[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

Android isn't really any better. In fact I know several people that have had issues with adware/malware/pornware ending up on their android-based phones. Sometimes being completely "open" with no oversight is a bad thing...

I echo the above - jailbreaking gives you the control but you can still take advantage of Apple's (excellent) App Store which is kept on a tight leash against such things creeping in. Of course once jailbroken you can then install non-apple-sanctioned (Cydia) apps too but then you're in the same boat with all the android guys - you do at so at your own peril and should be careful about what / whose software you d/l and whether or not you trust it to not have nefarious stuff buried in it.

This, and inertia, are the only thing keeping me with Apple. In the past I liked Apple stuff because it just worked. But recently I've had a rash of issues with iPhones and kids' iPods, including some iOS changes that are just infuriating. I have enough stuff to tinker with, my phone isn't part of that list.