What are the shortcomings of Android compared to iOS?

Currently, Google's Android system and Apple's iOS system divide smart mobile devices into two camps. However, judging from the feedback of most ordinary users, Apple's iOS often receives more praise. So why is Google's Android system inferior to iOS?

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The editor believes that there are mainly the following points:

1. Android does not have a unified message push mechanism. The way iOS and Android applications run in the background is completely different. Although both systems can open multiple applications at the same time, iOS applications will be frozen after switching to the background. The advantage of this is that it saves more power and there is no need to worry about a certain application secretly running in the background of the system and wasting resources. At the same time, in order to ensure that communication applications such as WeChat and QQ can still receive messages normally even after being frozen in the background, Apple iOS has a unified message push mechanism. WeChat, QQ and other applications will send the messages that need to be sent to Apple's server, and then iOS will tell the user, so that even if WeChat is not running in the background of iOS, users can still receive messages from friends.

Although Google's Android system also has a similar message delivery mechanism, domestic Android phones cannot access Google servers for well-known reasons. Therefore, this function is useless in China, so WeChat, QQ, Weibo and other applications must stay in the background of the Android system if they want to ensure that users receive messages. And no matter how these applications are optimized, as long as they run in the background, they will definitely consume certain system resources and power. This is why Android phones often require 4GB or even 6GB of running memory to ensure smooth operation, and at least 3000mAh battery capacity to ensure battery life. Apple's iPhone only needs 2GB of running memory and a 1700mAh battery for daily use.

2. Android does not have reliable security protection functions. Netizens who have used Apple iPhones should know that Apple must apply for Apple ID activation before using it. If the iPhone phone has the recovery function turned on, the device can be remotely locked through Apple ID, and the location of the phone can even be displayed on a map. If the phone is accidentally lost and cannot be found, you can also use Apple ID to clear the private data in the phone and completely lock the phone.

The security protection function of Android phones is far less powerful than that of Apple iPhone. Although most Android phones can set passwords, the passwords can be easily deleted by flashing the phone. In terms of security protection, only a few individual Android phone brands such as Meizu do a good job.

3. Android does not have a unified cloud synchronization function. After Apple iOS turns on the iCloud function, contacts, photos and even music can be synchronized to all devices under the same AppleID account, including iPhone, iPad, Macbook, etc. Even if the user changes the phone, he only needs to log in to his AppleID to quickly import the content in the old phone to the new phone.

Although Android phones can also synchronize with the cloud, the cloud synchronization functions of each brand are different. If you want to switch from brand A to brand B, transferring data will be a headache.

4. The upgrade of Android core version takes too long. Although domestic operating systems based on Android, such as Xiaomi MIUI, Huawei EMUI, and Meizu Flyme, are upgraded relatively frequently, most of them are minor repairs. Every time Google releases a new Android core version, it often takes several months or even a year for large mobile phone manufacturers to complete the upgrade. For example, Android 6.0 has been released for nearly a year, and many mobile phone manufacturers' flagship phones are still using the older Android 5.1.1 system. Although ordinary users may think that their phones can be used without upgrading, each upgrade of the Android core version will fill some hidden loopholes. If these loopholes are not updated, the privacy and security of users' mobile phones will also be threatened.

Apple's iOS system is different. Every iOS upgrade will be updated to most Apple iPhones and iPads. Unless your phone is too old, you can upgrade to the latest version at the earliest time. This experience is difficult for Android phone users to enjoy.