The release of Apple’s iPhone 4S had many smartphone enthusiasts buzzing. The Siri feature of the new iPhone provides a great virtual assistant app and the camera updates made a few more users happy. Big deal. Android has been using voice activation software and has long had 8MP cameras, not to mention 4G capabilities.
Now, while both Apple and Android can complete simple tasks like looking up Anywho’s reverse phone number finder, both have distinct features that set them a part and put Android on top. A few of the reasons why we can expect Android to soon reign supreme in the smartphone market include:
Competitive Market
One of the biggest advantages Android has going for it is the amount of competition in the Android market. There are several big name phone companies, including Samsung and HTC, that are all vying to produce the best smartphones available. Because of this competition, Android has a better selection of phones, has new phones more often, and will constantly be pushing the envelope. Apple only has the iPhone model, and if you don’t like it, well then, tough.
GPS
Let’s face it. Apple can’t touch Google’s GPS abilities. Google has the most comprehensive GPS system of any on the market – in the field of smartphones, at least – and it is of course, included in all Android phones. To get an app that has half the capabilities of the Android GPS, you have to download and pay for a much better GPS app.
Customization
Apple has mastered the art of providing a sleek interface that is easy to use. However, there is one big drawback to this interface: if it doesn’t work for you, then there is nothing you can do about it. With Android, you are able to completely customize your phone to fit your needs so that you have a fun that is there to function for you at its fullest capacity at any given time. No need to piddle around with features you don’t need – you can design your phone to work for you, and only for you.
There are a few drawbacks to owning an Android phone, but they definitely aren’t worth going to Apple for. Apple may have greater apps and iTunes, but the Android market has a solid number of great apps, and can still provide users with an excellent music experience through apps such as Spotify. As the Android market continues to grow in competition, we can only expect to see greater phones and operating systems from it which will definitely place it ahead of Apple.