mother of all battles Writes, year after year, a new chapter for those who want to change their cell phone. Which operating system is better, iOS (iPhone) or Android?
While each one has its own advantages and disadvantages, the worldwide numbers give a clear advantage to the Google software. The truth is that Android and iOS have a monopoly Google in the global market for mobile operating systems with a 71.8% of users around the world. Meanwhile, Apple’s share 27.6%according to data from Statista,
And in Argentina?, Despite the fact that Apple has never been interested in assembling its premium devices in Tierra del Fuego, there are a few operating in the country 2.8 million iPhones In the networks of mobile operators, equal to 7% of total The number of smartphones in use, according to data from the agency’s “Argentina Cellular Market 2022” report carriers and associates,
now what advantages provides each to the user mobile operating system,
advantages of iphone
For a user who has invested a good amount of money in the Apple ecosystem, the answer to the question is obvious: iPhone is the ideal mobile device,
It may sound superficial, but Apple obviously makes a wide range of technology products, so for those of you who have a Mac, iPad, or Apple Watch, Getting an iPhone makes a lot of sense,
Since the launch of its first cell phone in 2007, Apple has designed a number of productivity features that let you Transfer work and data from one of your devices to anotherAnd these functions can certainly be decisive when it comes to saving time.
One of the most popular and desired functions by Android users appears handoff, since allows you to sync web pages in Safari, email or compose a message between iOS and macOS; universal clipboard Copy text on one platform to use on another. Whereas, continuity camera Lets you take photos and scan documents with your iPhone camera, then view and edit them on a Mac.
Only a handful of Android phone makers have hardware ecosystem For those that are close to Apple, and even for some that emulate that experience, such as with Samsung SmartThings, they don’t achieve this level of integration.
There are many other examples of continuity across iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS, and the iPhone is a major component, especially now that iPhone apps can be natively ported to macOS.
Power users who are already immersed in the Apple ecosystem stand to gain a lot by adding an iPhone to their repertoire. And that’s not to mention the contacts they love to use iMessage and FaceTime To keep in touch instead of WhatsApp.
third party applications They stand out in the iOS environment with features that, for the most part, surpass their Android versions.
In this sense, the App Store takes longer to review applications before uploading them to the platform. Over 90% are inspected in 48 hours looking capacityWhile the Google Play Store takes about two hours or less to review and approve an app.
You may also find that apps from established businesses, from banks to airlines, are a bit smoother and cleaner on iOS than Android, such as better integration with core phone services. purse,
iphone accessories They are even more than what can be seen in the Android ecosystemIn theory, because of the different types of cases for each iPhone that Apple makes. The same goes for screen protectors, car mounts, so anyone who has an Apple cell phone will never have a problem finding a case again.
There are advanced privacy controls with app tracking notifications. One of the biggest recent releases of iOS introduced App Tracking Notifications, which lets you opt out of tracking on your phone. It was a major victory for privacy advocates, and a major setback for many third-party companies like Facebook.
Benefits of Android Cell Phones
The operating system created by Google in late 2007 is Included in the vast majority of smartphones in the worldAnd because many companies make Android phones, they’re available in All price ranges, from 50,000 to 500 thousand pesos,
There are options ranging from entry (or low) range to premium. There are also large and folding screen ones focused on multitasking users. there are always An Android Device for Every Budget or that provides specific functions.
“The first thing to note is that it is almost An all-inclusive operating systemBecause it’s planned for everyone and therefore it gives anyone who wants to have a smartphone in their hands the opportunity to have a good smartphone”, says Colombian Camila Dominguez, Google’s Android Partner Development Manager.
And he adds: “It’s present in models that don’t necessarily cost that much. You can start with a low-cost smartphone for people who don’t have the purchasing power to buy an ultra-premium smartphone, but who are still going to have a great experience and use of the phone.”
the reason price / quality The numbers for Android devices run in contrast to the sentiment of iPhones, which have historically been expensive at launch, only to drop in price in successive generations.
For example, he iphone 14 pro max They sell it at the official retailer MacStation 2,499,999 pesos ($1,099 in the United States). meanwhile he Galaxy S23 Ultra cost in argentina 559,999 pesos (1199.99 in the United States) But it comes with substantial tech improvements: a bigger and more fluid 6.4-inch 120Hz screen, a 200-megapixel camera, and a much bigger battery.
privatization One of the highlights of this class of telephones is when Manzanita is faced with his opponent.
Although the operating systems of both iOS and Google have evolved in all their versions, the latter has always been available for those who like to give a special touch to their devices. It starts with the home screen launcher, which offers the ability to place dynamic widgets and apps anywhere on the page or group them together, something the iPhone only gained in iOS 14 in September 2020.
Android is too flexible By making it possible to download a web browser, keyboard and media player, and set them as the default version as opposed to the version that comes pre-installed on your phone.
Another fact to keep in mind is that Google’s operating system uses artificial intelligence, which is more connected than the iPhone’s, and it promises more advancements in Android 14, which will arrive on phones in Latin America from August. But distribution will start.
Camila Dominguez says, “The Google applications available on Android cell phones already have a lot of artificial intelligence things to see. The theme of evolution in photos is very clear with Magic Eraser.”
And he adds: “two other functionalities that are going to be great so that people can play photo editing And make it simple. Gmail also covers the whole matter of helping compose emails, shortening or lengthening them. I think there are a lot of things already in Android 13 that are going to be easier to use in Android 14.”
On the other hand, phone manufacturers include custom user interfaces One UI (Samsung), MIUI 12 (Xiaomi), My UX (Motorola) or OxygenOS (OnePlus) For example. These are Android customization layers that provide additional features and often the ability to create themes. Plus, take scrolling screenshots and hide photos and videos in password-protected folders.
Although expandable storage While the advantages of the cloud lose ground, some Android phones still offer it. This is possible thanks to a micro SD card To save photos, apps, and other media that won’t fit on your device’s internal memory.
This is a significant advantage for users, given that Apple and other phone makers charge exorbitant prices for double or quadruple the storage when you buy your phone.
While less common in high-end or premium phones these days, some Android devices still feature 3.5mm jack plug for wired headphonesA much anticipated feature that Apple removed from its phones in 2016.
USB-C connector is universal, Android phones these days rely heavily on ports like this for charging and data transfer, which is very convenient since all you need is a single cable. This connectivity is present on both standard PCs, laptops, and the Nintendo Switch.
meanwhile he Apple Lightning Cable (2012) USB-C represents the ideal single-port solution the industry is working towards, forcing companies to develop their own proprietary connectors. It also opens the door for faster charging technologies.
However, the Apple company is facing issues regarding the charging cable. Uphill battle with the European Union After ruling in favor of standardizing this connector from the iPhone 15.
Android takes for granted when it comes to syncing with other devices Link Android Phone to Windows PC Easily, Once connected you can drag and drop files very easily just like any other drive or external storage drive. This means it’s easy to transfer and save your documents and media library locally.
Some Android phones, such as Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or Galaxy S22 UltraThey even have “mirror” functions that allow cell phone content to be projected onto a SmartV or PC. Samsung’s DeX interface is an example of this. With such versatility, a high-end Android phone could serve as a replacement for a Chromebook or similar laptop.
Microsoft, meanwhile, is helping Google bridge the gap with its new Your Phone app for Windows, which lets Android users Reply to text messages and notifications on their PCAlthough the experience has not yet been completely successful.
With so many companies making Android phones, it’s no surprise that Android partners are taking advantage of Apple’s market share with innovations for their devices.
Wireless charging, fast charging, NFC, 4G LTE, 5G, OLED display, in-display fingerprint sensor, water resistance and multi-lens cameras came before iPhones, as well as software advancements like true multitasking, copy and paste and multi-window Returns. Help.
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