From iPhone To Android — How It Is A Better Move?

If you are planning to change your smart phone, the one key thing you are sure to consider is the operating system. Nowadays, the two most popular operating systems are iOS and Android. In this blog, we will discuss the reasons why people switch from iPhone to Android and the cons of migrating from iOS to Android. A Little Bit Of Background Coming from two renowned brands, Apple and Google, iOS and Android have an inherent reliability. The latest version of iOS is iOS 10 and the latest version of Android is Android 7 Nougat. But that does not mean that the device you are planning to buy would have the latest version installed. However, you can always update. Reasons Why People Port iOS App To Android Everyone has a different reason for changing their phone and the reasons listed below are some general ones that majority of people have when they switch from iOS to Android. These reasons might vary from people to people. Multiple Options: Both the operating systems have loyal fan following; but, Android takes a leap when it comes to the handset options available to the fans. There are multiple mobile handset companies that prefer Android as the operating system. This means Android lovers have more options when it comes to choosing a phone. The choice option includes phones with different screen sizes, specifications, and most importantly the price. To top this advantage, Google itself has launched Nexus in the past and has now come up with Pixel. These phones capture the essence of Android beautifully. Be it accessing Google solutions (like Drive or Assistant) or integrating the various Google companies (like YouTube) in a better way, Pixel has provided more reasons for iPhone users to switch to the Android mobile operating ecosystem. Universal Cables and Connectors: Almost all Android phones employ cables and connectors that can be used across devices without hassles and this is one huge advantage for Android users. If you are traveling and forgot your charger at home, you are more likely to find an Android charger than an iPhone charger. This is not limited to just chargers, it includes other accessories like Bluetooth devices, earphones, etc. Features: Google is known for launching innovative and customer-centric products. One advantage that Android users get is that most of these amazing Google products are preloaded in the Android phones. For example, the Google Now application which is a smartphone user’s delight. While it started as a competitor to Apple’s Siri, the Google Assistant has come a long way since its launch. The virtual assistant technology is poised to become stronger than ever with Marshmallow and Nougat, the new versions of Android available. Then there is Google Now on Tap. The facility available exclusively to Android phones lets users find contextual information by pulling up Google Now but without the hassle of leaving the app that they are currently on. Applications:There are many great applications that are not available in the iOS marketplace because the iOS does not support the related technology. Although, iOS also has some exclusives here. But, if not those then a variation of those are available in the Android marketplace. Cons Of Switching From iOS To Android And just when you thought Android is better than iOS in every aspect, here comes the next segment that discusses what you will be missing when you are switching from iOS to Android. And trust us this is just going to get tougher. Giving Up the Brand: Apple products have a brand appeal bigger than that of Google. Although technically, both are almost the same. Some people like to own an iPhone only because they consider it the cream of all smartphones. While Google offers some serious competition but the brand positioning of Apple is stronger and therefore, a user switching from iOS to Android should make a truce with the fact that people might not be as wowed now. Camera: An iPhone’s camera is an integral part of the whole iPhone package. This is the most applauded feature of iPhone although not the only one. Many Android phones with a lower budget will not meet the pixel quality that an iPhone offers but as you increase your budget you will get similar specifications. To Conclude Smartphones have become an inevitable part of our life and the perspective offered in this blog would hopefully resolve your confusion in regards to the iOS and Android selection. While we mentioned the pros and cons of Android over iOS, looking at the worldwide shipments and app download stats, it seems Android is clearly leading the way. The Google team has also put in tremendous efforts to beef up the security features of Android. Thus, the newer versions of Android will be on par with (if not better than) iOS.