On the other hand, iOS had its own significance with its secure features and smooth user interface. Android and iOS have been at wars ever since the mobility race tightened. But as the time and technology is progressing, Google’s platform seems to have built a steady foot over the smartphone market by having acquired nearly 70 percent share in the mobility market. Many users are making shifts towards Android from iOS after witnessing the benefits of open source and customizability at its best. With a few humble steps, users can easily start to use their Android powered smartphones.
- Set-up process : It is very important to regulate the set up process just when the user powers on the device. If by mistake, the set up process is missed then one just needs to go to the Settings > Account and sync to connect the personal google account with all other accounts like gmail, calendar, contacts, docs etc.
- Notifications : Once the user is on the home screen the notifications can be checked by swiping the screen from the top. The notifications can be removed one by one by swiping off the finger . This is only possible in versions using 4.0( aka Ice cream Sandwich) and above.
- App Drawer icon : The app drawer is at the bottom of the screen. One must tap it to be directed to the apps present on the device. This feature has been taken from the desktop style of using icons.
- Settings : Versions using 4.0 and higher have the option of going to settings from the notification window itself. Swipe the screen from top, click the notification window and tap on the settings icon.
- Menu in the apps : the recent version indicate the menu option by three dots on the top right hand corner of the initial screen of the app.
Advantages of Android over iOS :
- Security : Version 4.0 or above have face matching security feature. Go to Settings > Security > Screen Lock > Face Unlock.
- Email alerts : email alerts trigger sound that could be irritating sometimes. These can be kept at silent mode by going to the email, then Settings, then Pingtone & Vibrate and choosing the silent option thereby.
- Multiplicity of apps: There are millions of apps that can be used for making your personalised ringtones, ringtones for specific contacts, editing pictures, emailing, multi-touch interface, multitasking etc.
There is no denying the fact that iOS has better user interface and great apps but somewhere Android has taken the lead due to which it is also expanding faster in the tablet market. With IT giants supporting its community of developers and users across the globe implementing and interacting with the platform, the Google powered platform is sure to take the envisioned world of Internet of Things and connected devices to the next higher strata.