Google's Android and Apple's iOS are operating systems used primarily in mobile technology, such as smartphones and tablets. Android, which is Linux-based and partly open source, is more PC-like than iOS, in that its interface and basic features are generally more customizable from top to bottom. However, iOS' uniform design elements are sometimes seen as being more user-friendly.
You should choose your smartphone and tablet systems carefully, as switching from iOS to Android or vice versa will require you to buy apps again in the Google Play or Apple App Store. Android is now the world’s most commonly used smartphone platform and is used by many different phone manufacturers. iOS is only used on Apple devices, such as the iPhone.
ANDROID iOS
Company/Developer
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Google
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Apple Inc.
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OS family
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Linux
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OS X, UNIX
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Customizability
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A lot. Can change almost anything.
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Limited unless jailbrake
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Initial release
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September 23, 2008
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July 29, 2007
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Programmed in
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C, C++, java
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C, C++, Objective-C
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Open source
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Kernel, UI, and some standard apps
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The iOS kernel is not open source but is based on the open-source
Darwin OS.
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Internet browsing
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Google Chrome (or Android Browser on older versions; other browsers
are available)
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Mobile Safari (Other browsers are available)
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Available on
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Many phones and tablets, including Kindle Fire(modified
android), LG, HTC, Samsung, Sony, Motorola, Nexus, and others.
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iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV (2nd and 3rd
generation)
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Interface
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Touch screen, Smartwatch
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Touch screen
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Messaging
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Google Hangouts
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iMessage
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Website
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android.com
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apple.com
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