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Advantages and disadvantages of the Iphone and android smart phones

By Derek Frank


Android and Iphone gadgets are all devices that boast of a large number of features. Each of these will however have its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Android is the phone to purchase for individuals who like to personalize their handsets. These are gadgets that make it possible for one to change the hardware, replace the operating system and even make changes to the keyboard.

Even though it makes it easy to perform customizations, its main challenge comes in running updates. It is very hard for one to perform a software update. A recent survey shows that only 14 percent of Android users have successfully upgraded to the new Android 4.2 version.

Jelly bean version 4.1 is the operating system in use in almost all the latest gadgets in the market currently. This has also seen changes being made to the on screen icons and applications such as the Gmail widget, better notification mechanisms and an overall change in the performance mechanism have also been noted. This is the same operating system that is being used on the various versions of the Nexus that have been developed. Both the regular phones and the tablets have been included here.

Iphone users get to enjoy access to a very wide range of applications. An Iphone user can easily locate an application that suits his works, one for his hobby and another to keep him busy when bored. Android on the other hand is quite limited when it comes to great apps. This is mainly because of the rigid framework that is used during their development. Rigidity has mainly been attributed to the development of software packages based on certain hardware requirements. This then makes it impossible to use the package in a different gadget.

iOS is the operating system used in the Iphones. It has an accessory ecosystem that is very friendly. It is the main system that is used in all the iphone models available in the market. Android has however started catching up with this type of ecosystem.

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 products are used by many people on a day to day basis. Products such as Gmail, Google calendar and Google drive all make life easier due to their large number of functionality. Google Now is one of the latest editions that come with features such as reminders. When compared to Siri, Google Now has been seen to be better both in terms of features and performance. Also considering that Google maps has also been rated very highly when it comes to navigation software, android users still have a lot to enjoy from these phones in the long run.




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