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Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by Ay04z(m): 7:54am On May 06, 2016 |
which app can I use to share files like flashshare on my window phone? help? |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by llouis: 7:56am On May 06, 2016 |
Unlike android, Windows is a real Operating System with efficient memory management. U can have an android phone with 3GB RAM and an octacore processor, and it will still hang or reload apps when you leave them for others (thereby eating your data), but a Windows phone with just 512MB RAM will manage your resources so efficiently you'd wonder... The Interface isn't as straightforward as the android (hence the belief that Windows phones are for intelligent people), but once you take time to understand it, you'll be fine. There's also the fact that there aren't as much apps and games as android and iPhone stores, so consider that as well... Windows 10 is something else! Have that in a phone and you're onto something else! I do wish windows 10 for desktop can have live wallpapers like android does, that'll make my computer come alive in a new way... 2 Likes |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by just2okworld(f): 7:59am On May 06, 2016 |
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Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by uniteam: 7:59am On May 06, 2016 |
olayinkajnr: Like I said, the model of the phone is Nokia Lumia 1520 and so far, here are the cons observed. 1. You have to be careful in handling the phone because cost of repairs is very high. 2. Windows store does not have as many apps as what entails on play store (for android), but all what I required to productively manage my day, I have from windows store. 3. You cannot power it off to charge. If switched off, it powers on automatically when connected for charge. I don't like that, except you put it on airplane mode. 2 Likes |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by llouis: 8:00am On May 06, 2016 |
Samtoby: Seriously dude I don't know where they are rushing to... |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by Raphael81(m): 8:03am On May 06, 2016 |
Mr OP, i beg u in the name of God/Allah/ any diety you dey worship, dont ever imagine or attempt to buy a windows phone, that is the worst mistake i made since i started using phones, sometimes i wish i can sue the company cos the only apps that is free on the windows store is whatapps, the phone doesnt have common voice recorder, you have to use all their apps in trial mode and after that gbam your regret starts...NB(CAVEAT) I REALLY TOOK MY TIME TO ADVICE YOU COS I DON'T WANT YOU TO SUFFER LIKE ME |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by Nobody: 8:05am On May 06, 2016 |
Though I am Android person.One thing you will surely miss in Windows is modding and customization. Otherwise see below 1..Microsoft Services Integration and Support 2..Windows Phone comes with Office out-of-the-box. And it is free. 3...Security While most consumers may not place security at the top of their priorities list, the same cannot be said about businesses and institutions which deal with important data on a frequent basis. Windows Phone 8 comes with a number of security-oriented features like app sandboxing, that is designed to prevent unauthorized data access, remote wiping, secure boot, that only allows approved software components to run, and BitLocker encryption, that encrypts all the content on the device. The operating system also secures data sync (with SSL 3.0 and AES 128 or 256-bit encryption) and supports Information Rights Management, that is meant to protect against unauthorized content distribution. Windows Phone 8 is also fit for enterprise and government use. The smartphone operating system has received the coveted FIPS 140-2 certification, which means that it can safely handle dealing with sensitive data. 4... It's Fluid No Matter the Specs..no lag Others are the easy use and Integration with skype and office tools...Also cortana is another name for Google now. |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by tecnolad(m): 8:05am On May 06, 2016 |
why would anyone even compare windows to android? To me, android is the best mobile OS after Symbian (which is now outdated). Talk of its ability to be modified to suit your desired UI. Android has apps that windows mobile can only dream of having (quote me anywhere) You talk of camera, and durability and scratchless screen - I bet you've never heard of a mobile phone called symethium. if windows was as good as hyped, why does it always be the last to get application updates, when developers are making the mobile version of their sites about virus, phones running android 5.0 upwards are immune to virus, as google updated their security patch last year. About data optimization, there are apps out there that helps you select apps you'd like to access your data. you have cortana, we have assistant a.i so, what else? 1 Like |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by Bigterry: 8:06am On May 06, 2016 |
nothing special about window phones. I hv used window 8 and give it out and bought infinix. android phones are the the best. u can transfer any app u want from phone to phone, is not like that on window phones, every app u need u have to download it from play store considering the economic status of the country, am sure you will like to save your data sometimes. though the cameras are exceptional. |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by haibe(m): 8:07am On May 06, 2016 |
olayinkajnr: Okay when I say virus, am being specific to what a virus is. Viruses don't harm android, other forms of malware do, like spy wares etc |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by Coolguy89(m): 8:09am On May 06, 2016 |
my broda notin special abt it,am presently using it now but am already feed up wit it cos i have to download every apps i needed and d worst of all is that most apps and games uses network and data. |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by haibe(m): 8:10am On May 06, 2016 |
ceaser: Minimum requirement doesn't mean it is better than every medium or high ranged android phone out there. Which of windows phone has a better camera than a galaxy s6? Except those lumias made largely for photography purposes. Which of windows phone has a beautiful sleek premium hardware design and quality like xperia z3? |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by evy1(m): 8:11am On May 06, 2016 |
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Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by miketayo(m): 8:19am On May 06, 2016 |
superxam: OP 90% of those saying windows phone is bad havent used it.. windows phone has its own advantages over android phones like a stable OS, doesnt lag or hang, longer batter life, saves ur data, good cameras, cant be affected by viruses, have been using the phone last for over 3 years without any problem, u cant say the same thing for android phones.. my lumia 720 since 2013 still works fine.. samsung is still the best android device no matter what anyone says but it has battery issues and its quite expensive. BTW cortana is the smartest Artificial Intelligence on any device, similar to Siri on Iphone, she does wateva u need her to do from setting reminders to getting ur daily needs.. she absorbs ur whole internet and learn more abt you, lets hope she doesnt go rogue [ ![]() And when I say windows phone am talking abt d Nokia or now Microsoft device.. not the windows OS on htc and others 1 Like |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by Nobody: 8:22am On May 06, 2016 |
I have been through three windows phones. 520, 630. Currently have a 640xl Windows Mobile is a failure. Lackluster app store, poor support for apps. Several key productivity apps are either not in the store, or appear via third party apps. 90% of angry birds titles are not on wp10. Meanwhile Ms is pushing its office apps on ios and android with ferocity. I have reset my 640xl multiple times because it keeps having WiFi issues where it forgets hidden networks. It has been having similar issues where you have to restart it four times before it can work with data/wifi Right now changing quick actions fails. I set my wallpaper to Bing , that fails too. Phone keeps refusing to respond when some tiles in settings are activated. Even more disgusting, the windows phone recovery tool takes the phone back to 8.1 Ms has all but given up on Windows Mobile, and it shows. The lack of windows mobile popularity means workarounds are hard to find. Ios is a rich man's OS, but there are deals every other day where you get polished apps for free. Most Deals on Windows Mobile are literally 419, where free to play Apps are touted as free apps The only thing in its favor is that it doesn't go through data and is expandable via SD card. Other than that, it's a sheeet os |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by miketayo(m): 8:23am On May 06, 2016 |
haibe: have u seen d camera on lumia 950?? of course both r awesome but the lumia 950 has a slight egde over s6 even though d samsung has a higher ppi.. and even the s6 still has battery issue like every other samsung phones out there |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by Nobody: 8:25am On May 06, 2016 |
ladyF: U've forgotten to add it's LADYF AGAIN |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by Drsheddy(m): 8:29am On May 06, 2016 |
Tested and trusted!
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Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by haibe(m): 8:29am On May 06, 2016 |
miketayo: You just have to mention lumias only, those phones put all their resources into camera. That's why I gave that as an exemption. But still I have checked both cameras (rear and selfie) and the s6 beats it hands down. If you still don't want s6 because of its battery, why not buy xperia m5, c5 ultra, HTC m9, s7, LG g4 .. etc. You will be doing yourself good than buying any windows phone..also not every Samsung phone have battery problem, the Note series beat that. |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by GiggsTk(m): 8:29am On May 06, 2016 |
Superxam Uniteam and a few others who have or who is using the OS have spoken well. They told you the truth. I have phones with both OS, and I can't imagine saying my android is better, that'll be a lie. Of course the windows phone has it's limitations like the issue of not having as much app as you have for the android but I bet the windows experience is far better when you get used to it. You'll get the necessary apps you need(most people just complain about numbers of apps, but you'll be surprised at how little the ones they put to use). It takes time to adjust if you're coming from android but I can bet you won't regret it. Buy a Microsoft Windows Phone if you are getting one. 2 Likes |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by haibe(m): 8:30am On May 06, 2016 |
Drsheddy: If it's because of the user interface, I can get the same on my android ![]() |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by marvolio2000(m): 8:34am On May 06, 2016 |
I am a strong windows fone user, been using windows fines for about 3 years now from Lumia 900 to 720 and now 830, thinking of getting a Lumia 950xl, with windows 10. Windows is a more secure is compared to android crap, my next none windows fone should be an iPhone with 950xl together, iPhone is as secure as windows phone. Windows and ios don't have crappy apps and unusable apps like android. Windows 10 has made fines as computers connect your fone to a monitor or tv and your tv becomes a full blown computer through continium and you could connect your mouse and,keyboard through continum dock and you have your phone act as a desktop workstation (mobile computer. As regards apps windows 10 is a unified os with apps on desktop available on windows 10 mobile. We have many OEM's making windows 10 fines now like hp, Asus, Acer, Vaio micromax and many more, within the next,6 months many OEM's windows phones would flood the market. Windows phones do not virus apps like android and Microsoft usually screen their apps before publishing to the app store unlike android that has viral apps. If you do not want to spend much I advice you go for a Lumia 1520 uk used if possible cos its hard to find a brand new one now, to me its still the phone to beat in terms of battery life, 106 hours battery rating from GSMARENA.COM. Not seen a phone that has beating its battery endurance rating apart from the closest Sony exoperia z3 compact. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by Annruby: 8:36am On May 06, 2016 |
me likey
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Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by marvolio2000(m): 8:37am On May 06, 2016 |
Windows phone is good that's d fact mate.
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Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by miketayo(m): 8:45am On May 06, 2016 |
haibe: s6 beats it hands down u say??.. i think u need to check reviews and other comparisons online, the S7 might be better but definitely not s6. like i said samsung is still the best android device, maybe HTC next.. I have a s4 i cant risk getting other high end android phone that wont last more than a year. chk the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbG6gKC5v6o
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Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by miketayo(m): 8:50am On May 06, 2016 |
haibe: so spy ware isnt worse than virus? |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by haibe(m): 8:56am On May 06, 2016 |
miketayo: That depends on what it is used for. It's however not an issue, if you are installing all your apps on playstore. |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by JOOHEL: 8:58am On May 06, 2016 |
superxam: which of the itel are u using . is itelx506 or x507 |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by olayinkajnr(m): 9:00am On May 06, 2016 |
uniteam: Alright thanks. I'll give it a thought. 1 Like |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by Nobody: 9:02am On May 06, 2016 |
Windows phone being 'free' from Malware is not an endorsement, but an indication that it is an unsuccessful OS. Apple used to brag about macs being secure, but their increased market share has exposed them to Malware. No one is going to write Malware for an OS with less than 15% market share |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by haibe(m): 9:05am On May 06, 2016 |
miketayo: LOL u took a photo from a single light condition? Are you aware camera qualities vary depending on the light condition? Also what of the front camera which is cherished more by most people.. Don't worry when am less busy I will show you a good comparism Edit: I saw your video which u later posted, in some conditions the s6 is better while in others the lumia is better.. however I think the cameras are using far different auto settings are they seem quite different from each other in some views. You need to see a detailed camera comparism where several conditions are looked at and also the ever important selfie camera test |
Re: What Is So Special About Windows Phones? by Crieff(m): 9:05am On May 06, 2016 |
Raphael81: That's just one of the many, plenty Voice Recorder apps for WP8 devices
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