Android VS IOS
The iPhone vs. Android comparison is a
never-ending debate on which one is best. Unless you've used both Android and iOS , you've
often wondered what it would be like to use an Android device if your primary
device is iOS or an iOS device if you primarily use an Android device. For most
people the curiosity gets the better of them and they end up buying one of
each.
1.IOS:
iOS is a mobile operating system that is provided
by Apple Incorporation. It is mainly designed for Apple mobile devices like
iPhone and iPod Touch. It was earlier known as iPhone OS. It is a Unix-like
operating system that is based on Darwin’s (BSD) operating system. It is the
world’s second most used mobile operating system after Android. It is mainly
written in C, C++, Objective-C, assembly language, and Swift. The first version
of iOS was launched in 2007
Android:
Android is a mobile operating system that is
provided by Google LLC. It is based on the modified version of the Linux kernel
and other open-source software. It is specifically designed for touchscreen
mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. It was developed using C, Java,
C++, and other languages. The first version of Android was launched by Google
in 2008. The latest stable version of Android is Android 10. It is provided
totally free of cost. It is the most used operating system overall.
IOS |
ANDROID |
It was developed
and is owned by Apple Incorporation. |
It was developed
by Google and Open Handset Alliance and is owned by Google LLC. |
It is mainly
written in C, C++, Objective-C, assembly language, and Swift. |
It is written
using C, C++, Java, and other languages |
IOS was initially
released on July 29, 2007 |
Google was
initially released on 23 September 2008. |
Its kernel type is
Hybrid. |
Its kernel type is
Linux-based. |
It is specially
designed for Apple iphones and ipads. |
It is designed for
smartphones of all companies. |
It was launched in
2007. |
It was launched in
2008. |
Swift is majorly
used for iOS application development. |
Java and Kotlin
are majorly used for Android application development. |
IOS-based Devices
have Safari as the default Internet Browser. |
Android devices
have google chrome but one can install any Internet Browser. |
IOS has Siri as
Voice Assistant. |
Google has Google
Assistance. |
IOS-based devices
have the feature of blocking 3rd party app stores. |
But Google doesn’t
block 3rd party app stores. |
IOS devices are available
in 34 languages |
Android Devices
are available in 100+ languages. |
In IOS
customizability is limited unless jailbroken. |
In Android, we can
change almost anything. |
File transfer in IOS is more difficult than in android. |
File transfer in
android is easier than in IOS. |
iOS pros and cons
Massive app ecosystem: distinct advantage
for tablet apps while on smartphones popular apps are usually available for
both platforms
· Deeper integration
with Facebook and Twitter: it is easier to post updates and share on social
networks using iOS than Android because of how deeply integrated these
platforms are with iOS.
· iOS-only apps like Passbook,
FaceTime, and mobile payments app Square (available on iOS 3GS,4,4S,5 and up,
nut only for a limited Android phones)
Interface is locked down: Limited customization options for the home screens; only rows of app icons are allowed. No third-party apps are · pre-installed by the wireless carrier. Users can only install apps from the App Store
· Software upgrades: Apple offers
software upgrades to all devices that have the hardware capable of handling the
new software. This means devices stay current with software features for at
least two to three years.
· Better privacy
controls: iOS offers better control over the access apps have to users' private
information such as contacts and location.
Android pros and cons
· Massive hardware
selection: A large number of Android devices are available at various price
points, with varying hardware capabilities, screen sizes and features.
· Highly customizable user experience: The home screen can be customized with not just app icons but widgets that allow the user to stay connected or informed. Other examples include SwiftKey, which modifies your Android smartphone’s keyboard, and apps that emulate older gaming consoles. Google has fewer restrictions than Apple on what kinds of apps it allows in its Play store. Moreover, you can choose to install Android apps from places other than the Google Play store.
-Devyani Patil
Joint Club Service Director
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