WOW, 11 lines. That's a lot. I thought my office was crazy. Two carriers, AT&T and Verizon . . .
Apple itself....snarky and arrogant paranoid uber proprietary outfit....if they don’t make it they make it difficult....if they do make it....u pay for
i think you will find they are not. Mostly Apple is very helpful and most of their stuff is very open standard. For example, Android uses Webkit, which was developed by Apple, is owned by Apple, and is maintained by Apple, but was placed in the open software licensing for anyone to use by Apple. Android also uses CUPS, as does Linux, the Apple developed Common Unix Printing System which Apple also placed into the commons. . . and that's just the beginning of what Apple has placed into common open source circulation. Even Safari is open source. This idea that Apple is completely closed is a myth. Parts of Apple's OS are closed, yes. But it's core OS is not.
But, across all your devices, you only have to pay for it once. . . and then never again. Upgrades are free. . . and the resale value of the devices will often pay for the upgrade of the device when it's time.
No scheduled auto text...with many businesses and 5 kids this matters....I can’t text workers at 4 when I recall something important
There are apps that will do auto text and scheduling for you. Apple leaves a lot of that stuff to 3rd party to do, interfacing with the Apple App or the API to do it. Look around, you'll find one you like. I don't need to do that, so I have no recommendations for you. Sorry.
Will not work with 2014 Silverado Bluetooth.....this is simply unacceptable for a retail 1000 dollar phone
Now that is odd. I have not run into a bluetooth an iPhone would not work with. I would check with your dealer on that. . . may be something set wrong. I've had trouble getting my Ford Sync on my 2009 Taurus Limited Edition to see my iPhone every time i have to re-sync the bluetooth but eventually it gets it. . . and then it reconnects solidly from then on. But then its had trouble syncing to every phone from friends who've tried it.
Kids stuff and gaming...it rox
I'm not a gamer either. . . but occasionally I will veg out and play Bookworm for hours on end until I burn out on it. . . got one game going in which my points are over 36 million. . . so every so often I will revisit it and add to that total. LOL!
Business use....not so much...at least not yet
For business use, you can download Microsoft Office for free now. That includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.. . but Pages, Numbers, and Keynote will do most anything you need and will sync to your MacBook.
There is no auto text for the IP6+
I have communicated with their tech folks and they claim they violate security protocol
They have text reminder apps only
Google issues with IP6 Bluetooth and various auto models
It’s common
Apple phone help told me to get an aftermarket radio for my 2014 truck. That Pioneer worked..,,so they know
CW is that Apple in their haste to churn out a bigger model to compete with the Japs etc just didn’t get it right and they don’t make it cheap for auto manufacturers to get compatible...according to board chatter fwiw
Which goes back to....sux considering the cost
And Verizon is no help....they just sell them...jury is still out but this is my 2nd iPhone that proved incompatible with my truck life business
I own a chain of small businesses....so in vehicle most days all day
Yes Apple Store help at mall are surprisingly very nice..even for hipsters and millennial hippies but the average customer is like Oregon bushman lib or college hipster with a few like us who stand out...lol
Phone help us less amicable
Folks who love their apples can be fierce about it
I ambivalent...in the correct definition....conflicted.....even though I own more Apple products than 99%. of the population
My kids love them
If you know a true auto text please send me a link....I can’t find one...only text reminder apps
One weird quirk
Text keyboard is more responsive in vertical mode than horizontal where it’s more comprehensive but finicky