I'm frequently asked about mobile operating sytems, and the 2 that come up the the majority are glaringly Android and iOS. Maybe one of the more common questions I'm asked is about which OS is better. That sure is a tricky question to answer, and if I had to give a conclusive answer it'd be very difficult. I may side with iOS for reasons concerning ease of use and the vast App Store populated with top quality, useful apps. I may side with Android for its flexibility, tight Google integration, lower cost of entry and massive hardware options.
The reatlity is that both operating systems have a lot to give, and they obviously overlap in both form and function. In the end, it seems that iOS is great for creative types and professionals that need to work on a busy schedule. Android is great for coders, hackers and systematic/mathematical types.
Relating to business folks, both platforms are good, but we would have to side with iOS for security and ease of use. Those types need a secure environment, and iOS is the clear winner there.
Ironically, Apple's mobile App Store is the characteristic of iOS that makes it a better platform for pros and creative types that need/want to work on their smartphones and tablets. Apple supports its developer community with tight laws and decent residual payments, and it shows in both the quality and the quantity of the programmes available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Apple removes barriers and diversions that allow the user to work easily, imaginatively and frequently with fun. Just ask any musician with an iPad.
Android's open-source nature allows developers to support a healthy and handy library of homebrewed programs and customizations, and Apple barely allows any customizations for iOS devices. At most, you can change the wallpaper and ringtones, and that is about it. In Android, virtually all apps and UI elements are user replaceable. Individuals that like to tinker and hack devices, and coders that like to build custom programs will appreciate Android's open eco-system. There's plenty of code posted on the internet you can borrow for free to build up your final app.
The reatlity is that both operating systems have a lot to give, and they obviously overlap in both form and function. In the end, it seems that iOS is great for creative types and professionals that need to work on a busy schedule. Android is great for coders, hackers and systematic/mathematical types.
Relating to business folks, both platforms are good, but we would have to side with iOS for security and ease of use. Those types need a secure environment, and iOS is the clear winner there.
Ironically, Apple's mobile App Store is the characteristic of iOS that makes it a better platform for pros and creative types that need/want to work on their smartphones and tablets. Apple supports its developer community with tight laws and decent residual payments, and it shows in both the quality and the quantity of the programmes available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Apple removes barriers and diversions that allow the user to work easily, imaginatively and frequently with fun. Just ask any musician with an iPad.
Android's open-source nature allows developers to support a healthy and handy library of homebrewed programs and customizations, and Apple barely allows any customizations for iOS devices. At most, you can change the wallpaper and ringtones, and that is about it. In Android, virtually all apps and UI elements are user replaceable. Individuals that like to tinker and hack devices, and coders that like to build custom programs will appreciate Android's open eco-system. There's plenty of code posted on the internet you can borrow for free to build up your final app.
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