I currently EDC an iPhone 5c. I like it, but it is a little flaky. My face presses the FaceTime or Mute buttons during calls quite frequently. I don’t like being forced to use a proprietary and expensive charging cable.

So to make a long story short, I’m looking to upgrade soon. I’m not opposed to the iPhone 6 or 6+ per se other than the problems above, but I’m strongly thinking of going to Android or Windows Phone. The Note 4 was in the running until I saw AT&T’s $829 price tag ($100 more than other carriers). I like the fact that I can buy a Nokia Lumina 930 for $500 unlocked, or the 830 for about $50 cheaper.

Has anyone switched away from iOS to a competing platform? Did you find yourself wanting to go back? I’ll miss FaceTime with the kids when I’m out of town, but I won’t miss paying $15 for a lightning cable when I’m on the road and mine goes kaput. I’m interested in your input and welcome your comments.