Advantages and disadvantages of the Iphone and android smart phones

By Derek Frank


Individuals are known to make phone purchases based on usability and functionality. Both the android and the Iphone have very great features, but there are also features that set them apart from each other. Android phone owners can change their operating systems, tinker with the hardware that has been used and even go as far as changing the overall keyboard layout and look.

One major disadvantage of using this gadget is the inability to update software regularly. Every year, new changes are made to the operating systems and the other software applications on the handsets. Users are however incapable of upgrading to versions such as 4.1 and 4.2 of the operating system.

Jelly bean 4.2 is an upgrade from 4.1 which was seen to change the way individuals use popular widgets such as Gmail. It also comes with a better notification area that can be enjoyed on the Nexus range of handsets. These are the Nexus 7 tablet, the phone and the Nexus 10 tablet.

Iphone is the king when it comes to apps. It is possible for an individual to find virtually any type of app that he fancies. These are apps that range from general apps to corporate and hobby applications. Android apps on the other hand come with a number of applications. One such complication is that the applications are only compatible with the newer phone models. This is further complicated by the fact that all android applications are designed with certain hardware and software specifications in mind.

iOS the operating system used in iPhones has one other advantage over the android. This is the ecosystem that it employs. All Iphones are developed in virtually the same manner meaning that they all operate in a similar way. Android has however started catching up with the iOS on the ecosystems.

Over the last six or so months, Samsung has been able to sell over forty million units of its Galaxy S3 brand. What this means is that accessory manufacturers now have the incentive to start making accessories for this brand. This is because they are assured that the branded cases already have a ready market in place.

Individuals who like to accessorize and personalize their devices will find that this is very great news. Even though the Iphones still dominate this particular market segment, it is good for the android users to finally understand that the y have a viable alternative available in the market.

Google is a technological leader by itself. Individuals who regularly use Google products will therefore find it much easier and simpler to use the android when enjoying popular products such as Gmail. Google drive, cloud and calendar all packages that are provided by Google. When compared to Siri, Google now is far much better due to its usefulness in terms of reminders and tracking popular packages for the user to enjoy.




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