10 reasons why Android is still
better than iOS by Simon Hil.
lIt will come as no surprise to you that
we think Android is better than iOS. If
you’re looking for the why, then you’ll
find it right here. The most popular
mobile platform in the world right now
deserves its place. It’s been a good year for Android, but with a bunch of competitors waiting in the wings
there’s no time to rest on laurels. Apple’s platform is undeniably slick
and it does the job for many people,
but it can’t match up to Android. Even
though Apple adopted Android’s
superior notification system for iOS
and tried to match its wireless syncing convenience, there is still a clear gap
between the two. Here are ten reasons
why Android is still better than iOS. Multiple devices There is something for everyone on
the Android platform. The sheer
variety of Android smartphones from
manufacturers like Samsung, HTC,
Sony, Motorola, LG, Huawei, ZTE, and
others is staggering. You can get a compact phone, something with a
physical keyboard, a huge
touchscreen, or go really quirky with a
dual screen device. Niche demands
like dual SIM are catered for and the
flagship devices are on the cutting edge when it comes to specs. You’ll
find the same level of variety is starting
to boost the Android tablet market as
well. Attracting a huge range of
manufacturers and giving them license
to run amok in terms of imagination
has resulted in the widest variety of
devices on any platform, even blurring
the line between smartphone and tablet. Compared to the limited iPhone
and iPad line up, Android represents
choice on a grand scale. Multiple price points This naturally follows on from the first
point on our list. A wide variety of
devices with different designs and
specs caters for any budget. The
exclusive nature of Apple’s products is
in stark contrast to the inclusive nature of Android. Almost anyone can afford
an Android phone. It might not be all-
singing and dancing, but there are
solid budget options that give people
a true smartphone experience. The
iPhone and iPad are prohibitively expensive for many, but a budget
Android device doesn’t need to cost
much more than an old feature phone. Affordability has been a key driver for
Android dominance worldwide and it
continues to be. If you want premium
devices that match and surpass the
iPhone or iPad then you can find them,
but if you want a budget device then Android is your only choice. Customization One of the strong points of Android
has always been the level of
customization it allows. While Apple
wants to keep control of default apps
and maintain a homogenous software
and hardware experience, Android lets you pick your own level of
customization. This extends all the
way from simple things like animated
wallpaper, to alternative keyboards, to
custom ROM installs. Detractors will
always say only hardcore geeks care about this level of customization, but
at the shallow end of the pool this isn’t
true. Many iOS users would love to
have live updates on the home screen
or access to Swiftkey. We’ve broken
customization down into four key benefits Android has over iOS. Live wallpapers Animated backgrounds that can also
be interactive enrich the smartphone
experience. They come in a huge
range of styles, they allow people to
add a little personality to their device,
and, above all, they are fun. If you’ve never dipped your toe in the live
wallpaper scene you’ll be surprised at
just how manygreat live wallpapers are out there. They can also deliver
useful information like the latest
weather or encompass fun and
addictive games. Widgets Android’s widgets have long been a
feather in its cap compared to the
static rows of icons you find in iOS.
Even Microsoft saw the advantage,
developing the Live Tiles system for
Windows Phone. Widgets are still a major advantage for Android over iOS.
Simply put, you can see all of the
information you want at a glance on
your home screen without having to
fire up an app. Custom launchers If you want control over how your
Android smartphone or tablet looks
then you’ve probably tried out a
custom launcher. You can choose from
a wide variety of custom launcher apps in Google Play and tweak everything from your home screen
layout, to your page transitions, to
effects and even gestures. There’s no
risk involved with launcher apps and
you can really open up a world of
possibilities. Custom ROMs You can actually replace the stock ROM
that came with your device with a
custom ROM if you want to. This is
essentially installing a new operating
system and many Android users do it
because their carrier or manufacturer is slow to upgrade to the latest version
of the Android platform, but you may
also do it for better performance or to
gain access to some add-ons or tools.
This is definitely the extreme end of
Android customization and you need to exercise a little caution to ensure
that you don’t run into trouble. That
said, as long as you can follow a
tutorial and your device is supported,
the benefits can be enormous. Integration with Google services
and products A while back we discussed why Google and Android will prevail over
Apple and iOS and this was one of the main reasons.
Android devices integrate seamlessly
with Google’s array of services. People
are increasingly using their mobile
devices to go online and Google is
king of the web. Google Docs, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google
Music, Google+, Google Chrome…the
list goes on, and Apple and iOS are not
keeping up. The Apple Maps app
debacle is a good example of iOS
falling short. Despite the obvious animosity it’s tough to imagine iOS
without Google apps, but even if they
remain present as options beyond the
defaults there’s no escaping the fact
that the best Google experience is to
be found on Android. Google Now This stands out from the crowd of
Google services and, while the
excellent voice search (which
outperforms Siri) has been rolled into
the Google iOS app, there are elements
of Google Now that you can only enjoy on Android. When we look to
our technology to push things
forward and offer real convenience
boosts to daily life, the predictive and
pre-emptive nature of Google Now as
it seeks to fulfill your desires before you think to search, could be truly
revolutionary. It makes better use of
mobile technology than anything else
currently out there and as it improves
it could well prove to be an important
USP for Android. More free apps and games It may be a double-edged sword, but
you can’t escape the fact that there are
more free apps and games on Android
than there are on iOS. Sometimes ports
of the same apps that carried a price
tag on iOS are free on Android. There also seems to be a greater willingness
to pursue the freemium or ad-
supported model. Sadly, this may be,
at least partly, down to piracy
concerns and, while more hits are
being ported across, the ability to earn more from iOS development still means
more high quality, premium apps and
games release on iOS first. As Android
continues to dominate we should see
a change here, but it remains one of
Android’s biggest challenges. Speed of improvement Bugs, lag, an ugly interface, a lack of
apps – Android’s weaknesses have
been systematically dealt with by a
determined development team. The
Android platform is unrecognizable
compared with the first release and it continues to improve and evolve at a
faster pace than the competition. That
big user base and the wide range of
manufacturers producing Android
devices can only drive further
improvements to greater heights. While iOS stagnates, paralyzed by the
“if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” school of
thinking, Android continues to
innovate and improve at a faster rate. What’s important to you? We’d love to hear why you think
Android is better than iOS. Are your
motives for choosing Android covered
above or did something else attract
you to the platform? Post a comment
and let us know.
http://www.androidauthority.com/10-reasons-why-android-is-still-better-than-ios-145370/

i rEAlly dnt av t0 read al d!z t0 kn0w dat andr0!d iz beta dan i0S.

yea but you have to know.

I Cant wait to get one

thats why i need an android phone. If you have samsung s1 hothalla me

ios imprisoned the people;andriod liberated them.

thats true

i opened this expecting bullet points...

Android is the best,though am yet to have one,am tired of nokia and their dumbphones.(Asha)

Young po413: Android is the best,though am yet to have one,am tired of nokia and their dumbphones.(Asha)

i have a new samsong galaxy y pro duos for sales. going for 18k if u interested. its android 2.3 dual sim, 7.2mbps speed, internal memory of 215mb, and comes with 2gig msd, qwert key pad with tourch screen capabilty. 3megapx camera with a front camera. wifi and wifi hotspot,
its still new with me with all his assesories in carton pack.

cos they r the best smartphone

just2endowed: 10 reasons why Android is still
better than iOS by Simon Hil.
lIt will come as no surprise to you that
we think Android is better than iOS. If
you’re looking for the why, then you’ll
find it right here. The most popular
mobile platform in the world right now
deserves its place. It’s been a good year for Android, but with a bunch of competitors waiting in the wings
there’s no time to rest on laurels. Apple’s platform is undeniably slick
and it does the job for many people,
but it can’t match up to Android. Even
though Apple adopted Android’s
superior notification system for iOS
and tried to match its wireless syncing convenience, there is still a clear gap
between the two. Here are ten reasons
why Android is still better than iOS. Multiple devices There is something for everyone on
the Android platform. The sheer
variety of Android smartphones from
manufacturers like Samsung, HTC,
Sony, Motorola, LG, Huawei, ZTE, and
others is staggering. You can get a compact phone, something with a
physical keyboard, a huge
touchscreen, or go really quirky with a
dual screen device. Niche demands
like dual SIM are catered for and the
flagship devices are on the cutting edge when it comes to specs. You’ll
find the same level of variety is starting
to boost the Android tablet market as
well. Attracting a huge range of
manufacturers and giving them license
to run amok in terms of imagination
has resulted in the widest variety of
devices on any platform, even blurring
the line between smartphone and tablet. Compared to the limited iPhone
and iPad line up, Android represents
choice on a grand scale. Multiple price points This naturally follows on from the first
point on our list. A wide variety of
devices with different designs and
specs caters for any budget. The
exclusive nature of Apple’s products is
in stark contrast to the inclusive nature of Android. Almost anyone can afford
an Android phone. It might not be all-
singing and dancing, but there are
solid budget options that give people
a true smartphone experience. The
iPhone and iPad are prohibitively expensive for many, but a budget
Android device doesn’t need to cost
much more than an old feature phone. Affordability has been a key driver for
Android dominance worldwide and it
continues to be. If you want premium
devices that match and surpass the
iPhone or iPad then you can find them,
but if you want a budget device then Android is your only choice. Customization One of the strong points of Android
has always been the level of
customization it allows. While Apple
wants to keep control of default apps
and maintain a homogenous software
and hardware experience, Android lets you pick your own level of
customization. This extends all the
way from simple things like animated
wallpaper, to alternative keyboards, to
custom ROM installs. Detractors will
always say only hardcore geeks care about this level of customization, but
at the shallow end of the pool this isn’t
true. Many iOS users would love to
have live updates on the home screen
or access to Swiftkey. We’ve broken
customization down into four key benefits Android has over iOS. Live wallpapers Animated backgrounds that can also
be interactive enrich the smartphone
experience. They come in a huge
range of styles, they allow people to
add a little personality to their device,
and, above all, they are fun. If you’ve never dipped your toe in the live
wallpaper scene you’ll be surprised at
just how manygreat live wallpapers are out there. They can also deliver
useful information like the latest
weather or encompass fun and
addictive games. Widgets Android’s widgets have long been a
feather in its cap compared to the
static rows of icons you find in iOS.
Even Microsoft saw the advantage,
developing the Live Tiles system for
Windows Phone. Widgets are still a major advantage for Android over iOS.
Simply put, you can see all of the
information you want at a glance on
your home screen without having to
fire up an app. Custom launchers If you want control over how your
Android smartphone or tablet looks
then you’ve probably tried out a
custom launcher. You can choose from
a wide variety of custom launcher apps in Google Play and tweak everything from your home screen
layout, to your page transitions, to
effects and even gestures. There’s no
risk involved with launcher apps and
you can really open up a world of
possibilities. Custom ROMs You can actually replace the stock ROM
that came with your device with a
custom ROM if you want to. This is
essentially installing a new operating
system and many Android users do it
because their carrier or manufacturer is slow to upgrade to the latest version
of the Android platform, but you may
also do it for better performance or to
gain access to some add-ons or tools.
This is definitely the extreme end of
Android customization and you need to exercise a little caution to ensure
that you don’t run into trouble. That
said, as long as you can follow a
tutorial and your device is supported,
the benefits can be enormous. Integration with Google services
and products A while back we discussed why Google and Android will prevail over
Apple and iOS and this was one of the main reasons.
Android devices integrate seamlessly
with Google’s array of services. People
are increasingly using their mobile
devices to go online and Google is
king of the web. Google Docs, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google
Music, Google+, Google Chrome…the
list goes on, and Apple and iOS are not
keeping up. The Apple Maps app
debacle is a good example of iOS
falling short. Despite the obvious animosity it’s tough to imagine iOS
without Google apps, but even if they
remain present as options beyond the
defaults there’s no escaping the fact
that the best Google experience is to
be found on Android. Google Now This stands out from the crowd of
Google services and, while the
excellent voice search (which
outperforms Siri) has been rolled into
the Google iOS app, there are elements
of Google Now that you can only enjoy on Android. When we look to
our technology to push things
forward and offer real convenience
boosts to daily life, the predictive and
pre-emptive nature of Google Now as
it seeks to fulfill your desires before you think to search, could be truly
revolutionary. It makes better use of
mobile technology than anything else
currently out there and as it improves
it could well prove to be an important
USP for Android. More free apps and games It may be a double-edged sword, but
you can’t escape the fact that there are
more free apps and games on Android
than there are on iOS. Sometimes ports
of the same apps that carried a price
tag on iOS are free on Android. There also seems to be a greater willingness
to pursue the freemium or ad-
supported model. Sadly, this may be,
at least partly, down to piracy
concerns and, while more hits are
being ported across, the ability to earn more from iOS development still means
more high quality, premium apps and
games release on iOS first. As Android
continues to dominate we should see
a change here, but it remains one of
Android’s biggest challenges. Speed of improvement Bugs, lag, an ugly interface, a lack of
apps – Android’s weaknesses have
been systematically dealt with by a
determined development team. The
Android platform is unrecognizable
compared with the first release and it continues to improve and evolve at a
faster pace than the competition. That
big user base and the wide range of
manufacturers producing Android
devices can only drive further
improvements to greater heights. While iOS stagnates, paralyzed by the
“if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” school of
thinking, Android continues to
innovate and improve at a faster rate. What’s important to you? We’d love to hear why you think
Android is better than iOS. Are your
motives for choosing Android covered
above or did something else attract
you to the platform? Post a comment
and let us know.
http://www.androidauthority.com/10-reasons-why-android-is-still-better-than-ios-145370/

Word! I have been an apple user for years and switched to HTC, barely 1 month into android I was regreting not trying out android after all this time.

Just give it a try, if you have a friend or family using an android perhaps an HTC play around with it and tell me what you think here. Now my iPhone 4 feels like a heavy brick in my palm with a tiny screen with annoying limitation due to apple selfishness, anything else other than its a great mobile but there is no going back to ios smartphones.