If you think Android is better than iOS, this is not surprising. If you are asking the question “Why?”, then here you will find the answer. The world's most popular mobile platform deserves its place. 2012 was a good year for Android, but with so many competitors breathing down its neck, there's no time to rest on its laurels.

Apple's platform is undoubtedly great and has a large following, but it can't compare to Android. Here are the top ten reasons why Android is still better than iOS.

1. Lots of devices

A huge selection of all kinds of devices running on Android from manufacturers such as Samsung, HTC, Sony, Motorola, LG, Huawei, ZTE and other lesser-known ones allows everyone to find what they need. The variety of models is simply stunning. You can buy a compact smartphone, or a device with a physical keyboard, or a phone with a huge touch screen, and for the most sophisticated buyers there are even models with two screens. Also, by choosing Android, you can easily find a suitable dual-SIM device for quite reasonable money if you need two SIM cards. An equally wide selection is available on the market for Android tablets and other devices.

Attracting a huge range of manufacturers and granting them a license for complete freedom to implement their ideas has led to the entry into the market of a wide range of devices, and some of them almost blur the line between smartphones and tablets, which cannot be said about the limited line of iPhones and iPads.

2. Wide variety of prices

This reason naturally follows from the previous one. A wide range of devices with different designs and functions will suit any budget. The exclusive nature of Apple products stands in stark contrast to the diversity of Android device manufacturers. Thanks to this variety, almost everyone can afford an Android smartphone. For a not very high price, it may not be a fabulously functional device, but it will be a smartphone. iPhones and iPads are too expensive for many, while budget Android devices cost about what regular mobile phones once cost.

Affordability is one of the key reasons for the dominance of Android devices in the global market. If you want to buy yourself a device that matches or in some ways even surpasses the iPhone or iPad, you will certainly find one, and if you need an inexpensive device, then Android is the only choice.

3. Customization

One of Android's strengths has always been the high level of customization it allows. While Apple strives to maintain control over the default applications and maintain uniformity between software and hardware, Android gives complete freedom in choice. This extends to everything from animated wallpapers and on-screen keyboards to installing custom ROMs. Many people say that such features are only needed by hardcore GEEKs, but this is far from true. Many iOS users would like to see available updates on the desktop or use SwiftKey.

4. Live wallpaper

Animated wallpapers, which can also be interactive, allow Android users to enrich the appearance of their device. There are many of them, they are varied, they add personality to the smartphone and, ultimately, they are just fun. If you have never been interested in live wallpapers for Android, then you will be surprised how many high-quality and beautiful examples you can find. They can also contain various useful information such as news or weather forecasts.

5. Widgets

Widgets for Android have long been a feather in its cap compared to the static row of icons in iOS. Even Microsoft saw this as an advantage and began developing Live Tiles for Windows Phone. Widgets are the main advantage of Android over iOS. In short, the good thing about widgets is that you can see all the information on your home screen without having to launch apps.

6. Launchers

If you want full control over how the desktop of your Android smartphone or tablet looks, you can use a launcher. There is a huge selection of such programs and, with their help, you can customize everything from the display of the “home” screen to effects when moving from page to page and even gestures. All this is available to Android users thanks to open source code. There is no risk in using launchers and with their help you will truly open up a whole new world of Android features.

7. Custom ROMs

You can actually install a different operating system on your device if you want. Many Android users do not miss this opportunity and do it themselves, especially when the manufacturer of their device is in no hurry to release a new update to the latest version of the Android platform. You can also do this simply to improve performance or gain access to some additional features. This is, of course, the thinnest line of customizing a device and you should be careful when reinstalling the operating system on your device so as not to run into problems. However, if you follow the correct instructions and make sure that your device supports the new firmware, you can benefit greatly from it.

8. Integration with Google products and services

This is one of the important reasons why Google and Android dominate over Apple and iOS. Android devices support a huge number of “goodies” from Google. People are increasingly using mobile devices to access the Internet, and Google is the undoubted king of the Internet. Google Docs, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Music, Google, Google Chrome... Android users can continue this list further, which cannot be said about the owners of iPhone and other Apple devices. The Apple Maps app fiasco is a great example of where iOS falls short.

9. Free apps and games

This may be a double-edged sword, but there's no getting around the fact that there are far more free apps written for Android than for iOS. Sometimes an application ported to Android from iOS, being paid on iOS, becomes free for Android users. That's a plus. But, given the big problems with “piracy,” it’s worth talking about the downsides. Because of this, more applications are released for iOS first. Even though Android leads in the number of apps and games, there are still many problems to be solved in this market.

10. Speed ​​of improvement

Bugs, lags, errors, an incredibly ugly interface - the development team got rid of all this so quickly that many people think that Android has always been the way we see it now. The platform has changed beyond recognition compared to the first release and continues to improve and develop at an even faster pace than all its competitors. A large number of users and device manufacturers are driving further improvements and paving the way to even greater heights. While iOS is paralyzed in a state of stagnation, following the principle “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it,” Android continues to improve and innovate at an ever-faster pace.

Conclusion

With each new release, the two most popular mobile platforms resemble each other more and more. Simple borrowing and creative reworking of a rival’s achievements has long been an issue for neither Google nor Apple. Nevertheless, both the iOS and Android operating systems have a large number of ardent supporters, many of whom, however, will not be able to immediately name the advantages of “their” OS.

It’s worth trying to figure out why one OS is fundamentally better than another. Let's look at the features of Android and iOS, leaving the advantages and disadvantages of specific devices behind. Today all the attention is on the Apple operating system. How does it stand out from Android? Does it have enough arguments to attract green robot supporters?

1. App Store. No matter how Google strives to catch up with Apple in the number of quality applications, the App Store remains the most pleasant program catalog. The point is not that there are more applications available for iOS - in terms of quantity, Apple's mobile catalog, on the contrary, lags behind Google. We are talking about the quality of the store in general and the software in particular.

Apple is quite strict in checking the content that developers want to place in the online store. Thanks to this, there is no wild amount of “junk” and outright malicious programs in the App Store. Almost all mobile viruses today live on Android gadgets. Of course, not all of them are distributed through Google Play, but these are questions for the application distribution system itself in different operating systems.

In addition, it just so happens that a similar program for iOS and Android can seriously differ in quality. Most Android device owners have encountered this problem. In addition, many programs are primarily released for iOS.

No matter how Google's supporters defend its mobile platform, the fact remains: if you need the latest programs, the most functional, stable and convenient, iOS is still unrivaled.

2. Convenience and ease of use. Seasoned owners of Android phones are sure that there is nothing simpler than “harvesters” controlled by a “green robot”. Like, anyone who can’t figure it out in five minutes is a fool. Maybe so, but there is no escaping the reality - it is easier for children and older people to understand the structure of the iOS menu than to delve into the wilds of Android.

One hardware button and no main, contextual or other menus. No extra keys for you, going back a step or, what’s good, a menu with additional functions. For an advanced user, all these arguments are unlikely to be relevant, but for those who are just starting to master smartphones, getting to know Apple’s brainchild is easier and faster.

There is, however, one “but”. As both systems converge, they adopt both positive and negative features from each other. The latest version of iOS pleased users with a number of errors, complicated settings and unstable operation. Simplification of the Android interface is achieved through the use of third-party shells. Nevertheless, Apple’s platform is still superior to its competitor in terms of ease of use out of the box.

3. Support for new OS versions. A significant and one of the most serious advantages of iOS is that the new version of the OS can be installed even on smartphones that were released three or four years ago. An unaffordable luxury for Android!

Even the Nexus line, for which updates are released most quickly, cannot boast such long-term support. What can we say about countless manufacturers, including top vendors, who are in no hurry to transfer both budget and flagship models to the current version of the OS.

At this point, about 80% of all current Apple devices are running iOS 10. Only 16% of devices remain on iOS 9 and only 5% use earlier versions of this platform.

Compare this to the chaos in Android. In just under 8 months since its release, the current version of Nougat has been installed on less than 5% of smartphones and tablets. The previous Marshmallow is used by 31% of users and the same number uses the even more ancient Lollipop. Every tenth device still uses Jelly Bean from 2012 (iPhone 5 era).

4. No unnecessary pre-installed software. Three browsers, two third-party application stores, an antivirus, a non-working support service, several useless “readers”, one of the many Offices with a 10-day subscription, five primitive games, clients of Chinese social networks and, without fail, a memory cleaning program. This whole heap of unnecessary and often difficult to remove junk has long become an integral attribute of many Android tablets and smartphones, especially the budget and mid-range segments.

Some manufacturers seem to be trying to compensate for the lack of their own shell by filling the device storage with an insane amount of “junk” software. In iOS - only the necessary minimum of applications; unnecessary ones can be easily removed from the desktop. For everything else, welcome to the App Store. And it is right. Let the user decide for himself what to do with the free space of the built-in memory, rather than scouring forums and file dumps to get root rights.

5. Soft “goodies”. Despite mutual borrowing, iOS and Android still have functional advantages. The same 3D Touch capabilities, which allow you to literally call your favorite contact in one click or add a photo to Instagram or VKontakte - a very convenient thing.

Signs of the extremely useful Continuity function can be found in Android, but still it is Apple that has so far been the most successful in implementing the ability to continue working in programs when moving from iOS devices to a computer and back. You can fully experience the capabilities in the latest generation OS. Started writing a letter on Mac? You can finish it on your iPhone somewhere along the way. And this applies not only to mail, but also to other built-in applications - Safari, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Maps, Reminders and Calendar. You can take calls on your iPad even if your iPhone is in another room. You can also receive and send SMS via a tablet or computer.

The AirDrop function allows owners of Apple devices to share content with a couple of taps. A sort of analogue of a Bluetooth connection, only simplified, with a higher speed and without unnecessary movements with searching, entering passwords and other obscenities.

With AirPlay, you can play content from one iOS device to another. Again, all this works in a few touches, without third-party applications and dancing with a tambourine around DLNA-compatible devices.

Of course, everything listed in this paragraph can be implemented to one degree or another in Android. However, to do this you will have to tinker a lot with the settings, third-party programs and utilities, and spend a lot of time and effort. Moreover, it is not a fact that in the end something workable will turn out.

Which is better Android or iPhone? We will look for answers to this eternal question in today’s article.

When buying the most fashionable gadget, many are guided by their personal motivation - some choose by cost, others by design, functionality, brand. And someone according to all these criteria at the same time. Modern smartphones and tablets have different software, the most popular of which are: Android, iPhone (iOS platform), Windows OS. The latter is not so popular among our compatriots; most often users prefer Android and iOS.

Side by side comparison

For anyone who cares about the design of a smartphone, you can find many designs from manufacturers with the Android system. There is certainly room for your soul to wander here - a variety of display diagonals, the number of speakers, case material, protection against shock and moisture, etc.

Speaking of the iPhone, the laconic design here has not changed dramatically for a very long time. The shape of the case is the same, the back cover was round until version 4, but then “flattened out”. The sides of the case with version 4 also became smoother. But further, no significant difference was noticeable externally. Only the diagonal of the display increased, the material of the case and the color scheme changed. As before, this smartphone retained a universal design that looks harmonious on both a successful businessman and a glamorous diva.

Photo: iPhone 5S model
Photo: Android smartphone model

It cannot be said that the iPhone is more beautiful, and other smartphone manufacturers (Lenovo, Samsung, Sony, Moto, HTC and others) have not finalized the models. Among the assortment of smartphone designs, you can find a very worthy model. Therefore, at this point we do not single out the leader.

Assembly and parts

Since iPhones have been improving their internal components for quite a long time, the quality of their parts and assembly is high. Many manufacturers using the Android operating system are more focused on the number and variety of models than on build quality. Rarely do models come out that adequately represent gadgets in their class. But their cost is much higher than other common models (often on par with iPhones).

You can’t even compare, for example, the iPhone 7 and Lenovo K5. Of course, here the Apple smartphone wins many times over in terms of build quality. But the price also differs significantly (almost 5 times). But the Samsung S7 could compete with it in terms of quality of parts and assembly. And the price of Samsung is slightly lower than the price of iPhone.

According to statistics, iPhones last much longer than devices with the Android system. Selling an iPhone is much easier and more profitable than selling Android smartphones. This is due not only to the build quality, but also to the software.

And yet, the build quality of the “apple” must be given due credit. In this it succeeds compared to competitors with Android OS. Therefore, when figuring out which is better android or iPhone in terms of build quality, we give preference to the latter.

Software, applications

Before moving on to this comparison, it is worth noting that only iPhones use the iOS operating system, but many devices from different companies use Android. Therefore, the comparison will take place specifically between these two platforms, rather than specific smartphone models.

1. Platform protection. iOS is a fairly closed platform that does not have any alternatives. iPhones and software for them are produced by one manufacturer, so it is easier to control the compatibility of devices than with Android. Android is open to all sorts of updates that are not suitable for all devices. This may affect system performance and stability.

2. Apple App Store very carefully selects applications that can get onto the device. That's why they work more stably on iPhones than on the Android system. Only a small percentage of malware and applications can get onto the iPhone. The Android store is more clogged with all this and the chance of “picking up” spam and viruses on it is much higher. iOS does not support the Adobe Flash multimedia platform, which provided viewing of Flash videos and Flash applications online on Internet resources. It is Adobe Flash (according to unconfirmed data) that can lead to the entry of “harmful substances” into the system and increased energy consumption. According to rumors, it will soon be abandoned and this will equalize the capabilities of these two platforms.

3. Games have become quite popular on smartphones. There are a large number of games on iPhones with the iOS platform and on gadgets with Android. True, in both cases there is a fragmentation problem (application/game extensions do not match the display extensions and performance).

4. Navigation capabilities. In both cases, the device has GPS navigation, which works accurately by connecting the device to the Internet. Here the Android platform has succeeded over iOS. For iPhones, cards are a fairly new phenomenon. Therefore, they are not as advanced as Google Maps, which is often used by Android owners.

5. User-friendly interface. Android is a little more difficult to understand than an iPhone on iOS. Much more convenient and easier to understand. But at the same time, “apples” do not have as many functions for changing themes, wallpapers, and widgets as Android does. Therefore, those who like to adjust everything to their needs will be delighted with the latter.

By all accounts, we can conclude that iOS for iPhone is more adapted, secure and reliable than Android for smartphones.

Batteries

The iPhone manufacturer slightly underestimated the energy consumption of its smartphone and awarded the 7 Plus version with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2900 mAh. For this type of smartphone with a 5.5’’ display, this is clearly a deficiency. According to the latest reviews of the iPhone 7, with moderate use it loses its charge in just over a day. And if you use it regularly, you will have to recharge the device much more often. Service life is measured in battery life. With normal use it will last up to 3 years.

Android smartphones have a wide variety of batteries. For example, Lenovo P2 with a 5.5" display has a battery capacity of 5000 mAh, and Meizu M3 with a 6" display has a battery capacity of 4100 mAh. These are more realistic indicators that are necessary for full maintenance of the OS and display. The service life is no different from an iPhone. But not all smartphone models have such a significant capacity, so it is impossible to say for sure based on this parameter that Android or iPhone is better.

Display

If we take into account the number of devices that have Android software, then among them you can find a wide variety in display diagonals, number of colors, and screen resolution. On iPhones this range is more limited. Only the latest versions have increased in size. Before this, there were 3.5" and 4" formats, at that time Android smartphones were produced 1-1.5'' larger.

Also, the popular Samsung brand has released a smartphone - s7 edge, which for the first time uses the side curves of the display instead of their borders. You can find only positive reviews among buyers of this gadget. Many even say that it is much cooler than the latest iPhone.

As for the display, it must be said that you can find much better characteristics in Android smartphones, fortunately, the choice of manufacturers and models allows.

Accessories and spare parts

In this matter, without further ado, we can immediately give the palm to iPhones. Due to the relatively small model range, accessories are produced for them in very large volumes. If your headset is lost or damaged, finding a new original one is not a problem. The same applies to the charger. The abundance of covers, linings, and bumpers is simply amazing.

This cannot be said about Android smartphones, which, due to the wide range of models, do not have as many accessories. The charging sockets in them have the same format, the headset jack is also standard 3.5 mm. Moreover, non-original options are also suitable. But when it comes to a banal bumper or protective film, it is not always possible to find them for the desired model. Manufacturers of such accessories simply cannot keep up with the pace of release of new Android devices.

Also, if your smartphone breaks down, you can easily find any part for your iPhone. Almost all repairmen and service centers undertake its repair. Android devices do not boast of this. Finding, for example, a display on any Meizu is almost impossible. This makes rare smartphone models practically disposable. If it broke, I threw it away. Only popular ones, which have been put on sale in a decent volume, have a chance of at least getting Chinese spare parts.

Connectors and SIM cards

What a shame, having 2 SIM cards in use, knowing that when buying an iPhone, you will have to forget about one of them. Or buy another phone. Nowadays this is absolutely not practical.

Among smartphones on the Android platform, you can rarely find copies that have only 1 SIM card slot.

Although not everyone needs to use several SIM cards, but one is enough. In this case, these devices are on equal terms and it is impossible to say that an Android or an iPhone is better.

The charger connectors in iPhones and smartphones on another platform are radically different. For Apple there is a unique Lightning connector, and in Android smartphones there is another, very common micro USB. For the headset in both cases the jack is the same.

Photo: iPhone charging connector
Photo: Android charging connector

It’s impossible to say that the connector is better in some places and worse in others. Therefore, here they are equal.

Camera and speakers

As for the camera in iPhones, it has amazing characteristics. Especially when it comes to the latest models. Even the iPhone's 12 megapixel camera is superior to many Android options from different manufacturers. Unless only Sony can create healthy competition, and not all models from this manufacturer.

Macro photography with an iPhone looks much sharper and has better color rendition. The same applies to shooting in backlight. Portrait photography also looks very impressive. The noise level when shooting at dawn, sunset, or in a dim room is acceptable low. Not all smartphones from well-known manufacturers that use the Android platform can boast such characteristics.

Photo: iPhone 6s camera
Photo: Android camera

Therefore, if you choose which is better, Android or iPhone, then the latter is a big plus.

Photo: iPhone 5 speakers
Photo: Android smartphone speakers

Manufacturer service

Arriving anywhere in the world, you can find a specialized service or store to service your iPhone. They are located in almost all major cities. The service is so good that the owners of this gadget have virtually no problems with it - any issues are quickly resolved.

To service your Android smartphone, you need to find a representative office of a specific manufacturer. For example, Samsung can also be found in almost every corner of the world. This also applies to LG customer service centers. Recently, Lenovo has been trying to improve the service.

Consequently, Apple cares more about customer service than other manufacturers.

Comparison results

When choosing between two smartphone platforms, you need to cast aside all doubts and follow your intuition. The times when you won’t surprise anyone with an iPhone have long come. And before choosing your smartphone, think about whether you want to surprise others or just use a reliable and functional phone, and for the right price. Do you want to be the most original? Buy a push-button phone! What, as an option...

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iOS vs Android is the main battle of the last six years in the field of information technology in the portable device market. Fans of the two operating systems never tire of giving each other arguments and evidence of the superiority of their favorite product. OS creators strive to adopt and implement something new and innovative in order to leave competitors far behind. Developers of third-party applications try to implement the greatest possible ease of use and the widest functionality, taking into account the characteristics of each system, or they choose the one that they consider the best.

There are others in the mobile device market, but they are still too behind to participate in real competition, and therefore we will not pay attention to them for now. Let's take Apple iOS and Google Android and pit them against each other. Let's see who wins this brutal battle of the titans.

Now both operating systems have switched to a fashionable flat design style for their gadgets. Naturally, they have their own characteristics - for example, Android is introducing “material design”, which focuses on typography and iconography. Speaking in general terms, this is the opposite idea of ​​skeuomorphism (the style of the first ones). If this scary word hides applications that look like their real-life counterparts, then “material design” involves displaying virtual elements as they would look in the real world. Sounds very confusing.

In fact, when you see the iOS or Android shell, you will immediately understand which system is in front of you, despite the fact that the interface of both is flat. Both operating systems have already managed to adopt quite a lot from each other, but at the same time managed to preserve their original concepts.

IPhone and iPad do not have a desktop as such. Instead, there are several pages with icons of all, which can be manually sorted into folders. The bottom panel contains three to five icons. A slide in the center of the screen, moving from top to bottom, opens the Spotlight window - search for content by device, which searches not only by title, but also in messages, notes, and so on.

Slide down from the top edge of the screen to open an additional menu where you can configure access to the most important applications or their individual functions, and view useful information (weather, courses, etc.). Notifications are located in the next tab. From the bottom edge you can “pull out” a menu with toggle switches for wireless networks, screen rotation, player control buttons and launching standard applications (calculator, flashlight, etc.).

At this stage of the battle between iOS and Android, Apple is achieving an unconditional victory. In the App Store it is extremely difficult to find an application that does not work at all or “delights” users with poor optimization and a large number of bugs. The strict requirements of the Apple company force developers to publish only high-quality products; moreover, the process of creating programs is simplified as much as possible by a convenient devkit and corresponding documentation. may surprise new users. iOS has a huge number of unique and exclusive programs that make it possible to work, create and have fun without access to a PC.

Android, in turn, responds with a wider selection of free applications, as well as lower prices. True, there is a downside to this approach - high-profile AAA projects are released first on iOS, and only then on Google’s platform.

The application stores themselves are quite convenient, have a favorable menu of categories, and the pages of the programs themselves are full of information, screenshots and videos. A slight advantage here is again on the side of iOS, since the structure is more ergonomic and much easier to understand intuitively. Plus, there is a recommendations section, which often advises downloading products that are quite interesting to a particular user.

Connection

Both operating systems cope well with the basic functions of smartphones - calls, short messages, . But we will dwell on this point in more detail to note the characteristic features.

iOS is gradually expanding its functionality with additional features of iMessage and FaceTime. The first application includes a center for sending standard SMS and an additional free messaging service, which is available on or Mac. In addition to text messages, you can send your coordinates, photos and videos in iMessage. The latest version of the operating system has the ability to send audio messages. To do this, you just need to put the phone to your ear and start talking after the beep. You can listen to the resulting voice recording in the same way.

FaceTime, in turn, is the same free application, but for audio or video calls using an Internet connection.

Android was not far behind and received an update from Google for its dialer and SMS application. The Hangouts service was built into the operating system, presenting tablet and smartphone owners with the functionality that Apple fans have. The special feature of this application is that it can be used on PC, Mac and iOS. We could give Android some well-deserved credit here, but we won't do that.

Our winners are still third-party applications - such as WhatsApp, Skype and Viber. This is for correspondence, calls and video calls. But they also have a lot of competitors, which, in turn, forces developers to improve their products. These services are used by a lot of people on all platforms, so you can communicate with fans of all portable and desktop operating systems (unless you can install WhatsApp on your PC).

Data transfer

Devices on iOS or Android always have Bluetooth, but their functionality is different. Thus, Apple devices use the “blue tooth” only to connect accessories, while users of competitive devices can transfer files and other data.

Prices and Availability

Tablets and smartphones based on the Android operating system are produced by almost all companies that are in one way or another connected with the portable device market. Due to this, the Google device market is divided into many classes and subclasses, which allows buyers for every taste, color and income level. Unfortunately, segmentation leads to problems with optimizing the OS itself and applications, but you always have to pay extra for a wide selection.

Apple produces only 4 devices a year - two smartphones, differing in display diagonal size, and two tablets, one of which is a junior version of the main one both in terms of “filling” and screen size. At the same time, after the release of new products, you can still officially purchase models of the previous generation for some time, and this fact turns the argument about the absence of Apple products into a myth. In addition, the company often sells a smartphone of an even earlier version, with reduced memory, but this only applies to the market in developing countries.

However, the price range and breadth of choice still remains on the side of Android. For which the operating system receives its next point.

Settings and personalization

Every year both OSes are getting closer to each other, but there are still plenty of training grounds for iOS vs Android battles. Vivid evidence of this is. On Apple devices, this section of the operating system looks almost perfect: it is impossible to get confused here, everything is where it should be, and the visual design only emphasizes this, simplifying navigation and search. At first glance, there are a lot of options in the settings menu, but this opinion quickly changes if you pick up a competitor with Android.

Everything here is not so clear and understandable, but there are many more different sections, switches and adjustment strips. And we are talking only about the operating system. Almost all manufacturers have their own view on this menu, so it often acquires additional features, turning into a full-fledged designer that allows you to configure the operation of the device the way its owner wants.

The same situation applies to personalization. The Android operating system allows you to install any shell, changing the design and functionality, dialers, instant messengers, and much more. If the user of such a smartphone or tablet wants, he can configure the device so that it becomes ideal for him in all respects, and it will be difficult to find something similar from someone else.

And if you get full access to the system, then the possibilities become even greater. What can we say about custom firmware? This is not possible on iOS. The latest update only introduced the ability to use non-standard keyboards, but only developers can use them in their own application, which they are in no hurry to do.

Safety

Obtaining root access also causes many problems. iOS vs Android is a battle between closed and open operating systems. It is logical to assume that excessive openness leads to an increased chance of data theft and other terrible things. And in fact, that’s exactly how it is. Of course, it all depends on how you use your device, what applications you install and what sites you visit. But high risks are already a negative point.

In addition to the standard application store, there are also third-party ones on Android. Some of them are offered by manufacturers, others are developed by independent companies. Users are pleased with this approach by expanding the possibilities for choosing applications, but in fact it only worsens the situation.

In iOS, the system is closed, full access cannot be obtained, and the App Store is the only source of new gaming and software products on the device. The exception is jailbreak (hacking) and the cydia store, but here hacker attacks on one’s own device are certainly the fault of the user himself.

In addition, although Android is updated frequently, the vast majority of users receive updates with a delay or do not receive them at all. The abundance of devices does not allow the manufacturer to instantly release new firmware for all of its products. Apple doesn't have such problems. Add to this and you get the safest modern smartphone.

Bottom line

Based on the results of our comparison, we can get an answer to the question: which is better - iOS or Android? If you count the number of victories of a particular operating system in all sections of this article, it becomes clear that the OS from Google takes the leading position with a slight advantage. Despite the fact that the platform has problems with security and the software market, Android provides ample opportunities for customizing the device to suit you, can be used both on budget devices and on smartphones, and has high ergonomics and usability. And all this makes the operating system very attractive to buyers, in particular, to IT lovers and other geeks.

Malicious applications can be ignored, and low-quality applications can be filtered out in searches. Fortunately, there are now plenty of sites with software reviews and you can always find the best email client or office editor.

On the other hand, the winner's main competitor - the iOS operating system - can boast of its other advantages. The simplicity and safety of using Apple devices is complemented by amazing applications for which they do not charge such large sums. The advantages of this operating system simply do not allow us to call it a loser.

An already obvious choice arises: each user has his own needs, which in one case can be satisfied by Android, and in the other by iOS. And don’t forget also, which is rapidly gaining momentum.

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