THE OS SHOOT-OUT
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| THE OS SHOOT-OUT |
ANDROID
Android is
a mobile operating system (OS) based on the Linux kernel and currently
developed by Google. Android is designed primarily
for touchscreen mobile devices such
as smartphones and tablet computers. Android is the most widely
used mobile OS in the world and, as of October 2014, the highest selling OS
overall. Android devices sell more than Windows, iOS, and Mac OS X devices
combined. Applications ("apps"), that extend the functionality of
devices, are developed primarily in the Java programming language using the
Android software development kit (SDK). A huge number of apps developed by 3rd
party developers have facilitated its use. Google Play Store is the primary
application store installed on Android devices that comply with Google's
compatibility requirements and license the Google Mobile Services software. The
play store has proved to be a boon for gamers and entry level users. The themes
can be customized in every possible way and give the phone a unique look. Any
person who uses Android becomes addicted to it. Android uses Multitasking quite
efficiently. Most Smartphone manufacturers are releasing their flagships based
on Android. This OS gets the most number of updates in a calendar year. The
latest version LOLLIPOP 5.0 has caught many eyebrows. Android has constantly
evolved to the most favourite OS among consumers and keeps on spreading its
wings.
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| Overview of Home Screens |
WINDOWS PHONE
Microsoft's
Windows Phone was met with rave reviews from day one of its launch back in
late 2010, but despite its beautiful and smooth UI it hasn't caught up with
users. One way or another, part of the blame for this was some immaturity of
the platform - multitasking arrived later and it was very limited, the apps
weren't there, customization was somewhat limited, and the list just went on
and on. Windows has been the most popular desktop OS over the years.Start
Screen which can be customized according to taste. Although Windows Phone does
not support the name wallpaper, but the Start Screen filled with Live Tiles
enough to spoil the users who use it. Application
updates a little bit longer than the other OS. Because users of Windows Phone
fairly far less than Android and iOS, the developers usually will put in a
second application update OS from Google and Apple, then update to Windows
Phone 8 will be issued. It is the most colourful OS among all and just starting
to attract audiences Although Microsoft
has a lot of work to do.
iOS
iOS
is the foundation of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It comes with a collection of
apps that let you do the everyday things, and the not-so-everyday things, in
ways that are intuitive, simple and fun. iOS 8 comes with big updates to apps
you use every day, like Messages and Photos. A whole new way to share content
with your family and exciting new connections between apps and between devices,
all that and more make iOS 8 the biggest iOS release ever. iCloud is built into
iOS. It makes sure your devices always have the latest versions of your
documents, apps, contacts and more. It even helps you track lost devices. On
the whole ,this Apple product is awesome just like the others. Everyone gets
eager to get hands on it as soon as a new version is launched. However its
affordability among middle-class users is an issue.
So….what are
you waiting for select your favourite smartphone OS and use it to the full extent.
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