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Which smartphone OS is better? iOS 9 or Google's Android Marshmallow
Here's what Apple had to say about iOS 9:
“iOS 9 is packed with intelligence that makes every experience with iPhone and iPad even more powerful — Siri can do more than ever and new proactive assistance helps you get more done before you ask, all while protecting users’ privacy,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “With iOS 9 we focused on strengthening the foundation of iOS with a deep focus on quality, and with the help of more than one million users who participated in our first ever public beta program, we’re excited to release the best version of iOS yet.”
And when it comes to mobile platforms there really is no bigger than Apple’s iOS and Google’s world-beating Android platform. Both, since around 2007/8, have consistently traded blows, made then-dominant platforms, BlackBerry OS and Symbian, irrelevant and grown at such a rapid pace they have, in the space of a few short years, completely redefined the consumer electronics space, spawning new product lines and a myriad of different functionalities that affect most people’s lives on a daily basis, whether it is to do with work or tracking calories or getting from A to B.
With the release of the two new major OS we thought we’d see how each compares on some important levels. Keep in mind these comparisons just look at a fraction of each OS–both offer smaller features and interface differences that might appeal to one user more than any other. And if you’re a diehard Android or iOS fan, chances are the new changes in either OS aren’t going to be enough to get you two switch. With that being said, here’s how Android M and iOS 9 stack up.
Android M vs iOS 9: Interface
Android M and iOS 9 for the most part look identical. By that I mean both have home screens that support app icons and they also support widgets in their own ways. Both OSes also haven’t changed (visually) much this time around. Yes, there are some small tweaks in each (like the new font in iOS 9), but for the most part Android M retains the look and feel of Android L and iOS 9 retains the look and feel of iOS 8 and iOS 7.
Android M vs iOS 9: Battery Life
I’ve said it a million times–no matter if its an Android phone or an iPhone–your smartphone is only as good as its battery. That’s because if your battery dies, your smartphone is useless. Many people think battery life is only a hardware issue. Yet the time your battery lasts can be greatly impacted by software. In both Android M and iOS 9 Google and Apple has created new features called Doze and Low Power Mode, respectively.
Doze is arguably the cooler feature. It uses a phone’s motion sensors to detect if it is being used or not. If not, Doze powers your phone down accordingly. Low Power Mode on iOS 9 doesn’t do things in that way, but it does provide users with a toggle to optimize settings to conserve battery life if you are running low. That being said, iOS has always, generally, been much more battery efficient than Android.
Android M vs iOS 9: Digital Assistants
A big new feature of iOS 9 is Proactive and an improved Siri. Proactive is a screen that learns who you contact the most and what apps you use the most and then offers shortcuts to those contacts and apps when it thinks you need it. Siri has also gotten smarter in returning relevant results to your queries.
Android has had Google Now (its Siri competitor) for a while now–and it’s always been much more accurate and reliable than Siri…something that hasn’t changed. But with Android M, Google has a new Google Now feature called Google Now on Tap, which understands the context of your question based in the app you are in and that in turn helps it return more relevant results. Without a doubt, Google Now still leads in this area.
Android M vs iOS 9: Compatibility
One area where iOS 9 kills is in compatibility with older devices. iOS 9 supports 8 different models of iPhones–going all the way back to the iPhone 4s, which is a five year old device now. It’s safe to assume Android M won’t run on any Android handset that is older than a few years. And since Google’s partners aren’t forced to issue the update to its users that means many Android phone owners could be left out. However, if you have a flagship phone from a major maker (Samsung, HTC, LG) in the last few years, you should expect Android M on your device at some time.
Android M vs iOS 9: Privacy
It used to be that iOS was without a doubt the OS with the best user privacy features built in. And actually, that’s probably still true. iOS 9 doesn’t feature any big new privacy features–but it’s still protects your data just as well.
Android M, on the other hand, has borrowed a ton of privacy features from iOS–and that is a very good thing. Android M now has eight core permissions users must grant apps including access to the microphone, contacts, medical data, and more. This is very welcome as before it was usually granting an “all or nothing” approach.
Android M vs iOS 9: Biometrics and Mobile Payments
In Android M Google Wallet has been rebranded Android Pay– a clear swipe at Apple Pay. And while both payment platforms are identical, the nice thing about Android M is that is now natively supports fingerprint scanners on Android devices. This means many more devices will be compatible with Android Pay by default. For iOS 9’s part, it allows Touch ID to read fingerprints faster than ever and it’s new Apple Wallet app now supports loyalty cards.
Android M vs iOS 9: Verdict
As I said earlier, neither update is going to win over switchers. Matter of fact, in the grand scheme of things, neither update is that big. Instead each update offers much needed refinements to already solid OSes. Each is also an example of how the two major smartphone OSes are slowly moving towards feature parity with each other–borrowing the best of each other’s features. It’s even conceivable that, five years or so down the road, each OS could be virtually identical.
Which smartphone OS is better? iOS 9 or Google's Android Marshmallow
Here's what Apple had to say about iOS 9:
“iOS 9 is packed with intelligence that makes every experience with iPhone and iPad even more powerful — Siri can do more than ever and new proactive assistance helps you get more done before you ask, all while protecting users’ privacy,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “With iOS 9 we focused on strengthening the foundation of iOS with a deep focus on quality, and with the help of more than one million users who participated in our first ever public beta program, we’re excited to release the best version of iOS yet.”
And when it comes to mobile platforms there really is no bigger than Apple’s iOS and Google’s world-beating Android platform. Both, since around 2007/8, have consistently traded blows, made then-dominant platforms, BlackBerry OS and Symbian, irrelevant and grown at such a rapid pace they have, in the space of a few short years, completely redefined the consumer electronics space, spawning new product lines and a myriad of different functionalities that affect most people’s lives on a daily basis, whether it is to do with work or tracking calories or getting from A to B.
With the release of the two new major OS we thought we’d see how each compares on some important levels. Keep in mind these comparisons just look at a fraction of each OS–both offer smaller features and interface differences that might appeal to one user more than any other. And if you’re a diehard Android or iOS fan, chances are the new changes in either OS aren’t going to be enough to get you two switch. With that being said, here’s how Android M and iOS 9 stack up.
Android M vs iOS 9: Interface
Android M and iOS 9 for the most part look identical. By that I mean both have home screens that support app icons and they also support widgets in their own ways. Both OSes also haven’t changed (visually) much this time around. Yes, there are some small tweaks in each (like the new font in iOS 9), but for the most part Android M retains the look and feel of Android L and iOS 9 retains the look and feel of iOS 8 and iOS 7.
Android M vs iOS 9: Battery Life
I’ve said it a million times–no matter if its an Android phone or an iPhone–your smartphone is only as good as its battery. That’s because if your battery dies, your smartphone is useless. Many people think battery life is only a hardware issue. Yet the time your battery lasts can be greatly impacted by software. In both Android M and iOS 9 Google and Apple has created new features called Doze and Low Power Mode, respectively.
Doze is arguably the cooler feature. It uses a phone’s motion sensors to detect if it is being used or not. If not, Doze powers your phone down accordingly. Low Power Mode on iOS 9 doesn’t do things in that way, but it does provide users with a toggle to optimize settings to conserve battery life if you are running low. That being said, iOS has always, generally, been much more battery efficient than Android.
Android M vs iOS 9: Digital Assistants
A big new feature of iOS 9 is Proactive and an improved Siri. Proactive is a screen that learns who you contact the most and what apps you use the most and then offers shortcuts to those contacts and apps when it thinks you need it. Siri has also gotten smarter in returning relevant results to your queries.
Android has had Google Now (its Siri competitor) for a while now–and it’s always been much more accurate and reliable than Siri…something that hasn’t changed. But with Android M, Google has a new Google Now feature called Google Now on Tap, which understands the context of your question based in the app you are in and that in turn helps it return more relevant results. Without a doubt, Google Now still leads in this area.
Android M vs iOS 9: Compatibility
One area where iOS 9 kills is in compatibility with older devices. iOS 9 supports 8 different models of iPhones–going all the way back to the iPhone 4s, which is a five year old device now. It’s safe to assume Android M won’t run on any Android handset that is older than a few years. And since Google’s partners aren’t forced to issue the update to its users that means many Android phone owners could be left out. However, if you have a flagship phone from a major maker (Samsung, HTC, LG) in the last few years, you should expect Android M on your device at some time.
Android M vs iOS 9: Privacy
It used to be that iOS was without a doubt the OS with the best user privacy features built in. And actually, that’s probably still true. iOS 9 doesn’t feature any big new privacy features–but it’s still protects your data just as well.
Android M, on the other hand, has borrowed a ton of privacy features from iOS–and that is a very good thing. Android M now has eight core permissions users must grant apps including access to the microphone, contacts, medical data, and more. This is very welcome as before it was usually granting an “all or nothing” approach.
Android M vs iOS 9: Biometrics and Mobile Payments
In Android M Google Wallet has been rebranded Android Pay– a clear swipe at Apple Pay. And while both payment platforms are identical, the nice thing about Android M is that is now natively supports fingerprint scanners on Android devices. This means many more devices will be compatible with Android Pay by default. For iOS 9’s part, it allows Touch ID to read fingerprints faster than ever and it’s new Apple Wallet app now supports loyalty cards.
Android M vs iOS 9: Verdict
As I said earlier, neither update is going to win over switchers. Matter of fact, in the grand scheme of things, neither update is that big. Instead each update offers much needed refinements to already solid OSes. Each is also an example of how the two major smartphone OSes are slowly moving towards feature parity with each other–borrowing the best of each other’s features. It’s even conceivable that, five years or so down the road, each OS could be virtually identical.
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