NEW YORK: Apple and Google are at war with each in the mobile OS arena. Google has been working on the Android 5.1 and the Android 5.2 whereas Apple has been working on the iOS 9. Putting the hardware choice aside, the Android and the iOS have their share of strong points, weak points and unique features. The question now is which users prefer.
The answer may have to be more than just picking between OS numbers but looking at key features of each update should help users draw better decisions. Based from the Android 5.1 build released to Android One devices, people can expect the following changes to their phones upon installation: new Quick Setting system, lock screen swipe and main toggle screen among others.
For instance, under Android 5.0 Lollipop, when users check their Quick Settings Panel or QS starting in the lock screen, they will need to swipe the QS to close it. Likewise, they need to swipe back to unlock. Under Android 5.1, people will need to swipe the QS panel to open it but they do not have to swipe back to close it. Additionally, in the Android 5.1 series, Google made sure users have less freedom over an app pin by pin. Users are spared worrying about clicking the right checkbox every time. For the Android 5.2 build, check out the last Geek bench sighting.
As for the iOS 9, it has been widely reported that Apple will be focusing on stability improvements. Apple will focus on keeping things manageable to suit all types of iPhone devices and memories. According to 9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman: “Sources tell us that iOS 9 engineers are putting a “huge” focus on fixing bugs, maintaining stability, and boosting performance for the new operating system, rather than solely focusing on delivering major new feature additions. Apple will also continue to make efforts to keep the size of the OS and updates manageable, especially for the many millions of iOS device owners with 16GB devices.”
