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Computerized Operating Systems (OS) are almost everywhere. We encounter them when we use out laptop or desktop computer. We use them when we use our phone or tablet. Find articles that describes the different types of operating systems (Linux, Unix, Android, ROS, z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE, etc). Do not select MS WINDOWS. Write a scholarly review of comparing any two or more OS; attach a copy of the article to your postings. Remember, this assignment is to be scholarly; it is not enough for you to simply post your article and add cursory reviews. Cited references are required. In addition you must read the postings of the other students and comment significantly on those areas. Please see Discussion Forum of the class syllabus for additional details on content.


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Android and iOS are the main operating systems used in smartphones. When selecting
the best operating system, users have to compare the two operating systems on a numbers of
aspects. One of the factors of comparison is security and updates. Apples iOS offers software
updates and patches continually. While you find that almost seventy percent of iOS devices
are using the latest version, many android devices would still be using earlier Android
versions. The consistent updates make iOS more secure than Android. On the number of
apps, Android has more apps (2.5 million apps) compared to iOS which has 1.8 million apps.
However the quality and ability to organize these apps differs between the two operating
systems. While Android has more apps, most of these apps are free and some pose security
issues to phones. It is much easier to organize apps on apple store than on Android’s play
store. Lastly, Android’s navigation system- Google maps- is more reliable and more detailed
compared to Apple maps (Hill, 2020).
Reference
Hill, S. (2020). Android vs. iOS: Which smartphone platform is the
best? Digitaltrends. https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/android-vs-ios/


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Android vs. iOS: Which
smartphone platform is the
best?
By Simon Hill
May 10, 2020

Best

If you’re buying a new smartphone today,
chances are very good that it will run one of
two operating systems: Google’s Android or
Apple’s iOS. These two platforms accounted
for virtually all new smartphones shipped in
the last couple of years, according to IDC.
The good news is that both smartphone
operating systems are excellent. They have
quite a bit in common with each other, but
there are some important differences that
you’ll want to consider. We’re going to pit
Android against iOS in several categories here
and pick a winner for each one. Ultimately, the
best platform for you depends on, well, you.
Pick the things that matter most to you, count
the wins in those categories, and you have a
personalized recommendation.

Affordability
Apple has always been at the high end of the
market in terms of pricing, but the iPhone X
took things to a whole new level with a starting
price of $1,000 and the iPhone 11 Pro Max
starts at $1,100. If you need something more
affordable, the iPhone 11 starts from $700 and
the latest iPhone SE from $400. That’s as
cheap as it gets unless you delve into the
secondhand market.
For sheer scale and variety, nothing competes
with Android. You can spend a lot if you want
to, — for example, Samsung’s newest Z lineup
costs nearly $1,400, but there’s also a huge
selection of good, low-cost handsets from a
wide variety of different manufacturers, and
the platform has been deliberately optimized
to run on low-end hardware. The fact that
Android also leads the field in free apps makes
it the natural choice for the budget-conscious.

Winner: Android

Apps
Let’s start with a look at the numbers. This is
roughly how many apps you’ll find in the
Google Play Store and the Apple App Store:
Android apps: 2.5 million
iOS apps: 1.8 million
Truthfully, numbers aren’t the best metric
because most of us only use a handful of apps
and the most popular ones are available on
both platforms. Traditionally, iOS has been a
more lucrative platform for developers, so
there has been a tendency for new apps to
appear there first, but that is changing as
Android’s market share continues to grow. In
the U.S., iOS still leads the way, but developers

elsewhere are increasingly targeting Android
first.
Luckily, both operating systems have been
taking more precautions when it comes to
malicious apps and spyware, making apps
safer to download than ever.
The Play Store still has a higher percentage of
free apps than the App Store. But the best
mobile games still land on iOS first — and they
don’t always come to Android. Ultimately,
quality beats quantity and so this is a narrow
win for iOS.
Winner: iOS

App Store

It’s difficult to organize millions of apps and
games and neither Google’s Play Store or
Apple’s App Store does it perfectly. Overall, we
think Apple’s App Store provides a better
browsing experience on your phone and does
a better job with curated recommendations.
The Play Store is easier to search and you can
queue and install apps from the web browser
on your PC or laptop.

We like the fact that you can buy apps using
your fingerprint via Touch ID on iPhones, but
you can set up the same thing for the Play
Store on Android phones with fingerprint
sensors. The Play Store wins points for having
a no-quibble refund policy within two hours of
purchase. There are some questionable apps
in both stores, but Apple is generally stricter
about blocking certain types of apps. That can
be a good thing for overall quality, but it’s a bad
thing if you’re into something like game
emulators for classic consoles. The App Store
edges the win for usability and curated
content.
Winner: iOS

Alternative app stores and sideloading
It’s relatively easy to sideload apps on Android.
Tick a box in the settings, download an APK,

and you’re set. There are also a lot
of alternative Android app stores beyond the
Play Store, but sideloading can open you up to
the risk of malware and isn’t worth worrying
about for most people. Apple is opposed to
third-party app stores. If you want a wider
choice of apps and easy sideloading, then your
winner is obvious.
Winner: Android

Maps

Greg Mombert/Digital Trends

As the newer navigation system, Apple Maps
did not have a great start, but it has improved
significantly. Key features are similar, you can
download maps for offline use, get accurate
estimates based on current traffic conditions,
and find turn-by-turn directions for driving or
walking. You’ll also find public transit and ridebooking integration. They all work well and
should get you where you’re going.

One thing that Google Maps offers that Apple
Maps doesn’t is cycling directions. Overall, the
scale and quality of Google Maps are
unsurpassed. It has more points of interest
and it is generally more detailed than Apple
Maps, but the accuracy can vary from place to
place. Given the choice, we’d always pick
Google Maps, and though you can get it on
iOS, it’s better on Android because it’s the
default navigation app.
Winner: Android

Battery life and charging
As one of the biggest complaints for
smartphone owners, battery life is a huge
factor. It’s difficult to compare the two
platforms because there’s no common
hardware. We could say iOS is optimized to
squeeze the most out of the battery per mAh

rating, but you can buy an Android device with
a much bigger battery that will easily outlast
the iPhone.
Both Android and iOS allow you to see your
battery usage at a glance, broken down by app,
but only Android shows an estimate of how
much battery life you have left. They both offer
power-saving modes that can extend your
battery life by limiting performance,
connectivity, and other power-sapping
features, but precisely how it works is
generally more customizable on Android.
For a long time, Android had an advantage in
the charging department, because many
Android phones offered fast-charging
capabilities and wireless charging. However,
Apple’s iPhone 11, iPhone X, and even
the iPhone SE (2020) adopted wireless
charging and fast charging, so they’re not that
far behind. It’s worth noting you have to buy
the fast-charging adapter separately for some

iPhone models, whereas it’s usually provided
in the box with an Android phone.
This category is far from clear-cut, but
comparing similarly priced Android phones
with iPhones, they tend to have longer battery
life and they always ...


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