Need an I-Phone expert or 3...

[-hanko]

Wife and I are switching from Android to Apple phones. So, question is does an I-phone come chock-full of bloatware like the typical Android device.

That said, if we went direct to Apple, would we see less bloatware than upgrading at T-Mo?

Don't want a discussion as to Android v. Apple...we're both Mac-Booked, I-Padded, etc., as is most of our family. Integration appears to be perfectly seamless, more or less.

Thank you in advance for your expertise.

[lazyworm]

Apple slows down your phone for you automatically, no extra bloatware needed.

[NPFreedom]

Yes. I got iphone from Apple, nothing preinstalled from Tmobile (Tmobile app and whatever they are installing nowadays). However, you might find better discounts at the tmo store.

[therealnickb]

Wife and I are switching from Android to Apple phones. So, question is does an I-phone come chock-full of bloatware like the typical Android device.

That said, if we went direct to Apple, would we see less bloatware than upgrading at T-Mo?

Don't want a discussion as to Android v. Apple...we're both Mac-Booked, I-Padded, etc., as is most of our family. Integration appears to be perfectly seamless, more or less.

Thank you in advance for your expertise.

No bloatware that I’ve detected.

If you’re already using macs, pads & other i stuff, you’ll love the transition. Use the family iCloud plan too.

In before the86d thread crap.

[-Seth]

No bloatware comes loaded on any iPhone from any source. You can choose to "delete" (really it just hides) some of the Apple software apps, like Stocks and Weather. Get the iPhone wherever you can find the best deal. Most places will also be able to help with transferring your contacts and such.

[-hanko]

Apple slows down your phone for you automatically, no extra bloatware needed.

I shoulda' been ready for that.



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I can say my transition to a Mac Book from Windoze did take a bit of time...if I do have to use a Windows app on the Mac, I just open the virtual box and the Mac turns into a pc.

Yes. I got iphone from Apple, nothing preinstalled from Tmobile (Tmobile app and whatever they are installing nowadays). However, you might find better discounts at the tmo store.

Apple direct and TMO are the same price, down to the penny. Wife is looking for a 6 and I for a 6 or maybe 7 with better camera. The only "deals" are for pre-owned phones...having worked for TMO for 7 years when we first got to Idaho, I'd definitely forget buying a "factory refurbished" phone.

No bloatware that I’ve detected.

If you’re already using macs, pads & other i stuff, you’ll love the transition. Use the family iCloud plan too.

In before the86d thread crap.

I did a little homework a while ago...apparently apple has a no-bs policy for bs programs on new phones...Other than using Apple's "Move to IOS" app on both phones, it appears to be seamless.

No bloatware comes loaded on any iPhone from any source. You can choose to "delete" (really it just hides) some of the Apple software apps, like Stocks and Weather. Get the iPhone wherever you can find the best deal. Most places will also be able to help with transferring your contacts and such.

Seth, thanks. As I wrote above, no "deals" I can find. Verizon and ATT give you a free phone, a new 2-year contract, and a monthly rp charge more than TMO which covers the "free" phone.

TMO's contract says you are obligated to remain a customer until the phone is paid for. They also separate what you pay for the phone v rp when you get the bill. You can make monthly payments depending on your credit ability...we'll just put it on AMEX and get another year's warranty added.

Thanks for all the replies.

[gorn5150]

WOOT has 6 and 6s refurb phones now from $155 to $250.

https://electronics.woot.com/offers/iphone-6-or-6s-vzngsm-unlockedsd-2?ref=w_cnt_wp_3_1

[the86d]

Biggest drawback: all your cables need to be replaced (with extras you currently don't have), music/movie transfer require iTunes (in non-logical folders, randomly renamed), and you'll have to "purchase" MANY the useful apps (for higher prices than $0-to-$3).

At least they will swap batteries "for a fee", now, when they NERF the CPUs in like ~2 years.

Can you drop a any ringtone (even from an MP3) on an iPhruity-dev. these days, or do you have to buy them?

[gorn5150]

Biggest drawback: all your cables need to be replaced (with extras you currently don't have), music/movie transfer require iTunes (in non-logical folders, randomly renamed), and you'll have to "purchase" MANY the useful apps (for higher prices than $0-to-$3).

At least they will swap batteries "for a fee", now, when they NERF the CPUs in like ~2 years.

Can you drop a any ringtone (even from an MP3) on an iPhruity-dev. these days, or do you have to buy them?

iPhones come with a cable just like android phones. iTunes is not required but it has a required driver in it to make some other programs work. There are not iTune ways to do things. I hate iTunes but with the click of my mouse it uses the folders I keep my stuff in instead of the apple default. You do have to buy apps that aren't free. Apples lockdown of the device makes it pretty hard to load stolen apps like you can on android. I have never used a paid ringtone on any apple phone I have owned, including the original iPhone. I make my own.

If you would ever make the mistake of letting iTunes catalog your music you will then get to spend a lot of time fixing the folder nightmare it creates.

[sonofeugene]

No bloatware that I've ever found. However there are apps from Apple that I never use. Most can be deleted if the bother you. Or, you can simply place them all in a folder to ignore.

[-hanko]

WOOT has 6 and 6s refurb phones now from $155 to $250.

Refurbished phones are not in the running...see post above.

Biggest drawback: all your cables need to be replaced (with extras you currently don't have), music/movie transfer require iTunes (in non-logical folders, randomly renamed), and you'll have to "purchase" MANY the useful apps (for higher prices than $0-to-$3).

At least they will swap batteries "for a fee", now, when they NERF the CPUs in like ~2 years.

Can you drop a any ringtone (even from an MP3) on an iPhruity-dev. these days, or do you have to buy them?

No movies or music on existing phones...on-the-road music is on memory cards as both vehicles accept them.

iPhones come with a cable just like android phones. iTunes is not required but it has a required driver in it to make some other programs work. There are not iTune ways to do things. I hate iTunes but with the click of my mouse it uses the folders I keep my stuff in instead of the apple default. You do have to buy apps that aren't free. Apples lockdown of the device makes it pretty hard to load stolen apps like you can on android. I have never used a paid ringtone on any apple phone I have owned, including the original iPhone. I make my own.

If you would ever make the mistake of letting iTunes catalog your music you will then get to spend a lot of time fixing the folder nightmare it creates.

Tks for the iTunes heads-up.

No bloatware that I've ever found. However there are apps from Apple that I never use. Most can be deleted if the bother you. Or, you can simply place them all in a folder to ignore.

Once again, thanks for the knowledge.

[Switchbarrel]

Seth, thanks. As I wrote above, no "deals" I can find. Verizon and ATT give you a free phone, a new 2-year contract, and a monthly rp charge more than TMO which covers the "free" phone.

TMO's contract says you are obligated to remain a customer until the phone is paid for. They also separate what you pay for the phone v rp when you get the bill. You can make monthly payments depending on your credit ability...we'll just put it on AMEX and get another year's warranty added.

Thanks for all the replies.

This isn’t really about the phone...

Based on your location info above, like you, I have homes in Tracy & Boise.

People I work with that have every carrier but Verizon, all mention no service & dropped calls (in the Bay Area!). I say I have Verizon & have very, very little issue with that. Then they say how expensive Verizon is & I point out that they are paying for service and not getting it. Where’s the value in that? I don’t wanna be between Reno & Winnemucca and not have service. Or worse yet, that long stretch of desolation between Winnemucca and Caldwell.

I’m not a Verizon fanboy by any means but service is the most important consideration for me. We do get a discount through work which helps.

-Rick

[xxINKxx]

This isn’t really about the phone...

Based on your location info above, like you, I have homes in Tracy & Boise.

People I work with that have every carrier but Verizon, all mention no service & dropped calls (in the Bay Area!). I say I have Verizon & have very, very little issue with that. Then they say how expensive Verizon is & I point out that they are paying for service and not getting it. Where’s the value in that? I don’t wanna be between Reno & Winnemucca and not have service. Or worse yet, that long stretch of desolation between Winnemucca and Caldwell.

I’m not a Verizon fanboy by any means but service is the most important consideration for me. We do get a discount through work which helps.

-Rick

When I moved from OC to AZ, I had sprint. I would frequent drive back and forth. Sprint only worked up to about 29 palms and was junk for the rest of the trip with zero service, zero text capabilities etc.

Verizon is the only service that works the entire trip and works everywhere in arizona that I've been to. I dont know anyone who doesn't have verizon.

[lordmorgul]