When it comes to major
apps, the line between Android and iOS is starting to blur rapidly. Choosing
a smartphone or tablet platform should be a well-considered decision because
switching from iOS to Android or vice versa will require you to buy apps again
in the Google Play (or Apple app) store. Android is now the world’s most
commonly used smartphone platform and is used by many different phone
manufacturers. iOS is only used on Apple devices, such as the iPhone.
Company / developer:
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Google
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Apple Inc.
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OS family:
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Linux
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OS X, UNIX
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Widgets:
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Yes
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No, except in NotificationCenter
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Initial release:
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September 23, 2008
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July 29, 2007
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Programmed in:
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C, C++, java
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C, C++, Objective-C
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Dependent on a PC or a Mac:
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No
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No
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Easy mediatransfer:
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depends on model
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with desktop application
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Source model:
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Open source
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Closed, with open source components.
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Open Source:
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kernel, ui, and some standard apps
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kernel only
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Customizability:
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A lot. Can change almost anything.
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Limited unless jailbroken
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Available on:
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Many phones and tablets, includingKindle Fire(modified android), LG, HTC, Samsung, and others.
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iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV
(2nd and 3rd generation)
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Interface:
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Touch screen
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Touch screen
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Call features supported:
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Auto-respond
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Auto-respond, call-back reminder, do
not disturb mode
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Messaging:
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Google Hangouts
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iMessage
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Voice commands:
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Google Now (on newer versions)
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Siri
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Maps:
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Google Maps
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Apple Maps
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Internet
browsing:
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Google Chrome (or Android Browser on
older versions)
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Mobile Safari
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Video chat:
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Google Hangouts
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Facetime
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App store:
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Google Play – 800,000+ Apps
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Apple app store – 850,000+ Apps
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Market share:
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75% of smartphones, 3.7% of tablets
in North America (as of Jan'13) and 44.4% of tablets in Japan (as of Jan'13).
In the United States in Q1 2013 - 52.3% phones, 47.7% tablets.
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14.9% of smartphones, 87% of tablets
in North America (as of Jan'13) and 40.1% of tablets in Japan (as of Jan'13)
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Available language(s):
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32 Languages
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34 Languages
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Latest stable release:
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Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (AUGUST 1,
2013
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7.0.0 (JULY 1, 2013)
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Device Manufacturer:
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Google, LG, Samsung, HTC, Sony, ASUS,
and many more
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Apple Inc
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Working state:
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Current
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Current
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Company / developer:
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Google
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Apple Inc.
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Upcoming Releases/release dates:
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Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie
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iOS 7.0 (Most likely at WWDC)
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