iPhone 4S and iPad 2 Jailbreak - Page 5

Mark · 28-01-2012, 02:42

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Originally Posted by Kitten

I had an iphone - I think the s2 is better, however if the iphone 5, 6 whatever comes out and is better than the s2, back I'll go. In many cases, it's not about the brand, it's about which phone/OS is better suited for the user

Didn't you have a 3GS like me? In which case, the S2 is undoubtedly miles ahead, but then it does have two years on the 3GS!

It's a horses for courses thing for me. I evaluated both the S2 and 4S, but Apple won (I stood in line on launch day for mine). The 4S was better in areas that I needed and that was that. Android could, and maybe should, be a better ecosystem than iOS, but there are just some big things that Google hasn't grasped yet (updates and accessibility, to name two). Nonetheless, I do think Apple missed a few tricks with the 4S, and I might have passed like I did with the 4 had I not lost my 3GS, but there we are. I nearly did buy an S2.

As for the topic at hand, I jailbroke my 3GS and put SBSettings, LockInfo and five icon dock on it. I also replaced the crappy Notes font but thankfully Apple has since fixed that. None of the above are sufficient to convince me to jailbreak either my 4S or iPad2, so I reckon I'll pass, though I do wish the iPad2 had the clock and calculator apps (yes, I know replacements are available, and I have them, but the Apple versions tend to be more reliable).

Just one word of caution. If you use iBooks, think twice before jailbreaking. Chances are iBooks won't work afterwards, unless the community can find a way to bypass the Jailbreak protection.

Kitten · 28-01-2012, 13:35

It was a 4S I was referring to Mark

Dymetrie · 28-01-2012, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Mark

Just one word of caution. If you use iBooks, think twice before jailbreaking. Chances are iBooks won't work afterwards, unless the community can find a way to bypass the Jailbreak protection.

Anything specific about iBooks? I just opened it up (currently reading the Games game bowl on the kindle app) and it seemed to be working fine...

Matblack · 29-01-2012, 10:05

I have a SGS2 and an ipad2, I like them both, I must be a freak

MB

Kitten · 29-01-2012, 10:49

I've got an S2 and an iPad. Just seems you have to choose a camp, not allowed to enjoy the best of both :shrug:

Sent from my Galaxy S2

Toby · 29-01-2012, 19:24

I know quite a few people with non-Apple phones, often Android, and an iPad actually.

I think this is because Android tablets have been a little underwhelming thus far, although some of the newer ones being released now, like the Transformer Prime and Xoom 2 look to redress the balance a bit.

A Place of Light · 29-01-2012, 20:44

Ultimately the customer benefits from fierce competition.
Let the tech wars begin.

Toby · 29-01-2012, 22:45

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Originally Posted by A Place of Light

Ultimately the customer benefits from fierce competition.
Let the tech wars begin.

Oh absolutely and, despite their predilection for litigation, Apple aren't above pinching things from Android, like their notification system

Have to say, having never used a pre-iOS5 iPhone, I don't know how people survived before the revamped notification system as the previous effort looked horrid!

Kitten · 29-01-2012, 22:45

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Originally Posted by A Place of Light

Ultimately the customer benefits from fierce competition.
Let the tech wars begin.

A Place of Light · 30-01-2012, 14:18

^
To be honest, Apple have never been particularly innovative. What they've become superb at is taking other peoples ideas and not only packaging them better but even making them work better than those who actually conceived them.
I honestly do think that right now there is no "best" smartphone. The right handset for you depends on you and your requirements/preferences.

28-01-2012, 13:35	#42
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	It was a 4S I was referring to Mark __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

29-01-2012, 10:05	#44
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I have a SGS2 and an ipad2, I like them both, I must be a freak MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

29-01-2012, 10:49	#45
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I've got an S2 and an iPad. Just seems you have to choose a camp, not allowed to enjoy the best of both :shrug: Sent from my Galaxy S2 __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher Last edited by Kitten; 29-01-2012 at 22:44.

29-01-2012, 19:24	#46
Toby Absinthe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,023	I know quite a few people with non-Apple phones, often Android, and an iPad actually. I think this is because Android tablets have been a little underwhelming thus far, although some of the newer ones being released now, like the Transformer Prime and Xoom 2 look to redress the balance a bit. __________________

29-01-2012, 20:44	#47
A Place of Light Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,247	Ultimately the customer benefits from fierce competition. Let the tech wars begin.

30-01-2012, 14:18	#50
A Place of Light Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,247	^ To be honest, Apple have never been particularly innovative. What they've become superb at is taking other peoples ideas and not only packaging them better but even making them work better than those who actually conceived them. I honestly do think that right now there is no "best" smartphone. The right handset for you depends on you and your requirements/preferences.