Ever since the release of the first iPhone in 2007 and the first Android operating system shortly following in 2008, there has been a constant battle over which one people prefer and why. Apple has worked hard to build a brand for itself over the years, but what other than the brand makes it so preferable?
It is pretty clear that Milligan students prefer the iPhone. Our Twitter poll showed that 90 percent of those surveyed are Apple enthusiasts, but what makes the iPhone more preferable to Milligan?
Apple vs. Android: The Great Debate
By Kelley Sorenson
4.15.16
“They are more reliable and less susceptible to being hacked,” said senior communications major Joshua Buckles.
Junior education major and basketball player Hannah Morgan prefers the iPhone because of the iMessage feature.
“I really like iMessage because you don’t have to have service in order to use it, you only need wifi,” Morgan said.
The operating systems themselves are competitive in nearly every category, so it really does come down to a matter of preference. In other words, deciding which phone is actually “better” depends on the user.
In an interactive graphic, CNN Money compares the two phones and judges the devices’ performances in 15 categories. Of these, Apple scored higher in seven, and Android in eight. Categories included camera, apps, notification settings and more.
"Apple maintains tight control over the entire ecosystem, from the hardware and OS to screening the apps and accessories," security engineer James Maude told the International Business Times. "Although there have been occasional issues, these are much easier to deal with as one company owns and manages the entire system."
Even though the security community continues to believe that Apple remains on top when it comes to security and privacy, experts are indicating that that this is slowly changing and attacks hitting both platforms are only going to grow in strength and capability as time continues.
Dick O'Brien, senior information developer at Symantec issued a warning to those iPhone fans that believe they are safe: "Apple devices have experienced a surge in popularity in recent years. This increase in usage has not gone unnoticed by hackers.”
If security is your main concern, go with the iPhone for now. If you’re looking for a lot of storage, compatibility across devices, and customizability, go with an Android phone such as a Samsung Galaxy. Mac user? Definitely the iPhone.
Choosing one depends on what you’re looking for in a smartphone, because both Apple and Android have solid options to choose from.
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