The Pros and Cons of Owning a Windows Phone: A Comparison with Apple's Ecosystem

As we explore the world of smartphones, one question that arises is whether owning a Windows phone is a good idea, especially when considering an Apple ecosystem. For those who are interested in switching to Android but want to remain within the Apple family, this article will weigh the pros and cons of owning a Windows phone.

One major disadvantage of owning a Windows phone in an Apple ecosystem is that it may stick out like a sore thumb. With many friends and family members using iPhones or iPads, having a Windows phone can make it difficult to blend in. However, if you use services that don't necessarily belong to Apple, such as Google Calendar, the Nexus 4 would work just fine with its built-in compatibility.

Another consideration is AirPlay, which has become a staple for those who own Apple devices. While Android offers some alternatives, such as Chromecast or DLNA, the seamless integration of AirPlay can make it difficult to switch entirely from an Apple ecosystem. However, this doesn't mean that Android devices are inherently more complicated; rather, they require a bit more effort to set up and use.

The Nexus 4, for example, offers many features that are not available on iPhones or iPads, including Google's latest operating system and a range of apps that cater specifically to Android users. This can make it an attractive option for those who want the freedom to choose their own ecosystem, rather than being tied to Apple's proprietary devices.

Despite these advantages, there are also some practical considerations to keep in mind when owning a Windows phone in an Apple ecosystem. For example, you may find that certain features or services don't work seamlessly across both platforms, which can be frustrating for those who rely on their device for daily use.

Ultimately, the decision to own a Windows phone in an Apple ecosystem comes down to personal preference and your individual needs. While there are some advantages to using a Windows phone alongside other Apple devices, there are also some significant drawbacks that may make it difficult to switch entirely from the Apple family.

But what about the music streaming service? Google announced plans to launch a new music subscription service, which could potentially compete with existing services like Spotify and Pandora. The service will offer a range of features, including access to millions of tracks and personalized recommendations, all for a competitive price point.

Meanwhile, Sony has also jumped on the Mozilla bandwagon, announcing plans to release a Firefox OS device in 2014. This marks a significant development in the world of mobile operating systems, as Firefox OS offers a unique blend of features and flexibility that could appeal to consumers looking for an alternative to traditional Android or iOS devices.

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On the opposite side of the fence, Nokia has been working on a range of new Windows phones, including a mid-range model called the Lumia 720, which promises to deliver a balance of performance and affordability. The device will feature a range of innovative features, including a high-quality camera and advanced software capabilities, making it an attractive option for consumers looking for a budget-friendly alternative to traditional Windows phones.

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"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthank you for watching liking commenting sharing and subscribing right now hello world I'm Chris pillo it's sunny outside in Seattle and this is the locker Nome Daily Report or tldr for short your daily dose of tech news Gadget views and answers that you can use the lockr Nome Daily report is brought to you by go to meeting with HD faces the powerfully simple way to meet online from anywhere with go to meeting you can share your screen and collaborate on files and programs with your team all while seeing each other in HD video you can easily launch or join a meeting using your computer phone or tablet even present from your iPad and more on that in just a second I use go to meeting all the time in fact I'm using it with our vlogger Fair Associates to make sure everything's on track for our event this summer hopefully you'll attend registration coming soon so to try go to meeting free for 30 days visit go meeting.com click the try it free button use the promo code pillo plus one of you is going to be getting an iPad and an opportunity to have a 30 minute go-to meeting with me that will also be shared on this YouTube channel all you have to do to enter is tell me what you would like to to talk about in our go-to meeting just propose your idea on Twitter using the # Perillo iPad and the # goto meeting to qualify someone else is getting married matching tablets for the honeymoon and Beyond congratulations Christopher Smith Christopher Smith asked me by way of locker.com what he should do with his tax return he wants to buy a tablet but here's the thing he's getting married in 2014 and he wants to save money for the wedding so he notes his fiance fiance fiance and he both have Android phones and she currently uses a first generation Amazon Kindle that's in desperate need of an upgrade do I have any advice yes my advice is to take the hundreds of dollars that you get with your tax return and buy two tablets so you can each have one trust me it'll be worth it do you really need a mobile data plan for your tablet I'm glad you asked Ben my response no you don't as a matter of fact I haven't purchased a data plan for my tablet I don't even have a tablet with capabilities of handling a data plan that would be something Beyond Wi-Fi a 4G connection a 3g connection I just have paid the extra money for it in the past and just never end up using it if I do anything I would use my smartphone to tether any kind of other device including laptops but what works for me may not work for you I know there are a lot of devices out there for you to choose from but there's one easy way of saving money and that is cutting out the option of buying the device that carries a data plan or at least supports a data plan why is the default OS Drive assigned to the letter c at least in Windows cuz I don't think I have a C drive in OS 10 and I certainly don't in auntu back in the day including one of my first PCS computers didn't have hard drives they had floppy drives potentially even two floppy drives a drive B drive so when computers shipped with hard drives well the next letter available C that's why a lot of CD ROM drives did you guys ever have a computer with one of those I I remember that was usually the letter D hard to believe we once used floppy discs also hard to believe we used CD ROMs and hard drives we've got something something on deals. locker.com for all of you who are in business or know someone who's in business or wanting to start their own business how to gain your first 1,000 customers now that's a big deal especially if you're just starting out or if you're looking to start a business we're here to help and to save you money whoa a 50% discount on that nice apple is beta testing an update that kills the evasion jailbreak so if you're thinking about doing it no time like the present to do it web OS finds a new life yet again this time in LG televisions really web OS is still alive is it even being actively developed at all even by the open source Community I I thought it was thought it was dead and I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if you have a webos device on you and you're using it it's a zombie Sony jumps on the Mozilla bandwagon will launch Firefox OS device in 2014 and we're going to be uploading a video of the Firefox OS to this very channel so stay tuned I believe that one may be going up either today or tomorrow but we also have a video on the HTC1 to publish hopefully you like both of them Google said to be developing a music subscription service nice competition's good especially with the same music I mean I use Pandora I use Spotify I use the Amazon Cloud Drive with the MP3 sitting there and I never really use the MP3 storage I mean I use it I just never listen to mp3s it's just so much easier to go to Pandora Spotify and just press the play button I'm happy to switch from one of these music subscription services to the other if only because it might save me money and give me better selection Tim Stevens over at in gadget says the Chromebook Pixel in his review is another impractical Marvel from Google oh that was a backhanded compliment maybe I won't be getting the Chromebook Pixel after all it's a chunk of change no doubt it's a great piece of Hardware even though the touchscreen in certain reviews has shown itself to be a little laggy it's Google what do you expect uh I just don't know if it's is really going to stand up against its contemporaries a Surface Pro a MacBook Air or a Chromebook Pixel Nokia is going to be releasing new Windows phones soon including a Lumia 520 at $180 and a mid-range Lumia 720 at 330 are you going to get a Windows phone now is that enough to tip the scales visa and Samsung look to be doing an NFC deal which is a BFD I mean to this point I've yet to go into any retailer that had NFC I I'm ready with NFC accessories but I just haven't had a chance to use it yet app.net is now opening itself for free registrations cuz normally you would have to pay money to get an account I did haven't really used it all that much it's basically an adree alternative to Twitter I have a few invites available if you want a free account and with a free account you can follow up to uh 40 users and get 500 megabytes of free storage versus paying for an account with being able to follow unlimited users get 10 gigabytes of storage and upload files 100 gigabytes or greater so if you'd like to get one of those invites just let me know in the comments below I'll pick one of you especially if you remember to like and share this video are you looking for an open source alternative to Dropbox look no further than owncloud that's ow WN cloud.oracle.com muscles there or whatever the hell they're going to be I can zoom in zoom out I can twist them around let's go ahead and bulk up his arms and see it automatically mirrors on the other side so it's in perfect congruence let's do something else here let's make his head really big there we go fun huh when I'm done I could export the file or even send it to a 3D printer our question of the day is brought to You by godaddy.com and I will send you my latest list of GoDaddy coupons if you email me and ask for them Chris pill.com urge bot 1777 asks Android in an apple ecosystem what's the major disadvantage he owns an iPhone 4S a MacBook Pro an iPad and an Apple TV but he's kind of interested in the Nexus 4 the biggest disadvantage of owning an Android device in Apple's ecosystem is that well it's just going to stick out like a sore thumb apart from using services that don't necessarily belong to Apple so if you use your iPhone let's say or your iPad to connect to a calendar if you use Google Calendar well the Nexus 4 would work just fine with Google Calendar on any device it might work better with Google Calendar on an Android it comes down to subtleties for example it'd be difficult for me to make a switch outright I can still enjoy this device for what it is but I kind of like AirPlay and after you've used AirPlay you kind of can't live without it and I'm not saying that Apple's devices are quotee unquote easier to use I'm just saying that they were made to work with one another I don't think anybody would disagree with me on that last point but even if you do thanks anyway for liking and sharing the content that we are creating for you every day thank you for letting other people know that we exist because we're happy to do this for you because you're happy to watch the things that we do for you we'll e you laterthank you for watching liking commenting sharing and subscribing right now hello world I'm Chris pillo it's sunny outside in Seattle and this is the locker Nome Daily Report or tldr for short your daily dose of tech news Gadget views and answers that you can use the lockr Nome Daily report is brought to you by go to meeting with HD faces the powerfully simple way to meet online from anywhere with go to meeting you can share your screen and collaborate on files and programs with your team all while seeing each other in HD video you can easily launch or join a meeting using your computer phone or tablet even present from your iPad and more on that in just a second I use go to meeting all the time in fact I'm using it with our vlogger Fair Associates to make sure everything's on track for our event this summer hopefully you'll attend registration coming soon so to try go to meeting free for 30 days visit go meeting.com click the try it free button use the promo code pillo plus one of you is going to be getting an iPad and an opportunity to have a 30 minute go-to meeting with me that will also be shared on this YouTube channel all you have to do to enter is tell me what you would like to to talk about in our go-to meeting just propose your idea on Twitter using the # Perillo iPad and the # goto meeting to qualify someone else is getting married matching tablets for the honeymoon and Beyond congratulations Christopher Smith Christopher Smith asked me by way of locker.com what he should do with his tax return he wants to buy a tablet but here's the thing he's getting married in 2014 and he wants to save money for the wedding so he notes his fiance fiance fiance and he both have Android phones and she currently uses a first generation Amazon Kindle that's in desperate need of an upgrade do I have any advice yes my advice is to take the hundreds of dollars that you get with your tax return and buy two tablets so you can each have one trust me it'll be worth it do you really need a mobile data plan for your tablet I'm glad you asked Ben my response no you don't as a matter of fact I haven't purchased a data plan for my tablet I don't even have a tablet with capabilities of handling a data plan that would be something Beyond Wi-Fi a 4G connection a 3g connection I just have paid the extra money for it in the past and just never end up using it if I do anything I would use my smartphone to tether any kind of other device including laptops but what works for me may not work for you I know there are a lot of devices out there for you to choose from but there's one easy way of saving money and that is cutting out the option of buying the device that carries a data plan or at least supports a data plan why is the default OS Drive assigned to the letter c at least in Windows cuz I don't think I have a C drive in OS 10 and I certainly don't in auntu back in the day including one of my first PCS computers didn't have hard drives they had floppy drives potentially even two floppy drives a drive B drive so when computers shipped with hard drives well the next letter available C that's why a lot of CD ROM drives did you guys ever have a computer with one of those I I remember that was usually the letter D hard to believe we once used floppy discs also hard to believe we used CD ROMs and hard drives we've got something something on deals. locker.com for all of you who are in business or know someone who's in business or wanting to start their own business how to gain your first 1,000 customers now that's a big deal especially if you're just starting out or if you're looking to start a business we're here to help and to save you money whoa a 50% discount on that nice apple is beta testing an update that kills the evasion jailbreak so if you're thinking about doing it no time like the present to do it web OS finds a new life yet again this time in LG televisions really web OS is still alive is it even being actively developed at all even by the open source Community I I thought it was thought it was dead and I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if you have a webos device on you and you're using it it's a zombie Sony jumps on the Mozilla bandwagon will launch Firefox OS device in 2014 and we're going to be uploading a video of the Firefox OS to this very channel so stay tuned I believe that one may be going up either today or tomorrow but we also have a video on the HTC1 to publish hopefully you like both of them Google said to be developing a music subscription service nice competition's good especially with the same music I mean I use Pandora I use Spotify I use the Amazon Cloud Drive with the MP3 sitting there and I never really use the MP3 storage I mean I use it I just never listen to mp3s it's just so much easier to go to Pandora Spotify and just press the play button I'm happy to switch from one of these music subscription services to the other if only because it might save me money and give me better selection Tim Stevens over at in gadget says the Chromebook Pixel in his review is another impractical Marvel from Google oh that was a backhanded compliment maybe I won't be getting the Chromebook Pixel after all it's a chunk of change no doubt it's a great piece of Hardware even though the touchscreen in certain reviews has shown itself to be a little laggy it's Google what do you expect uh I just don't know if it's is really going to stand up against its contemporaries a Surface Pro a MacBook Air or a Chromebook Pixel Nokia is going to be releasing new Windows phones soon including a Lumia 520 at $180 and a mid-range Lumia 720 at 330 are you going to get a Windows phone now is that enough to tip the scales visa and Samsung look to be doing an NFC deal which is a BFD I mean to this point I've yet to go into any retailer that had NFC I I'm ready with NFC accessories but I just haven't had a chance to use it yet app.net is now opening itself for free registrations cuz normally you would have to pay money to get an account I did haven't really used it all that much it's basically an adree alternative to Twitter I have a few invites available if you want a free account and with a free account you can follow up to uh 40 users and get 500 megabytes of free storage versus paying for an account with being able to follow unlimited users get 10 gigabytes of storage and upload files 100 gigabytes or greater so if you'd like to get one of those invites just let me know in the comments below I'll pick one of you especially if you remember to like and share this video are you looking for an open source alternative to Dropbox look no further than owncloud that's ow WN cloud.oracle.com muscles there or whatever the hell they're going to be I can zoom in zoom out I can twist them around let's go ahead and bulk up his arms and see it automatically mirrors on the other side so it's in perfect congruence let's do something else here let's make his head really big there we go fun huh when I'm done I could export the file or even send it to a 3D printer our question of the day is brought to You by godaddy.com and I will send you my latest list of GoDaddy coupons if you email me and ask for them Chris pill.com urge bot 1777 asks Android in an apple ecosystem what's the major disadvantage he owns an iPhone 4S a MacBook Pro an iPad and an Apple TV but he's kind of interested in the Nexus 4 the biggest disadvantage of owning an Android device in Apple's ecosystem is that well it's just going to stick out like a sore thumb apart from using services that don't necessarily belong to Apple so if you use your iPhone let's say or your iPad to connect to a calendar if you use Google Calendar well the Nexus 4 would work just fine with Google Calendar on any device it might work better with Google Calendar on an Android it comes down to subtleties for example it'd be difficult for me to make a switch outright I can still enjoy this device for what it is but I kind of like AirPlay and after you've used AirPlay you kind of can't live without it and I'm not saying that Apple's devices are quotee unquote easier to use I'm just saying that they were made to work with one another I don't think anybody would disagree with me on that last point but even if you do thanks anyway for liking and sharing the content that we are creating for you every day thank you for letting other people know that we exist because we're happy to do this for you because you're happy to watch the things that we do for you we'll e you later\n"