Is it too late to get into the iPhone crowd?

Hi there, was wondering if anyone could chime in on a little situation of mine...

I want an iPhone, but I'm afraid it's too late to get into the swing of it. I got my first smartphone, a Motorola Droid 4, about a year and a half ago. It died about 10 months into my contract, and after dealing with 2 broken refurbished phones shortly thereafter, I terminated the contract and swore I'd never get another contract phone again. I've been with a cheap "go phone" since then, but I'm not satisfied with it either. I miss having the things my smartphone had, like the fancy screen and all the apps and stuff. So I'm considering getting another contract phone, but this time I want to give into my secret desire for an iPhone, I just don't know if it's too late to do that. Apple has a lot of competition now, and I don't personally know anyone who likes the iPhone (or Apple for that matter). It just seems really intimidating to be the only person I know and commonly associate with who has an iPhone while everyone else has their galaxy s3 and s4 and windows phone and other devices I don't really like.

So if I do get a contract phone again, should I give in and join the iPhone crowd? Even though everyone's been spreading doom and gloom for them since Steve Jobs died? And if I do get an iPhone, should I get the new 5s or 5c? Or just wait a year until the inevitable iPhone 6 is announced?

Thanks!

 

No I'm sick of it lol. I had an android and I didn't like it that much. I mean I did, because it was a huge upgrade from what I had, but looking back on it I'm like "meh" and I've always been drawn to the iPhone.

 

So you don't believe in the doom and gloom being spread about Apple either? And you don't think it's too late to join the iPhone crowd? I also I MUST ask why you are choosing an iPhone as your first smartphone? Thanks!

 

I feel ya on the downgrade part, that's what I did when I terminated my contract. Part of me didn't feel like I needed all the apps and stuff, but then I started to miss it. And I wouldn't say I want an iPhone so I can hop on a bandwagon, because if anything that bandwagon has already passed the bus stop lol. The iPhone is well established now, and plenty of people have switched to Android in the last few years. I just... the iPhone is so appealing to me... lol dammit

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I would also like to add that my desire for an Apple product is rooted in other areas besides just the iPhone. I've also had a desire for a Mac computer, finding them very elegant and pretty. Unfortunately, EVERYBODY I know has a Windows computer and an Android phone. It would feel weird being the only person to have Apple stuff, so that's why I've tried to ignore my little Apple crush. BUT, I'm also a gamer, and WAS a loyal Xbox user, but with Microsoft's recent goof up on anti-consumerism with the Xbox One and their forceful nature with Windows 8 (which I refuse to upgrade to), I feel like this a wonderful opportunity to switch to Apple for both my computer and phone use. As for Gaming? Well I already have a Playstation 4 pre-ordered lol

 

Yes I know, but I don't play PC games. I'm a console gamer.

And... that's kind of a depressing viewpoint about apps lol. Reminds me of my friend who has the same viewpoint about technology in general. He's pretty much... anti-fun. Anyway, yes they did a U-turn but it's the principle of the matter, they showed me what they thought of consumers like me and turned their backs on us. U-turn or not, they're not worth it anymore. But to bring the conversation back to phones, I was pretty set on getting an iPhone, I was just hoping some people on here could reassure me it wouldn't be a mistake lol

 

I've had an iPhone for years and love it. It doesn't matter that some apps are "pointless," they bring joy and amusement. Nothing brings as much giggles as facejuggling a group photo at the dinner table. And no, you don't need an uber phone for flashlight and satnav, but if it's there then why not? Then it means you don't need to go out and get all these other things. The flashlight on iPhone is stronger than most flashlights I've seen anyway, it lights up a whole room brightly.

In addition, iPhone is generally considered "the" phone, a lot of things are based around it, like you see loads of docking systems for it in things like speakers, radios etc. I'd never switch to another phone. Looking forward to my upgrade soon so I can get the 5S with fingerprint sensor :3

 

I always say this to people: A phone is a phone. Android phones and iPhones essentially do the exact same thing. Most of the "differences" are merely nitpicking.

I choose Android phones because I like the freedom that comes with it. I dislike companies charging me an arm and a leg for a phone and still think they can prevent me from using the phone the way I wish. I pay therefore I own it, end of story. But that aside, I also just like the way Android works. However, this isn't necessarily your experience.

You said you had a negative experience with Android previously. Note that Google has made quite a few improvements with the latest versions of Android, but if you still don't like it then the iPhone may be a good option for you. The only advice I can give is play around with a few phones and decide which one works best for you.

 

My sisters, brother and I are extremely close, we don't consider it rude to use phones at the dinner table, we don't use it while someone is talking to us, and it's usually after we've actually eaten, while we're just sitting there and talking/having a laugh. Me and my family always have family dinners.

I think it's more for those families who aren't close and wish they were, so they start blaming their distance on anything they can. When someone is using their phone, they aren't ignoring you, they're not purposely trying to be rude (at least not in my family). I know they're not trying to blank me, and for that reason it doesn't matter.

I don't really consider these pointless apps pointless anyway, they bring happiness/laughs, that's their point. Last family meal my family had was about a week ago, and everyone was in stitches from laughing so hard at a facejuggler'd photo. Sure, the meal was nice without the app, but it's made better and more enjoyable/memorable with it. Small things add up, just because it doesn't work for your family doesn't mean it doesn't for others.