Android Ice Cream Sandwich vs iOS 5
Android Ice Cream Sandwich vs iOS 5 – verdict
Google has tried time and time again to beat Apple at its own game, and iOS has remained victorious. But times are a-changing. Both operating systems have a vast number of identical features that make them equally appealing, but it feels like Android just has the edge when it comes to notifications, multitasking and web browsing.
A combination of iOS-inspired-instalments, complimented by its own non-Apple tweaks means Google has rolled out its most aggressive and advanced Android update yet, delivering something completely fresh to the forefront of Android smartphones.
Apple may rule the roost in the app department, but its user experience is starting to feel slightly hackneyed, even with a fresh injection of UI tweaks. With greater customisation options, more control and a complete overhaul Ice Cream Sandwich is, on paper, putting its feet more firmly forward than its iOS counterpart. If Android apps could up their game, too, we feel that even hardened Apple aficionados might find their loyalty wavering.
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Comments
nightwatch
1 year ago
I have both an android phone and an iphone - the problem with android phones is that you seem to get left behind and left to the wim of the manufacturer as to when or even whether you get updates. This means you phone is left vunerable. Yes I know you can root your phone but know plenty of people who have rooted their phone and its been hacked. These are fairly tech savvy users as well.
Bells and whistles do not make a OS. Comparing android with apple is difficult as they both come from differing OS cultures.
I think now its more down to personal preference than features - which you get on better with. I prefer iOS but my wife prefers android.