iSwitched to Windows Phone 8 - Day 14 Experience Linus Tech Tips
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As a hardcore iOS user, I will be doing a series of videos documenting my 30 day attempt to switch Windows Phone 8. I will not be allowing myself to use my iPhone 4 during this month, and will be documenting any surprises I encounter along the way. This was shot at the end of Day 14. Here's the link to the discussion thread on the forum: linustechtips.com
Day 14 of the iSwitched to Windows Phone 8 series continues Linus Tech Tips’ real time diary of living with Windows Phone 8 as a former iOS user. The video opens with Linus acknowledging prior criticism and explains that the purpose of these updates is to reveal what he has learned through hands on use, not a perfectly polished showcase. He promises to demonstrate concrete features that surprised him, both positively and negatively, with a focus on practical usage and real keyboard experience. Throughout the commentary he walks through specific examples such as copy paste, Wi-Fi versus cellular data handling, multitasking behavior, and the integration of apps like SkyDrive, Nokia Drive, and Twitter. The tone remains candid and exploratory, emphasizing personal adaptation rather than a definitive verdict. In the middle of the video he shifts between praise for certain features and subtle frustrations with others, illustrating the day-by-day process of adjusting to Windows Phone 8 from iOS. By the end, Linus hints at a potential continuation with some caveats about hardware form factors and app availability, while affirming that Windows Phone 8 has grown into a more compelling daily driver for him so far.
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Questions answered
- What is Linus’s main focus on Day 14 of the Windows Phone 8 experiment?
- He focuses on practical, hands-on experiences with Windows Phone 8 features that surprised him, including copy paste, network switching between Wi-Fi and cellular, multitasking behavior, SkyDrive integration, and app performance.
- What feature does Linus praise for handling unstable Wi‑Fi connections?
- He praises Windows Phone 8’s ability to automatically switch from Wi‑Fi to cellular data when a page cannot load due to a flaky connection.
- Which Windows Phone 8 app does Linus highlight as especially good for Twitter?
- Rowi, a third‑party Twitter app, is highlighted as clean, Windows 8 UI inspired, and very usable for managing tweets and media.
- What is a noted limitation Linus mentions about the backup/restore process?
- The backup/restore process requires a data connection; there is no option to use Wi‑Fi for restore if no cellular data is available.
- Does Linus eventually plan to continue the series beyond Day 14, and if so, under what condition?
- Yes, he hints at possibly sticking with Windows Phone but may choose a different device if he can migrate apps and data effectively, suggesting the hardware size and app availability will influence the continuation.