{"id":1085,"date":"2013-08-31T06:27:40","date_gmt":"2013-08-31T06:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/finoit\/?p=1085"},"modified":"2023-11-15T13:33:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T13:33:45","slug":"mobile-os-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finoit.com\/blog\/mobile-os-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Android Vs. iOS – Which Mobile OS is the Most Promising One?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing a mobile OS can be tricky, especially when each OS provider keeps bringing upgrades. As Android and iOS continue to dominate the mobile OS market, here, we bring a meticulous comparison between the two OS, which will come in useful when making a choice. <\/em><\/p>\n

Mobile apps are like the magical wands that ease out difficult tasks for enterprises as well as individuals. In that context, it will not be wrong to call the mobile OS as real magicians who endorse the functioning of all those utilitarian apps to the hilt. As a matter of fact, today, the entire globe is hypnotized by the heroics of Android and iOS, the leading operating systems existing in the mobile computing market.<\/p>\n

Both iOS and Android mobile OS platforms keep on introducing new features and functionalities to make it easier for the developers to come out with more user-friendly, interactive, and visually appealing apps. And this is where the real competition remains alive between the two stalwarts.<\/p>\n

As each of these two top mobile OS strive to maintain a healthy existence and dominate the market, let us checkout which of these mobile operating systems has managed to win the hearts of mobile users worldwide. Or is it that both enjoy more or less equal status and have their distinctive fan following. We will do this evaluation, by comparing both operating systems across a range of some important parameters, by first beginning with the OS overview.<\/p>\n

Mobile OS Overview<\/h2>\n

Android<\/strong><\/p>\n

The mobile OS from Google acts as the fuel for around three billion mobile devices across the globe. The fact that Android is customizable, makes it a worthwhile OS for most of the developers willing to come up with cost-effective apps. It is a boon for touchscreen mobile devices and has continuously upgraded its services on and tabs.<\/p>\n

The latest Android Version, Android 13 codenamed Tiramisu, released in August 2022 promises much more finesse and fun through features such as intuitive QR scanner, Native Bluetooth LE Audio support, Panlingual per-app language support, enhanced security hub, smart home controls, and granular permissions.<\/p>\n

iOS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Developed by Apple Inc., iOS forms the core behind all the Apple devices, whether iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It allows the user to do almost everything related to personal and professional life. Thanks to the multifarious features it comprises and the utilitarian apps it ensures. It has its own customer base and allows the apps to run on the device only after it passes specific Apple guidelines.<\/p>\n

The new iOS 16 mobile OS takes a leap forward toward enabling the users a bigger and better experience of Apple devices with familiar functionality. Features such as Passkeys and Shared Tab Groups, iCloud Shared Photo Library, Lock Screen customization, messaging, dictation add zeal to the mobile operating system.<\/p>\n

Popularity<\/h2>\n

One could expect a stiff competition between Android and iOS to win the popularity race, as both compete to secure considerable grip. We check out what recent findings reveal about the two mobile OS.<\/p>\n