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The main operating systems used in smartphones are Android and iOS. Before purchasing a new mobile device, you should decide for yourself: which is better, Android or iOS.

Which is better Android or iOS

When buying a smartphone, any user is interested in the issue related to the stability of its operation. iOS is the leader in this situation, since it is used only on Apple devices, so each element new version undergoes rigorous testing. iOS is also more secure. All applications for download are offered only in App Store. They are pre-screened. There is no possibility of infecting the device with viruses. The latest version for iPhone is iOS 11.3.

iPhone is more stable in operation and is practically not susceptible to viruses

Android OS is inferior to iOS in stability and security, but has its advantages.

• Android provides the ability to use 2 SIM cards in one device, as well as increase memory using a microSD card;
• Another advantage of Android is the personalization of the smartphone. Available wide choose various settings and firmware, allowing you to give mobile device individuality;
• Android has simplified data exchange between different devices.

Last Android version 8.1 released in 2017.

You can expect surprises from Android, and not the most pleasant ones

Table: comparisons between Android and iOS

Indicators for comparison	Android	iOS
Stability	No stability, possible infection with viruses.	More stable due to its closed nature.
Applications work	Errors may occur. Some apps don't work on cheaper devices.	There are practically no failures. When they appear, just restart the application.
Synchronization	Data exchange is possible with any device. In this case, the smartphone serves as a removable storage device.	Only compatible with Apple devices. Third party requires installation special program iTunes.
App stores	A large number of free applications.	There are many paid apps on the App Store
Firmware	Ability to install firmware on top of OS	None.
Updates	Available only for top models.	New versions of updates are regularly released, which can be installed even on older iPhone models.
Flexibility of settings	Has great variety individual settings, which allows you to personalize your smartphone.	There are minimal settings.
Multitasking	Supports simultaneous operation of multiple applications.	Small RAM does not allow multitasking.
Performance	More thoughtful and slower.	High.
Price	Wide price range: from budget models to expensive.	All produced models belong to the high price category.

iOS is more closed, but at the same time stable and secure system. Android OS is suitable for those who love individuality.

Many copies and destinies were broken during the most brutal skirmishes between fans of one camp and another. However, the discussion is still not finished. Both systems are overgrown with a lot of cool features, their glitches are about equal, and the smartphones themselves cost a lot by today’s standards. In general, I propose to discuss which system is better in 2018: iOS or Android.

Prologue

Until 2014, I preferred the iPhone and for good reason. It was impossible to look at Android of those times without tears.

Since the end of 2014, prices for all electronics have increased significantly, and Apple devices have become inaccessible to the average Russian without a loan or installment plan. And therefore the focus of my interests has greatly shifted towards Android devices. Fortunately, after the release of the “lollipop” (Android 5.0), using smartphones became much more pleasant. In those days, I held iPhones in my hands about once a year, at the time the new generation came out. Reviews coming soon for the sake of it.

Android around that time

And recently I made an attempt to switch to iOS and in particular. Looking ahead, I can say that the move was overall a success. Therefore, today I will tell you what iOS advantages, what is missing in the system after Android and vice versa. I will be objective as much as possible, but you can always accuse me of short-sightedness, crookedness and, of course, venality in the comments.

Meet me there after the review. Let's go!

What made me happy

I collected iOS chips, which came in very handy after switching from Android.

Vibration

It is already the fourth year since the release of the Taptic Engine vibration motor. However, no Android smartphone still offers anything as pleasant in terms of vibration feedback. There is something vaguely similar, but even up to 6S it is still far away.

The best part is that the vibration works wherever you can select or scroll something. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a standard alarm clock or some obscure timer application from the App Store.

On some devices with a “green robot” the default vibration is relatively good. But it's worth opening third party application and you stumble upon a disgustingly looming darkness.

Google Pixel 2 XL

The most surprising thing is that there is no development from competitors in this direction.

Synchronization

If you are the owner of a Windows computer, then it’s a sin for you to complain. But for us, poppy growers, living in tandem with Android is very difficult.

You can forget about connecting your smartphone via cable and using it as a flash drive - macOS simply does not see the smartphone.

You need to install either cumbersome software from the manufacturer ( Samsung Kies, HTC Sync Manager and so on), or use poor alternatives like Android File Transfer. Google completely gave up on developing the latter.

Synchronization between Mac and iOS works orderly and nobly. Still would! Photos can be quickly transferred through a very cool program Photo, and all other issues are resolved in iTunes. The latter, by the way, is an endlessly convenient machine for working with music, films and other multimedia. I just need to connect my iPhone via cable once, check literally 2-3 checkboxes and I'm done. In the future, synchronization will occur via Wi-Fi or iCloud. I bought the track on my computer, and after a couple of minutes it’s already on my smartphone.

I can't imagine why Google hasn't yet come up with something similar to synchronize its devices with a desktop PC. After all, there has been a model of how everything should work for a long time. iTunes existed before Android!

iCloud

Apple's cloud was not a revelation for me in terms of classical functions. Contacts, notes, calendars, mail - all this is very quickly synchronized between Android devices.

iCloud is really good and unique for specific things. They are usually collectively referred to as an “ecosystem.” And below are beautiful and convenient parts of it.

Copy-paste

A great feature that simply works. You copied the text on your computer and immediately pasted it onto your iPhone. There are no crutches like sending a text to yourself in Telegram on your smartphone. You don’t even need to configure anything for the first time; everything is ready to go as soon as you enter your Apple ID on your Mac and iPhone.

iPhone scanner

A colleague writes an email asking me to urgently send a scan of my passport. What to do if you work in a cafe where there is no scanner? That's what.

You click on the laptop desktop, select “Import from iPhone” and then “Scan documents”. The smartphone screen immediately lights up, you take a photo, and a PDF document immediately appears on the computer. You can send it to a colleague by mail.

Magic available not only to Muggles

You have an iPhone and you bought it AirPods headphones. I took the last ones out of the box, opened the case and... oh, miracle! Headphones and iPhone have become friends.

I didn't do anything at all to set up the connection. Everything started up BY itself, without my participation. And everything is immediately ready to go.

How it all looks on Android. You unpack the Bluetooth headphones, hold the power button for 6 seconds, go to settings, look for something new wireless device, click on it, wait for a connection request. Sometimes you also need to enter a security code. The last one is a separate file. The security code often consists of four zeros. Seriously? Code? Security?!

In general, a whole adventure that iPhone owners successfully passed.

Universal cards

I recently shopped at a new store. At the checkout I was offered to issue a cumulative discount card, I agreed. Then a letter from my electronic card, which automatically fell into my iPhone, straight into the Wallet application. The rest of my loyalty cards are there too. Isn't it cool?

Yes, I know it's on Android similar applications, but all these are crutches for three simple reasons.

Firstly, the applications are not standard, but from third party developers. I feel much safer that my personal data and the cards themselves are stored in Apple, and not on the servers of unknown guys from LLC “Successful Young Startup with the Support of Chubais.”

Secondly, loyalty cards are distributed in in electronic format in only one format - suitable for the Wallet application on iOS. This is true for restaurants, airlines, and cinemas, all over the world. There is nothing as universal for Android.

And thirdly, Wallet support will not end in a year. And all because the service is provided by a very large and well-known manufacturer. Actually, Apple. Only Anatoly Borisovich knows what will happen to the developers from Successful Startup LLC with the support of Chubais. Or maybe he doesn’t know either.

Face ID and security

I don’t know how much higher the security really is when scanning a face than when scanning a fingerprint (Apple says it’s significantly higher), but what manufacturers of Android devices are doing cannot be compared.

As a rule, smartphones with a “green robot” can boast of facial recognition only through front camera. The latter is much easier to deceive than thousands of dots projected onto the face by a special projector and read by another sensor. This is how Face ID works reliably.

Chin

Or rather, its absence. It's surprising, but even after a year, not a single Android smartphone has managed to completely get rid of the strip under the screen. Even fierce frameless phones like Oppo Find X have it.

Support

One of the most significant advantages of iOS. Imagine, iPhone 5S owners who bought their devices in 2013 (5 years ago) can install iOS 12, the latest system from Apple. And this is not just a number in the settings. The system does have a lot of innovations, most of which will work even on a five-year-old 5S. An unthinkable period for any Android smartphone.

And yes, I know that there is Xiaomi, which updates MIUI even for its very first smartphones. The only difference is that apart from the number in the “About phone” section, nothing changes in the devices - new functions are either very limited on older devices, or they simply aren’t there.

Optional things

There are several features here, the convenience and real necessity of which is extremely doubtful.

Fast charging

Availability fast charging for iPhone is not as critical as for a flagship on Android. I'll explain.

The same one charges relatively quickly from a standard 1-amp power supply. Still, a 2,716 mAh battery is not such a large capacity than 4 thousand “mach” in some kind. For the latter, quickly replenishing such a large battery is really critical.

In addition, my ten easily lasts a full day without the need to recharge. Therefore, I personally don’t need a quick charge replenishment in 15-20 minutes.

Bluetooth

Yes, you still can't transfer anything via Bluetooth to your iPhone. But please tell me... why the hell do you need to transmit anything via Bluetooth in 2018? Seriously! Describe your scenario in the comments.

If you need to convey something, then most likely it is something pirated. Thank you for this, comrades!

What's missing after Android

Still, Android has certain things that I miss. Here are a few of them.

Dual SIM cards

The biggest and most critical for me is this moment flaw in the iPhone. Having bought almost any Android smartphone, I can insert my personal and work SIM cards into it. With the iPhone, I'm limited to only one card slot.

And yes, Chinese (only Max, if that) is not offered to me. I understand that the wealthy hucksters finally have a trump card, thanks to which they can earn much more than usual. But still this is not my option. Need official support, certification and so on. And then, overpay for even useful option 10 or more thousand rubles is not my option.

Notifications

With the release of iOS 12, notifications can now be controlled, customized from the lock screen, and more. Very good!

But I miss something else. Options to turn off the screen backlight when receiving a notification. Either you leave a notification and the screen will always light up, or you turn off the notification completely. Accordingly, you don’t know about new messages.

Always on Display

An amazingly convenient feature that is found in so many Android flagships with an AMOLED screen. Let me remind you that in such displays only individual pixels can light up - the same ones that line up into tiny notification icons, time and date. Thus helpful information always hanging on the screen. And the option itself eats up about 5% of the charge per day - nonsense!

I'm sure it's always on iPhone screen When receiving another notification, it eats the charge much more readily.

Light-emitting diode

If not Always on Display, then at least it. But no.

I never thought before switching to iOS how useful feature. To find out if there are new messages on your iPhone, you need to lift the latter and turn on the screen. On Android, an LED notifies you of this. I entered the room, glanced at the smartphone, the indicator was not lit, which means there were no new messages and there was no need to approach the device. Comfortable!

Epilogue

And now the most important comparison is prices. We will discuss only “white” history, because it reveals the picture best.

Any average iPhone costs more than an Android competitor with plus or minus the same functionality and capabilities. It is a fact.

• to buy in minimal configuration possible for 69,990 rubles
• at a minimum it costs 96,990 rubles

The difference of 27 thousand rubles is quite noticeable. However, these are top solutions. There are cheaper options on the market, for example, from previous generations.

• Samsung Galaxy S8+, which was released in 2017, now costs 49,990 rubles
• for a one-year-old car in the same configuration they are asking 54,990 rubles

There is a difference, but it’s not so critical, is it? That's the point.

Nowadays, almost anything can be done on both an Android smartphone and iOS. There are very few problems that can be solved only on one system and nothing can be done on another. However, many things on iOS are implemented a little more conveniently and elegantly. And just for this “little bit” sometimes it costs the same 27 thousand rubles, if we take into account the flagships, or five thousand in the case of last year’s devices.

How to unlock the screen or listen to a podcast on iOS, each of our readers probably knows. But what about doing simple things? system functions the situation is Android? And which of these two systems has the simplest “simplicity”? Famous publication CNN conducted a case study on 15 parameters.

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Let's start with the functions it handles better iPhone.

Login

Thanks to the fingerprint scanner smartphone Apple does not require the user to remember any numbers at all. Android smartphones have a similar function. Samsung. Other devices have operating systems Google there is the ability to log in via facial recognition - not a very reliable thing, I must say.

Calls

“Favorites” is done much better on Android (see image. But Google doesn’t have a worthy analogue even today - so in the end, iOS still wins.

Take a photo/record a video

On Android there is great camera apps, photos can be viewed in full screen mode by default, but iPhone camera- much better. But it’s still better to manage photos on Android. Well, iCloud is a complete nightmare, the CNN journalist is sure.

Music/Podcasts

Apple has iTunes - that says it all.

Checking email

Apple will automatically recognize your settings Exchange For work email. "Stock" Android client For Email it looks worse and provides fewer options for working with mail.

Vibration mode

The iPhone has a physical switch. On Android you need to turn on the smartphone screen and hold down Power button. In other words, take more actions - so the iPhone wins.

Flashlight

Starting with iOS 7, every iPhone has a handy flashlight - it's located in the Control Center and is called up by swiping from the bottom of the screen. On Android you need to download special application, which usually needs a lot of system permissions.

And now - the functions that Android handles better

Typing

Basic keyboard Android is better its counterpart in iOS, including swipe gestures. What’s especially valuable is that punctuation marks fit on the same screen as letters (Apple, can’t you do the same?!). True, iOS has reduced the gap on another point - now Apple users also have the ability to install .

"What time is it now?"

iPhone displays the clock only after the owner's action - you need to press or Home button, or the power button. Motorola, Samsung and HTC have smart cases and sensors that automatically display the time on the screen when you take the gadget out of your pocket. There is also a special screensaver on Android, whose responsibilities include showing the clock on the locked screen.

Using and organizing apps

Apple and Google have long ago resolved all their problems with the app store. But Android turns out to be head and shoulders above in organizing them. The most important things are on the main screen, the unnecessary is removed to the background. iPhone apps in folders look cluttered. Besides, Android widgets much more useful than similar offerings from Apple.

Notifications

You can respond to notifications immediately, without going into the application itself. There is no such thing in Android - but it is more convenient to delete them. Just one swipe and you're done. And also on Android Google Now, which magically notifies the user when to leave so as not to miss the next meeting.

Cards

Google Maps- the best mobile app throughout the history of the genre. It is available on both iPhone and Android, but it is native only on Google’s operating system. This means that the voice Siri assistant can't use full power Google map- she only has her own, far away.

Voice commands

While we're on the subject of digital assistants... Siri isn't a stupid assistant, but it can only really do so much. To be honest, Google Now isn't much better. But it can be activated voice command- famous " OK Google».

...As a result, CNN counted 7 “wins” for iPhone and 6 for Android smartphones, with two draws (using contacts and search).

Of course, as in any study, there is an element of subjectivity (and where would we be without it?), and there are some omissions (what about comparing the capabilities of browsers?). What do you think about these comparisons, dear readers? Is Android really getting close to iOS, or...or does the CNN editor just have an Android phone? Share your opinion in the comments, friends!

What 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(software), the most popular of them: 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 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 body shape is the same back cover up to version 4 it was round, but then it “leveled 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 excellent. 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).

Can't even compare example 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 use Android different companies. 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 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 multimedia platform Adobe Flash, 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. Available on iPhones with iOS platform and on gadgets with Android a large number of games. 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 exactly 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 iPhone iOS system. 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 lithium-ion battery capacity of 2900 mAh. For this type of smartphone with a 5.5’’ display, this is clearly a deficiency. By latest reviews About the 7th iPhone, 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. At 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 latest versions increased in size. Before that, 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. Among the buyers of this gadget you can only find positive reviews. 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 best characteristics in smartphones with Android, fortunately the choice of manufacturers and models allows.

Accessories and spare parts

In this matter without unnecessary words You 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 charger. The abundance of covers, linings, and bumpers is simply amazing.

This cannot be said about Android smartphones, which, due to the wide model range don't 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 if it comes to a banal bumper or protective film, then 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. 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 for Android smartphones there is another, very common one. 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 latest models. Even the iPhone's 12 megapixel camera is superior to many Android options 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 specific manufacturer. For example, Samsung can also be found in almost every corner of the world. This also applies to LG customer service centers. IN Lately and Lenovo is 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 feature phone, and for adequate money. Do you want to be the most original? Buy push-button telephone! What, as an option...

Dear readers! If you have any questions or comments on the topic of the article, please leave them below.

Currently, the most popular mobile operating systems are Android and iOS. You can still remember mobile version Windows 8, which, according to analysts, will soon leave iOS far behind, but this has not happened yet, so we will not take it into account.

Android is much more popular than its main competitor. Why? If only because this axis can be used in almost any smartphone, while it is intended exclusively for Apple devices. Perhaps the latter will someday allow third party companies install this operating system on their smartphones, but this is unlikely to happen in the near future.

Does all this mean that Android, due to its popularity, is a better and more convenient operating system than iOS? No, sales don't mean anything. Actually both operating systems They are both good in their own way and it would be wrong to say that one of them is definitely better than the other. No, each of them has its own pros and cons, which I want to tell you about today. By the way, at the moment I use smartphones on both operating systems, so I know what I’m talking about.

Why is iOS better?

• It’s worth starting with the fact that smartphones in the form in which we see them now may not have been the same if it weren’t for Apple company, which introduced its first phone in 2007 under the name iPhone 2G. What was unusual about it? Yes, absolutely everything! All those people who once used a PDA with a stylus will probably understand me - the gadget had a screen that worked with a light touch of a finger. And this is not to mention the mass of various functions that previous PDAs could not boast of. Perhaps, if the iPhone had not appeared on the scene, Google would not have come up with its Android...

• Cupertino workers (the so-called Apple workers who work in the main Apple office, which is located in the American town of Cupertino) focus on functionality and simplicity. What does this mean? The user simply does not need to suffer with a bunch of settings, trying to choose, for example, optimal value clock frequency processor. Of course, there are a lot of settings here, but not as many as in Android. On the one hand, this simplifies the use of the same, on the other hand, it is not always possible to configure exactly what you need.

• The design of the operating system can also be considered as a plus. It is simple, laconic and even beautiful. Is it true, we're talking about O earlier versions firmware I didn’t like iOS 7 either in design or functionality.

• Apple is constantly working to optimize its devices and components. This is expressed primarily in the characteristics of the devices. For example, experts compared the iPhone and a top-end smartphone from another well-known brand, which in fact was approximately twice as powerful. And what do you think? The iPhone won precisely due to the correct optimization of the device!

• Continuing the topic of optimization, we cannot help but remember that developers of games and applications for iOS actually test them on only two devices - iPad and iPhone. This is a huge plus, since there is always the opportunity to correct some defect. Now let's take Android application developers - the game they offer can be used on a hundred or two smartphones and tablets, many of which may have various bugs. Do you feel the difference?

• And a little more about applications. As you know, Apple has its own store of games and applications for iOS - it’s called the App Store. It's like this great amount applications that make your eyes run wild. True, in Google Google Play applications not less. The difference is that in the App Store all applications are pre-moderated, so it’s much more difficult to stumble upon “criminal” games there than in Google Play, where there are frankly a lot of applications trying to send paid SMS without your knowledge.

• The undoubted advantages include operating time Apple gadgets. Have you noticed that with the release of each new generation of smartphones or tablets, they last longer? You will probably be surprised, but the Cupertino team does not strive to install “longer” ones in the device, and therefore more large batteries. No, they work on current batteries, making them even thinner each time without losing power. In addition, Apple is currently actively working on the possibility wireless charging, which will allow the device to be charged when it is simply in the room or apartment.

Why is Android better?

• First of all, I would like to say about the cost. Of course, this is not entirely correct in the context of our conversation, because the cost of devices is set by their manufacturer. However, it has long been noted that Android devices are cheaper than their iOS competitors, and are often more powerful than the latter. And smartphones from Chinese craftsmen can be bought for two to three hundred dollars versus 800 for an iPhone. I repeat, the comparison is not entirely correct, but still very interesting.

• Wide selection of devices. Just look at the huge number of devices coming out today on Android - thousands and even tens of thousands of all kinds of gadgets for every taste and budget. What about Apple? In fact, only three devices: iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

• The second point is about the openness of the platform, which means a huge number of functions that iOS simply does not have. True, everything is not so simple here. In the case of Android, it is often necessary to do the so-called root, which in turn removes the warranty from the device. In the case of iOS, there is a so-called jailbreak, which also allows you to change various settings using add-ons and also voids the device’s warranty. However, Android is still more open and more functional.

• It may seem strange, but the advantages include the presence additional buttons on the phone. As you know, the iPhone has only two of them - Home and Power, and smartphones based on them have more - “Back” and “Settings”. Very convenient, I must say. However, often the buttons are located in such a way that they interfere with the use of the gadget rather than help - it depends on specific model device

• Phones running Android OS allow you to use additional flash memory and change the battery, while iOS does not support flash memory at all, and battery replacement is only possible through a service that costs a lot of money.

• Panel quick access. Of course, you can laugh, but for me this panel is really very important point, because with its help you can turn on Wi-Fi, GPS, BlueTooth, 3G and so on with one tap on the screen. A similar panel finally appeared in iOS7, but its functionality is not impressive.

What's better?

But nothing, both of our operating systems are interesting in their own way and each of them has both advantages and disadvantages. What should you choose? Try, test, gain impressions... As for my choice, recently I have given my preference to a smartphone with Android based, because this operating system is closer to me.