Multiple Advantages of iOS 4 Hard to Overcome
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5. Ease of use must come into play
In any evaluation between two operating systems, ease
of use must play a role. After all, if a particular operating system is
easier to use for the average consumer than is another, it should get the nod.
In this case, iOS 4 easily gets the nod-Apple's operating system is simply
easier to use. What's more, it doesn't suffer from the strange quirks that
arise on Android due to vendors trying to tailor the user experience to their
own products.
6. Responsiveness
One of the main issues with Android 2.2 is that the software
doesn't respond as effectively as it should when compared with iOS. Does that
mean there is a responsiveness issue with Android 2.2? Absolutely not. In fact,
compared with other operating systems, it holds up quite well. But Apple's
platform is different. It's just that iOS simply provides more responsiveness
when users interact with it. It could be extremely difficult for Google match
that any time soon.
7. Too many variations
Because Android is an open platform, vendors that get their
hands on the operating system can change it however they see fit. That openness
creates an environment across the Android ecosystem that loses uniformity and
provides variations of the Android operating system on different phones. The
result is sometimes spotty performance that must be taken into account when
evaluating differences between iOS and Android.
8. Apple's App Store
Apple's
App Store is integral to the success of iOS 4. With hundreds of thousands of
applications, Apple's marketplace is the best place to find programs that
appeal to both consumers and enterprise customers. Admittedly, Google's Android
Market has been growing at a rapid rate, but it has a long way to go to match
Apple's store.
9. iTunes integration
Whenever users pick up an iOS-based device, they can access
iTunes from the product. That's extremely important. It provides them with an
end-to-end entertainment experience that isn't so readily available on Android.
After all, iTunes is the world's top music store. If only Apple's products have
direct access to it, few could make the case that Google's offering can best
Apple's.
10. The tablet issue
Google
has said that Android 2.2 is not designed for tablets. Apple doesn't have
that issue with iOS 4. Currently, iOS 3 is running on the iPad. But this month,
Apple plans to offer iOS 4 integration with its tablet. When that happens, the
company will prove that its operating system is the best choice for just about
anyone trying to go mobile. Then the onus will be on Google to respond.
