Android(OS) vs iPhone(iOS):
1.Google's Android and Apple's iOS are operating systems used primarily
in mobile technology, such as smartphones and tablets.
Android, which is Linux-based and partly open source, is more PC-like than iOS, in that its nterface and basic features are generally
more customizable from top to bottom.
However, iOS' uniform design elements
are sometimes seen as being more user-friendly.
2.You should choose your smartphone and
tablet systems carefully, as switching from iOS to Android or vice versa will require
you to buy apps again in the Google Play or Apple App Store. Android is now the
world’s most commonly used smartphone platform and is used by many different
phone
manufacturers. iOS is only used on
Apple devices, such as the iPhone.
3.It’s an argument that’s been going
on for years: iOS or Android? Naturally, getting an accurate answer to that contentious
question depends entirely on who you ask and with which operating system
they’ve had the most experience.
Devotees have bickered for years,
and the worst part of it is that it’s led to the misguided assumption that the
difference between owning an
Apple handset and a Google handset
is like night and day.
4.In reality, it’s not. For all the
prospective smartphone newbies out there, here’s a quick rundown of the
not-so-major schisms between the two mobile behemoths.
1.The single greatest advantage to owning an Android mobile
device is its customization. The nature of the Android’s open source model is
what gives third party app developers the ability to create a wide range of
add-on
functionalities that extend beyond the OS’s intrinsic
capabilities.
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2.This includes everything from widgets to live wallpapers that
can be used to create the kind of intensely personalized experience that’s
not available with stock iOS devices. It also includes the ability to
side-load or download applications from sources other than the official
Google Play market, like the Amazon Appstore, or even direct from app
developer websites. Ultimately, this makes for a greater number of
applications that are available for Android
devices.
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3.Just a few examples of Android’s customization possibilities include
the ability to install time or weather widgets to a device’s lock screen, to
set or change which specific programs launch certain types of files, to change
default fonts, and to install non-factory dialer and SMS apps. The pull-down
notification system that comes standard with the Android OS also enables users to turn on and
off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and audio with a single tap instead of having to
access system preferences.
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4.Android operating system has a file management system similar to
PCs and Macs that delivers a more “hands on” experience that may be more
conducive to using a smartphone like a computer rather than a mobile device. While
owning a smartphone with a highly customizable interface may make Android the
obvious choice for techie individualists, it does have its fair share of
drawbacks.
5.Freedom to customize can imbue the device’s interface with
something of a shattered uniformity that won’t appeal to everyone and could
be difficult for some users to keep up with.
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6.For example, applications that were built to function well on earlier
operating systems may not work as well when a user upgrades to the latest OS version.
There’s also the consideration that Google Play app policies aren’t as strict
as those of Apple, which means that applications may not always work at peak
performance and could compromise security.
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7.Because Android is used by a variety of manufacturers like Samsung,
HTC and Sony, it’s become the most widely used OS in the world, powering more
than a billion mobile devices. But this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the
best. It also doesn’t make it the worst. It just means it’s the most often
used.
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Understanding the Specifics of iOS:
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1.iOS owns a strong reputation for being quick, clean and
secure. Ease of use is frequently mentioned when discussing the benefits of
iOS, and it’s evident by the simplistic layout and vibrant colors of its user
interface that Apple places a strong emphasis on uniformity and consistency.
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2.Despite the fact that Apple holds a far smaller share of the
app marketplace, it’s frequently the first stop for many newly released applications.
In many cases, applications that arrive first to the Apple App Store may take
a long time to eventually work their way to Google Play and the Android
market.
3.In some cases, they never do. Much
of this can be attributed to the credibility factor associated with iOS applications,
and the desire among some app developers to achieve a higher level of
legitimacy, since Apple exercises strict quality control on the apps it accepts
into its marketplace
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4.While there are many who view Apple’s tight app controls as a benefit
that brings higher levels of security, quality control and performance when
operating system upgrades take place, not all iOS users are thrilled by it.
There are some whose desire for greater freedom of choice in both apps and
customizability has caused them to level criticism at Apple for being
altogether too selective in what it lets users do, namely, in the inability
to personalize the interface beyond minor cosmetic allowances like wallpapers.
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5.Side loading of apps is nonexistent in iOS; the only
applications that can be downloaded to an iOS device are those that come from
the Apple App Store. There is a way around this, but it requires users to
jailbreak their devices – something that Apple says may result in operating
system instability, reduced battery life, the inability to download future
updates, and the risk of all-
out device inoperability.
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6.Despite these limitations and restrictions – and more than likely
because of them – iOS has maintained a
sterling reputation as a stable and user-friendly interface that provides a
readymade mobile experience. In today’s plug-and-play world where less is more
and the desire to tinker with electronics to make them work the way they’re
supposed to has dissipated to near-nil, iOS could
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1.One of the greatest misconceptions
that exists among users who have experienced one operating system and not the other – as well as those who have
yet to try either and are confused by the constant back-and-forth arguments
between iOS and Android devotees – is that the two platforms offer vastly different
experiences.
2.This may have been the case five or six years ago, but in the ensuing years there’s
been a gradual convergence that’s drawn both iOS and Android closer together
than a lot of people realize.
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