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In reply to the discussion: Need some technological advice. [View all]hootinholler
(26,449 posts)Pick one that suits you.
I do not recommend windows phones, because I hate what Microsoft has done to every technology they ever touched: Make it more difficult to interface with.
I do not recommend the iPhone, because there is one and only one manufacturer. Same for blackberry (even though I did own and like one a few years ago)
That leaves android as an operating system for your phone. It works pretty well and many manufacturers make android phones. It is a well supported platform and many apps are available.
One thing I will say is you want to be able to turn up the brightness on the screen so you can see it in sunlight or other harsh lighting. My current phone is lousy in sunlight and it is a pain in the ass to read outdoors.
I tend to buy the latest fastest processor because it will be able to keep up with new releases to the platform. I got a platform update last year and it felt like I was given a new phone.
I've been shopping for a new phone and the LG G2 is leading the results for me, but I'm a developer.