I've seen several articles discussing the pros and cons of WP7 vs Android and I'm on the boarder of switching. Here's my reason why:
1. I hate all the custom OE skins on Android. Not one is good. I currently have Verizon and GNex is plagued with problems, so for now, even with dev support, I am not satisfied.
2. Battery life, with exception of the Razr Maxx, is not good.
3. Unless I own a Nexus, software updates take forever, are carrier controlled, and usually introduce a whole mess of bloatware.
4. Bloatware! At least the crappy AT&T apps are uninstallable on WP7.
Here's What I'm afraid I'll miss:
1. free wifi tethering. I rooted previous android phones to take advantage of this. Can it be done on WP7?
2. Key apps. Most of them are there, but a few that I use a lot (WordsWithFriends, Instagram) are missing. I know there are similar apps, but I have friends on each app that I want to continue to play against or share photos with. 3
3. Here's the biggest one. Will the Lumia 900 be upgradeable to Windows 8? I don't want a phone that will be obsolete in a few months.
4. Google integration. I've bought into the Google platform big time with Android. How does Windows do with this?
Are there any former hardcore Android users that made the switch? How was it?
1. I hate all the custom OE skins on Android. Not one is good. I currently have Verizon and GNex is plagued with problems, so for now, even with dev support, I am not satisfied.
2. Battery life, with exception of the Razr Maxx, is not good.
3. Unless I own a Nexus, software updates take forever, are carrier controlled, and usually introduce a whole mess of bloatware.
4. Bloatware! At least the crappy AT&T apps are uninstallable on WP7.
Here's What I'm afraid I'll miss:
1. free wifi tethering. I rooted previous android phones to take advantage of this. Can it be done on WP7?
2. Key apps. Most of them are there, but a few that I use a lot (WordsWithFriends, Instagram) are missing. I know there are similar apps, but I have friends on each app that I want to continue to play against or share photos with. 3
3. Here's the biggest one. Will the Lumia 900 be upgradeable to Windows 8? I don't want a phone that will be obsolete in a few months.
4. Google integration. I've bought into the Google platform big time with Android. How does Windows do with this?
Are there any former hardcore Android users that made the switch? How was it?