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I did the same thing, I had an iPhone 4. I borrowed a Nexus S for a few months and now have a 4S. I like Android, my view has changed after using it. Downloads and other elements are great, after you use them to think "Why is this so easy". The Nexus S is a fast device with far better colour the iPhone but the retina display makes up for it and more.

The back button is a great idea and It's sorely missed on my 4S, it made sense to remove the on screen button in apps and now i've switched back I find myself thinking more when trying to go back in iOS apps.

Android apps are fine, you can do everything you'd want too. One issue is there's a lack of style. I spent a lot of time finding the most beautiful app as many were poorly designed. I think the one thing you'll find is there are less 'brand apps'. You can't use Instagram you'll have to find the Android equivalent which is sometimes a less popular iPhone app.

The apps do let it down in some ways but overall Android is just different and there are pros and cons to both.



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