Facelift Android or Windows for my FL S3 with Tech Pack Advanced?

[Soup]

Quick question - I've got the chance to choose between Android or Windows for my new work phone. What would you suggest integrates best with the Tech Pack Advanced on a FL S3 (particularly for emails, texts, calls).

Sorry if this is the wrong thread but figured you guys and girls would know best given the car model?

 

[DJAlix]

The FL MMI has both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, not sure if a windows phone would be supported in the same way.

 

[RAF_S7]

Android.

 

[Gordo77]

Apple

 

[Soup]

Wow, thanks for the advice and so quick too - Android it is then. Luckily my personal phone is an Apple so good news all round .....

 

[SpeedyFrog]

Quick question - I've got the chance to choose between Android or Windows for my new work phone. What would you suggest integrates best with the Tech Pack Advanced on a FL S3 (particularly for emails, texts, calls).

Sorry if this is the wrong thread but figured you guys and girls would know best given the car model?

If your work gives you the choice between an Android phone or a Windows phone you should change job! lol
That's having to choose between a dog **** and a ... smellier dog ****!

 

[Soup]

If your work gives you the choice between an Android phone or a Windows phone you should change job! lol
That's having to choose between a dog **** and a ... smellier dog ****!

Haha. Figured either is better than the Blackberry I've currently got ..... sooooooo behind the drag curve..........

 

[deanshaw24]

Haha. Figured either is better than the Blackberry I've currently got ..... sooooooo behind the drag curve..........

Blackberry? Didn't know they still existed

 

[SpeedyFrog]

Haha. Figured either is better than the Blackberry I've currently got ..... sooooooo behind the drag curve..........

Oh sweet jesus! Crapberry

 

[SpeedyFrog]

At least the pain will be less at the wheel of your S3 mate ;-) but I feel for you!

 

[Soup]

At least the pain will be less at the wheel of your S3 mate ;-) but I feel for you!

Any sympathy gratefully received ..... for the phone that is - none required for the car

 

[Neil C]

Don't become another Apple i-sheep !

. . . . and Windows - only if you want to miss out on all the decent apps

 

[paradigital]

Don't become another Apple i-sheep !

. . . . and Windows - only if you want to miss out on all the decent apps

Yeah, nothing better than a phone full of useless apps that let you share crap with other idiots

I'll stick with my Lumia 950 for work, and my iPhone 6S for personal.

Android is still a disjointed, flawed, insecure, fractured and inconsistent pile of an operating system.

 

[Neil C]

Yeah, nothing better than a phone full of useless apps that let you share **** with other idiots

I'll stick with my Lumia 950 for work, and my iPhone 6S for personal.

Android is still a disjointed, flawed, insecure, fractured and inconsistent pile of an operating system.

Not a fan then ? lol

Would have liked to stay with Windows (even bought a Lumia 950), but have been forced to go Android because of the lack of app development for Windows, and the non-compatibility of so many mobile websites.

For the record, I don't use social media

 

[Gordo77]

Android is still a disjointed, flawed, insecure, fractured and inconsistent pile of an operating system.

Don't hold back mate, tell us what you really think...!

 

[cuke2u]

Quite, and just for anyone's info the mmi system OS is based upon the same one that was(is) used by blackberry's, QNX https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/QNX which has also now been adopted by ford for its sync 3.

 

[Soup]

Update: Android on order - don't even ask what the choice was ...you won't be impressed...and I'm embarrassed to tell....but at least it'll get my emails and I can make calls on it........a move up from my Blackberry at least

 

[thegingerone]

Haha. Figured either is better than the Blackberry I've currently got ..... sooooooo behind the drag curve..........

BlackBerry now have Android phones so you may still end up with one.

 

[Soup]

BlackBerry now have Android phones so you may still end up with one.

Noooooooo!


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[thegingerone]

Noooooooo!


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All joking aside its not bad phone. It's called the BlackBerry Priv. Next time you are in Carphone Warehouse have a look at it and you'll be surprised.

 

[KenL]

I have (and really like) my Android Samsung phone. I have just got my car and had a play with Android Auto and successfully used google maps to navigate - works great.

However, my mate also has a FL a3 and the Apple version looks better!

 

[SpeedyFrog]

Why people would buy some Android **** phone is beyond me... You buy an Audi and you somehow stare every waking moment of your life at this second class phone... honestly why?

 

[Soup]

Why people would buy some Android **** phone is beyond me... You buy an Audi and you somehow stare every waking moment of your life at this second class phone... honestly why?

No choice for work unfortunately so big loss of brownie points for that one ....

 

[Soup]

I have (and really like) my Android Samsung phone. I have just got my car and had a play with Android Auto and successfully used google maps to navigate - works great.

However, my mate also has a FL a3 and the Apple version looks better!

Yep, I'm getting a Samsung so happier to see this - thanks

 

[SpeedyFrog]

No choice for work unfortunately so big loss of brownie points for that one ....

Time to change job buddy

 

[KenL]

Why people would buy some Android **** phone is beyond me... You buy an Audi and you somehow stare every waking moment of your life at this second class phone... honestly why?

Surely not a serious post???

 

[GSB]

I have (and really like) my Android Samsung phone.

I have (and really hate) my Android Samsung phone.

Honestly, it drives me mad with its endless foibles. It's like trying to wire a plug with a knife and fork. A lot harder than it would be if you just used the right (i)tool for the job in the first place.

 

[Soup]

Time to change job buddy

- bit extreme ..... but I'll think on it

 

[KenL]

I have (and really hate) my Android Samsung phone.

Honestly, it drives me mad with its endless foibles. It's like trying to wire a plug with a knife and fork. A lot harder than it would be if you just used the right (i)tool for the job in the first place.

I am not aware of finding foibles with Android. Simple to use for me.

Now iTunes and it's foibles - don't get me started

 

[SpeedyFrog]

I am not aware of finding foibles with Android. Simple to use for me.

Now iTunes and it's foibles - don't get me started

Mmmm iPhone+iOS and iTunes. 2 different subjects.

 

[SpeedyFrog]

Surely not a serious post???

Dead serious mate.

 

[KenL]

Android is not a second class system, to me at least.

 

[Karen O']

Why people would buy some Android **** phone is beyond me... You buy an Audi and you somehow stare every waking moment of your life at this second class phone... honestly why?

I wouldnt thank you for any apple product. I dong understand why anyone would want apple phones ect. Sorry but thats my opinion

 

[cuke2u]

Why people would buy some Android **** phone is beyond me... You buy an Audi and you somehow stare every waking moment of your life at this second class phone... honestly why?

Haha, I am staring at a second class post now....
The joke is all the 'other' ones and their obsession of being 'holeless'.

 

[SpeedyFrog]

I wouldnt thank you for any apple product. I dong understand why anyone would want apple phones ect. Sorry but thats my opinion

"Any Apple products" Ok I see it goes beyond iPhone... So in your case you've decided for whatever reason and that's your prerogative that you don't want Apple products.
In my case I don't want anything that comes from Google, Samsung or other followers... plus many other reasons (working in IT) that would be pointless to discuss here. Enough litterature out there.

 

[Karen O']

Fare enough

 

[SpeedyFrog]

Haha, I am staring at a second class post now....
The joke is all the 'other' ones and their obsession of being 'holeless'.

Lol. Doesn't make my post any less valid whether you like it or not.
I'm certainly not saying the iPhone is perfect (far from it) but Android phones are even less perfect and let's be honest without the iPhone and iOS Android would be the poor citizen (second class) to Blackberry because Google would just have copied the Blackberry OS instead...

But sure you're free to enjoy your Android phone providing you can still upgrade the software after 12 months and it doesn't catch fire in the meantime that is! ;-)

 

[GSB]

I wouldnt thank you for any apple product. I dong understand why anyone would want apple phones ect. Sorry but thats my opinion

Why?

For my purposes, it has little to do with the aesthetics or the fanboi clamour for every new model. I like them because they just work.

They're intuitive, they get on with the job, and I never feel the urge to throw it against a wall. The same goes for my iPad and my Apple TV. I bought my parents the same kit, because even old age technological Luddites such as them can get the very best out of them. It's easy, low stress computing. No fuss, no bother. How it should be.

Compare that to my windows PC's that seem to have a hissy fit and need rebooting every couple of days, or a complete reinstall action of the OS annually. Or my entire series of Samsung android phones, which I rely upon daily for work and have to resist the urge to stamp on because they're so ****** irritating. If I only used the android system in isolation I'd probably be fine, but I'm reminded daily of its lack of proper development since I use both systems extensively. Even the most simple functions of making a call, redialling a number, or even saving a contacts details on them is laborious and irritating. 'Tap twice to unlock screen" during a call is a particular favourite. It's annoying and unnecessary because someone hasn't coded the software properly and recognised that the user is in charge, and doesn't want to **** about double clicking this, or swiping that. He just wants it to work. Navigating menus is appalling in comparison, and the touch screen implementation is like comparing a child's xylophone with a Steinway Grand. The android version is just appalling. Ever tried dialling the emergency services in a slight bit of drizzle or snow? I have, and my shiny new Samsung just wouldnt respond to my trying to dial 999. It was hopeless. The iPhone?

It just worked...

 

[S.]

Wow didn't expect android vs iphone battle on audi forum.
Someone likes android someone likes iphone ios.

 

[gamegenie]

Hey guys, which phone should I get my FL RS3?


Blackberry Bold or Treo 750p?