to hear that.

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They don't want to hear it because it is true. When Wikipedia starts following a proper peer review process for additions and changes then maybe we can start thinking about taking it more seriously.

 

[MicrosoftFoLife]

They DID close the gap. Unfortunately others will still find excuses to hate WP8.1. By others I mean Android and iPhone users.


I especially love the themed lock screen idea. The diagonal one was sick!

WP users find holes in it too. There are so many people that are upset with it but idk how they can expect everything to be perfect for them.