It’s one of the most contentious questions among smartphone and tablet users: Android or iOS? Everyone seems to have an opinion as to what operating system is the best – or more accurately, what operating system is the worst.
Recently, I wrote an article about making the switchiOS to Android. But Android devices aren’t right for everyone. There’s a reason why the Apple iPhone is the most popular smartphone in the country right now. And it’s not just good marketing and hype. Are you an Apple person? Itdepends on how important the following four factors are to you. Safety Android is the Wild West of phone operating systems. Stock devices largely come unprotectedattack. Sure, Google checks apps and viruses for malware on the Google Play store, but threats can comeanywhere – even via unsecured Wi-Fi locations. The phones are so vulnerable, in fact, that 32.8 million Android devices were infected with malware last year alone. If Android is the Wild West, Apple’s iOS is moreDisneyland. It’s a tightly controlled experience.apps created for the iPhone or iPad need to go through a rigorous testing process. Sure, the occasional bad seed slips through every now and then, but for the most part, the App Store is a clean, virus-free marketplace. Ease of Use My mother loves technology, but even she’d admit that she’s fara tech expert. So, when she asked my professional advice as to what kind of smartphone she should get, the answer was simple: Get an iPhone. Done. The fact of the matter is that Apple phones are incredibly easy to use. I didn’t need to sit down with my mother to explain how it worked – she was able to figure things out on her own simply by playing with it. Key features are easy to find. To borrow a phrase from Apple’s PR department, “it just works.” Design If you haven’t seen Apple’s iOS 7, you’re really missing out. Under the watchful eye of British designer Jony Ive, the new mobile
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