iPhone Meets Android
Only a few years ago, the iPhone was the undisputed star of cell phone technology and smart phones in general. The category of leading smart phones included many BlackBerry models, which stood as direct competitors to the iPhone. The iPhone paved the way for a new level of efficiency and convenience in mobile phone communication and mobile internet connection. Owning an iPhone was even considered by some as a status symbol. However, the iPhone’s glory days may be over following the advent of Android phones.
Android phones are cellular devices that run on the new Android operating system. This efficient operating system is also the platform on which modern day tablets operate. It is an innovative operating system that has greatly revolutionized the way services are delivered by mobile devices.
The concept earned huge success in 2010 when the Android was voted the No. 1 bestselling smart phone platform in the world. This evidently marked the dawn of a new era in smart phone technology. Android phones deliver much faster Internet connections compared to iPhones. In fact, the 4G Internet data connection supported by Android phones is by far the fastest connection for smartphones that is currently available. Even the newest iPhone model does not yet support a 4G connection. It is this efficiency in connectivity that has really propelled android phones to the top of the market.
The Android operating system is a highly innovative system that is designed to support compilations of commands through a number of programming languages.
The Android mobile phones are therefore able to support all Java based applications supported by iPhones while simultaneously supporting its own unique language that allows programmers to develop a variety of applications for the handsets. There are currently more than 520,000 applications that are compatible with or supported by the Android operating system.
If these factors remain constant, most cell phone consumers would more likely opt for an Android phone after making comparisons between Androids and iPhones. Apart from the obvious advantages the Android phone has over the iPhone in terms of internet connection speeds and adaptability, the Android gadgets are also more affordable. The prices of Android phones normally range between and 0, which many customers find to be within their budget. Android phones are also available in a variety of brands, sizes, shapes and colors, while iPhones are strictly manufactured by Apple and therefore have a limited availability of aesthetic options.
Only a few years ago, the iPhone was the undisputed star of cell phone technology and smart phones in general.