Sunday, 15 September 2013

Android vs Apple





Android vs iOS
When it comes to major apps, the line between Android and iOS is starting to blur rapidly. Choosing a smartphone or tablet platform should be a well-considered decision because switching from iOS to Android or vice versa will require you to buy apps again in the Google Play (or Apple app) store. Android is now the world’s most commonly used smartphone platform and is used by many different phone manufacturers. iOS is only used on Apple devices, such as the iPhone

Company / developer:
Google
Apple Inc.
OS family:
Linux
OS X, UNIX
Widgets:
Yes
No, except in NotificationCenter
Initial release:
September 23, 2008
July 29, 2007
Programmed in:
C, C++, java
C, C++, Objective-C
Dependent on a PC or a Mac:
No
No
Easy media transfer:
depends on model
with desktop application
Source model:
Open source
Closed, with open source components.
Open Source:
kernel, ui, and some standard apps
kernel only
Customizability:
A lot. Can change almost anything.
Limited unless jailbroken
Available on:
Many phones and tablets, including Kindle Fire(modified android), LG, HTC, Samsung, and others.
iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation)
Interface:
Touch screen
Touch screen
Call features supported:
Auto-respond
Auto-respond, call-back reminder, do not disturb mode
Messaging:
Google Hangouts
iMessage
Voice commands:
Google Now (on newer versions)
Siri
Maps:
Google Maps
Apple Maps
Internet browsing:
Google Chrome (or Android Browser on older versions)
Mobile Safari
Video chat:
Google Hangouts
Facetime
App store:
Google Play – 1,000,000+ Apps
Apple app store – 850,000+ Apps
Market share:
75% of smartphones, 3.7% of tablets in North America (as of Jan'13) and 44.4% of tablets in Japan (as of Jan'13). In the United States in Q1 2013 - 52.3% phones, 47.7% tablets.
14.9% of smartphones, 87% of tablets in North America (as of Jan'13) and 40.1% of tablets in Japan (as of Jan'13)
Available language(s):
32 Languages
34 Languages
Latest stable release:
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (AUGUST 1, 2013
7.0.0 (JULY 1, 2013)
Device Manufacturer:
Google, LG, Samsung, HTC, Sony, ASUS, and many more
Apple Inc
Working state:
Current
Current
Company / developer:
Google
Apple Inc.
Upcoming Releases/release dates:
Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie
iOS 7.0 (Most likely at WWDC)



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