That physical keyboard thing is a huge deal with women with nails (nails don't trigger the iPhone screen). While iOS catching up on the notification system, yo

That physical keyboard thing is a huge deal with women with nails (nails don't trigger the iPhone screen). While iOS catching up on the notification system, you're right about the defaults being somewhat better on some android phones for people (sync/maps especially). If you don't like apps (sounds like you don't), it's a tossup which phone you'll like better. iOS has a better browser, sync is better on many (but not all) android phones, the lack of a physical keyboard is daunting for many, especially women with nails. If you just take pictures with the default app, mail, text and use the default maps app, the higher quality camera in many droids can make it a better device for you. It's really only when you get into apps themselves (especially 3rd party apps) does the difference hit you. You and your fiance do not sound like app people. That said, if you want to make your phones suck less till you get new ones: Install PhotoSync to copy your pictures over. Don't even need to plug in. Install navigon to make driving directions better If you want new notifications now, either install a GM seed (not recommended) or jailbreak (a bit of a pain if you're getting rid of the phone), there are lots of different much better notification schemes on there.