iOS vs Android phone

My phone (iPhone 3GS) is on the brink of self-destruction any minute and I've been brooding over what phone I plan to get once my current phone decided to give up on me for quite some time.

When iPhone 4S was launched, I told myself I would not give in to temptation and faithfully wait for iPhone 5 (when it was still going by this terminology). Never once did my mind or decision wavered for any other phone because I felt iPhone series was all I want to use in the future. However, the release of Samsung Galaxy series caused my decision to sway...

Now, there are a few phone I'm looking at and just today, one of them have been announced to be launched next week! That just pretty much giving me more stress in choosing my preferred phone!

THE NEW iPHONE

Needless to say, this was one of my No.1 choice for my phone replacement once my phone decided to self-destruct. It has countless of applications in its AppStore and believe it or not, it is one of the main reasons why iPhone users are not willing to switch to another phone. In fact, I'm one of them...

Though the design of the phone (actual one) is not released, it was rumored to have bigger screen than it's previous models. However, it will not be launched here until at least near Q2 or Q3 of 2012.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S3

Samsung S3, latest Android smartphone from Samsung

With the success of Galaxy S2 launched from Samsung, S3 has caused quite a huge hype and anticipation to many Android-wannabes. There seems to be many people waiting for it as well. Just today, news have released that it will be launched in Singapore on 30th May 2012. What a great time to launch just when I have the thought to switch to Android...

However, this phone has a drawback. In one of the reviews I've read somewhere, it was mentioned that the material of its casing is plastic, thus giving people a 'cheap' feel. It also looks rather similar to Galaxy Nexus and HTC in terms of looks, which is not very appealing than it's previous model, Galaxy S2. Given its latest features, I will be lying through my eye if I say I am not tempted...

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE

Samsung Galaxy Note ~ Pink version!

This phone is the source and cause of my decision to keep to iPhone to be challenged. After playing with my colleague's Galaxy Note (not the Pink one of course!), I discovered its processor is faster and more smooth than iOS on iPhone. Not only that, the screen is much much bigger than iPhone and everything looks just so wonderful! The Pink version just add on to my percentage of wanting to switch to Android!

Then again, as Galaxy Note is only able to upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich (don't be mistaken, it's not food, it's a hardware version of Android~) and not more than that, it caused me to think twice about getting it. Why? Cause that will indicate Note will not be able to upgrade any further than Ice Cream Sandwich.

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2

When Android phone finally caught my attention, I decided to Google for more information in hope of getting my mind set on which phone to buy for my phone replacement. It was then I knew that Galaxy Note 2 will be launched end of this year. Of course, this is rumored news once again. No detailed information was released for this model yet but I don't think it will differ much from Galaxy Note itself and definitely will have its features similar or better than S3.

Honestly, I am pretty reluctant to give up iPhone, but at the same time, I will really like to switch to Android for some features of theirs which iPhone may not be able to provide.

iPhone
- APPSTORE. Countless of apps and that's the main cause of user retain. 

Android
- Fast processor.
- Customisation without the need to even 'root' a.k.a jailbreak.
- Supports Flash.
- Able to download almost everything provided you are able to find the .apk file.
- Able to place widgets and notifications at the display screen is a wonderful thing...

Conclusion?
Well, as of now, I am leaning towards Galaxy Note 2 (if my current phone can wait...) until 'The New iPhone' is able to show me something different which can give me a reason not to switch to Android. Giving up AppStore from iPhone is not easy, but I believe PlayStore (Android's app market) will soon match up to AppStore. *cross fingers*

Hello Kitty Craze ~ iPhone Customisation

I've been holding iPhone for more than 2 years but never had I go deep into customising my iPhone. Though I do customise it, it was not exactly full-fledged.

Lately, I was in a sudden gush of urge to customise my iPhone, fully customised that is. With that, I stepped into a journey (online of course!) to search for a theme I like. Being a hello kitty lover (thanks to my girl), I stumbled upon a Hello kitty theme while surfing for themes! Without further consideration, I decided to use this theme...finally!

Adorable icons aren't they! I really love those Hello Kitty icons!

Unfortunately, the theme owner did not create most app icons I'm using and so, I made some of the app icons in the above photo myself.

My pride out of my entire iPhone customisation will have to be my Dialer theme. it is 100% customised by me!

I don't know about others but personally, I like the way i designed the dialer app giving it a simple, sweet and pinkish look. There are some existing Hello Kitty dialer apps out there but most of them are either too neon, too pink (dark or neon). Took me more than 2 hours to complete it!

Last but not the least, I couldn't resist changing my whatsapp background! I don't really use normal SMS thus only change whatsapp's background. As usual, I couldn't avoid using Hello Kitty images and anything that's to do with pink!

Whatsapp background~

Found the background for whatsapp and frankly, I found it via internet!
It may look too kiddish but hey, my daughter will at least learn some things out of it!

Now, let's see how long I'll hold on to this theme, hahahahahhaha!!!