Att wireless new phone policy. No more discounted phone w a contract.

[clublights]

This is by design...like shiny fruit-themed handcuffs...with rounded corners.

This is stupid....


He could have bought all android focused products and be in the same boat just reversed ...


Each ecosphere is going to try and keep you in the umbrella...

There is nothing your Droid device can do that my iPhone can't do and there is nothing my iPhone can do that your Droid can not do **
(Model dependent of course )

It's like saying since you bought a .45ACP pistol it sucks because you can't buy 9mm ammo for it ...

[Gman]

There is nothing your Droid device can do that my iPhone can't do and there is nothing my iPhone can do that your Droid can not do **
(Model dependent of course )

Sure there is. Android doesn't limit Bluetooth connectivity. If you want to connect a Bluetooth device to your iPhone (other than a handsfree or speaker type device), the manufacturer has to pay Apple for the privilege. Try and buy a generic Bluetooth OBD2 tool and connect it to your IOS device.

Sure, they each have their own ecosystems, but Apple doesn't even think about being the least bit 'open'.

If you have to have an IOS phone and want to save money, then don't buy the latest gen. There's also an "Upgrade Program", which is essentially a lease and you never own the devices. You could also trade-in your old smartphone.

[clublights]

So you get the generic odb2 ones with wifi on them instead..... either way your getting the same job done.


Or just bitch about everything

[Gman]

Or just bitch about everything

I went through a couple of generations of iPhones. WiFi enabled ODB2 scanners weren't available back when I needed one and the Bluetooth models that worked with the iPhone were about $150. It's nice to know that device makers are finding ways around Apple's rules.

I also provided some feedback on options for sticking with Apple. It's not like I just pissed in the communal watering hole and wandered off. Sorry you're taking my comments so personally.