Android and iPhone: What to Choose? by Pixelcrayonsservices

Apple uses the iTunes to handle the software as well as media files, which is not acceptable by quite a few people.

Even I do find iTunes to be sometime difficult enough to manage with and is not able to handle certain video files, as well. However, coming down to Android's open architecture and greater flexibility, you can experience a broader scope. For most of the people, this Android OS is more about functionality and power rather than streamlined appearances and catchy marketing.

Apple's unique apps for the iPhone:

1. Face Time (the facility to make video calls sharing)

2. Shared Photo Stream (the synchronization and share pictures). However Android has comparable photo sharing apps

3. Passbook (here you can keep your coupons, boarding passes, movie tickets etc.)

4. iWork which consists Keynote, Pages, and Numbers as well as Apple's version of PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Android's own lineup:

1. Google Docs (but reports indicate Microsoft Office will be available for both platforms next year)

2. Google Drive

3. Google+ (the trend can be sensed here)

4. A slew of free productivity apps

5. Widgets, the add-on programs run in the home screen, which Apple doesn't have

Where iPhone Shines:
No doubt, the iPhone is definitely an excellent phone with most great features. Starting from the extensive and ever growing iTunes store, to outstanding camera, and great quality music player, the video camera along with a very stable operating system, the iPhone is surely no slouch. It has a clear and effective sound quality of the Phone calls. While once you learn the way around, you will come to know that, the interface is very user friendly.

The Control is in Your Hands:
Of course iPhone allows me to add flexibility and access to more customization effect. But still even without root access, the Android Smartphone owners enjoy Android non-proprietary software formats. That means when you purchase music for your Android, a specific format of music player is not required to be played. While Apple uses a proprietary format that demands that the music is played specifically with Apple's music player only. Selecting Android means that you can watch Flash media files on your Smartphone, which is not possible for the iPhone users. Most people do not even know the idea just how many websites and apps rely on Flash.

Android Customization:
Only one interface is there for the iPhone, While Android uses many interfaces. HTC uses the Sense UI, Motorola the Moto Blur. Samsung and LG have their own spin to the Android user interface. Thus with the open architecture of Android, unlimited opportunities are there to the customization and manufacturer's spins. However with Apple as the only maker of the iPhone, shares only one interface options.

4G and LTE:
The iPhone 4 is a 3G phone and Apple has no 4G compatible phones developed till now. 4G guarantees download speeds of up to 10 times more that of 3G networks. However Android has this feature of 4G EVO.

Final Thoughts
Google's effort to emphasis on just the Android operating system makes them a more focused effort to enhancements, upgrades and developments, while on the other hand Apple must remain concerned the entire feel, look, build and performance of the iPhone. Therefore for me, the fight over smart phones has ended here, rewarding the Android as the clear winner.

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