iSwitched to Windows Phone 8 - Day 30 Experience Linus Tech Tips

Linus Tech Tips opens Day 30 of the iSwitched to Windows Phone 8 series by clearly stating his conclusion: he will not switch to Windows Phone 8 as his daily driver. He acknowledges some strengths of the platform, such as keyboard improvements, punctuation handling, and the more integrated approach to contacts and calendars, but he emphasizes a number of deal-breaking issues that persisted after a month of use. He discusses typing ergonomics on the 8X versus the 8S, noting his smaller hands and preferring a phone he can type on comfortably, which leads him to favor the 8S for this test. The video dives into real-world differences, from email and social apps to the way notifications and multitasking behave, illustrating how the Windows Phone 8 experience still felt jarring compared to iOS on several fronts. He also highlights improvements in the Twitter app and the way Windows Phone 8 handles multiple accounts, while pointing out persistent quirks like auto rotate and the overall app labeling and discoverability challenges. By the end, Linus teases an Android switch with an HTC device and hints at future Windows Phone discussions, while reiterating his decision not to switch for Day 30, but to continue exploring other platforms.

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