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    I got an ipad 2 back when it was fairly new. I wanted to go android more than IOS for the openness and customisation. But at that time i think it was fair to say android wasnt on par with IOS,

    But now its a different story. Android is a lot more responsive and mature. I have an android phone and would happily have that on a tablet, i think i would actually prefer to IOS.

    One thing i despise about IOS is how you are encouraged to upgrade your IOS version, but cannot downgrade it after doing so. usually i think forced updates are good, but its known problem that this can make older devices completely unusable.

    I know 2 people with iphone 4's who updated to IOS 7 and the phone is practically unusable. it runs like a first gen cheapo android. laggy as hell. And apple being apple, there is no way you can un-do this. my mate at work has been in touch with them and they cant do anything.

    If its jailbroken however (and only if you save your SHSH blobs when on older versions) you can downgrade (but its still a huge ball ache of dodging apple barriers). You bought the device you should be able to do what you like. This is why apple were denied by in court to deem jailbreaking a felony. (clearly this doesnt dent their sales, so they dont care and is not likely to be applicable to most users)

    Thats one thing i like about android. Put what you like on it. If they update the Os and you dont like it, just flash the old or a different OS. Once set up you dont even need a pc. You can download an os and install it from your phone.

    This complete lock down of devices is why I wouldnt bother with IOS again. Another bonus is not being tied to itunes.

    But its more a question of ecosystem. Think about what apps you will use and what interface you prefer. All the apps i use regularly are on both android and IOS.

    IOS is still obviously great and i love my ipad. but its running IOS 5. I dont want to update to IOS 7, partly because I worry my eyes will resent me so much for it they will kill temselves. But more so because i expect it to run like utter shite.

    One thing Ive noticed from QBN is that i think IOS has much more support for music making apps and mixers/device connectivity. but im not sure.

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    • TLDR:android is now on par. i prefer its openness. i like nachos.Hombre_Lobo
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