I had an iphone early on (a 3) and I hated it for specifically that and a number of other problems. I've been using Android now for a couple of years for phone without an issue, and recently got a Nexus 7 that is simply fantastic for the price (under $300). Everything synced up with my google account simply by giving it my gmail addy.

Bought my wife a new iphone for Christmas as she hated the Android phone, but she really likes the way the Apple does most things for her (not that well, but well enough). Anyway, the girls have Ipods now and help my wife out of trouble mostly!!