Difference between IPhones & Androids

In this post, we will discuss the Difference between iPhones & Androids. There are two main types of operating systems used now iOS and Android. Each comes with its own features and millions of people are using these two systems. Here we will discuss their differences. So let’s get started with

What is Android? 

Android is an open source that is made by Google, based on the Linux kernel. The first time it was introduced in 2008 and then commonly used for the different mobile operating systems about 3 billion phones use this system

There are different launches, themes, and widgets, that can configured in phone with Android systems.

It also supported different manufacturers such as  Samsung, Huawei, Motorola, Xiaomi, OnePlus, etc.

it is also compatible with other Google services such as Gmail, Google Photos, Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play Store.

What is iOS? 

IoS was developed by Apple and is closed source operating system based on Unix-like Darwin kernel.

The first time it was released was in 2007 and then became 2nd most used mobile system. It is used in more than on billion devices.

iOS is famous for its intuitive user interface and smooth operation. It is only configured for Apple-based services and products. For example iCloud, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iMessage, FaceTime, and App Store.

iOS provides high security and privacy and supports different range of Apple hardware like iPad, iPhone,  iPod Touch, and Apple Watch.

Differences between Android and iOS

Hardware 

• The basic difference between Android and iOS is the different types of hardware features for. Android can support different devices made by different manufacturers with shapes, features, and prices. That helps users to have flexible range and helps to use devices according to their budget range.
• While iOS is just compatible with Apple devices that makes them high cost and limited. There are fewer options for users and they do not get features according to their requirements as available in Android in the form of different options. But there are consistent iOS devices and all have proper updates and support from Apple.

User interface 

• There are many customization options for users in Androids since have different themes and app options. There are different options of apps for Android that can be accessed through the swipe of the screen. There is a notification panel for Android that can easily be accessed.
• There are limited options for iOS that allow users to use the default look. iOS comes with a rigid layout that can show only app folders and icons that are not changeable.iOS also comes with a control center that can be accessed by swiping down through the upper right corner of the screen and can show some settings and features like Wi-Fi, Brightness, Volume, Bluetooth, Airplane Mode.

Intelligent Assistant

• Android and iOS come with voice assistants that do different operations and functions with the use of voice commands. Android comes with Google Assistant which supports AI and natural language processing. Google Assistant has features to answer questions provide details, and control smart devices as well. Google Assistant operates by saying “Hey Google” or “OK Google.
• iOS comes with Siri power that powers through  Apple’s AI and NLP. Sirir gives answers to questions of given details and plays games and has control of smart device features. Siri is also activated through “Hey Siri” or by holding the home button.

Installed apps

• Both come with some already installed applications that are used for basic and important functions. Android has different Google applications such as Google Photos, Gmails Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Play Store, etc. These applications are used for performing different functions
• The common installed applications on iOS are Mail, Siri, App Store, Photos, and Maps. These applications provide integration with Apple products. However, it does not have features to move and replace pre-installed apps.