When it comes to high-end handset choices most people tend to be stuck between going for Android or going for an iPhone. Here at Moblee HQ we wanted to offer you a quick-fire list of the advantages of both so that you can really make your mind up fast!
Advantages of Android
- You can install applications from any site
- Physical menu button allows recent 6 tasks (like ALT+TAB in Windows) – incredibly useful
- Open source OS – more freedom than if you are inside ‘Apple’s little bubble’ on the iPhone
- You could install your own home-made applications (if you can build them that is!)
- Background apps and true multitasking – iOS4 comes close but not quite as smart as Android multitasking!
- Easy access to the SD card (both from computer and from the phone) so that you can copy and share MP3s, ebooks etc. iPhone says no!
- Android phones by and large are cheaper than the iPhone
- Easily removable/replaceable battery whereas the iPhone is essentially a sealed unit! (taking the back off can void the warranty!)
Pros for iPhone
- Hundreds of thousands of high-quality apps – but Android is catching up fast!
- More intuitive that most Android phones – the iPhone is great for anyone who just wants technology to work rather than being able to fiddle about with it
- Proximity sensor – this effectively keypad locks the screen which is useful when you are making calls too so you don’t accidently end the call.
- Zoom using two fingers – pictures, browser, etc – though some Android phones now also support multi touch
