So far, Apple has cornered the market of multitouch mobile devices that are not rings, but things are slowly changing. Currently, the hottest mobile & smartphone operating systems out there right now are Apple's iOS (formerly: iPhone OS) & Google's Android. Of coursework, iOS is popular because it runs on not only the iPhone, but also on the iPod touch & now on the ipad as well. And, it's garnered support from scores of app developers who have gotten behind Apple's slew of high-demand devices.
The iPod touch has made iOS what it is today. It does plenty of what the iPhone does, without a contract, or carrier exclusivity, as is the case with the iPhone & the iPad (WiFi+3G models). So if it weren't for the iPod touch, plenty of the market share Apple now has in the industry would have been stifled by their carrier exclusivity. I think Apple will see the light soon, but that is another discussion.
Enter Android. Google has held a different stance on their mobile OS. It is not tied to a select few devices, & it is open source, so it can be further developed by manufacturers who use it. Indeed, several mobile tool manufacturers have now latched onto Android as a foundation for numerous devices. Wireless carriers that have been unable to over the iPhone have also taken a liking to it. Now, tons of Android devices have been released, & there is no finish in sight. Manufacturers have also seen the iPad's potential & now they require a piece of that pie, . So, expect to see much more Android tablets & media-centric non-phone devices soon. The competition is heating up.
But not everything with Android, nor with iOS, is ideal. I own an EVO 4G, of the most popular Android devices currently obtainable. I have also used an iPod touch every day for years, so I am qualified to share my experience with each platform. Both definitely have their share of unique offerings, & neither of them are without flaws. For this reason, & because of the increasing competition between the, I plan to dispel some of their key differences for you at various points in this review.
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The iPod touch has made iOS what it is today. It does plenty of what the iPhone does, without a contract, or carrier exclusivity, as is the case with the iPhone & the iPad (WiFi+3G models). So if it weren't for the iPod touch, plenty of the market share Apple now has in the industry would have been stifled by their carrier exclusivity. I think Apple will see the light soon, but that is another discussion.
Enter Android. Google has held a different stance on their mobile OS. It is not tied to a select few devices, & it is open source, so it can be further developed by manufacturers who use it. Indeed, several mobile tool manufacturers have now latched onto Android as a foundation for numerous devices. Wireless carriers that have been unable to over the iPhone have also taken a liking to it. Now, tons of Android devices have been released, & there is no finish in sight. Manufacturers have also seen the iPad's potential & now they require a piece of that pie, . So, expect to see much more Android tablets & media-centric non-phone devices soon. The competition is heating up.
But not everything with Android, nor with iOS, is ideal. I own an EVO 4G, of the most popular Android devices currently obtainable. I have also used an iPod touch every day for years, so I am qualified to share my experience with each platform. Both definitely have their share of unique offerings, & neither of them are without flaws. For this reason, & because of the increasing competition between the, I plan to dispel some of their key differences for you at various points in this review.
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