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Android vs. iOS
Android vs. iOS
By the I.T. Guy
Click aqui para español- >Android vs. iOS
In today’s world, a smartphone is a necessity. One cannot be without it, as our lives have become dependent on the daily updates and information we receive through our smart devices. There are two major operating systems. One is the iOS created by Apple and the other is Android owned by Google. Android is open source which means it is a free software for anyone to use. iOS is closed source and can only be used with devices manufactured by Apple.
The two systems compete with each other, although they are very different. iOS is a custom operating system that works exclusively with Apple devices. On top of that, iOS is optimized for each particular device and model where it is installed, which allows for full use of the devices’ resources. Android, on the other hand, can be installed on any device that supports it, which makes it a more versatile software that many different brands can use, although its performance is more limited.
Here are some differences in the two systems:
iOS
Optimized for specific device
No viruses
Apps from Apple AppStore Only
Modification only through jailbreak
Limited customization
Stable OS
Constant updates
Free SMS between iOS devices
Free audio and video calls between iOS devices (natively)
Building Apps for iOS is a tedious process
Devices are costly
Android
Can be installed on almost any device
Free
Can get viruses
Apps from Google Play and third-party App Stores
High customization
Depending on the device the OS might not be stable
Building Apps is easy, and it does not have to be through the Google PlayStore
Devices can be inexpensive
